F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation, interview, 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, in that:
Residents Affected - Some
1. The ice machine in the kitchen was leaking.
2. The double door standing refrigerator was leaking water from the mechanism at the top, with containers
of food in standing water at the bottom of the unit.
3. The silver refrigerator had an accumulation of ice inside the walls. The lid, base, and inside seal were
visibly soiled with a black substance.
4. The white deep freezer had an accumulation of ice inside the walls. The lid, base, and inside seal were
visibly soiled with a black substance.
5. The kitchen floors were stained and soiled with food particles, two electrical outlets were visibly soiled,
the kitchen drying racks were rusty, and the large return filter was covered with dust.
6. The vent hood over the stove was inoperable.
These deficient practices could place residents at risk for cross-contamination and foodborne illnesses.
The findings were:
1. Observation on 05/16/2025 at 11:11 a.m. revealed the ice maker located within the facility kitchen was
surrounded by multiple wet towels and water on the floor around the machine.
2. Observation on 05/16/2025 at 11:15 a.m. revealed the double door standing refrigerator had towels and
standing water in the bottom of the unit. Further observation revealed gallon jars of picante sauce,
pickles, mustard, relish, and vinaigrette dressing, and a quart jar of chili sauce were all sitting in the water
on the bottom of the unit. Observation of the unit temperature revealed it was within range.
3. Observation on 05/16/2025 at 11:17 a.m. revealed the silver refrigerator had an accumulation of
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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)
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Event ID:
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675938
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/19/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Shiner Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Inc
1213 N Ave B
Shiner, TX 77984
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
ice inside the walls. The lid, base, and inside seal was visibly soiled with a black substance. Observation of
the unit temperature revealed it was within range.
4. Observation on 05/16/2025 at 11:20 a.m. revealed the white deep freezer had an accumulation of ice
inside the walls. The lid, base, and inside seal was visibly soiled with a black substance. Observation of the
unit temperature revealed it was within range.
5. Observation on 05/16/2025 at 11:25 a.m. revealed the kitchen floors were stained and soiled with food
particles, two electrical outlets were visibly soiled, the kitchen drying racks were rusty, and the large return
filter was covered with dust.
6. Observation on 05/16/2025 at 11:12 a.m. revealed the switch for the vent hood over the stove was
covered with blue tape and marked Do Not Touch, underneath the tape was a metal plate with two
openings.
During an interview with Dietary [NAME] A on 05/16/2025 at 11:12 a.m., Dietary [NAME] A stated the ice
machine has a water leak behind it and water is always on the floor. Dietary [NAME] A stated the vent hood
over the stove was inoperable.
During an interview with Dietary [NAME] A on 05/16/2025 at 12:20 p.m., Dietary [NAME] A stated the drain
behind the ice machine was often clogged which resulted in water from the ice machine leaking onto the
floor. She stated the issue had been reported to the Maintenance Director and that the Maintenance
Director had unclogged the drain several times in the past. Dietary [NAME] A stated the standing water in
the double door refrigerator was a result of water dripping from the top of the unit, confirmed the issue had
been reported to the Maintenance Director and to the Dietary Manager, and stated the issue had been like
that for a long time. Dietary [NAME] A stated she had noted the accumulated ice in the silver refrigerator
but not in the white freezer.
During an interview with Dietary [NAME] B on 05/16/2025 at 3:00 p.m., Dietary [NAME] B stated the ice
machine had been in disrepair for a few months and the double door refrigerator had been in disrepair
since last year.
During an interview with the Maintenance Director on 05/16/2025 at 2:20 p.m., the Maintenance Director
stated the switch for the vent hood over the stove needed to be replaced, that she was actively looking for
the correct part to repair the hood, and that the vent hood had been inoperable for approximately one
month. The Maintenance Director stated the water under the ice machine was caused by a clog in the drain
line and confirmed the clog was a reoccurring issue. She stated it had currently been clogged for
approximately three days. The Maintenance Director stated the door gasket for the double door refrigerator
had been broken for approximately six months which resulted in condensation leaking from the top of the
unit and puddling at the bottom. She stated she had replaced the gasket, but the repair thought she may
have utilized an incorrect part since the issue was still ongoing. The Maintenance Director stated the silver
refrigerator appeared to need a new seal and stated she believed this was the cause of the accumulated
ice and the black substance on the seal.
