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Inspection visit

Health inspection

CASTLE PINES HEALTH AND REHABILITATIONCMS #6759601 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 0760 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure that residents were free of significant medication errors for 1 (Resident #1) of 3 residents reviewed for pharmacy services. Residents Affected - Few The facility failed to ensure Resident #1 was free of significant medication errors when Resident #1 was administered another resident's medications, Glatiramer Acetate (medication to treat multiple sclerosis) by LVN A on 1/6/2025. The noncompliance was identified as PNC. The noncompliance began on 1/6/2025 and ended on 1/8/2025. The facility had corrected the noncompliance before the survey began. This failure could place residents at risk of adverse reaction related to taking medications not ordered by the physician. Findings included: Record review of Resident #1's admission Record, dated 3/11/2025, reflected Resident #1 was a [AGE] year-old male. He was initially admitted on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE]. He was noted to have diagnoses including symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system, unspecified protein calorie malnutrition (lack of protein and calories), hypertension (high blood pressure), and dementia (decline in cognitive abilities such as memory and problem solving). Record review of Resident #1's admission MDS, dated [DATE], reflected Resident #1's BIMS score was 00 indicating Resident #1's cognition was severely impaired. His medication was documented to include anticoagulant (medication to treat and prevent blood clots), and antidepressant (medication to treat depression). Record review of Resident #1's Care Plan, dated 10/9/2024, reflected Resident #1 had impaired cognitive functional dementia or impaired thought processes with interventions that included: Administer medications as ordered. Resident #1 had hypertension with interventions that included: Give anti-hypertensive medications as ordered. Record review of Resident #1's Physician's orders dated 1/6/2025 indicated Resident #1 did not have an order to administer Glatiramer Acetate (medication used to treat multiple sclerosis). Record review of Resident #1's nursing progress notes dated 1/6/2025 at 10:00am written by LVN B indicated Resident #1's family member was concerned about medication for multiple sclerosis being given to Resident #1 because she was unaware that he had that diagnosis. Upon investigation of this (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 3 Event ID: 675960 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 675960 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/11/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Castle Pines Health and Rehabilitation 2414 W Frank Ave Lufkin, TX 75904 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 0760 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few concern, it was determined that a medication error had occurred. Resident #1's physician was notified and an order to monitor residents' vital signs and assess for side effects of the medication was received. Record review of Resident #1's nursing progress notes dated 1/6/2025 at 12:47pm written by LVN A indicated Resident #1 was transferred to the hospital related to Resident #1 received the wrong medication and Resident #1's requested the transfer for further monitoring. Record review of Resident #1's nursing progress notes dated 1/6/2025 at 12:57pm written by LVN A indicated Resident #1 received the wrong medication (glatiramer acetate 40mg/ml) that morning at 8:00am. Resident #1 had been monitored since and had shown no adverse reactions. Resident #1's vital signs were blood pressure 104/57 (normal is less than 120/80), pulse 71 (normal 60-100), temperature 97.7 (normal 97-99). Resident #1's lungs were clear on both sides, rise and fall of chest was equal. Injection site showed no signs of redness or irritation. Resident #1's pupils were equal and reactive. Resident #1 was conscious and responsive. Resident #1's strength was equal to upper and lower extremities. Resident #1's requested Resident #1 be sent to the hospital . Record review of Event Nurses' Note dated 1/6/2025 written by LVN B indicated . 5. Nursing description of the event: was concerned about medication for multiple sclerosis being given to Resident #1 because she was unaware that he had that diagnosis. Upon investigation of this concern, it was determined that a medication error had occurred. 17. One on one in servicing with nurse for medication error, Monitoring of the patient, all nursing staff in serviced on medication administration. Record review of Discharge -Summary V4 dated 1/6/2025 at 3:00pm indicated: A. Reason for discharge: Resident went to the hospital and chose to go to another facility after discharge from the hospital. Record review of hospital paperwork dated 1/6/2025 indicated No likely effect from Glatiramer Acetate use. During an interview on 3:10pm at 2:54pm LVN A said she had been off of work for a couple of weeks and when she came back to work there were 2 residents with similar names that were next door to each other. She said she went to give Resident #1 the injection he lifted his shirt as if he had always received the medication so she administered the medication. She said Resident #1's was there and asked what she had given him and when she told the said she was not aware that Resident #1 was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She said upon investigation of the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis it was determined that a medication error had occurred. She said she notified the DON, and ADON immediately. LVN A said Resident #1's requested Resident #1 be sent to the hospital for monitoring. She said after the incident she was in serviced regarding medication administration and was put with a preceptor for a few days following the incident. Record review of facility Licensed Nurse Proficiency Audit dated 11/19/2024 indicated: LVN A had shown to be satisfactory with administering medications properly. Record review of facility policy Medication Administration Procedures revised 10/25/2017 indicated: 4. Before administering the dose, the nurse must make certain to correctly identify the resident to whom the medication is being administered. Record review of Ad Hoc QAPI dated 1/6/2025 regarding medication error with attendees that (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675960 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 675960 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/11/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Castle Pines Health and Rehabilitation 2414 W Frank Ave Lufkin, TX 75904 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 0760 included: Administrator, DON, ADON, Medical Director, Social Services, Regional Clinical Nurse, and the Area Director of Operations. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Record review of Inservice titled Medication Administration dated 1/6/2025 and 1/7/2025 signed by LVN A. Residents Affected - Few Record review of Inservice titled Resident Rights dated 1/7/2025 signed by LVN A. Record review of Inservice titled Medication Not Available dated 1/7/2025 signed by LVN A. Record review of Inservice titled 7 Rights of Medication dated 1/7/2025 signed by LVN A. Record review of Inservice titled Medication Error dated 1/7/2025 signed by LVN A. Record review of Inservice titled Abuse/Neglect dated 1/7/2025 signed by LVN A. Record review of Inservice titled Resident Rights dated 1/7/2025 signed by all staff. Record review of Inservice titled Abuse/Neglect dated 1/7/2025 signed by all staff. Record review of Inservice titled Medication Administration dated 1/7/2025 signed by nurses and medication aides. Record review of Inservice titled Medication Not Available dated 1/7/2025 signed by nurses and medication aides. Record review of Inservice titled Medication Error dated 1/7/2025 signed by nurses and medication aides. Record review of Inservice titled 7 Rights of Medication dated 1/7/2025 signed by nurses and medication aides. Record review of Licensed Nurse Proficiency Audit prior to the incident dated 11/19/2024 and after the incident dated 1/7/2025. During interviews 3/10/2025 at 3:13 pm through 3/11/2025 10:06am the following nurses and medication aides were able to properly describe the medication administration procedure and the 7 rights of medication administration, what to do if medication is not available, what to do in case of a medication error, and abuse and neglect: LVN A, LVN B, LVN C, LVN D, LVN E, LVN F, MA G, MA H, MA J, LVN K, RN L, LVN M, LVN O. The noncompliance was identified as PNC. The noncompliance began on 1/6/2025 and ended on 1/8/2025. The facility had corrected the noncompliance before the survey began. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675960 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0760GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F760 - Residents are free of any significant medication errors

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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What happened during the March 11, 2025 survey of CASTLE PINES HEALTH AND REHABILITATION?

This was a inspection survey of CASTLE PINES HEALTH AND REHABILITATION on March 11, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at CASTLE PINES HEALTH AND REHABILITATION on March 11, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors."

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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