F 0600
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment,
and neglect by anybody.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents had the right to be free from
abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, and exploitation for 5 of 9 residents (Residents #1,
#2, #3, #4, and #5) reviewed for abuse.
1. The facility failed to prevent COTA D from sexually abusing Resident #1 when COTA D had intercourse
with the resident in the resident's room after the resident was on the therapist's caseload.
2. The facility failed to protect Resident #2 when COTA D removed the resident's pants for therapy
treatment.
3. The facility failed to prevent COTA D from touching Resident #4 and Resident #5's buttocks while rubbing
their back during their therapy session.
4. The facility failed to prevent COTA D from touching Resident #3's buttock and genitalia while rubbing her
back during her therapy session.
An Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) was identified on 5/23/2024. The IJ template was provided to the facility on
5/23/2024 at 4:43 p.m. While the IJ was removed on 5/25/2024, the facility remained out of compliance at a
scope of pattern, with a potential for more than minimal harm due to the facility's need to evaluate the
effectiveness of the corrective systems.
These failures could place residents at risk of sexual abuse from facility staff.
Findings include:
1. Record review of Resident #1's face sheet, dated 5/24/2024, reflected a [AGE] year-old female who was
initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and had diagnoses that included hypertensive heart disease with
heart failure (heart problems caused by long-term heart pressure), morbid obesity due to excessive
calories (weight that is 80 to 100 pounds above their ideal body weight), body mass index (a ratio of your
weight to your height) of 70 or greater, type 2 diabetes mellitus (when the pancreas does not make insulin),
sleep apnea (a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts), major depressive disorder (a
mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest), and anxiety disorder
(frequent feelings of fear and worry that is intense and excessive).
Record review of Resident #1's care plan, initiated 11/22/2021, reflected the resident had a
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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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Goldthwaite Health & Rehab Center
1207 S Reynolds St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
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Residents Affected - Some
potential to exhibit withdrawal from activities and socialization due to health condition, physical, and mental
limitations, problems, concerns, etc. The care plan interventions included the Social Worker providing
support and verbalization of feelings, thoughts, needs, problems, and concerns.
Record review of Resident #1's annual MDS assessment, dated 12/22/2023 reflected a BIMS score was
15, which indicated the resident was cognitively intact. Resident #1 had no mood or behavioral concerns
and used a walker and wheelchair for ambulation.
Record review of Resident #1's May 2024 Consolidated Physician Orders reflected an order, with a start
date of 10/12/2023, that the resident had Occupational Therapy 4 times a week for 30 days.
Record review of the Facility Incident Report, dated 2/29/2024, reflected Resident #1 reported to the facility
during the months of September and October 2023, COTA D had gaslight me and groomed me for a
relationship and she realized he had been taking advantage of her. The report reflected COTA D had
intercourse with Resident #1 in the resident's room.
Record review of the Police Report Case Identification Number 24-00293, dated 2/29/2024, reflected the
police were informed by the facility of COTA D's inappropriate sexual behavior with residents.
Record review of COTA D's personnel file revealed the COTA was hired on 5/22/2024, suspended on
2/21/2024, and his employment was terminated on 2/28/2024. The personnel file revealed COTA D was
given a verbal warning on 10/12/2024 regarding following professional boundaries because of a rumor that
he and Resident #1 were planning to move in together after the resident was discharged . On 1/8/2024
COTA D was given a written warning because he was not following the residents plan of care, Medicare
guidelines for documentation and he was working overtime without approval. A disciplinary action form
initiated 2/27/2024 and signed on 2/28/2024 revealed COTA D was terminated due to inappropriate
relations and unprofessional conduct with facility a facility resident and former resident.
During an interview on 5/22/2024 at 10:27 a.m. with the PNP she stated the SW referred Resident #1 when
information came out about the resident's intimate relationship with COTA D. The PNP stated the resident
was vulnerable when COTA D began taking interest in the resident. The PNP reported as their relationship
progressed, COTA D told Resident #1 he could provide her a stable relationship and a home for them to live
together. The PNP stated Resident #1 expressed increased depression, so she increased the resident's
antidepressant dosage. The PNP stated Resident #1 scored high on her anxiety assessment, but the
resident was already on an anti-anxiety medication, and the resident did not appear anxious during their
meeting. The PNP reported she could not say for sure if the incident made the resident mentally upset, and
because the resident was already depressed before the incident, the PNP stated it was difficult to gauge
what emotional impact the incident had on the resident.
During an interview on 5/22/2024 at 11:36 a.m. with Resident #1 she stated she began receiving
occupational therapy with COTA D and continued having a relationship until her surgery in November 2023.
Resident #1 stated the COTA started grooming me from the beginning, telling the resident she was a
beautiful woman and how great she would look when she lost weight (Resident #1 was scheduled for Lap
band surgery in November 2023). Resident #1 reported when she first began working with COTA D, she
was engaged to another male living in the community and the COTA was aware of their relationship.
Resident #1 stated when she began having problems with her relationship with her fiancée, she
would confide in COTA D, and he was supportive. Resident #1 stated she was in a vulnerable state when
their romantic relationship began in September 2023. She reported COTA D was her Knight in Shining
[NAME], telling her he bought a house for them to move in together and he would paint pictures of a
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05/25/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Goldthwaite Health & Rehab Center
1207 S Reynolds St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0600
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
fabulous life and how he would take care of me. Resident #1 reported at that time the COTA was taking her
out to eat in the evenings at a restaurant nearby and he would take her to lunch to meet her family, who
were visiting from out of town. Resident #1 stated at first COTA D did not stay when he took her to see her
family, but a short time later he began joining them for lunch. Resident #1 also reported it was in September
2023 that they had intercourse in the resident's room. Resident #1 reported it was late in the evening, and
COTA D checked that all the department heads left for the day. Resident #1 reported they only had
intercourse one time. Resident #1 stated in November 2023, their relationship ended, however, the COTA
would still kiss her and rubbed her buttocks during her cryotherapy (or cold therapy, where low
temperatures are used as part of the therapy treatment to relieve muscle pain or swelling after surgery).
Resident #1 reported she found out later that COTA D told her fiancée he never had any intention of
the resident moving in with him, and he only said this to motivate her in therapy. The resident reported staff
would see them together, but COTA D never did anything inappropriate in front of them. Resident #1
reported the Administrator had asked her in September 2023 if she and the COTA had a serious
relationship and she told the Administrator they were just friends. She also reported the Administrator
asked her again about a relationship between her and COTA D in November, and she told him no. The
resident reported by that time it was over and she was telling the truth. Resident #1 stated only one resident
asked her if she was having a relationship with COTA D. Resident #1 reported COTA D was still calling her
after he no longer worked for the facility, and she told him to stop calling her and he blocked his phone
number on her cell phone.
During an interview on 5/22/2024 at 1:56 p.m. with CNA B, she stated she saw COTA D take Resident #1 to
the nearby restaurant and the COTA stated they were going out to eat with her family and it was part of her
therapy. The CNA stated she never saw COTA D take any other resident outside of the facility. CNA B stated
she thought it was odd the COTA was taking the resident out to eat but she never told anyone. CNA B could
not provide a reason why she did not tell anyone.
During an observation and interview on 5/22/2024 at 2:55 p.m. with HA C she stated after the first State
Surveyor went to the facility to investigate the incident, the CNA the resident was not herself and appeared
more depressed now that she began telling others about her past relationship with COTA D.
