F 0804
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to prepare food that was safe,
palatable and attractive for 1 of 1 kitchen reviewed for food and nutrition services. The facility failed to
ensure Dietary Aide (DA) C followed the puree recipes when preparing pureed food items.The facility failed
to deliver food with an appetizing taste for the lunch meal on 08/02/2025. This failure could place residents
at risk of decreased food intake, hunger, unwanted weight loss, and a diminished quality of life. Findings
included:Interview with a confidential resident on 08/02/2025 at 10:05 AM, the resident stated the food from
the kitchen sucks and was not hot. Interview with a confidential resident on 08/02/2025 at 10:15 AM, the
resident stated the food is not good.Interview with a confidential resident on 08/02/2025 at 10:20 AM, the
resident stated the food is hot but is crap.Interview with a confidential resident on 08/02/2025 at 10:30 AM,
the resident stated the food is not good.Observation on 08/02/2025 at 1:20 PM revealed DA C placed two
pieces of sliced bread into the puree blender and poured cold milk on top. DA C did not measure the milk.
After blending, DA C added liquid thickener. DA C did not measure the thickener. After washing and
sanitizing the blender, DA C placed a cooked hamburger patty in the blender and poured hot water on top
of it. DA C did not measure the water. The Dietary Manager (DM) told him to add some chicken broth for
flavor. DA C poured liquid chicken broth in the blender. DA C did not measure the chicken broth. After
washing and sanitizing the blender, DA C placed a scoop of cooked rice in the blender and poured cold milk
on top. DA C did not measure the milk. After blending, DA C added liquid thickener. DA C did not measure
the thickener. DA C did not take temperatures of the pureed foods. DA C covered each serving bowl with
plastic wrap and placed them in the microwave for approximately 30 seconds. DA C removed the bowls
from the microwave and placed them on a serving tray.Interview on 08/02/2025 at 1:35 PM DA C said he
was not trained on what liquid or how much to mix in each food item. Said he thinks about what he would
like it mixed with and eyeballs the amount. DA C said he can always add thickener if it is too runny. DA C
said he does not know if there are recipes that should be followed. DA C said if the thickness is not correct,
the resident can choke.Interview on 08/02/2025 at 1:40 PM the DM said none of the DA's have had training
on purees. The DM said residents might choke if purees are prepared incorrectly. The DM said Dietary Staff
needing to fill-in for a position they are not trained for happens more often than it should. Observation on
08/02/2025 at 1:50 PM revealed the lunch test tray consisted of peppered steak, brown gravy and rice, was
unappetizing in appearance (meat was dried out, brown gravy had too much pepper) and the meat was
hard to cut with a fork and knife.Interview with a confidential resident on 08/02/2025 at 3:00 PM the resident
stated the food is not good.Interview on 08/02/2025 at 5:28 PM the Registered Dietician said the DM was
directed to either print menus and recipes for the current meal season and place in a binder or print each
menu and recipe daily and provide to Dietary Staff.Record Review on 08/02/2025 showed no significant
weight loss for residents.A policy for food palatability was requested from the DM 08/02/2025 at 01:40 PM,
he stated there was not
Residents Affected - Some
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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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2000 N Main
Midland, TX 79705
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F 0804
a specific policy related to food palatability .
