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Inspection

YOAKUM NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #6757369 citations on this visit
9 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 9 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0558 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. 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 residents had the right to reside and receive services in the facility with reasonable accommodation of resident needs and preferences except when to do so would endanger the health or safety of the resident or other residents for 1 of 15 residents (Resident #75) reviewed for call light; in that: Residents Affected - Few The facility failed to ensure Resident #75's call light was with in reach. This failure could place residents at risk of achieving independent functioning, dignity, and well being. Findings include: Record review of Resident #75's face sheet, dated 3/27/24, reflected a [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included: dementia (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interfere with doing everyday activities), Benign prostatic hyperplasia (a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland), and Peripheral vascular disease (systemic disorder that involves the narrowing of peripheral blood vessels). Record review of Resident #75 Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], reflected a BIMS score of 13, which indicated intact cognition. Review of Resident #75's Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], reflected under section G, G0300, option # 3 which stated, the patient was unsteady on his feet and required assistance X 1. Record review of Resident #75's care plan, dated 4/17/23, revealed Resident #75 was at risk for falls related to weakness and unsteadiness. Intervention: Be sure the residents' call light is within reach. Observation on 3/27/24 at 10:21 a.m. revealed Resident #75's call light was not visible, and instead the call light was wrapped on the call light box on the wall. During an interview with Resident #75 on 3/27/24 at 10:25 a.m., he stated, They always move that call light away from me. During an interview on 3/27/2024 at 10:55 a.m, with CNA B, she stated she was the assigned nursing assistant for Resident #75, and the call light was wrapped on the wall call light box. CNA B stated, I must have forgotten to move it back to resident #75's reach when I provided incontinent care this (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 10 Event ID: 675736 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 675736 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/29/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 1300 Carl Ramert Dr Yoakum, TX 77995 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 0558 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few morning. CNA B further stated the lack of accessibility of a call light could negatively affect any resident if they needed assistance. During an interview with the DON on 3/27/24 at 11:05 a.m., the DON stated it was her expectation call lights should be within arm's length of all residents. The DON further stated the lack of a call light could possibly lead to a fall if a resident needed something. Record review of the facility's policy titled, Call Lights, dated 10/13/22, revealed, staff will ensure the call light is within reach of the resident and secured. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675736 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 10 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 675736 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/29/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 1300 Carl Ramert Dr Yoakum, TX 77995 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 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with the resident rights that included measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs that were are identified in the comprehensive assessment for 1 of 15 (Resident #24) residents reviewed for comprehensive assessments, in that: The facility failed to ensure Resident #24's care plan documented the resident was PASRR positive. This deficient practice could place residents at risk of not receiving proper care and services related to PASRR services. The findings were: Record review of Resident #24's face sheet, dated 03/28/2024, reflected a [AGE] year old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included: Mild Intellectual Disability (impairment of cognitive skills, adaptive life skills, and social skills), Bipolar disorder (Disorder with extreme mood swings that include emotional highs and lows), and Type 2 diabetes (Disorder in which the pancreas does not produce enough insulin). Record review of Resident #24's Care Plan, dated 03/28/2024, reflected no specific listing for Resident #24 being PASRR positive. Record review of Resident #24's Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], reflected Resident #24 had BIMS score of 07, indicating severe cognitive impairment. Record review of Resident #24's PASRR Evaluation, dated 08/22/23, reflected, IDD only, for Type of Assessment. Further review reflected, Yes, was marked for, To your knowledge, does the individual have a Developmental Disability other than an Intellectual Disability that manifested before the age of 22. During an interview with the MDS nurse on 3/28/24 at 1:20 p.m., revealed she was responsible for updating the care plans. The MDS nurse stated she did not know why Resident #24's PASRR positive status was not on the resident's care plan as he was receiving services from the local health authority due to his (Mild Intellectual Disability). The MDS nurse stated that by her not updating the care plan, Resident #24 risked not having all team members on same page. During an interview with the DON on 3/28/24 at 1:35 p.m. revealed Resident #24 was PASRR positive and it was her expectation the care provided by care planned accordingly to ensure all team members are on the same page when providing care. Record review of the facility's policy titled, Comprehensive Care plans, dated 10/24/22, revealed, The comprehensive care plan will describe, at a minimum, the following; c. Any specialized services or specialized rehabilitation services the nursing facility will provide as a result of PASARR recommendations. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675736 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 10 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 675736 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/29/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 1300 Carl Ramert Dr Yoakum, TX 77995 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 0801 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition services, taking into consideration resident assessments, individual plans of care, and the number, acuity, and diagnoses of the facility's resident population in accordance with facility assessment for 1 of 1 facility reviewed for qualified dietary staff. The facility failed to employ a certified dietary manager. This failure could place residents at risk of food borne illness and not receiving adequate nutrition. The findings were: Record Review of the undated Employee Service List, revealed the FSS with a hire date of 05/14/2000. In an interview on 03/26/2024 at 11:00 a.m., the FSS revealed he had been hired and worked as a cook at the facility for almost 4 years. When the previous supervisor left somewhat suddenly, 25 days ago, the FSS stated he was offered the position to move into the FSS role. The FSS stated he did not have the certification or degrees as a nursing home dietary manager, so he was enrolled in the course. In an interview on 03/26/2024 at 11:23 a.m., the Administrator stated the FSS had recently started when the previous manager left for health reasons. She further stated he was the likely candidate, so the position was offerred and he was enrolled in the course to start in May 2024. Record review of the Dietary Manager Registration Form, provided by the facility revealed the FSS was registered on 03/13/2024 and had chosen the semester May-August to begin. Record review of the job description for Certified Dietary Manager, provided by the facility revealed a section, Educational/Training Requirements: Graduate of a 2 or 4 year Dietary Manager's Program or is a Registered Dietician. Licensing Requirements: Successful completion of Certified Dietary Manager exam. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675736 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 10 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 675736 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/29/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 1300 Carl Ramert Dr Yoakum, TX 77995 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 0803 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the menu was followed for 1 of 1 meal (noon meal) reviewed for food and nutrition services observed in that: Residents Affected - Some The facility failed to ensure that the lunch menu was followed This failure could place residents at risk for dissatisfaction, poor intake, and diminished quality of life. The findings were: An observation on 03/26/2024 at 9:55 a.m., of the facility's posted weekly menu, Fall/Winter 2023, Week 2, revealed Chicken and Dumplings, Candied Carrots, Wheat Roll, and Ambrosia Deluxe were to be served for the noon meal on 03/26/2024. The posted weekly menu revealed an alternate of Roast Beef, gravy, and Cheesy Broccoli Rice. The menu revealed no indication for a substitute. An observation and interview with the FSS on 03/26/2024 at 10:03 a.m., revealed Beef Tips, Buttered Noodles, Turnip Greens, and Pears were to be served for the noon meal. The alternate for the noon meal was Cheese Pizza and [NAME] Salad. The FSS stated he had not had a chance to change the posted menu to the current week. The FSS further revealed he kept record of substitutions logged in the kitchen however did not know he needed to post the substitutions as well. Record review of the facility's, Fall/Winter 2023, Week 1, menu revealed Beef Tips, Buttered Noodles, Spinach, Wheat Roll, and Strawberries w/whip topping were to have been served for the lunch meal on 03/26/2024. The alternate for the Week 1 menu revealed Braised Pork Chop, Roasted New Potatoes and Cauliflower w/Red Peppers were to be available. Record review of the facility's policy titled, Menu Planning, revised June 1, 2019, 5. Dated current menus will be posted in all dining areas. Record review of the facility's policy titled, Menu Substitutions, revised June 1, 2019, Policy: The facility believes that a well-balanced menu, planned in advanced and served as posted, is important to the well being of its residents. The menus will be served as planned except for emergency situations when a food item is unavailable. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675736 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 10 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 675736 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/29/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 1300 Carl Ramert Dr Yoakum, TX 77995 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 - Some Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Based on observation, interviews and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety for 1 of 1 kitchen reviewed for kitchen sanitation. 1. The facility failed to ensure that clean plastic bowls and cups were stored properly after removal from the dish machine. 2. The facility failed to ensure that expired items were discarded. These failures could place residents at-risk for food borne illness. The findings were: 1. An observation on 03/26/2024 at 10:35 a.m. revealed there were eight trays of bowls, each with 9 bowls, and seven trays of clear insulated plastic cups, each with 20 cups, without air-drying nets underneath the bowls and cups. A follow-up observation on 03/29/2024 at 10:07 a.m. revealed DA C washed dishes and stacked plastic bowls on trays without air-drying nets. Observed 8 trays of bowls, each with 9 bowls. 