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Inspection visit

Inspection

Golden Estates Rehabilitation CenterCMS #6756906 citations on this visit
6 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 6 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0641 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the assessment accurately reflected the resident's status for 1 of 8 residents (Resident #2) whose assessments were reviewed. he facility failed to accurately document Resident #2's dental status on the resident's admission assessment dated [DATE]. This failure could place residents at risk for inadequate care due to inaccurate assessments. The findings were:Record review of resident #2's face sheet dated 08/12/2025 revealed the resident was an [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including hypertensive heart disease without heart failure, unspecified dementia without behavioral disturbance, major depressive disorder, and legal blindness. Record review of Resident #2's comprehensive care plan, revised 07/24/2025, revealed the resident was on a No Added Salt diet, Minced and Moist texture, thin liquid consistency, served in a divided plate. There was no focus area indicating the resident's dental status. Record review of Resident #2's quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed in Section C - Cognitive Patterns a BIMS score of 11/15, indicating the resident had moderately impaired cognition. Record review of Resident #2's admission MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed in Section L - Oral/Dental Status there was no check mark next to, B. No natural teeth or tooth fragments (edentulous) or D. Obvious or likely cavity or broken natural teeth, indicating there were no deficiencies with the resident's dental status. Observation on 08/12/2025 at 12:05 PM revealed Resident #2's lips were sunken inside her mouth, indicating a possible lack of dentition (missing teeth).During an interview on 08/14/2025 at 12:02 PM, the Administrator stated Resident #2 had some upper teeth but no lower teeth. She had dentures but sometimes did not use them. The resident's admission MDS was coded incorrectly. She did not know why and deferred to the MDS coordinator.During an interview on 08/14/2025 at 12:15 PM, the MDS LVN stated he knew the resident was missing teeth but was confused when completing the MDS, since there was no problem with her denture (it was not broken or loosely fitting). The MDS LVN understood that an MDS coded incorrectly could potentially lead to inaccurate resident care. The MDS LVN stated the facility used the RAI manual as their policy for coding resident assessments Residents Affected - Few 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) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 4 Event ID: 675690 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 675690 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/15/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Golden Estates Rehabilitation Center 130 Spencer LN San Antonio, TX 78201 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 0761 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure drugs and biologicals were stored in accordance with currently accepted professional principles, 2 of 3 medication carts (station 1 and station 2) observed, in that: The medication aide cart for station 2 contained 4 loose medication pills. The medication aide cart for station 1 contained 1 loose medication pill. These deficient practices could place residents who receive medications at risk for not receiving the intended therapeutic effects of medications. The findings included: The findings were: Observation on 8/14/2025 at 11:32 a.m. of the medication aide cart for station 2 revealed there were 4 loose medication pills inside one of the drawers. During an interview with LVN F on 8/14/2025 at 11:34 a.m., LVN F confirmed there were 4 loose medication pills inside a drawer of the medication aide cart for station 2. Observation on 8/14/2025 at 11:42 a.m. of the medication aide cart for station 1 revealed there was 1 loose medication pill inside one of the drawers. During an interview with LVN G on 8/14/2025 at 11:44 a.m., LVN G confirmed there was 1 loose medication pill inside a drawer of the medication aide cart for station 1. During an interview with the ADON on 8/14/2025 at 12:25 p.m., he stated medication carts should be checked by the medication aides and nurses and that pharmacy came about once a week to check the carts too. He stated any loose pills should be identified and disposed of properly. During an interview with the Administrator on 8/15/2025 at 9:07 a.m., she stated medication carts should be checked daily, and carts were also reviewed by the ADON. If there were any loose pills, they were destroyed. Record review of the facility policy titled Storage of Medications, dated 12/2024, revealed, Policy Statement: Drugs and biologicals shall be stored in the packaging, containers or other dispensing systems in which they are received. The nursing staff shall be responsible for maintaining medication storage. Event ID: Facility ID: 675690 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 4 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 675690 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/15/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Golden Estates Rehabilitation Center 130 Spencer LN San Antonio, TX 78201 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 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in 1 of 1 kitchen in accordance with professional standards for food service safety.The facility failed to ensure a container of shredded cheese and a case of breakfast sausage were properly sealed in the reach-in cooler.These failures could place residents at risk for foodborne illness.The findings were:Observation on 08/12/2025 at 10:18 AM in the reach-in cooler revealed an opaque hard plastic container filled halfway with shredded cheese. The container was covered with a plastic lid. One corner of the lid was not sealed onto the container, exposing the cheese to the ambient air in the cooler. Observation on 08/12/2025 at 10:18 AM in the reach-in cooler revealed a cardboard case of breakfast sausage. The case was open and the bag inside the case was open, exposing the sausage to the ambient air in the cooler. During an interview on 08/12/2025 at 10:20 AM, the DM stated both the containers of cheese and breakfast sausage were opened and should have been sealed, as their exposure to air could contribute to the food going bad. All staff storing food in the cooler were responsible for ensuring food was properly sealed.Record review of facility policy Food Safety and Sanitation, Diet and Nutrition Manual 2023, revealed: Policy: All local, state, and federal standards and regulations will be followed to assure a safe and sanitary food and nutrition services department. 4. Food Storage. a. Stored food is handled to prevent contamination and growth of pathogenic organisms. All time and temperature control for safety (TCS) foods (including leftovers) . should be labeled. covered and dated when stored.Record review of the Food Code, U.S. Public Health Service, U.S. FDA, 2022 U.S. Department of H&HS, revealed 3-302 Preventing food and ingredient contamination. 302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Except as specified in (1)(d) below or when combined as ingredients, separating raw animal FOODS during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (b) Arranging each type of FOOD in EQUIPMENT so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, and (4) Except as specified under Subparagraph 3-501.15(B)(2) and in (B) of this section, storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Event ID: Facility ID: 675690 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 4 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 675690 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/15/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Golden Estates Rehabilitation Center 130 Spencer LN San Antonio, TX 78201 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 0921 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and the public, for 1 of 1 facility beauty shop, in that: The facility beauty shop contained potentially unsafe items and was unlocked. This deficient practice could result in residents, staff, and/or the public encountering potentially unsafe items. The findings were: Observation on 08/14/2025 at 1:35 pm revealed the facility beauty shop, located on the 100 hall, was unlocked and no staff were in the room. Further observation revealed the beauty shop contained a container of bleach wipes labeled hazardous, keep out of reach of children, four tubes of hair color labeled avoid contact with eyes and skin and keep out of reach of children, and a package of plastic razors. During an interview with the Regional Nurse on 08/14/2025 at 1:40 pm, the Regional Nurse confirmed the beauty shop contained potentially unsafe items and should have been locked to protect residents, staff, and the public from encountering such items. Record review of the facility policy, Storage Areas Maintenance, revised December 2009, revealed, Maintenance storage areas shall be maintained in a clean and safe manner. Event ID: Facility ID: 675690 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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Citations

6 citations recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0641GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F641 - Accuracy of Assessments

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  • 0812GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F812 - Food safety requirements

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0921GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F921 - Other Environmental Conditions

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

  • 0511GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

  • 0918GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F918 - Bathroom Facilities

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 15, 2025 survey of Golden Estates Rehabilitation Center?

This was a inspection survey of Golden Estates Rehabilitation Center on August 15, 2025. The surveyor cited 6 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Golden Estates Rehabilitation Center on August 15, 2025?

Yes, 6 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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