During a telephone interview on 5/24/2024 at 3:00 p.m. with Resident #1's FEC she reported she first met
COTA D in September 2023 at the facility. The FEC stated the COTA was cordial but felt conversations with
the COTA were forced conversations. Resident #1's FEC stated when they ate with Resident #1 and COTA
D, the COTA stated he was looking for wife-material, referring to the resident. The FEC stated at the time
Resident #1 had another boyfriend who lived in the community but stated COTA D promised to move her in
with him in his new home. The FEC stated they had lunch with the COTA at least 4 times. The FEC stated
she recalled another incident when she saw COTA D working with another resident, the COTA helped the
resident up from the chair holding her buttock instead of under the resident's arms. Resident #1's FEC
stated she could not recall when this occurred, and she did not know who the resident was. The FEC did
not state if she told anyone about what she witnessed.
During an interview on 5/24/2024 at 6:15 p.m. with CNA E and CNA F both reported they saw COTA D take
Resident #1 out to eat several times on weekends. They reported they told RN G the COTA was taking the
resident out to dinner.
During an interview on 5/24/2024 at 6:18 p.m. with RN G she reported she saw COTA D dressed in a suit,
Resident #1 had make-up on and was wearing a dress, and the COTA took the resident out to eat.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Goldthwaite Health & Rehab Center
1207 S Reynolds St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
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Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
RN G stated she saw COTA take the resident out two times and she never saw the COTA enter the
resident's room. RN G stated she spoke to Resident #1, and the resident was excited, and giddy that COTA
D was paying attention to her. The RN stated the resident would sign herself out. RN G asked Resident #1
if there was more than a friendship between the therapist and resident, and the resident stated they were
just friends. RN G stated she never told anyone because she thought administration knew he was taking
her out to eat.
Residents Affected - Some
During an interview on 5/22/2024 at 1:39 p.m. with the SW, she stated she was not aware of any
inappropriate behavior by COTA D until after everything came out.
2. Record review of Resident #2's face sheet dated 5/24/2024 reflected the resident was a [AGE] year-old
female who was initially admitted on [DATE], and a readmission date of 5/16/2023. Resident #2 had
diagnoses which included cerebral infarction (a brain injury caused by disruption of blood flow to the brain),
hemiplegia (severe or complete paralysis on one side of the body) and hemiparesis (one-sided muscle
weakness because of disruptions in the brain, spinal cord, or the nerves that connect the affected muscles)
following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side, major depressive disorder major depressive
disorder (a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest), anxiety disorder
(a mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry or fear that are strong enough to interfere with
one's daily activities), and central pain syndrome (a rare neurological condition that causes chronic pain
due to damage to the central nervous system).
Record review of Resident #2's annual MDS assessment, dated 5/2/2024, reflected the resident had a
BIMS score of 13, which indicated the resident was cognitively intact.
Record review of Resident #2's care plan reflected the resident was receiving pain medication therapy
which included Gabapentin and Baclofen.
Record review of Resident #2's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 2/7/2024, reflected the resident had an
occupational therapy start date of 2/1/2024.
During an interview on 5/22/2024 at 11:36 a.m. with Resident #1, she stated Resident #2 told her COTA D
would take Resident #2's pants off during occupational therapy.
During a telephone interview on 5/22/2024 at 2:20 p.m. with CNA A, she reported one day she noticed
Resident #2's door was shut, and she thought that was odd because the resident always left her door open.
CNA A stated she knocked, and then opened the door and saw COTA D sitting in the resident's room with
his hand on the resident's leg and they were watching television. The CNA explained she saw the COTA
was sitting in a chair next to the bed and the resident was in bed. CNA A stated Resident #2 was not
wearing any pants and only her brief and a shirt. The CNA stated she could only see COTA D's one hand
on her knee and did not know where his other hand was. CNA A stated the COTA and resident did not say
anything, and she apologized and walked out. CNA A stated she thought it was a few months ago. The CNA
stated she spoke to Resident #2 later and asked her if she felt uncomfortable with COTA D and she said no.
The CNA stated she did not tell anyone until recently when questioned about COTA D by administrative
staff.
During an interview on 5/22/2024 at 1:56 p.m. with CNA B she stated Resident #2 told her whenever she
and COTA D had a therapy session, he would take off her pants. Resident #2 told her not to tell anyone.
CNA B stated when COTA D started doing therapy sessions with Resident #2 in the therapy room, the
resident got made at the CNA, thinking she had told someone. The CNA stated she did not tell
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Goldthwaite Health & Rehab Center
1207 S Reynolds St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0600
anyone about COTA D removing Resident #2's pants because the resident asked her not to.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
During an interview on 5/24/2024 at 11:14 a.m. with Resident #2 she reported she worked with COTA D a
couple of days. The resident reported during their therapy sessions he was working with her legs. Resident
#2 stated COTA D took off her pants when he was working with her. The resident stated she was wearing a
brief. Resident #2 reported she did not ask the COTA why he removed her pants. Resident #2 stated the
COTA would touch and rub her legs, but he never explained anything while he worked with her. Resident #2
stated, it made her feel terrible when COTA D took off her pants. Resident #2 stated on one occasion a
CNA walked in when she was working with COTA D and her pants were off. The resident stated the CNA
did not say anything. Resident #2 stated the COTA had not touched her anywhere else but her legs when
he worked with her.
Residents Affected - Some
3. Record review of Resident #3's face sheet, dated 5/24/2024, reflected the resident was a [AGE] year-old
female with an original admission date of 3/28/2018, a readmission date of 2/22/2023, and a discharge
date of 3/8/2024. Resident #3's had diagnoses which included hepatorenal syndrome (a life-threatening
condition that occurs when the kidneys of someone with advanced liver disease begin to fail), hypertension
(high blood pressure), (a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest),
anxiety disorder (frequent feelings of fear and worry that is intense and excessive), and chronic pain.
Record review of Resident #3's 5-day MDS assessment, dated 1/17/2024, reflected the resident began
occupational therapy on 1/24/2024 and received therapy 4 days a week.
During an interview on 5/22/2024 at 4:46 p.m. with the Administrator he reported around mid-February, he
learned a previous resident, Resident #3, was at the hospital, was being released soon, and told the facility
Admissions Coordinator, who also marketed for their sister facility in town, that she would go to any other
facility, just not the facility. The Administrator reported when Resident #3 stayed at the facility before she
told them she was pleased with their care. The admission Coordinator, who was also a family friend of
Resident #3, reported the resident had confided in her that she did not want to return to the facility because
of COTA D and he had visited her home a couple of times after she discharged , and he was handsy (touch
other people in a way that is inappropriate or unwanted). The Administrator reported she assured Resident
#3 that COTA D would not be providing her therapy and the Administrator then told the COTA he was
suspended and sent him home. The Administrator stated after Resident #3 admitted back to the facility, she
also reported COTA D gave her thong underwear one of the times he visited her home.
During an interview on 5/24/2024 at 4:10 p.m. with the Marketing Director she reported she was a family
friend of Resident #3, and the resident told her about COTA D being inappropriate with her on her previous
visit. The Marketing Director stated Resident #3 initially enjoyed the attention COTA D was giving her but
when the resident felt the COTA wanted more than a friendship, she felt uncomfortable.
