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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Focused Care at MidlandCMS #6759854 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 4 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents' choices, for 1 Resident (#1) of 5 residents whose care was reviewed, in that: Residents Affected - Some The facility failed to complete weekly skin assessments from 07/16/2024 to 09/23/2024 on Resident #1 at a minimum of every 7 days per facility policy. The facility failed to assess and provide treatment on 09/23/2024 when there were no orders for Edema on bilateral lower legs for Resident #1 observed with seeping serosanguinous fluid. This failure could place residents for not being provided with adequate care and treatment and place them at risk for skin breakdown, infection, pain, and a decline in health. The findings included: Record review of Resident's #1 admission Record dated 09/19/2024 reflected a [AGE] year-old male, admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #1's diagnoses included Paranoid Schizophrenia (a disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel, and behave clearly), Type II Diabetes Mellitus with Diabetic Peripheral Angiopathy (high blood sugar with decreased blood flow to the lower legs), and need for assistance with personal care. Record review of Resident #1's Quarterly MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessment, dated 07/19/2024, reflected Resident #1 had a BIMS score of 15 (cognitively intact). Resident #1 was at risk for developing pressure ulcers/injuries. Record review of Resident #1's Comprehensive Care Plan, dated as initiated on 09/19/2024, reflected: Focus: Resident tends to sign out and leave facility often. Resident is own representative and chooses to leave the facility. Interventions: Will assess resident on return from out on pass. In an interview and observation on 09/23/2024 at 3:30 pm, revealed Resident #1 was sitting out on the front porch in his wheelchair. Pitting edema (occurs when excess fluid builds up in the body, causing swelling; when pressure is applied to the swollen area, a pit, or indentation, will remain) was noted to bilateral lower extremities and his left leg was seeping serosanguinous fluid. Resident #1 (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 7 Event ID: 675985 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 675985 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/25/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Focused Care at Midland 2000 N Main Midland, TX 79705 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 0684 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some said he has eczema (dry skin) and complained of itching and was observed scratching his genital area and legs. The resident stated he took a bath this morning but did not know if a skin assessment had been completed. Resident #1 was agreeable to a skin assessment with the surveyor and wound care nurse. In an interview and observation of Resident #1's skin assessment with the wound care nurse, on 09/23/2024 at 3:40 pm, the wound care nurse stated it had been a while since his last skin assessment. The wound care nurse said Resident #1's skin assessment day was on Tuesday, and he was usually on pass and not in the building so his skin was not assessed for that week. When asked wound care nurse if Resident #1's skin was assessed when he returns from pass, she said no. Observation of the resident agreed skin assessment was completed in the resident's room and revealed the resident had dry scaled skin across his abdomen, he had multiple small, scabbed areas bilaterally on his thighs and groin area, and pitting edema to lower legs with serosanguinous fluid weeping on left lower leg. When Resident #1 laid down on the bed for the skin assessment, Surveyor observed red serosanguinous fluid transferred on his sheet. A record review of Resident #1's weekly skin assessments, reflected no skin assessments were completed from 07/16/2024 to 09/23/2024 as resident was on pass and out of the facility on his scheduled skin assessment day. A record review of Resident #1's progress notes, reviewed from 07/16/2024 to 09/23/2024 reflected no documentation regarding skin assessments or weeping edema. A record review of Resident #1's physician orders summary, dated 09/19/2024 reflected no orders for treatment of his pitting edema or for assessing the edema. In an interview on 09/24/2024 at 2:30 pm, the DON who said Resident #1 was competent and was his own responsible party. She said Resident #1 will let the nurses know if he has a problem concerning his skin. The DON said if a resident was not in the facility on their scheduled skin assessment day, the resident should be evaluated when they return to the facility. She said Resident #1's physician ordered Nystatin for his skin on 09/23/2024 and was to elevate his legs when sitting/sleeping for his edema. In an interview on 09/25/2025 at 9:30 am, the Administrator who said skin assessments should be completed weekly or when the resident returns to the facility. She said failure to complete weekly skin assessments had the potential of a resident not being treated for skin issues or a pressure injury. Record review of the facility policy Skin Management: Prevention and Treatment of Wounds, dated as last revised 10/06/2022, revealed the following [in part]: Policy: The purpose of this procedure is for prevention and treatment of skin breakdown such as pressure injures, diabetic ulcers, arterial ulcers, and skin wounds. Procedure: General Guidelines: Skin assessments will be documented at a minimum of every 7 days on a Weekly Skin Assessment. