F 0655
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being
admitted
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to develop and implement a baseline care plan
for each resident that includes the instructions needed to provide effective and person-centered care of the
resident that meet professional standards of quality care for 1 (Resident #1) of 5 residents reviewed for
baseline care plans.
The facility failed to ensure CNA D used the necessary mechanical lift to transfer Resident #1 as
documented in the baseline care plan.
This failure could place residents at risk of accidents and/or injury.
Findings Included:
Record review of Resident #1's admission record dated 06/04/24 revealed a [AGE] year-old male admitted
to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included, but were not limited to, quadriplegia (paralysis that
affects all limbs and body from the neck down), muscle wasting and atrophy, reduced mobility, generalized
anxiety disorder (inability to control constant worrying), and panic disorder (anxiety disorder that causes
sudden and intense fear).
Record review of Resident #1's admission MDS completed on 05/26/24 revealed a BIMS of 15 which
indicated intact cognition. Section GG of the MDS indicated Resident #1 had impairment to both sides of
his upper and lower extremities and utilized a wheelchair. Section GG indicated Resident #1 was
dependent across all ADLs with Sit to stand, Toilet transfer, Car transfer, and Walk 10 feet coded as Not
applicable - Not attempted and the resident did not perform this activity prior to the current illness,
exacerbation, or injury. Section K revealed Resident #1 was 72 inches tall and weighed 235 pounds.
Record review of Resident #1's Care Plan face sheet in his EHR, dated 06/04/24 revealed no completed
care plan. There was a care plan in progress with a start date of 05/21/24 and a completion target date of
06/04/24. The care plan only had three focus areas listed. They were diet, advance directive, and activities.
Of the three, only activities had accompanying goals and interventions.
Record review of Resident #1's baseline care plan, dated 05/14/24, revealed he was TOTAL
ASSIST-HOYER for transfers and Total assist for all ADLs. The baseline care plan was completed and
signed by MDS LVN.
During an observation and interview on 06/04/24 at 08:25 AM Resident #1 was lying in his bed on his
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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.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Arbor Grace Wellness Center
1241 W Marshall Howard Blvd
Littlefield, TX 79339
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
back under a blanket with HOB raised watching television. He stated he was unable to get out of bed by
himself. He stated staff used the Hoyer lift to transfer him except for CNA D. Resident #1 stated CNA D was
in the Army or Marines and thought he was strong enough to just lift Resident #1. Resident #1 stated he did
not feel safe when CNA D lifted him. He stated he did not tell CNA D or any other staff member that he did
not feel safe when CNA D lifted him for transfers.
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 06/04/24 at 12:50 PM CNA D stated he did transfer Resident #1 without a Hoyer lift.
He stated he picked Resident #1 up out of his bed by placing his arms beneath Resident #1's arms and
around Resident #1's back so they two of them were chest-to-chest. He stated he was an agency CNA and
had worked in the facility 5-6 times prior to this incident.
During an interview on 06/04/24 at 01:16 PM CNA F stated she had been a CNA at the facility for 25 years.
She stated she knew if a resident needed a two-person transfer or Hoyer lift transfer by looking at their
POC on the tablet the CNAs used. She stated Resident #1 was a Hoyer transfer.
During an interview on 06/04/24 at 01:22 PM CNA E stated the nurses typically told the CNA's which
resident's needed Hoyer lifts and which one's needed 2-person transfers. She stated Resident #1 was a
2-person transfer.
During an interview on 06/04/24 at 01:24 PM when asked how direct care staff knew how to transfer a
resident, DON stated she would ask employees who had been in the facility a long time how a certain
resident should be transferred.
During an interview on 06/04/24 at 01:25 PM ADM stated a resident's baseline care plan would indicate
how they were to be transferred.
During an interview on 06/04/24 at 02:14 PM MDS LVN stated Resident #1 was to be transferred with a
Hoyer lift as his baseline care plan indicated. She stated a CNA transferring Resident #1 alone could result
in injury to Resident #1 or to the CNA.
During an interview on 06/04/24 at 07:19 PM CNA I stated she had worked for the facility for 23 years. She
stated she knew a resident needed a Hoyer lift if the resident was unable to stand. CNA I stated Resident
#1 needed a Hoyer lift.
During an interview on 06/05/24 at 09:11 AM CNA D stated he knew Resident #1 was to be transferred with
a Hoyer lift. He stated he knew because he asked Resident #1 how staff transferred him. CNA D stated
Resident #1 told him if he could transfer him without the Hoyer lift it was fine. CNA D stated he could not
think of any negative outcome of transferring Resident #1 on his own without using the Hoyer lift.