During an interview on 5/27/2024 at 10:01 a.m. with Resident #3, she reported while she was at the facility
on her previous visit, she received occupational therapy by COTA D. Resident #3 stated when COTA D was
massaging her back, he began fondling her private area and COTA D told Resident #3, I am gonna tap
(slang for sexual intercourse) that one day. The resident stated she did not report it to the facility because
she was afraid to. Resident #3 stated COTA D was tall at 6'4'' and a big man, and she was afraid of him so
when he asked for her telephone number when she was ready to discharge, she gave it to him. Resident #3
reported when she was back in the community living at her apartment
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Goldthwaite Health & Rehab Center
1207 S Reynolds St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0600
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
COTA D called her and said he was coming over to see that her home was handicap accessible and she
did not know what to say. Resident #3 stated she had gone out to eat with the COTA at that time because
he insisted, she go. That was when he came into her apartment the first time, stating he needed to check
that her apartment was handicap accessible. The resident stated COTA D came over to her apartment, but
the resident stated she did not know how he got her address. Resident #3 stated the COTA came over to
her apartment a second time and brought her a gift, thong underwear. The resident stated COTA D wanted
her to wear the underwear in front of him and initially she said no but she felt intimidated because she was
by herself, so she wore the underwear in front of him and then changed and told the COTA to leave.
Resident #3 stated COTA D showed up a third time, wanted the resident to sit on his lap but she refused so
he left. Resident #3 stated COTA D never showed up again. Resident #3 stated she did not know what to do
when he wanted to come over.
4. Record review of Resident #4's face sheet dated 5/24/2024 reflected a [AGE] year-old female initially
admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE]. Resident #4 had diagnoses that included
dementia without behavioral disturbance, congestive heart failure (a chronic condition in which the heart
does not pump blood as well as it should), hypertension (high blood pressure), and pain.
Record review of Resident #4's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 2/19/2024, reflected the resident had a
BIMS score of 15, which indicated the resident was cognitively intact and no mood or behavioral concerns.
Record review of Resident #4's May 2024 Consolidated Physician Orders reflected the resident was
discharged from occupational therapy services on 1/26/2024. Review of
Record review of Resident #4's care plan initiated 8/11/2017 reflected the resident received pain
medication which included Tramadol and gabapentin.
During an interview on 5/23/2024 at 11:03 p.m., Resident #4 stated she received therapy at the facility, and
she did not especially want it. Resident #4 stated she had a male therapist who made her feel
uncomfortable. She provided COTA D's first name and gave a brief description. Resident #4 stated during a
therapy session, her back was hurting and COTA D pulled her pants down a bit to put some Bio-freeze on
her buttock, and she thought this was odd. The resident reported this only happened once. Resident #4
stated she told an unidentified staff member about the incident and the staff member told her to wait and
see if he does it again. Resident #4 stated she did not recall who the staff member was. The resident stated
the incident happened over 6 months ago in the therapy room while she was lying on the table. She did not
report if anyone else was present.
During an interview on 5/23/2024 at 12:43 p.m., the Administrator stated Resident #4 never said anything
when they interviewed residents for concerns related to abuse and neglect.
Record review of Resident #5's face sheet dated 5/24/2024 reflected the resident was an [AGE] year-old
female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #5 had diagnoses which included heart failure
(a chronic condition in which the heart does not pump blood as well as it should), shortness of breath
(feeling you cannot get enough air into your lungs), major depressive disorder (a mood disorder that causes
a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest), diabetes mellitus without complications (when the
pancreas does not make enough insulin), and unspecified pain.
Record review of Resident #5's Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] reflected the resident had a
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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B. Wing
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Goldthwaite Health & Rehab Center
1207 S Reynolds St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0600
BIMS score of 15, which indicated the resident was cognitively intact.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Record review of Resident #5's May 2024 Concentrated Physician Orders reflected the resident had an
order for Lidocaine patch and gabapentin for pain and she was discharged from occupational therapy on
4/2/2024.
Residents Affected - Some
Record review of Resident #5's Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] reflected the resident received
occupational therapy with a start date of 11/10/2023 and an end date on 1/5/2024.
During an observation and interview on 5/24/2024 at 7:35 p.m. with Resident #5 revealed she received
occupational therapy from COTA D. the Resident #5 stated while COTA D was rubbing her back, he began
rubbing her buttock and intergluteal cleft (the posterior deep midline groove in the gluteal region that
separates the buttocks). Resident #5 showed the region on her body where the therapist had rubbed her.
The resident's voice got louder as she talked about it. Resident #5 stated it only happened one time. The
resident stated she told the Administrator about it.
During an interview on 5/24/2024 at 8:02 p.m. with the Administrator he stated they interviewed Resident
#5 regarding abuse and neglect and the resident never reported COTA D touching her inappropriately. The
Administrator went on to say he did not recall Resident #5 telling him about the incident and stated he
would have remembered something like it.
During an interview on 5/22/2024 at 12:30 p.m. with the DOR she stated she began working at the facility
PRN in June 2023, and became the DOR in July 2023. The DOR reported COTA D was already working at
the facility when she started. The DOR stated she and several members of management had verbally
in-serviced the COTA about following each of the residents Plan of Care that was established by the OT
when the resident was evaluated. The DOR reported COTA D was reporting additional hours and provided
other treatments, including taking Resident #1 out for lunch to meet with her family several times, not
prescribed on the Plan of Care, which was outside his scope of practice. The DOR stated COTA D would
follow the Plan of Care for a while but then would go back to providing treatment outside the COTA's scope
of practice. The DOR reported Resident #1 spoke to her about going on a weekend pass to see COTA D's
new house but knew the Administrator had already spoken to the COTA regarding rumors the COTA and
Resident #1 had planned to live together after she discharged . The DOR stated Resident #1 later reported
they were having a consensual relationship, but he was gaslighting (a form of emotional abuse that causes
the victim to question their own feelings) the resident. The DOR reported sometime in August (she could
not recall the date), during a weekend, she witnessed COTA D was all dressed up and pushing Resident #1
in her wheelchair out of the facility. The DOR reported she told the Administrator, and the DOR was off the
clock at the time. The DOR stated COTA D was fired on 3/4/2024.
During a telephone interview on 5/22/2024 at 3:57 a.m. with COTA D, he reported he had been a COTA for
30 years and began working at the facility on May 22, 2023. COTA D stated he gave statements to the
licensing board and the facility should have a copy. The COTA stated he would not say any names of the
residents he worked with and anything about the incidents. He stated when he was working at the facility,
he would work 8, 9, or 10 hours a day. COTA D stated some residents were bedbound so therapy would
begin in their room and as they progressed, they went to the gym. The COTA reported there was a
restaurant about two blocks away from the facility and he would accompany the residents with their families
for integration back into society and it was part of the residents' therapy treatment. COTA D stated no
resident had ever been to his home. The COTA stated as part of COTA treatment they did home
evaluations, home assessments, and home health. COTA D stated he did several home
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Goldthwaite Health & Rehab Center
1207 S Reynolds St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
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Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
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evaluations and house assessments during his career. The COTA reported they did not have relationships
with their residents. COTA D stated sometimes residents were drawn by skilled, knowledgeable healthcare
workers. COTA D stated he recalled everyone gave a resident a gift and his gift were a pair of shorts. The
COTA stated the resident was female and she would wear shorts to therapy. COTA D stated that I do not
have any relationship with residents. When the COTA was asked if he was working again, he stated, You do
not need to worry about his personal business.
