F 0555
Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to honor the resident right to choose his or her
attending physician for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for resident rights.
Residents Affected - Few
The facility did not honor Resident #1's right to choose his primary care physician as his attending
physician when readmitted to the facility on [DATE].
This deficient practice could place residents at risk of decreased quality care and treatment due to their
lack of free choice for their attending physician care while in the facility.
Findings included:
Record review of Resident #1's admission Record, revealed an [AGE] year-old female, who admitted to the
facility on [DATE] from a short-term (acute) hospital with the following diagnoses: Anemia; unspecified
Dementia; Chronic Diastolic (Congestive) HF (occurs if the left ventricle muscle becomes stiff or thickened);
CKD, Stage 3 (kidneys have mild to moderate damage); Other lack of coordination; and T2DM. The
admission Record reflected MD G as Resident #1's attending physician.
Record review of Resident #1's 5-Day (conducted between days one to eight after the resident enters the
facility) MDS Assessment, dated 01/22/24, revealed Resident #1 had a BIMS of 10 which suggested
moderately impaired cognition. Resident #1's functional status required one-person physical assist with
ADLs. Resident #1 was frequently incontinent of bladder and had a colostomy appliance to collect bowel
wastes.
Record review of Resident #1's Hospital Medicine Discharge summary dated [DATE] reflected encounter
dates 1/15/24 - 01/18/24. The Hospital Medicine Discharge Summary (01/18/24) reflected discharge
disposition to SNF, recommended diet, and other discharge instructions:
Follow-Up: Your Appointments (scheduled at discharge by hospital):
02/19/24 at 1:30 PM with MD D at Cardiac Clinic
Follow-Up Appointments to be scheduled (discharge: [DATE]):
Hepatology in 1 - 2 weeks
Gastroenterologist in 2 weeks
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Facility ID:
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Event ID:
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675579
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/16/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Beacon Harbor Healthcare and Rehabilitation
6700 Heritage Parkway
Rockwall, TX 75087
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0555
Cardiology in 2 weeks
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Discharge History by Follow-Ups reflected:
Follow up with Internal Medicine with MD B
Residents Affected - Few
Follow up with Gastroenterology with MD C
Follow up with cardiovascular disease in 2 weeks (02/01/24) with MD E
Follow with Internal Medicine (PCP) with MD A
Follow with Endocrinology with MD E
Follow up with Nephrology with MD F
The discharge follow-up provider list revealed Resident #1's primary providers that included the primary
care physician (MD A) and other responsible care professionals.
During an observation and interview on 02/16/24 at 1:09 PM revealed Resident #1 up to wheelchair.
Resident #1 appeared clean and groomed. There were no visible injuries or behavior suggestive of abuse,
neglect, or sub-quality care. Resident #1 was awake, alert, and oriented to self-awareness, place,
surroundings, time of day [with prompts/cues], and situation. Resident #1 received 1 LPM oxygen via nasal
cannula by concentrator. Resident #1 presented with a flat affect congruent with mood. Resident #1 spoke
in an appropriate volume and tone, at a moderate pace with pausing affected by breathing or word
selection. Resident #1 had good recall of immediate and past events. Resident #1 said that her family
member visited but had a lot going on and was unable to take care of her at home or manage her
appointments. Resident #1 stated that she needed to follow up with her PCP and cardiologist and have not
since she returned to the SNF. Resident #1 indicated that she was concerned because she recently had a
heart attack. Resident #1 could not immediately recall her PCP's name but was able to state the name and
location of the clinic her appointments were scheduled with her PCP.
During an interview on 02/16/24 at 3:45 PM, the RP said that Resident #1 appointments were not
scheduled and did not receive services by the facility to ensure continuity of care. The RP said that
Resident #1 was assigned a doctor provided by the facility as a primary physician. The RP said that he was
concerned because Resident #1 was closely followed by providers outside the facility and the facility
provider was not familiar with Resident #1's care needs. The RP said that Resident #1 needed to follow up
with her PCP but was told that Resident #1 would be followed by the facility physician. The RP said that he
requested a care plan meeting to discuss his concerns about upcoming appointments that were not
scheduled per the hospital discharge summary (01/18/24) and transportation needs. The RP stated that he
was told by the LSW during the meeting that he would first need to complete release of information forms
for each of Resident #1's specialty providers before appointments could be scheduled. The RP said that
when asked about transportation arrangements, the LSW informed that the RP could take [Resident #1] to
appointments. The RP said that Resident #1 had an appointment the day of the care plan meeting and [the
RP] took her to the appointment.