During an interview on 06/05/24 at 09:27 AM CNA G stated she was an agency CNA. She stated she knew
if a resident needed a Hoyer lift or two-person transfer by finding out in report from the off-going CNA. She
stated it was important to ask the CNA's who were used to working with the residents especially if it is your
first time in the facility.
During an interview on 06/05/24 at 09:37 AM Resident #1's family member stated she was told by Resident
#1 that CNA D transferred him alone without using the Hoyer lift. She stated she was worried that Resident
#1 might get hurt.
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COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Arbor Grace Wellness Center
1241 W Marshall Howard Blvd
Littlefield, TX 79339
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0655
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During an interview on 06/05/24 at 09:40 AM LVN C stated there was always the possibility of injury if a
resident was not transferred as indicated in the care plan.
During an interview on 06/05/24 at 09:43 AM ADM stated, A lot can happen; accidents can happen if a
resident was not transferred as indicated in the care plan.
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 06/05/24 at 09:49 AM DON stated if residents were not transferred as indicated in
their care plans staff or the resident is gonna get hurt.
Record review of facility policy dated December 2016 and titled Care Plans-Baseline revealed the following:
. A baseline plan of care to meet the resident's immediate needs shall be developed for each resident . 1. To
assure that the resident's immediate care needs are met and maintained, a baseline care plan will be
developed within forty-eight (48) hours of the resident's admission.
Record review of facility policy dated April 2006 and titled Departmental Supervision revealed the following:
. 4. The Director of Nursing Services and/or the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse, as a minimum, is
responsible for: c. Reviewing individual resident care plans for appropriate goals, problems, approaches,
and revisions based on nursing needs; d. Assuring that the resident's plan of care is being followed; .
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675978
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Arbor Grace Wellness Center
1241 W Marshall Howard Blvd
Littlefield, TX 79339
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and
actions that can be measured.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive
person-centered care plan for each resident consistent with the resident rights that included measurable
objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs that
were identified in the comprehensive assessment for 1 (Resident #2) of 5 residents reviewed for care plans.
The facility failed to ensure CNA D followed Resident #2's care plan by transferring the resident as a
2-person assist.
This failure could place residents at risk of accidents and/or injuries.
Findings Included:
Record review of Resident #2's admission record dated 06/05/24 revealed a [AGE] year-old male admitted
to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included, but were not limited to, primary lateral sclerosis (a
neuron disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain that control movement resulting in weakness in the
muscles that control the legs, arms and tongue), muscle weakness, muscle wasting and atrophy, reduced
mobility, Parkinson's disease (chronic and progressive movement disorder that initially causes tremors in
one hand and stiffness or slowing of movement) with dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary
movement), and muscle spasm.
Record review of Resident #2's Quarterly MDS completed on 03/17/24 revealed a BIMS of 00 which
indicated severely impaired cognition. Section GG indicated Resident #2 had impairment in his upper and
lower extremities on both sides and was dependent across all ADLs. Section I indicated Resident #2's
primary medical condition was Progressive Neurological Conditions. Section K indicated Resident #2 was
67 inches tall and weighed 159 pounds.
Record review of Resident #2's baseline care plan, dated 12/03/20 indicated he was TOTAL ASSIST for
transfers.
Record review of Resident #2's main care plan revealed he had limited mobility due to his diagnoses. It was
further noted, Requires assistance for all transfers and ADLs. This focus area was initiated on 07/05/2022.
Record review of Resident #2's care plan completed on 03/18/24 revealed an intervention that noted
Resident #2 was (X )dependent for transfers. This intervention was initiated on 07/05/2022.
Record review of Resident #2's progress notes revealed a note written by LVN H on 06/02/24 at 07:56 PM.
LVN H noted that LVN C told her about an incident from earlier that day where Resident #2 was lowered to
the ground by CNA D and CNA D called for assistance. According to LVN H's note, LVN C assessed
Resident #2 at the time and no injuries were noted. Then LVN C, a housekeeping staff member, and CNA D
transferred Resident #3 from the floor into the shower chair.
