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
record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect,
exploitation, or mistreatment are reported immediately, but no later than 2 hours after the allegation is made
for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for abuse.
ADM failed to report an allegation of abuse with Resident #1 to the appropriate State Agency.
This failure can result in continued or escalation of abuse, mental anguish, and/or physical harm.
Findings Include:
Record review of Resident #1's face sheet, dated 2/28/24, revealed a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the
facility on [DATE]. Resident #1's diagnoses include but were not limited to chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD- chronic inflammatory lung disease that obstructs airflow from the lungs), major depressive
disorder (persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest), polyneuropathy (damage or disease affecting
peripheral nerves in roughly the same areas on both sides of the body), and morbid (severe) obesity (BMI
of 40 or more).
Record review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], revealed a BIMS of 15 indicating intact
cognitive response. Resident is maximum assist or dependent on activities of daily living including bathing,
toileting, personal hygiene, oral care, and all mobiliity measures including rolling, sitting, and transfers. MDS
stated resident does require the use of a mechanical lift.
Record review of grievance resolution form, dated 12/29/23, revealed ADON received a grievance from
Resident #1 regarding CNA A and CNA B being rough with her during a transfer. Resident #1 reported she
verbalized CNA A and CNA B was hurting her when CNA A stated, you're just trippin. Record stated the
actions upset the resident to the point of crying.
Record review of TULIP on 2/27/24 reflected no report made of the incident that occurred on 12/29/24
involving Resident #1.
In an interview on 2/27/24 at 4:50 PM, ADM stated there was not a provider investigation report and she
did not report the allegation. ADM stated it was reported as being rough and it could be considered abuse.
ADM stated the facility could get cited and there could have been some negative outcomes.
In an interview on 2/27/24 at 4:50 PM, Resident #1 stated she told a nurse about the incident, and
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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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Facility ID:
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Event ID:
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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
675978
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/28/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Arbor Grace Wellness Center
1241 W Marshall Howard Blvd
Littlefield, TX 79339
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
she did not want CNA A and CNA B back in her room to help her.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
In an interview on 2/28/24 at 9:58 AM, ADM stated a negative outcome for not reporting allegations of
abuse was if there was intent it could be putting the resident at risk.
Residents Affected - Few
In an interview on 2/28/24 at 10:18 AM, ADON stated her understanding was any allegation of abuse or
neglect was a reportable incident. ADON stated the ADM knew of the situation, she does the reporting, she
was the abuse coordinator, so she figured she was on top of the matter. ADON stated a negative outcome
was the abuse can continue and abuse could escalate.
Record review of policy titled Abuse Investigation, undated, stated in Line 5. The Administrator of Director of
Nurses will complete the 24-Hour Notification of abuse/Neglect form within 24 hours of the occurrence or
discovery of the incident and fax this form to DHH. Line 14. All reports of abuse are investigated by the
State Licensing Agency.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
675978
If continuation sheet
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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
675978
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/28/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Arbor Grace Wellness Center
1241 W Marshall Howard Blvd
Littlefield, TX 79339
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 0727
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on
a full time basis.
Based on interview and record reviews, the facility failed to use the services of a registered nurse for at
least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week, and designate a registered nurse to serve as the director
of nursing on a full-time basis by:
A registered nurse was not available for 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week for 8 days (1/22/24,
1/31/24, 2/5/24, 2/6/24, 2/7/24, 2/8/24, 2/9/24, and 2/24/24) out of 90 days reviewed for staffing.
A registered nurse has not served as the director of nursing on a full-time basis since December 7th, 2023.
This failure can result in delay of care, competent and qualified staffing for supervisory coverage for
coordination of events such as hospice care and emergency care.
Findings Include:
Record review of the facility's last 90 days (12/1/23-2/27/24) of RN coverage provided by the Administrator
revealed the facility did not have a RN working for 8 consecutive hours for the following dates: 1/22/24,
1/31/24, 2/5/24, 2/6/24, 2/7/24, 2/8/24, 2/9/24, and 2/24/24.
In an interview on 2/27/24 at 1:51 PM, ADON stated the facility has not had a DON for a couple of months.
At 2:03 PM, ADON provided last day of DON employment dated 12/7/23. ADON was provided with days
RN coverage was not identified on RN scheduling sheet.
In an interview on 2/28/24 at 9:05 AM, ADON verified there was no RN coverage on 1/22/24, 1/31/24,
2/5/24, 2/6/24, 2/7/24, 2/8/24, 2/9/24, and 2/24/24. ADON stated a negative outcome of not having proper
RN coverage could be supervision, higher education availability, and no leadership.
In an interview on 2/28/24 at 9:58 AM, ADM stated the facility lost the DON on 12/5/23 and was looking for
a replacement. ADM stated RN's oversaw initial wound care assessments, IV's, and risk management.
ADM stated there was a lot of things that could be negative outcomes.
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Facility ID:
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