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675985 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 7 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 675985 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/25/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Focused Care at Midland 2000 N Main Midland, TX 79705 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 0842 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain clinical records in accordance with accepted professional standards and practices that are complete and accurately documented for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for signing self in and out of the facility. The facility failed to ensure Resident #1 signed in and out of the facility when he left for pass. Resident #1 failed to sign out of the facility on 08/08/2024 and 08/17/2024. He failed to sign back into the facility after being out on pass on 08/02/2024, 08/05/2024, 08/11/2024, 08/20/2024, 08/30/2024, 09/01/2024, 09/04/2024, 09/06/2024, and 09/19/2024. This failure could place residents for not being provided with adequate care and treatment when signed out of the facility and evaluated when residents return to the facility. Findings included: Record review of Resident's #1 admission Record dated 09/19/2024 reflected a [AGE] year-old male, admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #1's diagnoses included Paranoid Schizophrenia (a disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel, and behave clearly), Type II Diabetes Mellitus with Diabetic Peripheral Angiopathy (high blood sugar with decreased blood flow to the lower legs), and need for assistance with personal care. Record review of Resident #1's Quarterly MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessment, dated 07/19/2024, reflected Resident #1 had a BIMS score of 15 (cognitively intact). Record review of Resident #1's Comprehensive Care Plan, dated as initiated on 09/19/2024, reflected: Focus: Resident tends to sign out and leave facility often. Resident is own representative and chooses to leave the facility. Interventions: Will assess resident on return from out on pass. A record review of Resident #1's physician orders summary, dated 09/19/2024 reflected the order May go out on therapeutic pass with medications, with a start date of 12/01/2022. In an interview on 09/19/2024 at 4:37 pm. the Medical Director who said Resident #1 was competent and frequently signs himself out of the facility when he wants to as he cannot be forced to stay in the facility. A record review of the document Release of Responsibility for Leave of Absence for Resident #1 for the months of August and September 2024 reflected in the Out on Leave portion, the resident was inconsistent with signing himself out of the facility. In the Return for Leave portion, it was blank. Resident #1 failed to sign out of the facility on 08/08/2024 and 08/17/2024. He failed to sign back into the facility after being out on pass on 08/02/2024, 08/05/2024, 08/11/2024, 08/20/2024, 08/30/2024, 09/01/2024, 09/04/2024, 09/06/2024, and 09/19/2024. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675985 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 7 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 675985 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/25/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Focused Care at Midland 2000 N Main Midland, TX 79705 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 0842 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few In an interview on 09/24/2024 at 1:45 pm, the Administrator who said residents should sign out of the facility and sign back in when they return to the facility. She said it was the Residents responsibility to sign themselves in and out of the facility and the staff was to remind them by asking them if they had signed out or in. She stated if a nurse knows they are going out of the facility they should document that they are signing out. She stated there was usually someone at the entrance of the building to see who went in and out, but there was not always someone there. She said Resident #1 was not compliant with signing himself in and out consistently. In an interview with Resident #1 on 09/23/2024 at 3:30 pm, stated he came back to the facility last night. He stated he does not always sign out when he leaves and comes back to the facility. In an interview on 09/25/2024 at 9:15 am, the Administrator who said a potential negative outcome of a resident not signing out would be the resident could be out of the facility longer than they know, and the resident could be out of the facility and they do not know it. A record review of the admission Agreement, not dated, under Frequently Asked Questions revealed the following [in part]: Leaving the Community: You may leave the community with a family member or friend during the day, provided you have prior permission from your doctor. For overnight or longer periods, permission must be obtained from your physician and proper insurance coverage must be checked beforehand. It is essential that you inform the charge nurse or supervisor whenever you are going to be leaving the premises, and it is also important that you notify him or her when you will be returning. The required procedure is to sign in and out when coming and going. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675985 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 7 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 675985 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/25/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Focused Care at Midland 2000 N Main Midland, TX 79705 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 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #2) reviewed for infection control practices, in that: Residents Affected - Few CNA A and Hospitality Aid B failed to perform proper hand hygiene after glove changes while providing incontinence care to Resident #2 on 09/19/2024. This failure could place residents at risk for the spread of infection. The findings included: Record review of Resident #2's admission Record, dated 09/09/2024, reflected a [AGE] year-old male, with the latest admission date of 07/08/2024. Diagnoses included cerebral infarction (stroke) and need for assistance with personal care. Record review of Resident #2's Comprehensive Care Plan, dated as last revised on 09/11/2024 reflected: Focus: I have an ADL self-care performance deficit related to stroke. Interventions: Toilet use - the Resident is total dependent to toiler with two-person physical assist. In an observation of incontinence care performed by CNA A and Hospitality Aid B for Resident #2 on 09/19/2024 at 11:24 am, revealed CNA A and Hospitality Aid B performed hand hygiene and put on gloves. They removed Resident #2's brief that was soiled with feces. CNA A wiped the resident's urethral area in a circular motion, washed the perineal area including the penis, scrotum, and inner thighs, and cleaned his buttocks and anal area. CNA A and Hospitality Aid B changed gloves but failed to perform hand hygiene before placing a new brief on Resident # 2. CNA A and Hospitality Aid B removed their gloves and performed hand hygiene before leaving the room. In an interview on 09/19/2024 at 11:45 am, CNA A and Hospitality Aid B said they should have performed hand hygiene between gloves changes. They said they were both nervous and forgot. They said they had recently passed a competency check and had completed an in-service on hand hygiene. Hospitality Aid B said she just graduated and was testing for CNA certification soon. They said failure to complete hand hygiene between glove changes could possibly lead to infection. In an interview on 09/19/2024 at 11:50 am, the DON who said it was her expectation that hand hygiene to be performed after every glove change. She was not sure why the failure occurred. The DON said failure to perform hand hygiene between glove changes could lead to infection. Record review of the facility policy Hand Hygiene, dated as last revised 10/24/2022 reflected the following [in part]: Policy: Hand hygiene is used to prevent the spread of pathogens in healthcare settings. Hand hygiene is a general term that describes hand washing using soap and water or the use of alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) to destroy harmful pathogens, such as bacteria or viruses, on the hands. 1. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675985 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 7 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 675985 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/25/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Focused Care at Midland 2000 N Main Midland, TX 79705 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 0880 You should always perform hand hygiene: *before applying and after removing personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, gown, mask, face shield/goggles. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 2. Residents Affected - Few You must perform hand hygiene after contact with bodily fluids, such as urine and blood. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675985 If continuation sheet Page 6 of 7 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 675985 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/25/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Focused Care at Midland 2000 N Main Midland, TX 79705 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 Residents Affected - Some 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, sanitary comfortable, environment for residents, staff, and the public for 6 of 6 hallways reviewed, including the dining room and kitchen for physical environment. The facility failed to ensure the floors were free of dirt and crumbs in the 6 hallways, dining room, and the kitchen on 09/19/2024 and 09/24/2024 that had dirt and food crumbs along the walls at the intersection between the floor and wall. This failure could the residents by placing them at risk for diminished quality of life due to the lack of a well-kept environment. Findings included: In an observation of the facility on 09/19/2024 at 11:00 am, the floors in each of the 6 hallways had dirt and food crumbs along the walls at the baseboards. In the dining room, the floors were soiled and dirt and food crumbs along the walls at the baseboards. In an observation of the facility on 09/24/2024 at 11:20 am, the floors in each of the 6 hallways had dirt and food crumbs along the walls at the baseboards. In the dining room, the floors were soiled and dirt and food crumbs along the walls at the baseboards. In an interview with the Administrator on 09/24/2024 at 4:00 pm, who stated it was her expectation for floors to be cleaned. She said they have a new housekeeping director and new staff and were working on improving the floors. In an interview with the Administrator on 09/25/2024 at 9:15 am, who said potential negative outcomes of not cleaning the floors completely could be a fall hazard, infection control, and could attract pests. Record review of the facility policy Floors, dated as revised December 2009, revealed the following [in part]: Policy Statement: Floors shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. Policy Interpretation and Implementation: 1. All floors shall be mopped/cleaned/vacuumed daily in accordance with our established procedures. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675985 If continuation sheet Page 7 of 7

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Citations

4 citations 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.

  • 0842GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F842 - Resident-identifiable information

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0921GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F921 - Other Environmental Conditions

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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What happened during the September 25, 2024 survey of Focused Care at Midland?

This was a inspection survey of Focused Care at Midland on September 25, 2024. The surveyor cited 4 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Focused Care at Midland on September 25, 2024?

Yes, 4 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with..."

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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