Residents Affected - Some
During a telephone interview on 5/24/2024 at 2:54 p.m. with the Medical Director she reported she was
made aware of the IJ. The Medical Director reported they also had a QAPI after the IJ was called. The
Medical Director stated no residents were identified when she spoke to the Administrator and during QAPI.
The Medical Director reported Resident #2 was one of her residents she saw at the facility and was not
aware of the incident. The Medical Director noted she did have another physician that took calls for her and
assisted with the residents at the facility, and he may have been informed about the incident with Resident
#2. The Medical Director stated she would follow up with Resident #2 herself to see that she was doing
okay.
During an interview on 5/22/2024 at 4:46 p.m. with the Administrator, he reported on 10/12/2023 he spoke
to COTA D about rumors the COTA and Resident #1 were going to move in together when she was
discharged . The Administrator reported COTA D denied the allegation and stated they were just friends.
The Administrator reported he discussed professional boundaries with the COTA and reviewed the Code of
Ethics between a therapist and resident. The Administrator also had COTA D sign a written warning letter to
confirm he was instructed and understood ethical boundaries. The Administrator stated he then went to talk
to Resident #1 about the rumor and at that time Resident #1 was asking about going out on pass to see
COTA D's new home. The resident reported to the Administrator she and her parents were going to see
COTA D's house he recently purchased. The Administrator stated he questioned Resident #1 about the
rumors she was planning to move in with COTA D, and the resident denied the relationship and stated they
were just friends. The Administrator reported Resident #1 never went out on pass to see the COTA's house.
The Administrator stated at the time he believed COTA D was telling the truth, He was so convincing by the
way he responded, and other residents reported how much they liked him. The Administrator stated the
COTA was also disciplined for taking extra-long time with each treatment he was providing, running more
labor hours per resident. The Administrator reported it eventually got better after several talks with COTA D.
The Administrator reported he discovered Resident #1 and COTA D had a romantic relationship on
February 29, 2024. The Administrator reported initially around mid-February, he learned a previous
resident, Resident #3, was at the hospital and being released soon and told the facility Admissions
Coordinator, who also marketed for their sister facility in town, that she would go to any other facility, just
not to their facility. The Administrator stated when Resident #3 stayed at the facility before, she told them
she was pleased with their care. The admission Coordinator, who was also a family friend of Resident #3,
reported the resident confided in her that she did not want to return to the facility because of COTA D and
that he had visited her home a couple of times after she discharged , and he was handsy (touching other
people in a way that is inappropriate or unwanted). The Administrator reported he assured Resident #3 that
COTA D would not be providing her therapy and the Administrator then told the COTA he was suspended
and sent him home. The Administrator stated after Resident #3 admitted back to the facility, she also
reported COTA D had given her thong underwear one of the times he visited her home. The Administrator
reported they began interviewing all residents on abuse and neglect, asking the residents if they ever had
any issues with staff, and that was when Resident #1 reported she had a sexual relationship with COTA D.
The Administrator also spoke to staff and learned that CNA A walked
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Goldthwaite Health & Rehab Center
1207 S Reynolds St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
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jeopardy to resident health or
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Residents Affected - Some
into Resident #2's room and the COTA was in the room and the resident was not wearing pants. The
Administrator also reported he learned Resident #2 told CNA B that COTA D took her pants off during
therapy. The Administrator reported no other residents reported an incident with COTA D. The Administrator
stated he made a referral to the OT/COTA licensing board, but he did not receive copies of the COTA's
statement to the board)
Record review of the facility's policy titled, Abuse/Neglect, revised 10/14/2022, reflected, Resident's should
not be subject to abuse by anyone, including, but not limited to facility staff. 4. Sexual
Abuse-non-consensual sexual contact of any type with a resident. C. Prevention, 3. All reports of abuse or
suspicion of abuse/neglect or potential criminal behavior will be investigated as per facility policy and 5. All
occurrences of potential abuse or criminal behavior will be investigated by the Abuse Preventionist and/or
designee. D. Identification, Any person having reasonable cause to believe an elderly or incapacitated adult
is suffering from abuse, neglect, or exploitation must report this to the DON, Administrator, state and /or
Adult Protective Services. E. Investigation, The Administrator or Risk Management Department will be
responsible for investigation and reporting cases to Health and Human Services Commission. F. Protection,
The facility will take necessary measures to protect residents .during and following an abuse, neglect, and
exploitation, misappropriation of residents or misappropriation of resident property investigation.
Record review of the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Ethics Standards (2010) provided by the
facility, under the heading, Nonmaleficence, reflected "[TRUNCATED]
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Goldthwaite Health & Rehab Center
1207 S Reynolds St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
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Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow their policies and procedures to prevent
mistreatment, abuse, neglect, and exploitation of a resident, and misappropriatoions of residents property
for 4 of 9 residents (Residents #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5) reviewed for abuse.
Residents Affected - Some
1. The facility failed to follow their plocies and procedures to investigate and report to state office when they
received allegations that COTA D was having a relationship Relationship with COTA D. COTA D had
intercourse with Resident #1 in the resident's room after the resident was on the therapist's caseload.
2. The facility failed to protect Resident #2 when CNA A witnessed COTA D was in the resident's room and
she was not wearing pants for her therapy treatment. CNA B was also informed by the resident that COTA
D removed her pants when providing therapy.
3. The facility failed to prevent COTA D from touching Resident #4 and Resident #5's buttocks while rubbing
their back during their therapy session.
4. The facility failed to prevent COTA D from touching Resident #3's buttock and genitalia while rubbing her
back during her therapy session.
An Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) was identified on 5/23/2024. The IJ template was provided to the facility on
5/23/2024 at 4:43 p.m. While the IJ was removed on 5/25/2024, the facility remained out of compliance at a
scope of pattern, with a potential for more than minimal harm due to the facility's need to evaluate the
effectiveness of the corrective systems.
These failures could place residents at risk of sexual abuse from facility staff.
Findings include:
1. Record review of Resident #1's face sheet, dated 5/24/2024, reflected a [AGE] year-old female who was
initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and had diagnoses that included hypertensive heart disease with
heart failure (heart problems caused by long-term heart pressure), morbid obesity due to excessive
calories (weight that is 80 to 100 pounds above their ideal body weight), body mass index (a ratio of your
weight to your height) of 70 or greater, type 2 diabetes mellitus (when the pancreas does not make insulin),
sleep apnea (a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts), major depressive disorder (a
mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest), and anxiety disorder
(frequent feelings of fear and worry that is intense and excessive).
Record review of Resident #1's care plan, initiated 11/22/2021, reflected the resident had a potential to
exhibit withdrawal from activities and socialization due to health condition, physical, and mental limitations,
problems, concerns, etc. The care plan interventions included the Social Worker providing support and
verbalization of feelings, thoughts, needs, problems, and concerns.
Record review of Resident #1's annual MDS assessment, dated 12/22/2023 reflected a BIMS score was
15, which indicated the resident was cognitively intact. Resident #1 had no mood or behavioral concerns
and used a walker and wheelchair for ambulation.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Goldthwaite Health & Rehab Center
1207 S Reynolds St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
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Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
Record review of Resident #1's May 2024 Consolidated Physician Orders reflected an order, with a start
date of 10/12/2023, that the resident had Occupational Therapy 4 times a week for 30 days.