During an observation and interview on 06/04/24 at 08:57 AM Resident #2 was seated in his w/c in the
common area near the nurses' station watching TV. When he was asked if anyone had dropped him in
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675978
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Arbor Grace Wellness Center
1241 W Marshall Howard Blvd
Littlefield, TX 79339
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F 0656
the shower, he shook his head side to side, which indicated 'no'.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During an interview on 06/04/24 at 12:50 PM CNA D stated he was attempting to transfer Resident #2 on
06/02/24 into the shower chair and when he got Resident #2 to the shower chair, he began to slip so CNA
D lowered Resident #2 to the ground gently. He stated he thought Resident #2 got mad and jerked in his
arms and that is why Resident #2 began to slip. CNA D stated he was holding Resident #2 under his arms
and they were chest-to-chest. CNA D stated LVN C looked at Resident #2 after he was lowered to the
ground and Resident #2 had no injuries, no nothing. He stated he and LVN C and another staff member
picked Resident #2 up off the floor and placed him in the shower chair.
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 06/04/24 at 01:16 PM CNA F stated she had been a CNA at the facility for 25 years.
She stated she knew if a resident needed a two-person transfer or Hoyer lift transfer by looking at their
POC on the tablet the CNAs used. She stated Resident #2 was a two-person transfer.
During an interview on 06/04/24 at 01:22 PM CNA E stated the nurses typically told the CNA's which
resident's needed Hoyer lifts and which one's needed 2-person transfers. She stated Resident #2 was a
2-person transfer.
During an interview on 06/04/24 at 01:24 PM when asked how direct care staff knew how to transfer a
resident, DON stated she would ask employees who had been in the facility a long time how a certain
resident should be transferred.
During an interview on 06/04/24 at 01:25 PM ADM stated a resident's baseline care plan would indicate
how they were to be transferred
During an interview on 06/04/24 at 01:44 PM LVN C stated she assessed Resident #2 after CNA D lowered
him to the ground in the shower room. She stated they had to have a third staff member help them lift
Resident #2 off the ground because he got real stiff .and he wouldn't bend his knees. She stated Resident
#2 did not fall and was not in any distress.
During an interview on 06/04/24 at 07:19 PM CNA I stated she had worked for the facility for 23 years. She
stated she knew a resident needed a Hoyer lift if the resident was unable to stand. CNA I stated Resident
#2 needed a two-person transfer.
During an interview on 06/05/24 at 09:11 AM CNA D stated he did transfer Resident #2 on his own. He
stated he knew Resident #2 was a two-person transfer but unfortunately the rest of the staff was beyond
busy so that was not able to happen. CNA D stated after the incident where he had to lower Resident #2 to
the floor and get help from two staff members to transfer Resident #2 from the floor to the shower chair the
nurse told him Resident #2 was a two-person transfer.
During an interview on 06/05/24 at 09:27 AM CNA G stated she was an agency CNA. She stated she knew
if a resident needed a Hoyer lift or two-person transfer by finding out in report from the off-going CNA. She
stated it was important to ask the CNA's who were used to working with the residents especially if it is your
first time in the facility.
During an interview on 06/05/24 at 09:30 AM MDS LVN stated total assist in a baseline or regular care plan
meant two-person assist. She stated Resident #2 required a two-person assist with transfer. She stated the
(X )dependent in Resident #2's care plan meant he needed a two-person transfer.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675978
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/05/2024
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 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During an interview on 06/05/24 at 09:40 AM LVN C stated there was always the possibility of injury if a
resident was not transferred as indicated in the care plan.
During an interview on 06/05/24 at 09:43 AM ADM stated, A lot can happen; accidents can happen if a
resident was not transferred as indicated in the care plan.
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 06/05/24 at 09:49 AM DON stated if residents were not transferred as indicated in
their care plans staff or the resident is gonna get hurt.
Record review of facility policy dated December 2016 and titled Care Plans, Comprehensive
Person-Centered revealed the following: . A comprehensive, person-centered care plan that includes
measurable objectives and timetables to meet the resident's physical, psychosocial and functional needs in
developed and implemented for each resident. The comprehensive, person-centered care plan will . b.
Describe the services that are to be furnished to attain or maintain the resident's highest practicable
physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being; .
Record review of facility policy dated April 2006 and titled Departmental Supervision revealed the following:
. 4. The Director of Nursing Services and/or the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse, as a minimum, is
responsible for: c. Reviewing individual resident care plans for appropriate goals, problems, approaches,
and revisions based on nursing needs; d. Assuring that the resident's plan of care is being followed; .
