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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Focused Care at Fort StocktonCMS #6757221 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0921 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to provide a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and the public for 4 of 4 (Resident # 2, 7, 8, &9) rooms reviewed for environment. The facility window blinds in Resident #2, 7, 8, &9's rooms were inoperable and damaged. This failure could place residents at risk for diminished quality of life due to the lack of a well- kept environment. Findings included: Observation on 6/26/24 at 9:10 am revealed that in 4 rooms (Resident #2, 7, 8, 9's room) observed during initial rounds the white 1-inch vinyl blinds being used for window covering were damaged, had broken blades, missing blades, cords in knots, inoperable. Interview on 6/26/24 at 10:45am Resident #2, stated that the broken window blinds were already damaged when she arrived. Resident #2 stated it made the room look junky and cheap. Resident #2 stated she did not mention the damaged blinds to any staff but wished they would replace them. Interview on 6/26/24 at 1:30pm Resident #7, stated blinds were damaged when she admitted , and it makes the room look junky. Resident #7 stated that the facility has known about the blinds but has done nothing. Resident #7 stated staff are nice and respectful, food is good, and she likes the facility but wishes they would fix the blinds. Resident #7 stated she did not ask or tell anyone about the blinds because they can see they are broken themselves. Interview on 6/26/24 at 1:40pm Resident #8, stated the blinds were broken when she arrived at the facility, and they let too much light in. Resident #8 said she knows the facility knows about the blinds, and she wished they would repair them. She said she has not asked anyone to fix the blinds and thinks they should know to do this. Interview on 6/27/24 at 1:10pm Resident #9, stated the blinds have been broken since she has been here. Resident #9 stated she has told them she would like them to be replaced or fixed to keep out the light. Resident #9 stated she thinks she has told the nurse and maintenance man about the blinds. Interview on 6/27/24 at 10:05am CNA L stated she has noticed broken blinds in resident's rooms and (continued on next page) 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 2 Event ID: 675722 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 675722 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/27/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Focused Care at Fort Stockton 501 N Sycamore Fort Stockton, TX 79735 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 has reported to charge nurse but did not write in the logbook. CNA L stated she has worked on night shift for most of her time at the facility and only started day shift. CNA L stated many of the blinds have been broken since she started 8 months ago. Interview on 6/27/24 at 10:35am LVN I stated when things need to be fixed or looked at you can tell the maintenance man or write it down in the Logbook at the nurse's station. LVN I stated she has noticed blinds being broken but stated residents have done this and they will continue to damage blinds even if replaced. LVN I stated she knew some residents would not break blinds, but have had broken blinds in their room before they arrived. LVN I stated yes the broken blinds need to be replaced. Record review of the Maintenance Logbook located at the nurse's station. Reviewed dates 6/26/24 back to 2/15/24. No request was made for broken window blinds in any resident rooms. Interview by phone on 6/27/24 at 2:45pm, Maintenance man stated any repairs are either written in the Maintenance Log or told to Maintenance man by staff. He said the maintenance log is checked throughout the day. Maintenance man stated he had trouble getting blinds ordered, and the company where the facility orders from did not have the size they needed in stock. Maintenance man stated the facility has a few new blinds in storage, but he has not been able to put them up at this time but will when he is back from vacation. Maintenance man stated he knows there are a lot of blinds in resident's rooms that need to be replaced. Interview on 6/27/24 at 3:05pm, Admin stated replacing the broken window blinds has been one of the things he has been working on. Admin stated they have some new blinds in storage but have not used them yet. Admin has noticed that there are a lot of window blinds in resident's rooms that are broken. Admin stated he understands it is important for the residents to live in a clean facility, have privacy, security, and have all repairs done in a timely manner. Record review of Maintenance Service Policy, no date reflected: 2. Functions of maintenance personnel include, but are not limited to: B. Maintaining the building in good repair and free from hazards. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675722 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 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.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the June 27, 2024 survey of Focused Care at Fort Stockton?

This was a inspection survey of Focused Care at Fort Stockton on June 27, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Focused Care at Fort Stockton on June 27, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public."

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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