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Focused Care at Midland
2000 N Main
Midland, TX 79705
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F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and
serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in 1 of 1 kitchen reviewed for
kitchen sanitation and food storage. - The facility failed to ensure stored foods were properly stored,
labeled, and dated.- The facility failed to ensure temperatures were checked for food items prior to serving.The facility failed to ensure food was not handled with bare hands.- The facility failed to ensure residents
received preferred portion sizes.- The facility failed to ensure that spoiled food items were disposed of
properly.- The facility failed to ensure dietary staff used facial hair restraints properly. - The facility failed to
ensure dietary staff wore closed shoes.- The facility failed to ensure personal food items were not stored in
1 of 2 of the kitchen refrigerators. These failures could place residents at risk of food-borne illnesses and
cross-contamination. Findings included: - Observation and interview on 08/02/25 at 11:20 AM revealed
Dietary Aide (DA) B had on a baseball hat with the bill turned to the side, leaving approximately 1 inch of
hair on her forehead not restrained. DA A had slide/open toe sandals on. Temperature logs for refrigerator
or freezer were not visible. DA A said she was not aware of the need to take food temperatures before
serving. DA A said temperatures were not taken for breakfast. DA A and DA B denied knowing where
temperature logs were for food temperatures, refrigerator temperatures, and freezer temperatures. Observation of the dry storage on 08/02/25 at 11:28 AM revealed: a produce box of mushy, wrinkled
potatoes; a produce box of yams with sprouts; a produce box of small red potatoes with sprouts; a produce
box of potatoes with sprouts; and a bag of chips not sealed. The floor was littered with used gloves, paper,
napkins and a packaged cookie. - Observation of the refrigerator on 08/02/25 at 11:37 AM revealed: a bag
of sliced turkey breast and sliced cheese opened on 07/30/25 did not have a UBD (use by date); a bag of
sliced turkey breast opened on 07/30/25 did not have a UBD and was not sealed; a bag of an unidentified
food item opened on 07/29/25 did not have a UBD and was not sealed; a bag of ham opened on 07/23/25
did not have a UBD; a bag of sliced cheese did not have an open date or UBD; a bag of sliced ham opened
on 07/18/25 did not have UBD and was not sealed; a bag of grated cheese did not have an open date or
UBD and was not sealed; a bag of grated cheese did not have an open date or UBD; a partial case of
bottled water; 2 bottles of sports drink, 1 was opened and partially gone; a metal bin of an unidentified food
item did not have an open date or UBD; and a bag of yogurt did not have an open date or UBD.- Interview
on 08/02/25 at approximately 11:44 AM, DA B said the bottled water in the refrigerator was for staff to stay
hydrated. DA B said the bottles of blue sports drink were hers. - Observation on 08/02/25 at 11:46 AM
revealed: a bottle of ground turmeric was not sealed; clean bowls, plates, a muffin pan, pitchers and plate
covers were facing up; and bins of serving and cooking utensils were not covered. The dish cart next to the
steam table held stacks of clean plates. The top plate on one of the stacks of small plates had dried food
particles on it. The top plate on another stack of small plates had one mouse dropping on it.- Observation
on 08/02/25 at 11:51 AM revealed an overflowing bin labeled Open Cake Mix/Sugar. Please Use contained:
a bag of graham cracker crumbs was not sealed; a chocolate cake mix did not have an open date or UBD;
a muffin mix opened on 02/15/25 was labeled Use 1st did not have a UBD; a box of corn starch opened on
05/22/25 did not have a UBD and was not sealed; a bag of French fried onions opened on 07/06/25 did not
have a UBD date; a peppered gravy mix did not have an open date or UBD and was not sealed; a bag of
graham cracker crumbs did not have an open date or UBD and was not sealed; a bag of potato pearls
opened on 04/15/25 did not have a UBD and was not sealed; a bag of potato pearls did not have an open
date or UBD; a bag of potato pearls opened
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675985
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/02/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Focused Care at Midland
2000 N Main
Midland, TX 79705
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F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
on 03/01/25 did not have a UBD; a bag of bread crumbs did not have an open date or UBD and was not
sealed; and a bag of cocoa opened on 10/27/24 did not have a UBD and was not sealed. There was an
unknown brown powdery substance spilled in the bin. - Observation on 08/02/25 at 12:15 PM revealed the
Dietary Manager (DM) entered the kitchen, walked past the steam table, stove, and clean dishes to retrieve
a hair restraint from the dry storage. The DM did not wear a beard restraint. - Observation on 08/02/25 at
12:20 PM revealed DA A did not check the temperatures for the gravy or the meat for mechanical soft diets
before serving. - Observation on 08/02/25 at 12:35 PM revealed the DM and DA B gathering full trash bags
with gloved hands. Without changing gloves, the DM and DA B began placing cut cake in bowls with gloved
hands.- Interview on 08/02/25 at 12:39 PM, the DM said he usually printed menus and recipes every day.