Record review of the Facility Incident Report, dated 2/29/2024, reflected Resident #1 reported to the facility
during the months of September and October 2023, COTA D had gaslight me and groomed me for a
relationship and she realized he had been taking advantage of her. The report reflected COTA D had
intercourse with Resident #1 in the resident's room.
Record review of the Police Report Case Identification Number 24-00293, dated 2/29/2024, reflected the
police were informed by the facility of COTA D's inappropriate sexual behavior with residents.
Record review of COTA D's personnel file revealed the COTA was hired on 5/22/2024, suspended on
2/21/2024, and his employment was terminated on 2/28/2024. The personnel file revealed COTA D was
given a verbal warning on 10/12/2024 regarding following professional boundaries because of a rumor that
he and Resident #1 were planning to move in together after the resident was discharged . On 1/8/2024
COTA D was given a written warning because he was not following the residents plan of care, Medicare
guidelines for documentation and he was working overtime without approval. A disciplinary action form
initiated 2/27/2024 and signed on 2/28/2024 revealed COTA D was terminated due to inappropriate
relations and unprofessional conduct with facility a facility resident and former resident.
During an interview on 5/22/2024 at 10:27 a.m. with the PNP she stated the SW referred Resident #1 when
information came out about the resident's intimate relationship with COTA D. The PNP stated the resident
was vulnerable when COTA D began taking interest in the resident. The PNP reported as their relationship
progressed, COTA D told Resident #1 he could provide her a stable relationship and a home for them to live
together. The PNP stated Resident #1 expressed increased depression, so she increased the resident's
antidepressant dosage. The PNP stated Resident #1 scored high on her anxiety assessment, but the
resident was already on an anti-anxiety medication, and the resident did not appear anxious during their
meeting. The PNP reported she could not say for sure if the incident made the resident mentally upset, and
because the resident was already depressed before the incident, the PNP stated it was difficult to gauge
what emotional impact the incident had on the resident.
During an interview on 5/22/2024 at 11:36 a.m. with Resident #1 she stated she began receiving
occupational therapy with COTA D and continued having a relationship until her surgery in November 2023.
Resident #1 stated the COTA started grooming me from the beginning, telling the resident she was a
beautiful woman and how great she would look when she lost weight (Resident #1 was scheduled for Lap
band surgery in November 2023). Resident #1 reported when she first began working with COTA D, she
was engaged to another male living in the community and the COTA was aware of their relationship.
Resident #1 stated when she began having problems with her relationship with her fiancée, she
would confide in COTA D, and he was supportive. Resident #1 stated she was in a vulnerable state when
their romantic relationship began in September 2023. She reported COTA D was her Knight in Shining
[NAME], telling her he bought a house for them to move in together and he would paint pictures of a
fabulous life and how he would take care of me. Resident #1 reported at that time the COTA was taking her
out to eat in the evenings at a restaurant nearby and he would take her to lunch to meet her family, who
were visiting from out of town. Resident #1 stated at first COTA D did not stay when he took her to see her
family, but a short time later he began joining them for lunch. Resident #1 also reported it was in September
2023 that they had intercourse in the resident's room. Resident #1 reported it was late in the evening, and
COTA D checked that all the department heads left for the day. Resident #1 reported they only had
intercourse one time. Resident #1 stated in November 2023, their relationship ended, however, the COTA
would still kiss her and rubbed her buttocks during her
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Goldthwaite Health & Rehab Center
1207 S Reynolds St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
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Residents Affected - Some
cryotherapy (or cold therapy, where low temperatures are used as part of the therapy treatment to relieve
muscle pain or swelling after surgery). Resident #1 reported she found out later that COTA D told her
fiancée he never had any intention of the resident moving in with him, and he only said this to
motivate her in therapy. The resident reported staff would see them together, but COTA D never did
anything inappropriate in front of them. Resident #1 reported the Administrator had asked her in September
2023 if she and the COTA had a serious relationship and she told the Administrator they were just friends.
She also reported the Administrator asked her again about a relationship between her and COTA D in
November 2023, and she told him no. The resident reported by that time it was over and she was telling the
truth. Resident #1 stated only one resident asked her if she was having a relationship with COTA D.
Resident #1 reported COTA D was still calling her after he no longer worked for the facility, and she told him
to stop calling her and he blocked his phone number on her cell phone.
During an interview on 5/22/2024 at 1:56 p.m. with CNA B, she stated she saw COTA D take Resident #1 to
the nearby restaurant and the COTA stated they were going out to eat with her family and it was part of her
therapy. The CNA stated she never saw COTA D take any other resident outside of the facility. CNA B stated
she thought it was odd the COTA was taking the resident out to eat but she never told anyone. CNA B could
not provide a reason why she did not tell anyone.
During an observation and interview on 5/22/2024 at 2:55 p.m. with HA C she stated after the first State
Surveyor went to the facility to investigate the incident, the CNA the resident was not herself and appeared
more depressed now that she began telling others about her past relationship with COTA D.
During a telephone interview on 5/24/2024 at 3:00 p.m. with Resident #1's FEC she reported she first met
COTA D in September 2023 at the facility. The FEC stated the COTA was cordial but felt conversations with
the COTA were forced conversations. Resident #1's FEC stated when they ate with Resident #1 and COTA
D, the COTA stated he was looking for wife-material, referring to the resident. The FEC stated at the time
Resident #1 had another boyfriend who lived in the community but stated COTA D promised to move her in
with him in his new home. The FEC stated they had lunch with the COTA at least 4 times. The FEC stated
she recalled another incident when she saw COTA D working with another resident, the COTA helped the
resident up from the chair holding her buttock instead of under the resident's arms. Resident #1's FEC
stated she could not recall when this occurred, and she did not know who the resident was. The FEC did
not state if she told anyone about what she witnessed.
During an interview on 5/24/2024 at 6:15 p.m. with CNA E and CNA F both reported they saw COTA D take
Resident #1 out to eat several times on weekends. They reported they told RN G the COTA was taking the
resident out to dinner.
During an interview on 5/24/2024 at 6:18 p.m. with RN G she reported she saw COTA D dressed in a suit,
Resident #1 had make-up on and was wearing a dress, and the COTA took the resident out to eat. RN G
stated she saw COTA take the resident out two times and she never saw the COTA enter the resident's
room. RN G stated she spoke to Resident #1, and the resident was excited, and giddy that COTA D was
paying attention to her. The RN stated the resident would sign herself out. RN G asked Resident #1 if there
was more than a friendship between the therapist and resident, and the resident stated they were just
friends. RN G stated she never told anyone because she thought administration knew he was taking her out
to eat.
During an interview on 5/22/2024 at 1:39 p.m. with the SW, she stated she was not aware of any
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1207 S Reynolds St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
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F 0607
inappropriate behavior by COTA D until after everything came out.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
2. Record review of Resident #2's face sheet dated 5/24/2024 reflected the resident was a [AGE] year-old
female who was initially admitted on [DATE], and a readmission date of 5/16/2023. Resident #2 had
diagnoses which included cerebral infarction (a brain injury caused by disruption of blood flow to the brain),
hemiplegia (severe or complete paralysis on one side of the body) and hemiparesis (one-sided muscle
weakness because of disruptions in the brain, spinal cord, or the nerves that connect the affected muscles)
following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side, major depressive disorder major depressive
disorder (a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest), anxiety disorder
(a mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry or fear that are strong enough to interfere with
one's daily activities), and central pain syndrome (a rare neurological condition that causes chronic pain
due to damage to the central nervous system).
