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Inspection visit

Inspection

Harker Heights Nursing & RehabilitationCMS #6759091 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 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to immediately notify the resident's RP when there was a significant change in the resident's physical status for 1 of 3 (Resident #1) reviewed for change in condition. The facility failed to ensure Resident #1's RP was notified when he was sent out to the hospital for low blood pressure on 01/27/2025 while at his dialysis treatment. This failure could place residents at risk of their responsible party not being involved in ensuring safety. Findings included: A record review of Resident #1's face sheet dated 02/01/2025 reflected a [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #1's diagnosis was end stage renal disease(kidneys lose the ability to remove waste and balance fluids) and unspecified dementia(signs of memory loss but specific underlying cause cannot be identified. A record review of Resident #1's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 11/13/2024, reflected the resident had a BIMS score of 1, which indicated severe cognitive impairment. A record review of Resident #1's progress note dated 01/27/2025 did not reflect documentation of call made to family. During an interview with Resident #1's RP on 02/01/2025 at 11:03am, she stated that she was not made aware that Resident # 1 was sent to the hospital on [DATE] when he was at dialysis. The RP stated no one at the facility contacted her to let her know and she was made aware by dialysis staff the evening of 01/27/2025 . The RP could not recall the time dialysis staff had notified her that Resident # 1 had been sent out to the hospital for low blood pressure when he was there. During an interview with The Regional Nurse on 02/01/2025 at 12:45pm, The Regional Nurse stated it was expected for LVN A to have contacted Resident # 1's RP to notify that he was sent out to the hospital from dialysis due to low blood pressure. The Regional Nurse stated when there is a change of condition and the resident's family not notified would result in the family not being able to participate in the resident's plan of care. During an interview with LVN A on 02/01/2025 at 2:46 pm, LVN A stated that dialysis had made a call to the facility on [DATE] time not recalled, to advise Resident # 1 did not complete his dialysis (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: 675909 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 675909 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 02/03/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation 415 Indian Oaks Dr Harker Heights, TX 76548 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 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm treatment and had been sent out to the hospital for not feeling well. LVN A stated she did not make a call to Resident #1's RP because she thought the dialysis center would call. LVNA stated she had dropped the ball and she was responsible for calling the RP to let her know that Resident #1 had a change in condition. LVN A stated it was expected for her to call the RP and without notifying the RP they would not be involved in the care process. Residents Affected - Few During an interview on 02/01/2025 at 3:20pm, the ADM stated it was expected for LVN A to contact Resident #1's RP to let them know Resident #1 had been sent out to the hospital from dialysis. The ADM stated if the RP did not get notified, they would not know the condition of the resident. Review of facility's policy titled Changes in resident condition dated January 2023 reflected The resident, attending physician and resident representative or designated family member should be notified when changes in condition or certain events occur. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675909 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.

  • 0580GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F580 - Notification of Changes

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 3, 2025 survey of Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation?

This was a inspection survey of Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation on February 3, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation on February 3, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) tha..."

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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