The DM said he did not print them for today (08/02/25) and tomorrow (08/03/25).- Observation on 08/02/25
at 12:57 PM revealed the DM was placing cake in bowls with gloved hands, the DM removed the left glove
to release pressure on the juice machine. Without hand washing, the DM placed a clean glove on his left
hand and continued placing cake in bowls with gloved hands. - Observation on 08/02/25 at 1:00 PM
revealed DA B with gloves on, removed her baseball cap, rubbed her head and placed her cap back on her
head. Without changing gloves, DA B began taking filled plates from DA A to place on trays. DA A touched
the food surface area of each plate while dishing food onto the plates. - Observation on 08/02/25 at 1:05
PM revealed DA B picked up a stack of plate covers, leaned the plate covers against her chest, carried
them to a tray cart, and began placing them on filled plates.- Observation on 08/02/25 at 1:08 PM revealed
the DM leaned over the steam table where foods were not covered, reached on the other side of the steam
table to pick up small plates, and the DM's shirt touched the rice on the steam table. DA B washed her
hands, rubbed her ear and then picked up clean plates. - Observation on 08/02/25 at 1:20 PM revealed DA
B picked up her personal cup with bare hands, placed the cup back down, and started placing cake on
plates with her bare hands.- Observation on 08/02/25 at 1:25 PM revealed DA A was out of mixed
vegetables for the last 5 plates. The DM said he would make a salad for the last 5 trays. DM retrieved
lettuce and tomatoes from the refrigerator. - Observation on 08/02/25 at approximately 1:30 PM revealed
DA A told the DM the last 5 trays had gone out for delivery. The DM stopped making the salad and did not
substitute another food for the vegetable.- Observation on 08/02/25 at 1:45 revealed DA B blew her nose,
placed gloves on, and started making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich without hand washing.- Interview
on 08/02/25 at 2:00 PM, the DM said the Dietary Staff were responsible for housekeeping before and after
each shift for the kitchen and dry storage. The DM said he started the DM position in February of 2025, and
he had not had time to train all staff. The DM said the DA's had not been trained on purees meal
preparation and taking food temperatures. The DM said he was responsible for disposing of expired and
spoiled food items. The DM said he tried to go through the dry storage, frig, and freezer weekly. The DM
said all four produce boxes of potatoes in the dry storage should have been disposed of. The DM said the
facility has been battling an infestation of mice and cockroaches. The DM said pest control occurred weekly
now due to the pests. The DM said he and the dietary staff performed a deep clean a few weeks ago to
dispose of dead cockroaches and mouse droppings. The DM said he disposed of all paper in the kitchen,
including temperature logs and has not replaced the temperature logs for the refrigerator and the freezer.
The DM said his expectations were: clean dishes should be turned face down; clean utensils should be
covered, not open to air; personal items should not be stored in the kitchen refrigerator; all food items
should be sealed and labeled after opening with the date received, date opened, and expiration date/UBD;
and staff know and need to utilize first-in, first out for all food products. The DM said he did not wear a
beard restraint today (08/02/25) because
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675985
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/02/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Focused Care at Midland
2000 N Main
Midland, TX 79705
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
he was in a hurry. The DM said he kept all recipes in his office, outside of the kitchen. The DM said staff
needing to fill in for a position not trained for happens more often that it should. The DM said the plastic tub
labeled Open Cake Mix/Sugar. Please Use should not be so full and everything should be sealed and
labeled correctly.- Interview on 08/02/25 at 2:37 PM, DA A said handwashing should be performed between
glove changes, food items should be sealed and labeled with the open date and UBD and opened items
should be used before opening a new one. DA A said the pest problems have improved since she started in
September 2024. DA A said she was trained to add what is common sense to purees and to gauge the
amount. DA A said she was told when the puree item splats on the blender lid, it is ready. DA A said gloves
must be worn if touching food. DA A said the outcome of foods not being stored and served at correct
temperatures could cause residents to get a stomach-ache. DA A said residents could get sick more often if
correct portions are not served. DA A said she wore slides today because it was the weekend. - Interview
on 08/02 25 at 5:28 PM, the contracted Registered Dietician (RD) said the DM has been directed to print
menus/recipes for current meal season (started in June) all together or daily and make available to staff.
The RD said the DM can trash them after use. - Record review of facility policy Personnel Hygiene revised
10/2023, revealed in part: Food and Nutrition Services staff will follow appropriate hygiene and sanitary
procedures to prevent the spread of foodborne illness. All staff who handle, prepare or serve food will be
trained in the practices of safe food handling and preventing foodborne illness. Staff will demonstrate
knowledge and competency in these practices prior to working with food or serving food to residents. Hair
nets or other hair restraint to be worn by employees at all times in the kitchen. Facial hair must be covered
with a facial hair restraint.Clean, well fitting, closed comfortable shoes. Staff must wash their hands: after
personal body functions (i.e., toileting, blowing/wiping nose, coughing, sneezing, etc.); before coming in
contact with any food surfaces; after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. Contact
between food and bare (ungloved) hands is prohibited. Gloves are considered single-use items and must
be discarded after completing the task for which they are used. The use of disposable gloves does not
substitute for proper handwashing. Hair nets or caps and/or beard restraints must be worn to keep hair from
contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens. - Record review of facility policy Food
Storage revised 04/11/2022, revealed in part: Stock will be rotated first-in, first-out. Food removed from its
original packaging will be labeled with the following-receive date, open date, and contents in the package.
