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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Ft Worth Southwest Nursing CenterCMS #6758171 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 observations, record review and interviews the facility failed to ensure the resident's right to receive services in the facility with reasonable accommodation of resident needs and preferences for 5 (Residents #1, #2, #3, #4, #5) of 30 residents observed for accommodation of needs. Residents Affected - Some The facility failed to ensure Residents #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 had call lights within reach. This failure could place the residents at risk of not being able to request assistance when needed. Findings included: Review of Resident #1's undated admission Record revealed the resident was a [AGE] year-old male who had been admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included muscle wasting, depression and anxiety. Review of Resident #1's annual MDS, dated [DATE], revealed a BIMS score of 4, indicating severe cognitive impairment. His Functional Status revealed he required limited assistance with his ADLs. Review of Resident #1's care plan, dated 08/30/23, revealed he had an ADL deficit related to impaired cognition. Review of Resident #2's undated admission Record revealed the resident was an [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included dementia, depression, anxiety, and cognitive communication deficit. Review of Resident #2's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], revealed a BIMS score of 1, indicating severe cognitive impairment. Her Functional Status revealed she required limited assistance with her ADLs. Review of Resident #2's care plan, dated 09/13/23, revealed she was dependent on staff for activities and interactions. Review of Resident #3's undated admission Record revealed the resident was a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included muscle wasting, bipolar disorder, and contractures. Review of Resident #3's yearly MDS, dated [DATE], revealed a BIMS score not calculated. Her Functional Status indicated she required extensive assistance with her ADLs. (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: 675817 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 675817 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/28/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE FT Worth Southwest Nursing Center 5300 Alta Mesa Blvd Fort Worth, TX 76133 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 Review of Resident #3's care plan, dated 08/23/23, revealed she was dependent on staff for activities and social interactions. She has communication problems related to dementia. Review of Resident #4's undated admission Record revealed the resident was a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included Stroke, Parkinson's and muscle weakness. Residents Affected - Some Review of Resident #4's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], revealed a BIMS score not calculated, His Functional Status indicated he required limited assistance with his ADLs. Review of Resident #4's care plan, dated 09/13/23, revealed he had behavioral problems but he enjoyed playing games and socialization. Review of Resident #5's undated admission Record revealed the resident was an [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included muscle wasting, Parkinson's, dementia, and stroke. Review of Resident #5's yearly MDS, dated [DATE] revealed a BIMS score of 1 indicating severe cognitive impairment. His Functional Status indicated he required limited assistance wit his ADLs. Review of Resident #5's care plan, dated 10/04/23, revealed he had sexually inappropriate behaviors, likes large social groups, and smoking. Interview and observation on 10/28/23 at 8:20 AM Resident #1 stated his call light was not where he could find it. Resident #1 stated that when staff get tired of answering the call light they would take it away and put it where it could not be reached. Resident #1's call light was curled up in his bedside drawer. Observations on 10/28/23 from 8:20 AM - 9:00 AM of the 30 residents on 300 Hall revealed a total of five residents (Residents #1, #2, #3, #4, #5) with call lights out of reach. Call lights were located on the floor at the foot of the bed, between the bed and the wall, behind dressers, and at the foot of the bed. Interview on 10/28/23 at 10:15 AM, the DON stated call lights were required to be placed easy reach of the resident, even if the resident was believed incapable of using the call light. The DON stated family and other staff needed to be able to easily call for help if they were in the room. Review of the facility's Communication-Call System policy, revised October 2022, reflected: .I. The Facility will provide a call system to enable residents to alert the nursing staff from their beds and toileting/bathing facilities. II. If a resident is physically incapable of actuating a call system, the resident shall be physically housed in a resident room close enough to the nursing station to allow for line-of-sight supervision at a frequency identified by a thorough individualized nursing assessment FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675817 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 October 28, 2023 survey of Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center?

This was a inspection survey of Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center on October 28, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center on October 28, 2023?

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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