During an interview with the DON on 05/17/2025 at 3:18 p.m., the DON confirmed the double door standing
refrigerator had towels and standing water in the bottom of the unit, the silver refrigerator had an
accumulation of ice inside the walls and the lid, base, and inside seal was visibly soiled with a black
substance, the white deep freezer had an accumulation of ice inside the walls and the lid, base, and inside
seal was visibly soiled with a black substance, and the kitchen floors were
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
675938
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
675938
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/19/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Shiner Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Inc
1213 N Ave B
Shiner, TX 77984
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
stained and soiled with food particles, two electrical outlets were visibly soiled, the kitchen drying racks
were rusty, and the large return filter was covered with dust. The DON stated she was new to the facility
and was unaware of these issues in the facility kitchen. The DON stated it was important to the health of
vulnerable residents to serve them meals prepared in a kitchen which was sanitary with equipment in good
repair. The DON stated the facility Administrator's last day had been Friday 05/16/2025 and that an interim
Administrator would be in the post beginning Monday 05/19/2025. The DON stated she would report the
sanitation and equipment issues to the interim Administrator so they may be resolved.
Record review of the facility's policy titled, Food Storage, revised June 1, 2019, revealed, Policy: To ensure
that all food served by the facility is of good quality and safe for consumption, all food will be stored
according to the state, federal and US Food Codes and HACCP guidelines.
Record review of the Food Code, U.S. Public Health Service, U.S. FDA, 2017, U.S. Department of H&HS,
revealed: 3-305.1, Food Storage, (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.
Record review of the Food Code, U.S. Public Health Service, U.S. FDA, 2017, U.S. Department of H&HS,
revealed 4-601.11 Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. (A)
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
675938
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
675938
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/19/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Shiner Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Inc
1213 N Ave B
Shiner, TX 77984
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 0921
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and
the public.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a safe, functional, and
sanitary environment for 1 of 1 dining room reviewed, in that:
Residents Affected - Some
The dining room air conditioning vents were visibly soiled.
This deficient practice could result in residents living, staff working, and families visiting in an unclean and
unpleasant environment.
The findings were:
Observation on 05/16/2025 at 12:00 p.m. revealed the facility dining room had eight air conditioning vents in
the ceiling. Further observation revealed each vent was soiled with a black substance and with rust. Further
observation revealed the return vent was covered with dust.
During an interview with the Maintenance Director on 05/16/2025 at 2:20 p.m., the Maintenance Director
confirmed that the eight air conditioning vents in facility dining room were rusty and soiled, and confirmed
the return vent in the dining room was covered with dust. The Maintenance Director stated the
Housekeeping Department was responsible for cleaning the return vent and that she was responsible for
cleaning the ceiling air conditioning vents. She stated she occasionally wiped the vents and sprayed bleach
on the black substance but that it was ineffective in removing the substance, adding that she needed to
paint the vents. She stated there was no set schedule for cleaning the vents and the last time it had been
completed was in October or November of 2024. The Maintenance Director stated she planned to replace
the vents because they were rusty and stated it was important for the vents to be clean because residents
and staff breathe air that originates with the air conditioning vents. She stated she has cleaned the return
vent with a damp cloth to remove the dust and confirmed that the task was currently overdue to be
completed.
During an interview with the DON on 05/17/2025 at 3:15 p.m., the DON confirmed the eight air conditioning
vents in the dining room ceiling were soiled and rusty, confirmed the return vent was dusty, and stated it
was important for these fixtures to be clean so that vulnerable residents had access to air from unsoiled
vents.
Record review of the facility's policy, Physical environment Safe/functional/sanitary/comfortable
environment, dated 11/28/2017, revealed, Preventive maintenance will be completed routinely and
according to protocol by the [Maintenance Supervisor] or qualified staff. The facility shall provide a safe,
functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff and the public.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
675938
If continuation sheet
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