Residents Affected - Some
Record review of Resident #2's annual MDS assessment, dated 5/2/2024, reflected the resident had a
BIMS score of 13, which indicated the resident was cognitively intact.
Record review of Resident #2's care plan reflected the resident was receiving pain medication therapy
which included Gabapentin and Baclofen.
Record review of Resident #2's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 2/7/2024, reflected the resident had an
occupational therapy start date of 2/1/2024.
During an interview on 5/22/2024 at 11:36 a.m. with Resident #1, she stated Resident #2 told her COTA D
would take Resident #2's pants off during occupational therapy.
During a telephone interview on 5/22/2024 at 2:20 p.m. with CNA A, she reported one day she noticed
Resident #2's door was shut, and she thought that was odd because the resident always left her door open.
CNA A stated she knocked, and then opened the door and saw COTA D sitting in the resident's room with
his hand on the resident's leg and they were watching television. The CNA explained she saw the COTA
was sitting in a chair next to the bed and the resident was in bed. CNA A stated Resident #2 was not
wearing any pants and only her brief and a shirt. The CNA stated she could only see COTA D's one hand
on her knee and did not know where his other hand was. CNA A stated the COTA and resident did not say
anything, and she apologized and walked out. CNA A stated she thought it was a few months ago. The CNA
stated she spoke to Resident #2 later and asked her if she felt uncomfortable with COTA D and she said no.
The CNA stated she did not tell anyone until recently when questioned about COTA D by administrative
staff.
During an interview on 5/22/2024 at 1:56 p.m. with CNA B she stated Resident #2 told her whenever she
and COTA D had a therapy session, he would take off her pants. Resident #2 told her not to tell anyone.
CNA B stated when COTA D started doing therapy sessions with Resident #2 in the therapy room, the
resident got made at the CNA, thinking she had told someone. The CNA stated she did not tell anyone
about COTA D removing Resident #2's pants because the resident asked her not to.
During an interview on 5/24/2024 at 11:14 a.m. with Resident #2 she reported she worked with COTA D a
couple of days. The resident reported during their therapy sessions he was working with her legs. Resident
#2 stated COTA D took off her pants when he was working with her. The resident stated she was wearing a
brief. Resident #2 reported she did not ask the COTA why he removed her pants. Resident #2 stated the
COTA would touch and rub her legs, but he never explained anything while he worked with her. Resident #2
stated, it made her feel terrible when COTA D took off her pants. Resident #2
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Goldthwaite Health & Rehab Center
1207 S Reynolds St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
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stated on one occasion a CNA walked in when she was working with COTA D and her pants were off. The
resident stated the CNA did not say anything. Resident #2 stated the COTA had not touched her anywhere
else but her legs when he worked with her.
3. Record review of Resident #3's face sheet, dated 5/24/2024, reflected the resident was a [AGE] year-old
female with an original admission date of 3/28/2018, a readmission date of 2/22/2023, and a discharge
date of 3/8/2024. Resident #3's had diagnoses which included hepatorenal syndrome (a life-threatening
condition that occurs when the kidneys of someone with advanced liver disease begin to fail), hypertension
(high blood pressure), (a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest),
anxiety disorder (frequent feelings of fear and worry that is intense and excessive), and chronic pain.
Record review of Resident #3's 5-day MDS assessment, dated 1/17/2024, reflected the resident began
occupational therapy on 1/24/2024 and received therapy 4 days a week.
During an interview on 5/22/2024 at 4:46 p.m. with the Administrator he reported around mid-February, he
learned a previous resident, Resident #3, was at the hospital, was being released soon, and told the facility
Admissions Coordinator, who also marketed for their sister facility in town, that she would go to any other
facility, just not the facility. The Administrator reported when Resident #3 stayed at the facility before she
told them she was pleased with their care. The admission Coordinator, who was also a family friend of
Resident #3, reported the resident had confided in her that she did not want to return to the facility because
of COTA D and he had visited her home a couple of times after she discharged , and he was handsy (touch
other people in a way that is inappropriate or unwanted). The Administrator reported she assured Resident
#3 that COTA D would not be providing her therapy and the Administrator then told the COTA he was
suspended and sent him home. The Administrator stated after Resident #3 admitted back to the facility, she
also reported COTA D gave her thong underwear one of the times he visited her home.
During an interview on 5/24/2024 at 4:10 p.m. with the Marketing Director she reported she was a family
friend of Resident #3, and the resident told her about COTA D being inappropriate with her on her previous
visit. The Marketing Director stated Resident #3 initially enjoyed the attention COTA D was giving her but
when the resident felt the COTA wanted more than a friendship, she felt uncomfortable.
During an interview on 5/27/2024 at 10:01 a.m. with Resident #3, she reported while she was at the facility
on her previous visit, she received occupational therapy by COTA D. Resident #3 stated when COTA D was
massaging her back, he began fondling her private area and COTA D told Resident #3, I am gonna tap
(slang for sexual intercourse) that one day. The resident stated she did not report it to the facility because
she was afraid to. Resident #3 stated COTA D was tall at 6'4'' and a big man, and she was afraid of him so
when he asked for her telephone number when she was ready to discharge, she gave it to him. Resident #3
reported when she was back in the community living at her apartment COTA D called her and said he was
coming over to see that her home was handicap accessible and she did not know what to say. Resident #3
stated she had gone out to eat with the COTA at that time because he insisted, she go. That was when he
came into her apartment the first time, stating he needed to check that her apartment was handicap
accessible. The resident stated COTA D came over to her apartment, but the resident stated she did not
know how he got her address. Resident #3 stated the COTA came over to her apartment a second time and
brought her a gift, thong underwear. The resident stated COTA D wanted her to wear the underwear in front
of him and initially she said no but she felt intimidated because she was by herself, so she wore the
underwear in front of him and then changed and
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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1207 S Reynolds St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
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Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
told the COTA to leave. Resident #3 stated COTA D showed up a third time, wanted the resident to sit on
his lap but she refused so he left. Resident #3 stated COTA D never showed up again. Resident #3 stated
she did not know what to do when he wanted to come over.
4. Record review of Resident #4's face sheet dated 5/24/2024 reflected a [AGE] year-old female initially
admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE]. Resident #4 had diagnoses that included
dementia without behavioral disturbance, congestive heart failure (a chronic condition in which the heart
does not pump blood as well as it should), hypertension (high blood pressure), and pain.
Record review of Resident #4's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 2/19/2024, reflected the resident had a
BIMS score of 15, which indicated the resident was cognitively intact and no mood or behavioral concerns.
Record review of Resident #4's May 2024 Consolidated Physician Orders reflected the resident was
discharged from occupational therapy services on 1/26/2024. Review of
Record review of Resident #4's care plan initiated 8/11/2017 reflected the resident received pain
medication which included Tramadol and gabapentin.
During an interview on 5/23/2024 at 11:03 p.m., Resident #4 stated she received therapy at the facility, and
she did not especially want it. Resident #4 stated she had a male therapist who made her feel
uncomfortable. She provided COTA D's first name and gave a brief description. Resident #4 stated during a
therapy session, her back was hurting and COTA D pulled her pants down a bit to put some Bio-freeze on
her buttock, and she thought this was odd. The resident reported this only happened once. Resident #4
stated she told an unidentified staff member about the incident and the staff member told her to wait and
see if he does it again. Resident #4 stated she did not recall who the staff member was. The resident stated
the incident happened over 6 months ago in the therapy room while she was lying on the table. She did not
report if anyone else was present.
