F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure residents received adequate
supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents for one (Resident #1) of eight residents reviewed
for accidents.The facility failed to ensure Resident #1, assessed as high fall risk, had a floor mat in place
while in bed upon observation on 08/07/2025 at 10:53 AM and 11:43 AM. This failure could place residents
at risk of injury, resulting in a decreased quality of life.Findings included:In record review of Resident #1's
Face Sheet dated 08/07/2025 revealed he was a [AGE] year-old admitted from an acute care hospital on
[DATE]. Relevant diagnoses included traumatic brain injury (outside force/injury to the brain,) major
depressive disorder (persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest,) and repeated falls. In record review
of Resident #1's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed he was moderately impaired cognitively with a
BIMS score of 08. Resident #1 required substantial/maximal staff assistance with shower/bathing and
personal hygiene. He was frequently incontinent of bladder and always incontinent of bowel. In record
review of Resident #1's Fall Risk Evaluation dated 07/28/2025 revealed he was assessed as a high fall risk.
In record review of Resident #1's Physician Orders on 08/07/2025 at 11:47 AM revealed no evidence of a
physician order for a fall mat. In record review of Resident #1 Comprehensive Care Plan dated 08/07/2025
revealed he had an alteration in neurological status related to traumatic brain injury (outside force/injury to
brain;) he required cueing and reorientation as needed. Additionally, he had unwitnessed falls on
05/21/2025, 06/18/2025, 06/20/2025, 06/29/2025, 07/10/2025, and 07/28/2025; he required:-Floor mat
while in bed- Encouragement to use his call light-Therapy, fall prevention and safety awareness-Physical
therapy evaluation and treatment-Speech therapy evaluation and treatment-Medication Review-Ensure
resident has proper footwear and nonskid socks In observation of Resident #1 on 08/07/2025 at 10:53 AM
and 11:43 AM he was resting in his bed. No fall mat was present upon observation. An attempt to interview
Resident #1's on 08/07/2025 at 10:53 AM and 11:43 AM was unsuccessful due to his cognitive abilities. In
interview with CNA S on 08/07/2025 at 11:43 AM, she stated there was not a fall mat in his room and she
was not sure if he was required to have one. CNA S was given the opportunity to review her charting
system and did not see any instructions for Resident #1 to have a fall mat. She stated the purpose of a fall
mat was to reduce injury in the event of a fall, but she would check with the nurse if Resident #1 needed
one. In interview with Resident #1's Nurse Practitioner and Provider on 08/07/2025 at 11:39 AM, she stated
that a fall mat would be appropriate and expected to reduce injury for Resident #1. She stated she was
aware of his frequent falls and would expect the facility to do all they could to reduce injury for Resident #1
for safety purposes. In interview with facility's DON on 08/07/2025 at 1:12 PM, she stated Resident #1
should have a fall mat at the bedside while he was in bed. She stated he had frequent falls, and a fall mat
was an intervention to protect his safety. She stated while it was everyone's job to ensure Resident#1 had a
fall mat at the bedside, it was her
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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)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
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Event ID:
675967
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
675967
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/07/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Northgate Plaza
2101 Northgate Dr
Irving, TX 75062
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 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
responsibility to ensure it was there. In interview with facility's Administrator on 08/07/2025 at 1:47 PM, she
stated her expectations were for any residents that need fall precautions have them in place. She stated fall
mats for residents reduce injury and she expected the DON to ensure this was completed. In record review
of facility policy, Fall Management System, rev 12/2023 revealed 2. Residents with high risk factors
identified on the Fall Risk Evaluation will have an individualized care plan developed that includes
measurable objectives and timeframes. a. The care plan interventions will be developed to prevent falls by
addressing the risk factors and will consider the particular elements of the evaluation that put the resident
at risk.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
675967
If continuation sheet
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