F 0580
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room,
etc.) that affect the resident.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to immediately notify resident's
family/representative(s) when a significant change in condition that required hospitalization occurred for 1
or 3 (Resident #1) residents reviewed for change of condition.
The facility failed to notify Resident #1's family/POA when he was admitted to the hospital for serious
medical complications for more than 24 hours after he was admitted .
This failure could place all residents at risk for not having their family or legal representative notified when
having a change in condition.
Findings included:
Record review of Resident #1's Face Sheet, dated [DATE], revealed a [AGE] year-old-male who was
admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses were noted as Non-ST Elevation (NSTEMI) Myocardial
Infarction (type of heart attack involving a partly blocked coronary artery [surround the heart] that causes
reduced blood flow), Thromboangiitis Obliterans or Buerger's Disease (disease that affects blood vessels in
the body, most commonly in the arms and legs, causing vessels to swell which can prevent blood flow),
Type II Diabetes Mellitus (Chronic disease in which your blood glucose or blood sugar, levels are too high)
with Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose), End Stage Renal Disease (medical condition in which a person's
kidneys cease functioning on a permanent basis leading to the need for a regular course of long-term
dialysis or a kidney transplant to maintain life), Chronic (long-term) Pulmonary Edema (condition caused by
too much fluid in the lungs), Kidney Transplant Status (has received a kidney transplant), Chronic
(long-term) Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related
problems), Acquired Absence of Left Leg Below Knee (surgically amputated), and Dependence on Renal
Dialysis (treatment to clean your blood when your kidneys are not able to).
Record review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], revealed a BIMS score of 05 which indicated
a severe cognitive impairment. Functional status in Section G of the MDS indicated Resident #1 required
extensive assistive and total dependence with daily living activities of personal care. Resident #1 required
extensive assistance with the assistance of at least two staff to move to and from a lying position in bed or
turn from side to side. Resident #1 required total staff assist to transfer from his bed to a wheelchair or bed .
Record review of Resident #1's Care Plan, dated [DATE], revealed Resident #1 had renal failure due to end
stage kidney disease and had the need for hemodialysis every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
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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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Event ID:
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No. 0938-0391
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
675593
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/03/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Wisteria Place
3202 S Willis St
Abilene, TX 79605
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 0580
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
The care plan revealed Resident #1 had impaired circulation due to diabetes, infections, Buerger's Disease,
PVD, and CAD.
During an interview on [DATE] at 3:15 p.m., the DON said she was aware Resident #1's family had not
been notified when Resident #1 had been sent out to the hospital on the morning of Monday, [DATE] . The
DON said on [DATE] at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Infection Control RN had informed her she had not
contacted the family immediately after Resident #1 had been transported to the hospital. The DON said
Resident #1 had been transported to the ER due to edema and shortness of breath at approximately 9:10
a.m. on [DATE].
During an interview on [DATE] at 4:10 p.m., the Infection Control RN said she had been at the facility for
approximately two (2) years. The Infection Control RN said she was on duty and the nurse who made the
decision to send Resident #1 out to the ER on [DATE]. The Infection Control RN said she entered Resident
#1's room and observed his face and arms to be swollen and made the determination to call the
paramedics to transport Resident #1 to the hospital. The Infection Control RN said she contacted his
physician, the DON, the Dialysis Provider, and the Administrator. The Infection Control RN said she did not
contact the family of Resident #1 immediately because she became busy checking the vital signs of
another resident, received a personal phone call, and became distracted and overlooked calling the family.
During an interview on [DATE] at 4:32 p.m., Resident #1's Family Member A said Resident #1 was sent to
the hospital on the morning of [DATE], which was Monday, at approximately 9:30 a.m. and he was not
notified until Tuesday morning ([DATE]). Resident #1's Family Member A said a member of his family was
first notified by the hospital that Resident #1 had been admitted to the hospital. Resident #1's Family
Member A said the nursing facility contacted his family member several hours after the hospital had call to
notify the family Resident #1 had been sent out to the hospital the morning of [DATE]. Resident #1's Family
Member A said he was upset because Resident #1 could have died and he would have not known until 24
hours later.
During an observation on [DATE] at 9:05 a.m., Resident #1 was observed in the ICU unit of the local
hospital. Resident #1 was lying in a hospital bed on his back and wearing a lightweight oxygen tube in his
nose. Observed an intravenous (into or within the vein) pole by his bed with an intravenous bag attached.
Resident #1 was observed with his eyes closed, grimacing, and moaning.
During an interview on [DATE] at 9:15 a.m., ICU RN said Resident #1 was moved to ICU from the third floor
of hospital on [DATE] due to unstable blood pressure and unsteady cardiac rhythm.
During an interview on [DATE] at 9:45 a.m., Resident #1's Family Member/POA said she was Resident #1's
responsible party and Power of Attorney for his medical care. Resident #1's Family Member/POA said she
had received a call on Tuesday, [DATE] at approximately 10:00 a.m. from the local hospital requesting
permission to complete a medical procedure on Resident #1. Resident #1's Family Member/POA said she
was not aware Resident #1 was in the hospital at the time of the call. Resident #1's Family Member/POA
said she was not contacted by the nursing facility until approximately 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, [DATE].
Resident #1's Family Member/POA said the Infection Control RN called her and explained that Resident
#1's blood pressure had dropped the morning of Monday, [DATE] and he was sent to the hospital by
ambulance at approximately 9:30 a.m. Resident #1's Family Member/POA said the Infection Control RN
told her she was the nurse who made the decision to send Resident #1 to the hospital by ambulance.
Resident #1's Family Member/POA said the Infection Control RN said she had prepared Resident #1 to go
to the hospital and then the Infection Control RN said she assisted another resident and
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
675593
If continuation sheet
Page 2 of 3
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
675593
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/03/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Wisteria Place
3202 S Willis St
Abilene, TX 79605
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 0580
forgot to call Resident #1's family.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During an interview on [DATE] at 1:15 p.m., the DON said the fact that the Infection Control RN did not
contact Resident #1's family immediately after Resident #1 was transported to the hospital on [DATE] did
not meet her expectation. The DON said with Resident #1's fragile medical condition, Resident #1 could
have expired. The DON said she immediately took action and started an in-service to inform all staff that
family/Responsible Party/POAs must be notified immediately when a resident was sent to the emergency
room or hospital and she took disciplinary action against the Infection Control RN for her oversight.
Residents Affected - Few
Record review of the form, Counseling/Disciplinary Notice, dated [DATE] and signed by the Infection
Control RN on [DATE] revealed the Infection Control RN was given a written warning for not notifying family
when a resident was sent out to the hospital by ambulance.
Record review of an In-service Attendance Record, dated [DATE], revealed the DON and ADON initiated an
all-staff in-service training that informed staff, When a resident is sent out of facility family must be notified.
No matter what the time of send out, a call is to be made to the emergency contact until they are reached
and or the second contact is reached. Once family is contacted it is to be documented. Documentation
should include the name of who you spoke with and what information was given.
Record review of the facility policy, Resident Rights, not dated, revealed it was the policy of the facility to
notify the family/responsible party of changes in the resident's condition and/or status. The charge nurse
would notify the resident's family/responsible party when: (E). It was necessary to transfer the resident to a
hospital.
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Event ID:
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