F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or
her rights.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to treat each resident with respect and dignity
and care for each resident in a manner that promotes maintenance or enhancement of his or her quality of
life, recognizing each resident's individuality for 1 (Residents #1) of 7 residents reviewed for dignity.
The facility failed to ensure Residents #1's rights to a dignified existence when there were flies on him, his
g-tube was exposed, and his room had a strong foul odor.
This failure could affect the residents by placing them at risk for a loss of dignity, decreased self-worth and
decreased self-esteem.
Findings included:
Record review of Resident #1's face sheet dated 09/05/2024, revealed a [AGE] year-old male that was
admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included down syndrome (this is a genetic chromosome 21
disorder causing developmental and intellectual delay), aphasia (this is a language disorder that affects
ability to communicate), metabolic encephalopathy (this is a brain disease that alters brain function or
structure), gastrostomy status (this is a feeding tube that is placed through the abdominal cavity area into
the stomach for nutritional purpose and medication for individual who have a difficulty swallowing), type 2
diabetes mellitus (uncontrolled blood sugars), lack of coordination, severe protein calorie malnutrition, other
symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake, cognitive communication deficit, and need for
assistance with personal care. Face sheet further revealed Resident #1's parent was his RP, and he had a
full code status.
Review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] reflected, Resident #1 had a BIMS score of zero,
indicating severe cognitive impairment. He had no indicators of delirium, depression, or behaviors. Resident
#1 had no impaired range of motion on his upper and lower body and was completely dependent on staff to
set up and clean up following activity. Resident #1 was always incontinent of bowel and bladder. The
document reflected Resident #1 had a feeding tube while a resident of the facility and received 51% or
more of his nutrition through the feeding tube.
Review of Resident #1's care plan dated 09/05/2024 reflected Resident #1 had Date Initiated 06/26/2024.
Care plan also reflected Resident #1 was at risk for falls related to cognitive impairment/down syndrome.
His goals were to be free of falls through the review date and to no sustain serious injury through the review
date 07/09/2024. His interventions included: To anticipate and meet his needs, to follow facility fall protocol,
needs a safe environment: floors free from spills and/or clutter;
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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.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
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Event ID:
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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
676023
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/10/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Keller Oaks Healthcare Center
8703 Davis Blvd
Keller, TX 76248
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 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
adequate, glare-free light; a working and reachable call light, the bed in low position at night; Side rails as
ordered, handrails on walls, personal items within reach. Date initiated 03/06/2024.
In an observation on 09/05/2024 at 12:15 pm, revealed Resident #1's door was closed. Signage on
Resident #1's room read Enhanced Barrier Precaution on a second signage it listed that the resident was
non-verbal and that he required max support to complete ADLs. Upon entry to Resident #1's room he was
lying on a mattress on the floor. Resident #1 was lying on his left side and his g-tube was exposed,
connected to a feeding pump. Resident #1's room had a strong foul odor of unknown substance. He had
one black fly on his forehead, another fly on his g-tube, another fly on his stomach, two flies on his right leg,
one fly on his feeding pump, and one fly floating and buzzing around Resident #1. Resident #1 reached his
forehead to swish/remove the fly and two gnats were observed floating by his head. Resident #1 could not
speak, nor could he express his thoughts on the flies in his room and him.
In an interview with LVN A on 09/05/2024 at 12:20 pm, she stated Resident #1 preferred lying on the floor
mat and after 6 weeks trying, he agreed to be transitioned to a mattress on the floor. She stated Resident
#1's room smelled of bowel movement. She stated some of the smell was most likely coming from the tiles
on the floor. She stated she had seen the flies in Resident #1's room and had reported it to housekeeping
and maintenance two weeks ago. She stated management were aware of the flies. She stated the gnats
could possibly be from Resident #1 spilling his milk. She stated Resident #1 refused assistance eating and
on multiple occasions he spilled his milk. She stated she had used some peppermint oils to help with the
flies. LVN A did not know who had brought the peppermint oil but was told to use it to keep flies away. She
stated the risk to Resident #1 having flies on him and in his room was a dignity issue and flies carry germs
that could cause illness.
In an interview with the Housekeeping Supervisor on 09/05/2024 at 1:18 pm, she stated Housekeeper C
had informed her about the flies in Resident #1's room. The Housekeeping Supervisor stated herself and
Housekeeper C deep cleaned Resident #1's room including his mattress and curtains. She also instructed
housekeeping staff to clean Resident #1's room two times a day in the morning and afternoon. She stated it
was the responsibility of the nursing staff to make sure that trash with bowel movement diapers were
removed out of the room to prevent flies. She stated that if the housekeeping staff were cleaning Resident
#1's room in the afternoon and they found trash, she had instructed them to remove the trash even those
diapers with bowel movement in the trash. The Housekeeping Supervisor stated she informed the
Maintenance Director, and he called pest control. The Housekeeping supervisor stated it was not good
having flies on Resident #1 because it was unhygienic.