Opened package or leftover food is to be tightly wrapped or covered in airtight, clean containers. It should
be labeled, dated with the opened or use by date. Do not keep leftovers in the refrigerator for more than 7
days. All refrigerators and freezers have thermometers that are monitored daily. Employee beverages and
food will be in a closed container stored in designated employee area away from food area. Check food
temperatures prior to meal service. If the food temperatures are not within acceptable parameters, the food
is reheated or chilled to an appropriate temperature. Food temperatures are taken and recorded at all
meals.Review of the FDA Food Code 2022 https://www.fda.gov/food/retail-food-protection/fda-food-code
accessed 06/19/2025 revealed: 3-602.11 Food Labels. (A) FOOD PACKAGED in a FOOD
ESTABLISHMENT, shall be labeled as specified in LAW, including 21 CFR 101 - Food labeling, and 9 CFR
317 Labeling, marking devices, and containers .(B) Label information shall include: (1) The common name
of the FOOD, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement .Time/temperature
control for safety refrigerated foods must be consumed, sold or discarded by the expiration date.Review of
the Food Code, U.S. Public Health Service, U.S. FDA, 2022, U.S. Department of H&HS, revealed, 2-402
Hair Restraints, 2-402.11, Effectiveness., (A) Except as provided in paragraph (B) of this section, FOOD
EMPLOYEES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675985
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/02/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Focused Care at Midland
2000 N Main
Midland, TX 79705
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers
body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD; clean
EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
Residents Affected - Many
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675985
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/02/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Focused Care at Midland
2000 N Main
Midland, TX 79705
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F 0814
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
Based on observation and interviews, the facility failed to dispose of garbage and refuse properly for 2 of 3
dumpsters in that: The facility failed to ensure the dumpster lids were closed on 2 of 3 dumpsters and the
area surrounding the dumpsters were free of garbage and debris.These failures could affect residents who
resided in the facility and the public by placing them at risk of exposure to germs, disease, and an
environment which could attract pests and rodents. The findings include: In an observation on 8/2/25 at
6:00 PM of 2 of 3 dumpsters located outside the nursing facility, the lids were open on both dumpsters. The
dumpsters were not full. A trash bag with trash inside was hanging over the trash can. There was trash
outside the dumpster including a toilet and some wooden items. During an interview on 8/2/25 at 6:10 PM,
the Administrator stated the expectation is dumpster lids were to always remain closed and area free of
trash or debris. The maintenance director does rounds outside the facility on Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday. No policy on garbage and refuse disposal was provided by time of exit on 8/2/25 at 8:30 PM.
Residents Affected - Some
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675985
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/02/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Focused Care at Midland
2000 N Main
Midland, TX 79705
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and
the public.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a safe, functional, sanitary, and
comfortable environment for residents, staff, and the public for 3 of 3 resident smoking areas reviewed for
environmental concerns. The facility failed to ensure adequate cleaning in the designated smoking areas.
This failure placed the staff and visitors at risk of an uncomfortable and unsafe environment.Findings
included: During an observation on 08/2/25 at 6:25 p.m., in smoking area 1 the grass/weeds were
approximately 24 inches high. There was trash including used glove, paper, cans, food wrappers. Smoked
cigarette butts littered the ground throughout the area. This area is shared by men's locked unit E and
men's locked unit F.During an observation on 8/2/2025 at 6:30PM in smoking area 2 Women's Locked Unit
from hall C. There was litter scattered on the ground including paper, cans, cups, food wrappers. Smoked
cigarette (butts) littered on ground throughout area. The trash can was overflowing. The weeds/grass in this
area are up to 1 ft. tall.During an observation on 8/2/2025 at 6:30PM in smoking area 3 located out the door
of DR , shared by halls A, B, and D. This area is all cement and no grass. Observed trash including used
glove, paper, cans, food wrappers. Also, smoked cigarette (butts) littered on ground throughout area. Cat
food bowl w/ food, bag of cat food, 2 cat houses. Cat house 1 has wood chips for bed. Cat house 2 has a
blanket for bed. Blanket is covered in cigarette butts, grass, and trash.During an interview on 8/2/2025 at
6:50PM with Regional Maintenance Manager, he said maintenance staff are supposed to clean outside
grounds including smoking areas every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Mowing is performed by a
contractor and they do not [NAME] smoke areas unless requested. Interview and record review with
Administrator on 8/2/2025 at 7:00PM revealed a maintenance log check off for smoking area cleaning. Most
recent check off was on 7/30/2025. Maintenance staff of facility was not available for interview due to
Spanish speaking only. Administrator said mowing was not completed at last scheduled visit by contractor
due to mechanical issues and that they were supposed to return today to complete. He said it was the
expectation for the facility to be maintained with a clean and sanitary environment. Policy for clean sanitary
environment was not received at exit.
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