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675978
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Arbor Grace Wellness Center
1241 W Marshall Howard Blvd
Littlefield, TX 79339
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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
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
observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure the resident environment remains as
free of accident hazards as is possible; and each resident receives adequate supervision and assistance
devices to prevent accidents for 2 (Resident #1 and Resident #2) of 5 residents reviewed for accidents.
1. The facility failed to ensure CNA D used the necessary mechanical lift to transfer Resident #1 as
documented in the baseline care plan.
2. The facility failed to ensure CNA D followed Resident #2's care plan by transferring the resident as a
2-person assist.
These failures could place residents at risk of accidents and/or injury.
Findings Included:
1. Record review of Resident #1's admission record dated 06/04/24 revealed a [AGE] year-old male
admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included, but were not limited to, quadriplegia
(paralysis that affects all limbs and body from the neck down), muscle wasting and atrophy, reduced
mobility, generalized anxiety disorder (inability to control constant worrying), and panic disorder (anxiety
disorder that causes sudden and intense fear).
Record review of Resident #1's admission MDS completed on 05/26/24 revealed a BIMS of 15 which
indicated intact cognition. Section GG of the MDS indicated Resident #1 had impairment to both sides of
his upper and lower extremities and utilized a wheelchair. Section GG indicated Resident #1 was
dependent across all ADLs with Sit to stand, Toilet transfer, Car transfer, and Walk 10 feet coded as Not
applicable - Not attempted and the resident did not perform this activity prior to the current illness,
exacerbation, or injury. Section K revealed Resident #1 was 72 inches tall and weighed 235 pounds.
Record review of Resident #1's Care Plan face sheet in his EHR, dated 06/04/24 revealed no completed
care plan. There was a care plan in progress with a start date of 05/21/24 and a completion target date of
06/04/24. The care plan only had three focus areas listed. They were diet, advance directive, and activities.
Of the three, only activities had accompanying goals and interventions.
Record review of Resident #1's baseline care plan, dated 05/14/24, revealed he was TOTAL
ASSIST-HOYER for transfers and Total assist for all ADLs. The baseline care plan was completed and
signed by MDS LVN.
During an observation and interview on 06/04/24 at 08:25 AM Resident #1 was lying in his bed on his back
under a blanket with HOB raised watching television. He stated he was unable to get out of bed by himself.
He stated staff used the Hoyer lift to transfer him except for CNA D. Resident #1 stated CNA D was in the
Army or Marines and thought he was strong enough to just lift Resident #1. Resident #1 stated he did not
feel safe when CNA D lifted him. He stated he did not tell CNA D or any other staff member that he did not
feel safe when CNA D lifted him for transfers.
During an interview on 06/04/24 at 12:50 PM CNA D stated he did transfer Resident #1 without a
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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
06/05/2024
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 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Hoyer lift. He stated he picked Resident #1 up out of his bed by placing his arms beneath Resident #1's
arms and around Resident #1's back so they two of them were chest-to-chest. He stated he was an agency
CNA and had worked in the facility 5-6 times prior to this incident.
During an interview on 06/04/24 at 02:14 PM MDS LVN stated Resident #1 was to be transferred with a
Hoyer lift as his baseline care plan indicated. She stated a CNA transferring Resident #1 alone could result
in injury to Resident #1 or to the CNA.
During an interview on 06/05/24 at 09:37 AM Resident #1's family member stated she was told by Resident
#1 that CNA D transferred him alone without using the Hoyer lift. She stated she was worried that Resident
#1 might get hurt.
2. Record review of Resident #2's admission record dated 06/05/24 revealed a [AGE] year-old male
admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included, but were not limited to, primary lateral
sclerosis (a neuron disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain that control movement resulting in
weakness in the muscles that control the legs, arms and tongue), muscle weakness, muscle wasting and
atrophy, reduced mobility, Parkinson's disease (chronic and progressive movement disorder that initially
causes tremors in one hand and stiffness or slowing of movement) with dyskinesia (abnormality or
impairment of voluntary movement), and muscle spasm.
Record review of Resident #2's Quarterly MDS completed on 03/17/24 revealed a BIMS of 00 which
indicated severely impaired cognition. Section GG indicated Resident #2 had impairment in his upper and
lower extremities on both sides and was dependent across all ADLs. Section I indicated Resident #2's
primary medical condition was Progressive Neurological Conditions. Section K indicated Resident #2 was
67 inches tall and weighed 159 pounds.
Record review of Resident #2's baseline care plan, dated 12/03/20 indicated he was TOTAL ASSIST for
transfers.