During an interview on 02/16/24 at 4:28 PM, the SSA said she was not involved in the admission process
with residents. The SSA said that she was not familiar with the facility responsibility to notify a resident
about the right to choose a primary physician or if required to use the facility
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Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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If continuation sheet
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675579
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/16/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Beacon Harbor Healthcare and Rehabilitation
6700 Heritage Parkway
Rockwall, TX 75087
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0555
physician.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a phone interview on 02/16/24 at 4:46 PM, the LSW said that he worked remotely and was familiar
with Resident #1 when attended a care plan meeting with the RP and facility management to discuss the
RP's concerns. The LSW said that he was responsible for scheduling follow-up appointments if outlined in
the discharge instructions when a resident was admitted to the facility. The LSW said sometimes the
admitting nurse would schedule appointments if needed and communicate with the LSW. The LSW said
that new admissions were discussed during morning meetings with a focus on appointment(s) scheduling
and/or transportation needs. The LSW said that there was an admission Director who would coordinate
appointments when the hospital clinical records were reviewed, but the admission Director no longer
worked at the facility. The LSW said that the RP asked about AEM and Resident Rights. The LSW said that
the RP was provided a copy of the AEM application and policy. The LSW said he discussed Resident
Rights with the RP. The LSW said that the RP said that Resident #1 wanted to see her outside PCP and not
the facility provided physician and an appointment needed to be scheduled. The LSW said that he
explained that the facility had to first check with the selected PCP if they would follow the resident while
resided at the SNF. The LSW indicated that the RP had to complete and return to the facility a release of
information form for each provider Resident #1 wanted to see. The LSW said that the RP asked about
transportation and was informed that the facility could provide transportation or arrange with a
transportation service provider. The LSW stated that the concerns the RP voiced during the meeting
suggested a grievance should be filed and followed up by the facility. The LSW said he had not initiated the
grievance.
Residents Affected - Few
During a phone interview on 02/16/24 at 5:18 PM, the Marketing Specialist (MS) stated that she assessed
the clinical needs of potential and existing residents to assure the facility had the clinical capability to treats
the resident. The MS said that she did not initially admit Resident #1 but currently filled the role of the
Admissions Director. The MS said that she informed residents about certain forms that required signature
at admission. The MS said that forms that required signature included consent to treat, an admission
Agreement, and Resident Rights. The MS said there were a lot of pages in the admission packet and could
not say for sure which documents required signature without the packet in front of her. The MS said the
resident or RP was offered the opportunity to read the admission packet in its entirety before signing and
informed could receive a printed copy as an alternative to the digital copy reviewed on a computer tablet.
The MS said that she has never verbalized in detail that a resident had the right to choose their own
primary care physician. The MS said in 10 years, she did not recall a resident asking about a primary care
physician specifically because a physician is provided by the facility. The MS said that she would be sure to
review the packet and become familiar with important details. The MS said that when she reviews the
admission packet with a potential resident, she would be sure to inquire if the resident had a PCP and to
communicate the terms of the admission agreement in a way the resident or RP understood before they
sign.
Record Review of the facility's Resident Rights and Responsibilities, Notice of policy revised 01/2022
reflected:
Policy:
It is the policy of this facility to inform the resident both orally and in writing of his/her rights as a resident,
as well as, the rules and regulations governing the resident's conduct and responsibilities during his/her
stay in the facility.
Procedure:
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
675579
If continuation sheet
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Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675579
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/16/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Beacon Harbor Healthcare and Rehabilitation
6700 Heritage Parkway
Rockwall, TX 75087
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0555
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Prior to or upon admission, a representative of the admitting office will provide the resident with a written
copy of resident rights and a copy of all rules and regulations governing the resident's conduct and
responsibilities during his/her stay in the facility.
The resident will be required to sign a statement acknowledging that he/she was informed of his/her rights
and responsibilities.
The facility will inform the resident of his/her rights and responsibilities in a language that is both clear and
understandable to the resident.
Written copies of resident rights and responsibilities are available upon request and may be obtained from
the social services department during normal office hours (8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday (except
holidays).
The resident will be promptly informed, both orally and in writing, of a change in resident rights and when
changes occur in facility rules that govern the resident's conduct or responsibilities.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
675579
If continuation sheet
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