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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Avir at Park BendCMS #6758621 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 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that all allegations involving abuse, neglect, or injuries of an unknown source were reported immediately but not later than 24 hours after the allegation was made for one (Resident #1) of four residents reviewed for abuse and neglect. The facility failed to report to the State Survey agency of an injury of unknown origin when Resident #1 was diagnosed with a L1 transverse process fracture (a break in one of the bony projections on the sides of the vertebrae). This deficient practice could place residents at risk of abuse and neglect. Findings included: Review of Resident #1's undated face sheet reflected a [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including unspecified dementia, hemiplegia (paralysis on one side of the body), generalized anxiety disorder, and morbid obesity. Review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 10/03/24, reflected a BIMS score of 6, indicating he had a severe cognitive impairment. Review of Resident #1's quarterly care plan, dated 10/07/24, reflected he presented with cognitive impairment secondary to diagnosis of TBI and dementia with an intervention of asking yes/no questions in order to determine his needs. It further reflected he had paint r/t chronic physical disability with an intervention of anticipating his need for pain relief and responding immediately to any complaint of pain. Review of Resident #1's hospital discharge paperwork, dated 09/27/24, reflected the following: Hospital course: [Resident #1] admitted for low back pain and knee pain. Found to have L1 transverse process fracture. Review of Resident #1's progress notes, dated 09/30/24 and documented by LVN A, reflected the following: Transferred from hospital . has fx L1 and L knee contusion . (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: 675862 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 675862 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/26/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Avir at Park Bend 2122 Park Bend Dr Austin, TX 78758 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 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few During an interview on 11/26/24 at 12:30 PM, the DON stated he did not believe Resident #1's fracture was a reportable incident because they did not know when it happened, how it happened, or how long it had been there. He stated the hospital, orthopedist, and MD could not confirm when it happened. He stated he (Resident #1) had not had any recent falls at the facility. He stated he did not see it as an injury of unknown origin but more so as an injury of unknown time. The ADM stated she had heard the fracture had not been confirmed, but if she had known he had an actual fracture, she would have reported it to HHSC . The ADM stated the importance was to ensure they were addressing his pain, care, and to ensure there had not been any instances of abuse or neglect. Review of the facility's Abuse Investigation and Reporting Policy, Revised July 2017, reflected the following: All reports of resident abuse, neglect . injuries of unknown source (abuse) shall be promptly reported to local, state, and federal agencies (as defined by current regulations) and thoroughly investigated by facility management . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675862 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.

  • 0609GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 26, 2024 survey of Avir at Park Bend?

This was a inspection survey of Avir at Park Bend on November 26, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Avir at Park Bend on November 26, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."

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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