Record review of Resident #2's main care plan revealed he had limited mobility due to his diagnoses. It was
further noted, Requires assistance for all transfers and ADLs. This focus area was initiated on 07/05/2022.
Record review of Resident #2's care plan completed on 03/18/24 revealed an intervention that noted
Resident #2 was (X )dependent for transfers. This intervention was initiated on 07/05/2022.
Record review of Resident #2's progress notes revealed a note written by LVN H on 06/02/24 at 07:56 PM.
LVN H noted that LVN C told her about an incident from earlier that day where Resident #2 was lowered to
the ground by CNA D and CNA D called for assistance. According to LVN H's note, LVN C assessed
Resident #2 at the time and no injuries were noted. Then LVN C, a housekeeping staff member, and CNA D
transferred Resident #3 from the floor into the shower chair.
During an observation and interview on 06/04/24 at 08:57 AM Resident #2 was seated in his w/c in the
common area near the nurses' station watching TV. When he was asked if anyone had dropped him in the
shower, he shook his head side to side, which indicated 'no'.
During an interview on 06/04/24 at 12:50 PM CNA D stated he was attempting to transfer Resident #2 on
06/02/24 into the shower chair and when he got Resident #2 to the shower chair, he began to slip so CNA
D lowered Resident #2 to the ground gently. He stated he thought Resident #2 got mad and
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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
06/05/2024
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 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
jerked in his arms and that is why Resident #2 began to slip. CNA D stated he was holding Resident #2
under his arms and they were chest-to-chest. CNA D stated LVN C looked at Resident #2 after he was
lowered to the ground and Resident #2 had no injuries, no nothing. He stated he and LVN C and another
staff member picked Resident #2 up off the floor and placed him in the shower chair.
During an interview on 06/04/24 at 01:44 PM LVN C stated she assessed Resident #2 after CNA D lowered
him to the ground in the shower room. She stated they had to have a third staff member help them lift
Resident #2 off the ground because he got real stiff .and he wouldn't bend his knees. She stated Resident
#2 did not fall and was not in any distress.
During an interview on 06/05/24 at 09:11 AM CNA D stated he did transfer Resident #2 on his own. He
stated he knew Resident #2 was a two-person transfer but unfortunately the rest of the staff was beyond
busy so that was not able to happen. CNA D stated after the incident where he had to lower Resident #2 to
the floor and get help from two staff members to transfer Resident #2 from the floor to the shower chair the
nurse told him Resident #2 was a two-person transfer.
During an interview on 06/04/24 at 01:16 PM CNA F stated she had been a CNA at the facility for 25 years.
She stated she knew if a resident needed a two-person transfer or Hoyer lift transfer by looking at their
POC on the tablet the CNAs used. She stated Resident #1 was a Hoyer transfer and Resident #2 was a
2-person transfer.
During an interview on 06/04/24 at 01:22 PM CNA E stated the nurses typically told the CNA's which
resident's needed Hoyer lifts and which one's needed 2-person transfers. She stated Resident #1 and
Resident #2 were 2-person transfers.
During an interview on 06/04/24 at 01:24 PM when asked how direct care staff knew how to transfer a
resident, DON stated she would ask employees who had been in the facility a long time how a certain
resident should be transferred.
During an interview on 06/04/24 at 01:25 PM ADM stated a resident's baseline care plan would indicate
how they were to be transferred.
During an interview on 06/04/24 at 07:19 PM CNA I stated she had worked for the facility for 23 years. She
stated she knew a resident needed a Hoyer lift if the resident was unable to stand. CNA I stated Resident
#1 needed a Hoyer lift and Resident #2 needed a 2-person transfer.
During an interview on 06/05/24 at 09:11 AM CNA D stated he knew Resident #1 was to be transferred with
a Hoyer lift. He stated he knew because he asked Resident #1 how staff transferred him. CNA D stated
Resident #1 told him if he could transfer him without the Hoyer lift it was fine. CNA D stated he could not
think of any negative outcome of transferring Resident #1 on his own without using the Hoyer lift. CNA D
stated he did transfer Resident #2 on his own. He stated he knew Resident #2 was a two-person transfer
but unfortunately the rest of the staff was beyond busy so that was not able to happen. CNA D stated after
the incident where he had to lower Resident #2 to the floor and get help from two staff members to transfer
Resident #2 from the floor to the shower chair the nurse told him Resident #2 was a two-person transfer.