In an interview with Housekeeper C on 09/06/2024 at 1:41 PM, she stated LVN A had alerted her about the
flies in Resident #1's room. She stated that she had noticed them two weeks ago and she notified her
supervisor. She stated she had been instructed to start cleaning Resident #1's room two times a day and
her supervisor wrote in the pest control book for Resident #1's room. She stated she had been in-serviced
that if she sees anything bad to report it. She stated the risk to residents having pests in their room can
cause them to be unwell and their stay was not better. She stated the risk to Resident #1 was it was not
hygienic, and it was unhealthy to have pests in your room and on you.
In an interview with the Maintenance Director on 09/05/2024 at 1:59 PM, he stated he did not see any flies
when he went to Resident #1's room when housekeeping staff were cleaning the room. He stated he could
not remember exactly when he had been informed of one of the resident's rooms had one fly in it, and he
instructed housekeeping staff to increase cleaning to two times a day. He stated this was the first time he
had learned of the flies and gnats in Resident #1's room since they started
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676023
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
676023
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/10/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Keller Oaks Healthcare Center
8703 Davis Blvd
Keller, TX 76248
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 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
cleaning his room twice a day. He stated the flies in Resident #1's room could be entering from the exit door
because his room was close to the exit. He sated he had gone in Resident #1's room and checked his
windows and screens which were in place. He stated pest control came two times a month to spray the
main stations outside and if any rooms have any pest concerns. He stated housekeeping was responsible
for deep cleaning rooms as needed and he got pest control within 24 hours of report of pests.
Residents Affected - Few
In an interview with LVN B on 09/05/2024 at 3:17 PM, she stated she treated Resident#1 on 08/23/24 due
to having moisture associated skin damage on his back. She said Resident#1 was on a mattress on the
floor. She said he does not stay on the bed. She stated she did not notice any flies or gnats in the room.
She stated Resident#1 does not really communicate. She said he makes noises but does eye gestures and
hand motions. LVN B stated flies should not be on a resident, just like she would not like them on her. She
stated some flies can bite and can cause infection for Residents #1 with his with G-tube.
Attempted phone interview with RP on 09/05/2024 at 3:45PM, RP could not be reached.
In an interview with the DON on 09/05/2024 at 5:09 PM she stated she was not aware of the flies in
Resident #1's room until today. She stated a head-to-toe assessment was completed on Resident #1. She
stated there were no bite marks or any skin conditions found on Resident #1. The DON stated herself, the
nursing staff, and housekeeping had deep cleaned Resident #1's room, including his walls, curtains,
mattress switched to a new one, the equipment was wiped down with disinfectant, and a new order to clean
Resident #1's room three times a day. The DON stated family may have brought in the peppermint oils
because the RP had reported they liked to bring soothing natural oils. The DON stated it was likely the
sweet oils were attracting flies and gnats. The DON stated she would monitor and follow-up with the ADON,
CNAs, and housekeeping to make sure interventions were effective. The DON stated the floors were also
the issue with smell and the facility was getting new floors which would help with the smell. She stated the
risk to Resident #1 was potential discomfort.
In an interview with the ADM on 09/10/2024 at 11:57 AM, she stated that the Maintenance Director was
responsible for ensuring effective pest control for the facility which he did for Resident #1. She stated she
expected the facility to have pest control twice a month and they can also be reached within 24 hours as
needed. She sated the DON had in-serviced on pest control and potential hazards for cleanliness and a
homelike environment.
Record review of a service inspection invoice by [Pest Control Service] on 07/30/2024, general comments
twice a month, treated bait stations on exterior, cleared out debris from bait stations, and treated general
pests. Treatment on 07/10/2024 treated for ants and rodents. Invoice for 08/29/2024 reflected treatment
twice a month, treated exterior bait stations for rodent activity, treated for general pest, cleared out debris
from bait stations, and removed ant piles around the outside. The pest control service did not reflect
treatment for flies and/or gnats.
Residenst Right policy was requesed on 09/05/2024 at 09:43 AM, email was sent to both ADM and DON.
Resident Right policy was not provided by exit date 09/10/2024.
Record review of the facility's pest control service agreement, with an initial service date of 11-07-2019,
stated Pest Services . Service Provider shall provide Services in accordance with all applicable federal and
state laws and within the established policies of Facility .
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676023
If continuation sheet
Page 3 of 4
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
676023
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/10/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Keller Oaks Healthcare Center
8703 Davis Blvd
Keller, TX 76248
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 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Record review of the facility policy titled, Nursing Services: Quality of Care, ADL, Services to Carry Out,
revised 07/2020, reflected, it is the policy of this facility that residents are given the appropriate treatment
and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of
each resident in accordance with a written plan of care. Policy read in part 2. If a resident is unable to carry
out activities of daily living, the necessary services to maintain good nutrition, grooming, and personal oral
hygiene, it will be provide by qualified staff .
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676023
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