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Inspection

LA VIDA SERENA NURSING AND REHABILITATIONCMS #6758004 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 4 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0812 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm . Residents Affected - Some 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 storage and sanitation in that: 1. An opened case of dry cereal and an opened 50-pound bag of rice were on the floor in the dry goods storeroom. 2. An uncovered, undated half of a cream pie was stored in the white reach-in freezer. 3. Dried food particles were on the interior of the microwave. This deficient practice could place residents who received meals from the main kitchen at risk for food borne illness. The findings were: 1. Observation on 6/27/22 at 9:19 a.m. in the dry goods storeroom revealed on the floor was an opened 50-pound bag of rice with the grains of rice visible and a case of rice crispy cereal. In an interview on 6/28/22 at 1:54 p.m., the FSS stated the open bag of rice should had been placed in a container or in zip-lock plastic bags. The FSS stated the food should not had been stored on the floor and thought the bag of rice and dry cereal were delivered on 6/22/22 but was not positive without looking at the invoices. 2. Observation on 6/27/22 at 9:20 a.m. revealed in the white reach-in freezer was an uncovered, undated half of a white cream pie. Observation and interview on 6/27/22 at 9:23 a.m. after [NAME] A saw the uncovered, undated cream pie in the white reach-in freezer, she stated the pie should [had been] covered and dated. [NAME] A thought the pie was a cream pie, did not know when it was placed in the freezer and thought it was served over the weekend. In an interview on 6/28/22 at 1:54 p.m., the FSS stated left-over food should be dated, covered and/or placed into containers. (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 4 Event ID: 675800 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 675800 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/30/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE LA Vida Serena Nursing and Rehabilitation 711 Kings Way Del Rio, TX 78840 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 3. Observation on 6/27/22 at 9:14 a.m. revealed the interior top of the microwave had dried food particles. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Observation on 6/28/22 at 1:37 p.m. revealed the interior top of the microwave had dried food particles. Residents Affected - Some Observation and interview on 6/28/22 at 1:38 p.m., after [NAME] B looked at the interior top of the microwave and used her finger to scrape off the dried particles, she stated the dried particles was food. [NAME] B stated the microwave was cleaned twice a day after breakfast and lunch. In an interview on 6/28/22 at 1:54 p.m., the FSS stated the microwave should be cleaned after each use, at the end of the shift by the cook or after a spill. In an interview on 6/28/22 at 2:18 p.m., the Administrator stated she would periodically conduct rounds in the kitchen to monitor their cleaning routines. In an interview on 6/29/22 at 3:30 p.m. the Administrator stated the facility had 3 residents who did not receive meals or snacks from the kitchen as they had orders for nothing by mouth. Record review of the Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER) 2015, page 52, section §228.66(a)(1) and 228.66(a)(1)(d) revealed packaged and unpackaged food shall be protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Record review of the TFER 2015, page 59, section §228.69(a)(1)(A)-(C) indicated food should be stored in a clean dry location where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Record review of the TFER 2015, page 72, section §228.75(g)(4)(B) revealed prepared food was to be marked with the date or day of preparation, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises or discarded. Record review of the TFER 2015, page107, section §228.113(3) indicated non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Review of the TFER 2015, page109, section §228.114(c) indicated non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Record review of the Food Code, U.S. Public Health Service, U.S. FDA, 2017, U.S. Department of H&HS, 3-305.11 Food Storage revealed (A) .Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. Record review of the Food Code, U.S. Public Health Service, U.S. FDA, 2017, U.S. Department of H&HS, revealed 4-602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Record review of the Food Code, U.S. Public Health Service, U.S. FDA, 2017, U.S. Department of H&HS, revealed 3-501.17, Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking, revealed (A) .food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675800 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 675800 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/30/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE LA Vida Serena Nursing and Rehabilitation 711 Kings Way Del Rio, TX 78840 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 to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold or discarded when held at a temperature 5 C (41 F) or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. And (B) .refrigerated, ready-to-eat time/temperature controlled 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 .and .(2) The day or date marked by the food establishment ay not exceed a manufacturer's used-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: 675800 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 675800 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/30/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE LA Vida Serena Nursing and Rehabilitation 711 Kings Way Del Rio, TX 78840 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 0814 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm . Residents Affected - Some Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to dispose of garbage and refuse properly for 1 of 2 dumpsters (Dumpster #1), in that: Dumpster #1 did not have a drain plug for 2 of 4 days. This deficient practice could place residents at risk for exposure to germs and diseases carried by vermin and rodents. The findings were: Observation on 6/27/22 at 9:35 a.m. revealed 2 dumpsters, a reddish-brown dumpster (#1) and a tan dumpster (#2) were behind the facility and Dumpster #1 did not have a drain plug. Observation on 6/28/22 at 10:51 a.m. revealed Dumpster #1 did not have a drain plug. Observation and interview on 6/28/22 at 10:52 a.m. with the Maintenance Director revealed Dumpster #1 did not have a drain plug. The Maintenance Director stated he did not notice Dumpster #1 was missing the drain plug until just now. The Maintenance Director stated the dumpsters belonged to the city and thought Dumpster #1 was removed by the city for service a few weeks ago and brought back without the drain plug. In an interview on 6/28/22 at 2:42 p.m. the Housekeeping Director stated she had contacted the city about Dumpster #1 last week because it had some rust on the bottom, but she did not notice the drain plug was missing until today (6/28/22) when she checked the dumpster a few moments ago. In an interview on 6/28/22 at 2:18 p.m. the Administrator stated the dumpsters belonged to the city who would periodically change the dumpsters. In an interview on 6/28/22 at 4:46 p.m. the Administrator revealed the facility did not have a policy on dumpsters or garbage disposal. Record review of the Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER) 2015, page 129, section §228.152(o) revealed drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. Record review of the Food Code, U.S. Public Health Services, U.S. FDA, 2017, U.S. Department of H&HS, 5-501.110 Storing Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables, revealed Refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be stored in receptacles or waste handling units so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents. . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675800 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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Citations

4 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.

  • 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.

  • 0814GeneralS&S Bno actual harm

    F814 - Food Safety Requirements

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

  • 0711GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F711 - Physician Visits

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

  • 0911GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F911 - Accommodate no more than four residents

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

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What happened during the June 30, 2022 survey of LA VIDA SERENA NURSING AND REHABILITATION?

This was a inspection survey of LA VIDA SERENA NURSING AND REHABILITATION on June 30, 2022. The surveyor cited 4 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LA VIDA SERENA NURSING AND REHABILITATION on June 30, 2022?

Yes, 4 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordanc..."

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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