CNA D stated he was an agency staff and had worked in the facility 5-6 times before he transferred
Resident #1 without the Hoyer lift.
During an interview on 06/05/24 at 09:27 AM CNA G stated she was an agency CNA. She stated she knew
if a resident needed a Hoyer lift or two-person transfer by finding out in report from the
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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
06/05/2024
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 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
off-going CNA. She stated it was important to ask the CNA's who were used to working with the residents
especially if it is your first time in the facility.
During an interview on 06/05/24 at 09:30 AM MDS LVN stated total assist in a baseline or regular care plan
meant two-person assist. She stated Resident #2 required a two-person assist with transfer. She stated the
(X )dependent in Resident #2's care plan meant he needed a two-person transfer.
During an interview on 06/05/24 at 09:40 AM LVN C stated there was always the possibility of injury if a
resident was not transferred as indicated in the care plan.
During an interview on 06/05/24 at 09:43 AM ADM stated, A lot can happen; accidents can happen if a
resident was not transferred as indicated in the care plan.
During an interview on 06/05/24 at 09:49 AM DON stated if residents were not transferred as indicated in
their care plans staff or the resident is gonna get hurt.
Record review of facility policy dated December 2016 and titled Care Plans-Baseline revealed the following:
. A baseline plan of care to meet the resident's immediate needs shall be developed for each resident . 1. To
assure that the resident's immediate care needs are met and maintained, a baseline care plan will be
developed within forty-eight (48) hours of the resident's admission.
Record review of facility policy dated December 2016 and titled Care Plans, Comprehensive
Person-Centered revealed the following: . A comprehensive, person-centered care plan that includes
measurable objectives and timetables to meet the resident's physical, psychosocial and functional needs in
developed and implemented for each resident. The comprehensive, person-centered care plan will . b.
Describe the services that are to be furnished to attain or maintain the resident's highest practicable
physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being; .
Record review of facility policy dated April 2006 and titled Departmental Supervision revealed the following:
. 4. The Director of Nursing Services and/or the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse, as a minimum, is
responsible for: c. Reviewing individual resident care plans for appropriate goals, problems, approaches,
and revisions based on nursing needs; d. Assuring that the resident's plan of care is being followed; .
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
675978
If continuation sheet
Page 10 of 11
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
06/05/2024
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 - Few
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 observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to use the services of a registered
nurse for at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week for 1 (06/01/24-06/02/24) of 5 weekends
reviewed for RN services.
The facility failed to have an RN working on 06/01/24 and 06/02/24.
This failure could place residents at risk of not having supervisory coverage for coordination of events such
as emergency care and disasters.
Findings Included:
Record review of complaint intake #508323 alleged facility did not have RN coverage on 06/01/24 and
06/02/24.
During an observation and interview on 06/04/24 at 01:36 PM BOM was asked who the RN on duty was for
06/01/24 and 06/02/24. She searched her computer for time sheets from an RN on those days and stated
the facility did not have an RN working either of those days. She printed off a report titled, Time and
Attendance Detail Report by Employee Period From 06/01/24 to 06/02/24. The paper was blank except for
the title. She stated it did not show the filters she used in her search criteria but she searched for DON and
RN hours, and nothing showed up which meant the facility did not have RN coverage on those dates.
During an interview on 06/04/24 at 01:52 PM LVN A stated he could not think of a negative outcome for
residents of not having RN coverage in the facility. He stated if something came up that the LVN on duty
could not handle the resident would usually go to the hospital anyway even if an RN was here.
During an interview on 06/04/24 at 01:54 PM DON stated not having an RN in the building could negatively
impact residents because, They [RNs] supervise the staff and if any issues the LVNs can't take care of.
During an interview on 06/04/24 at 01:55 PM ADON was asked if she could think of a negative outcome of
not having an RN in the building over the weekend. She replied, I personally don't think so because usually
they just stay locked up for 8 hours. Occasionally they will come out and ask us if we need anything.
During an interview on 06/05/24 at 09:45 AM ADM stated she was responsible for staff scheduling and
ensuring an RN was in the building 8 hours a day 7 days a week. She stated on 06/01/24 and 06/02/24 she
was unable to find an RN who could work. She said the only negative outcome she could think of regarding
not having an RN in the building was that RNs could delegate to LVNs in the case of an emergency.
Record review of facility report titled, Time and Attendance Detail Report by Employee Period From
06/01/2024 To 06/02/2024 revealed no RN hours.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
675978
If continuation sheet
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