During an interview on 5/23/2024 at 12:43 p.m., the Administrator stated Resident #4 never said anything
when they interviewed residents for concerns related to abuse and neglect.
Record review of Resident #5's face sheet dated 5/24/2024 reflected the resident was an [AGE] year-old
female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #5 had diagnoses which included heart failure
(a chronic condition in which the heart does not pump blood as well as it should), shortness of breath
(feeling you cannot get enough air into your lungs), major depressive disorder (a mood disorder that causes
a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest), diabetes mellitus without complications (when the
pancreas does not make enough insulin), and unspecified pain.
Record review of Resident #5's Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] reflected the resident had a
BIMS score of 15, which indicated the resident was cognitively intact.
Record review of Resident #5's May 2024 Concentrated Physician Orders reflected the resident had an
order for Lidocaine patch and gabapentin for pain and she was discharged from occupational therapy on
4/2/2024.
Record review of Resident #5's Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] reflected the resident received
occupational therapy with a start date of 11/10/2023 and an end date on 1/5/2024.
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Goldthwaite Health & Rehab Center
1207 S Reynolds St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
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Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
During an observation and interview on 5/24/2024 at 7:35 p.m. with Resident #5 revealed she received
occupational therapy from COTA D. the Resident #5 stated while COTA D was rubbing her back, he began
rubbing her buttock and intergluteal cleft (the posterior deep midline groove in the gluteal region that
separates the buttocks). Resident #5 showed the region on her body where the therapist had rubbed her.
The resident's voice got louder as she talked about it. Resident #5 stated it only happened one time. The
resident stated she told the Administrator about it.
Residents Affected - Some
During an interview on 5/24/2024 at 8:02 p.m. with the Administrator he stated they interviewed Resident
#5 regarding abuse and neglect and the resident never reported COTA D touching her inappropriately. The
Administrator went on to say he did not recall Resident #5 telling him about the incident and stated he
would have remembered something like it.
During an interview on 5/22/2024 at 12:30 p.m. with the DOR she stated she began working at the facility
PRN in June 2023, and became the DOR in July 2023. The DOR reported COTA D was already working at
the facility when she started. The DOR stated she and several members of management had verbally
in-serviced the COTA about following each of the residents Plan of Care that was established by the OT
when the resident was evaluated. The DOR reported COTA D was reporting additional hours and provided
other treatments, including taking Resident #1 out for lunch to meet with her family several times, not
prescribed on the Plan of Care, which was outside his scope of practice. The DOR stated COTA D would
follow the Plan of Care for a while but then would go back to providing treatment outside the COTA's scope
of practice. The DOR reported Resident #1 spoke to her about going on a weekend pass to see COTA D's
new house but knew the Administrator had already spoken to the COTA regarding rumors the COTA and
Resident #1 had planned to live together after she discharged . The DOR stated Resident #1 later reported
they were having a consensual relationship, but he was gaslighting (a form of emotional abuse that causes
the victim to question their own feelings) the resident. The DOR reported sometime in August (she could
not recall the date), during a weekend, she witnessed COTA D was all dressed up and pushing Resident #1
in her wheelchair out of the facility. The DOR reported she told the Administrator, and the DOR was off the
clock at the time. The DOR stated COTA D was fired on 3/4/2024.
During a telephone interview on 5/22/2024 at 3:57 a.m. with COTA D, he reported he had been a COTA for
30 years and began working at the facility on May 22, 2023. COTA D stated he gave statements to the
licensing board and the facility should have a copy. The COTA stated he would not say any names of the
residents he worked with and anything about the incidents. He stated when he was working at the facility,
he would work 8, 9, or 10 hours a day. COTA D stated some residents were bedbound so therapy would
begin in their room and as they progressed, they went to the gym. The COTA reported there was a
restaurant about two blocks away from the facility and he would accompany the residents with their families
for integration back into society and it was part of the residents' therapy treatment. COTA D stated no
resident had ever been to his home. The COTA stated as part of COTA treatment they did home
evaluations, home assessments, and home health. COTA D stated he did several home evaluations and
house assessments during his career. The COTA reported they did not have relationships with their
residents. COTA D stated sometimes residents were drawn by skilled, knowledgeable healthcare workers.
COTA D stated he recalled everyone gave a resident a gift and his gift were a pair of shorts. The COTA
stated the resident was female and she would wear shorts to therapy. COTA D stated that I do not have any
relationship with residents. When the COTA was asked if he was working again, he stated, You do not need
to worry about his personal business.
During a telephone interview on 5/24/2024 at 2:54 p.m. with the Medical Director she reported she was
made aware of the IJ. The Medical Director reported they also had a QAPI after the IJ was called.
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Goldthwaite Health & Rehab Center
1207 S Reynolds St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
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F 0607
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
The Medical Director stated no residents were identified when she spoke to the Administrator and during
QAPI. The Medical Director reported Resident #2 was one of her residents she saw at the facility and was
not aware of the incident. The Medical Director noted she did have another physician that took calls for her
and assisted with the residents at the facility, and he may have been informed about the incident with
Resident #2. The Medical Director stated she would follow up with Resident #2 herself to see that she was
doing okay.
Residents Affected - Some
During an interview on 5/22/2024 at 4:46 p.m. with the Administrator, he reported on 10/12/2023 he spoke
to COTA D about rumors the COTA and Resident #1 were going to move in together when she was
discharged . The Administrator reported COTA D denied the allegation and stated they were just friends.
The Administrator reported he discussed professional boundaries with the COTA and reviewed the Code of
Ethics between a therapist and resident. The Administrator also had COTA D sign a written warning letter to
confirm he was instructed and understood ethical boundaries. The Administrator stated he then went to talk
to Resident #1 about the rumor and at that time Resident #1 was asking about going out on pass to see
COTA D's new home. The resident reported to the Administrator she and her parents were going to see
COTA D's house he recently purchased. The Administrator stated he questioned Resident #1 about the
rumors she was planning to move in with COTA D, and the resident denied the relationship and stated they
were just friends. The Administrator reported Resident #1 never went out on pass to see the COTA's house.
The Administrator stated at the time he believed COTA D was telling the truth, He was so convincing by the
way he responded, and other residents reported how much they liked him. The Administrator stated the
COTA was also disciplined for taking extra-long time with each treatment he was providing, running more
labor hours per resident. The Administrator reported it eventually got better after several talks with COTA D.
The Administrator reported he discovered Resident #1 and COTA D had a romantic relationship on
February 29, 2024. The Administrator reported initially around mid-February, he learned a previous
resident, Resident #3, was at the hospital and being released soon and told the facility Admissions
Coordinator, who also marketed for their sister facility in town, that she would go to any other facility, just
not to their facility. The Administrator stated when Resident #3 stayed at the facility before, she told them
she was pleased with their care. The admission Coordinator, who was also a family friend of Resident #3,
reported the resident confided in her that she did not want to return to the facility because of COTA D and
that he had visited her home a couple of times after she discharged , and he was handsy (touching other
people in a way that is inappropriate or unwanted). The Administrator reported he assured Resident #3 that
COTA D would not be providing her therapy and the Administrator then told the COTA he was suspended
and sent him home. The Administrator stated after Resident #3 admitted back to the facility, she also
reported COTA D had given her thong underwear one of the times he visited her home. The Administrator
reported they began interviewing all residents on abuse and neglect, asking the residents if they ever had
any issues with staff, and that was when Resident #1 reported she had a sexual relationship with COTA D.