2. An observation on 3/26/2024 at 10:47 a.m. revealed 5 plastic cups of milk covered with plastic wrap, dated 3/24. During an interview with the Food Service Supervisor (FSS) on 03/26/2024 at 10:49 a.m., the FSS stated the trays were missing air-drying nets separating the cups and bowls from the trays. The FSS stated, We have a roll of the nets in the storage room, I am not sure why we do not use it. The FSS further stated, the milk dated 3/24 should have been used on 3/24 and if not thrown away. During an interview with DA C on 03/29/2024 at 10:09 a.m., DA C stated she saw a tray of plastic cups with air-drying nets, however stated that she was not told she needed to put air-drying nets on the trays. During an interview with the Food Service Supervisor (FSS) on 03/29/2024 at 10:14 a.m., the FSS confirmed that the dishwashers were responsible for ensuring there was an air-drying net on all the trays to properly air-dry and store the cups and bowls. He further stated, She is PRN and came in this morning to help and I haven't had a chance to tell her. Record review of a facility policy titled, Mechanical Cleaning and Sanitizing of Utensils and Portable Equipment, in the Nutrition & Foodservice Policies and Procedure Manual for Long-term Care, approved October 1, 2018, revealed, 9. Air dry all equipment and utensils after sanitizing. Handle cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils and all single-service articles in a way that protects them from contamination. Record review of the facility's policy titled, Food Storage, in the Nutrition & Foodservice Policies and Procedure Manual for Long-term Care, revised June 1, 2019, revealed, Policy: To ensure that all food served by the facility is of good quality and safe for consumption, all food will be stored according to the state, federal and US Food Codes and HACCP guidelines. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675736 If continuation sheet Page 6 of 10 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 675736 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/29/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 1300 Carl Ramert Dr Yoakum, TX 77995 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 Record review of the Food Code, U.S. Public Health Service, U.S. FDA, 2022, U.S. Department of H&HS, revealed: 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. Items must be allowed to drain and to air-dry before being stacked or stored. Stacking wet items such as pans prevents them from drying and may allow an environment where microorganisms can begin to grow. Cloth drying of equipment and utensils is prohibited to prevent the possible transfer of microorganisms to equipment or utensils. Residents Affected - Some Record review of the Food Code, U.S. Public Health Service, U.S. FDA, 2022, U.S. Department of H&HS, revealed 3-501.17 Ready -to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. Commercially processed food. Open and hold cold. (B) Except as specified in (E) - (G) of this section, refrigerated, READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and PACKAGED by a FOOD PROCESSING PLANT shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and if the FOOD is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded, based on the temperature and time combinations specified in (A) of this section and: (1) The day the original container is opened in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be counted as Day 1; and (2) The day or date marked by the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT may not exceed a manufacturer's use-by date if the manufacturer determined the use-by date based on FOOD safety. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675736 If continuation sheet Page 7 of 10 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 675736 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/29/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 1300 Carl Ramert Dr Yoakum, TX 77995 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 0842 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain, in accordance with accepted professional standards and practices medical records on each resident that were complete and accurately documented for 1 of 15 residents (Resident #50), reviewed for accuracy of records, in that: The facility failed to ensure Resident #50's diagnosis for schizoaffective disorder was listed on face sheet. This deficient practice could place residents at risk of having misinformation about the professional care provided. Findings include: Record review of Resident #50's face sheet, dated 3/27/24, revealed a [AGE] year old male who was admitted to facility on 5/1/21 with diagnoses which included: Major Depressive Disorder (mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest), Bell's palsy (is a condition that causes sudden weakness in the muscles on one side of the face), and Epilepsy (brain disorder that causes recurring, unprovoked seizures). Record review of Resident 50's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE], reflected a BIMS score of 3, which indicated severe cognitive impairment, and section A.1510 option (A) was selected which indicated severe mental illness. Record review of Resident #50's PASRR (Pre admission Screening and Resident Review) dated 8/1/23, reflected Section (C.100) Is there evidence of mental illness, yes was selected which indicated mental illness. Record review of [Name of Company] Psychiatric Subsequent Assessment for Resident #50, dated 3/12/24 reflected treating diagnosis, schizoaffective disorder. During an interview with the MDS nurse on 3/28/24 at 10:15 a.m., revealed she was responsible for updating face sheets with medical diagnosis. The MDS nurse stated she was unaware why the medical diagnosis for, schizoaffective disorder, was not on face sheet for Resident #50. The MDS nurse stated by the medical diagnosis not being listed on the face sheet, the resident risked not having all care providers on same page regarding medical diagnosis. During an interview with the Administrator on 3/28/24 at 10:32 a.m., revealed it was her expectation that documentation was accurate in the medical record as lack of documentation could result in misinformation with in care providers. Record review of the facility's policy titled, Documentation in Medical Record, dated 10/24/22, revealed, Documentation shall be accurate, relevant and complete, containing sufficient details about the residents care. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675736 If continuation sheet Page 8 of 10 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 675736 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/29/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 1300 Carl Ramert Dr Yoakum, TX 77995 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 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents had a right to safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living for 1 of 1 facility reviewed for resident rights. The facility failed to replace bathroom lights in four resident rooms, adequately clean three bathroom ceiling vents in resident rooms, and repair bathroom wall scraps in two resident rooms. This deficient practice could place residents at risk of a diminished quality of life due to exposure to an environment that is unpleasant, unsanitary, and unsafe. The findings included: During an observation on 03/25/24 from 3:25 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. with the Maintenance Director revealed the following the following: 1. Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] which was occupied had a scrap on the bathroom wall near the sink fixture which measured approximately 18x2 inches. 2. Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] which was occupied had a bathroom ceiling vent which measured 12x6 inches with rust particles noted on the vent slats. 3. Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] which was occupied had a bathroom light above the bathroom mirror that was not working. 4. Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] which was occupied had a bathroom light above the bathroom mirror that was not working. 5. Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] which was occupied had a bathroom light above the bathroom mirror that was not working. 6. Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] which was occupied had a bathroom ceiling vent which measured approximately 12x6 inches with dust particles noted on the vent slats. 7. room [ROOM NUMBER] which was occupied had a scrap on the bathroom wall near the sink fixture which measured approximately 12x6 inches. 8. Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] which was occupied had a bathroom light above the bathroom mirror that was not working. 9. Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] which was occupied had a bathroom ceiling vent which measured 12x6 inches with dust particles noted on the vent slats. During an interview with the Maintenance Director and Administrator on 03/26/24 at 3:50 p.m. the Administrator stated staff used the TELS work order notification system to alert the Maintenance Director of needed repairs. The Administrator stated staff were in-serviced on the use of the TELS system (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675736 If continuation sheet Page 9 of 10 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 675736 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/29/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 1300 Carl Ramert Dr Yoakum, TX 77995 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 and she was not aware of any work order requests for the bathroom lights not working or the bathroom wall scrapes needing repair or rust on the bathroom ceiling vent. The Administrator stated Housekeeping was responsible for removal of dust from the bathroom ceiling vents. The Maintenance Director stated bathroom lights not working in resident rooms could reduce visibility for resident's safety, the bathroom wall scrapes could upset the resident family members perception of the bathroom, and not having a clean bathroom ceiling vent would affect air quality in resident rooms. Record review of the facility's undated general orientation agenda revealed new employees were in-serviced by the Maintenance Director on the topic of work orders. Record review of the facility's in-service training report dated 10/27/23 revealed departmental staff were in-serviced on TELS with the topic-Reporting issues in building immediately through system and not reporting directly to employee due to overlaid of issues daily. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675736 If continuation sheet Page 10 of 10

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Citations

9 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.

  • 0353GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0351GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  • 0558GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F558 - The right to reside and receive services in the facility with reasonable

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  • 0656GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F656 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0801GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F801 - Staffing

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

  • 0803GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F803 - Menus and nutritional adequacy

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

  • 0812GeneralS&S Epotential 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.

  • 0842GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F842 - Resident-identifiable information

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted 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.

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What happened during the March 29, 2024 survey of YOAKUM NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of YOAKUM NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER on March 29, 2024. The surveyor cited 9 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at YOAKUM NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER on March 29, 2024?

Yes, 9 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems."

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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