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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterCMS #6757991 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 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 ensure the resident 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 3 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for resident rights. The facility failed to ensure Resident #1 had her call light within reach on 12/18/2025. This failure could put residents at risk of being unable to contact staff in the event of an emergency or when assistance was needed with daily care.Findings include: Review of Resident #1's face sheet dated 12/18/2025 reflected a [AGE] year-old female admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of unspecified dementia (significant memory and thinking problems), unspecified macular degeneration (the area of the eye responsible for sharp vision breakdown which causes vision loss), weakness, and generalized anxiety disorder (mental health condition marked by excessive uncontrollable worry about everyday things). Review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] reflected a BIMS score of 7 (severe impairment). Further review reflected Resident #1 required supervision or touching assistance (helper provides verbale cues and steading) for chair/bed-to-chair transfers. Review of Resident #1's care plan with revision date of 07/31/2025 reflected Resident #1 had an ADL self-care performance deficit related to weakness. Interventions included to encourage Resident #1 to use the call bell for assistance. Review of care plan dated 07/31/2025 reflected Resident #1 was a high risk for falls with interventions to ensure the resident's call bell was within reach and encourage the resident to use it for assistance when needed. Interventions also included that the resident needed prompt response to all requests for assistance. During an interview and observation on 12/18/2025 at 10:49 AM it was revealed that CNA B exited Resident #1's room. Resident #1 laid in bed and with her call light on the floor between the wall and head of her bed. Resident #1 stated that she got herself in and out of bed. Resident #1 stated that staff told to ask for help, but she forgets. Resident #1 stated she could not reach her call light. Observation on 12/18/2025 at 11:57 AM revealed Resident #1's call light on the floor between her wall and headboard as she laid in bed. Observation on 12/18/2025 at 2:46 PM revealed Resident #1's call light on the floor between her wall and headboard as she laid in bed. Observation on 12/18/2025 at 3:31 PM revealed Resident #1's call light on the floor between her wall and headboard as she laid in bed. During an interview on 12/18/2025 at 1:00 PM, LVN A stated that Resident #1's fall interventions were to encourage her to use her call light if she needed anything and to ensure her call light was within reach. LVN A stated she usually worked overnight and that during the night Resident #1 did not use her call light. During an interview on 12/18/2025 at 1:23 PM CNA C stated that fall prevention interventions included to ensure a resident had their call light in place. During an interview on 12/18/2025 at 2:18 PM, LVN D stated that residents who were at risk of falling had interventions in place to ensure their call light is within reach. During an interview on 12/18/2025 at 2:41 PM, CNA B stated she usually worked from 6:00 am to 6:00 PM. CNA B Residents Affected - Some (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: 675799 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 675799 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/18/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 400 E Sayles St Brenham, TX 77833 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 - Some FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete stated that she usually worked on the hall with Resident #1. She stated that rounds were done at least every two hours. CNA B stated fall prevention included to ensure the resident had their call light within reach. During a subsequent interview on 12/18/2025 at 3:22 PM, CNA B stated that when she checked on Resident #1, she checked Resident #1's brief, fixed her bed, checked her clothes to ensure they were clean and CNA B stated she had been in Resident #1's room throughout her shift because Resident #1 had been asleep most of the day. CNA B stated she laid Resident #1 down around 45 minutes ago and that Resident #1 had not turned on her call light today (12/18/2025). CNA B stated it was important for residents to have their call light in case they fell or needed something they could not reach, if they were scared to get out of bed because they may fall, or if they needed to be changed or needed care provided. At 3:24 PM, CNA B observed Resident #1's call light on the floor between her wall and headboard and stated that it was not within reach of Resident #1. CNA B stated she had just been in Resident #1's room. During an interview on 12/18/2025 at 3:28 PM, LVN E stated fall interventions included to ensure the resident had their call light within reach and that this was important so that the resident could get hold of staff and have their needs taken care of. LVN E stated if the call light was on the floor behind the bed, that would not be considered in reach of the resident. During an interview on 12/18/2025 at 3:49 PM, the DON stated that fall prevention included to ensure residents had call lights within reach. The DON stated that staff were expected to round and check on residents at least every two hours. The DON stated that it was important for residents to have call lights within reach in case they needed assistance they would have been able to contact staff. The DON stated that at times Resident #1 will forget to use her call light and wanted to be as independent as possible. The DON stated that she expected staff to ensure residents had their call light during their rounds. During a telephone interview on 12/18/2025 at 3:59 PM, the ADM stated that fall prevention included staff rounding every two hours and that he expected staff to ensure residents had their call light. The ADM stated Resident #1 moved stuff in her room and staff should anticipate her needs as far as ensuring her call light with within place. The ADM stated that anytime staff entered a resident's room they should check that the resident's call light is in place. Review of facility in-service dated 11/11/2025 reflected topic of resident checks and cleanliness and that call lights must be within reach of the resident and answered timely. Review of facility in-service dated 11/17/2025 reflected topic of falls and falls management and reflected that call lights must be within reach of the resident and answered timely. Review of facility in-service dated 11/25/2025 reflected topic of call lights and included that call lights should be within reach of the resident. Review of facility in-service dated 11/29/2025 reflected topic of falls and falls management and reflected that call lights must be within reach of the resident and answered timely. Review of facility policy titled Call Lights: Accessibility and Timely Response dated 12/13/2022 reflected the purpose of this policy is to ensure the facility is adequately equipped with a call light at each residents bedside to allow residents to call for assistance. Review reflected staff will ensure the call light is within reach of resident and secured, as needed. Review also reflected The call system will be accessible to residents while in their bed or other sleeping accommodations within the resident's room. Review of facility policy titled Fall Prevention Program dated 08/15/2025 reflected low risk fall protocols included call light and frequently used items are within reach. Event ID: Facility ID: 675799 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.

  • 0558GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 18, 2025 survey of Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

This was a inspection survey of Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on December 18, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on December 18, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."

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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