The Administrator also spoke to staff and learned that CNA A walked into Resident #2's room and the
COTA was in the room and the resident was not wearing pants. The Administrator also reported he learned
Resident #2 told CNA B that COTA D took her pants off during therapy. The Administrator reported no other
residents reported an incident with COTA D. The Administrator stated he made a referral to the OT/COTA
licensing board, but he did not receive copies of the COTA's statement to the board)
Record review of the facility's policy titled, Abuse/Neglect, revised 10/14/2022, reflected, Resident's should
not be subject to abuse by anyone, including, but not limited to facility staff. 4. Sexual
Abuse-non-consensual sexual contact of any type with a resident. C. Prevention, 3. All reports of abuse or
suspicion of abuse/neglect or
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Goldthwaite Health & Rehab Center
1207 S Reynolds St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
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Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
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potential criminal behavior will be investigated as per facility policy and 5. All occurrences of potential abuse
or criminal behavior will be investigated by the Abuse Preventionist and/or designee. D. Identification, Any
person having reasonable cause to believe an elderly or incapacitated adult is suffering from abuse,
neglect, or exploitation must report this to the DON, Administrator, state and /or Adult Protective Services.
E. Investigation, The Administrator or Risk Management Department will be responsible for investigation
and reporting cases to Health and Human Services Commission. F. Protection, The facility will take
necessary measures to protect residents .during and follow[TRUNCATED]
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1207 S Reynolds St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
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F 0835
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review the facility failed to administer in a manner that enables it to use
its resources effectively and efficiently to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and
psychological well-being of each resident in that:
Residents Affected - Some
The facility failed to ensure that residents were free from abuse for 5 (Residents #1, 2, 3, 4, 5)) of 9
residents reviewed for abuse.
The facility failed to follow their policy and procedure for investigating allegations of abuse. The
Administrator was first alerted that COTA D and Resident #1 were having a relationship beyond resident
and therapist on 10/ 2024 but failed to further investigate and report the allegation.
The facility failed to implement interventions to ensure Resident #1 was safe after receiving an allegation
that COTA D was having a relationship beyond therapist and resident.
An Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) was identified on 5/23/2024. The IJ template was provided to the facility on
5/23/2024 at 4:43 p.m. While the IJ was removed on 5/25/2024, the facility remained out of compliance at a
scope of pattern, with a potential for more than minimal harm due to the facility's need to evaluate the
effectiveness of the corrective systems.
These failures could place residents at risk of sexual abuse from facility staff.
Findings include:
1. Record review of Resident #1's face sheet, dated 5/24/2024, reflected a [AGE] year-old female who was
initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and had diagnoses that included hypertensive heart disease with
heart failure (heart problems caused by long-term heart pressure), morbid obesity due to excessive
calories (weight that is 80 to 100 pounds above their ideal body weight), body mass index (a ratio of your
weight to your height) of 70 or greater, type 2 diabetes mellitus (when the pancreas does not make insulin),
sleep apnea (a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts), major depressive disorder (a
mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest), and anxiety disorder
(frequent feelings of fear and worry that is intense and excessive).
Record review of Resident #1's care plan, initiated 11/22/2021, reflected the resident had a potential to
exhibit withdrawal from activities and socialization due to health condition, physical, and mental limitations,
problems, concerns, etc. The care plan interventions included the Social Worker providing support and
verbalization of feelings, thoughts, needs, problems, and concerns.
Record review of Resident #1's annual MDS assessment, dated 12/22/2023 reflected a BIMS score was
15, which indicated the resident was cognitively intact. Resident #1 had no mood or behavioral concerns
and used a walker and wheelchair for ambulation.
Record review of Resident #1's May 2024 Consolidated Physician Orders reflected an order, with a start
date of 10/12/2023, that the resident had Occupational Therapy 4 times a week for 30 days.
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Goldthwaite Health & Rehab Center
1207 S Reynolds St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
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Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
Record review of the Facility Incident Report, dated 2/29/2024, reflected Resident #1 reported to the facility
during the months of September and October 2023, COTA D had gaslight me and groomed me for a
relationship and she realized he had been taking advantage of her. The report reflected COTA D had
intercourse with Resident #1 in the resident's room.
Record review of the Police Report Case Identification Number 24-00293, dated 2/29/2024, reflected the
police were informed by the facility of COTA D's inappropriate sexual behavior with residents.
Record review of COTA D's personnel file revealed the COTA was hired on 5/22/2024, suspended on
2/21/2024, and his employment was terminated on 2/28/2024. The personnel file revealed COTA D was
given a verbal warning on 10/12/2024 regarding following professional boundaries because of a rumor that
he and Resident #1 were planning to move in together after the resident was discharged . On 1/8/2024
COTA D was given a written warning because he was not following the residents plan of care, Medicare
guidelines for documentation and he was working overtime without approval. A disciplinary action form
initiated 2/27/2024 and signed on 2/28/2024 revealed COTA D was terminated due to inappropriate
relations and unprofessional conduct with facility a facility resident and former resident.
During an interview on 5/22/2024 at 10:27 a.m. with the PNP she stated the SW referred Resident #1 when
information came out about the resident's intimate relationship with COTA D. The PNP stated the resident
was vulnerable when COTA D began taking interest in the resident. The PNP reported as their relationship
progressed, COTA D told Resident #1 he could provide her a stable relationship and a home for them to live
together. The PNP stated Resident #1 expressed increased depression, so she increased the resident's
antidepressant dosage. The PNP stated Resident #1 scored high on her anxiety assessment, but the
resident was already on an anti-anxiety medication, and the resident did not appear anxious during their
meeting. The PNP reported she could not say for sure if the incident made the resident mentally upset, and
because the resident was already depressed before the incident, the PNP stated it was difficult to gauge
what emotional impact the incident had on the resident.
During an interview on 5/22/2024 at 11:36 a.m. with Resident #1 she stated she began receiving
occupational therapy with COTA D and continued having a relationship until her surgery in November 2023.
Resident #1 stated the COTA started grooming me from the beginning, telling the resident she was a
beautiful woman and how great she would look when she lost weight (Resident #1 was scheduled for Lap
band surgery in November 2023). Resident #1 reported when she first began working with COTA D, she
was engaged to another male living in the community and the COTA was aware of their relationship.
Resident #1 stated when she began having problems with her relationship with her fiancée, she
would confide in COTA D, and he was supportive. Resident #1 stated she was in a vulnerable state when
their romantic relationship began in September 2023. She reported COTA D was her Knight in Shining
[NAME], telling her he bought a house for them to move in together and he would paint pictures of a
fabulous life and how he would take care of me. Resident #1 reported at that time the COTA was taking her
out to eat in the evenings at a restaurant nearby and he would take her to lunch to meet her family, who
were visiting from out of town. Resident #1 stated at first COTA D did not stay when he took her to see her
family, but a short time later he began joining them for lunch. Resident #1 also reported it was in September
2023 that they had intercourse in the resident's room. Resident #1 reported it was late in the evening, and
COTA D checked that all the department heads left for the day. Resident #1 reported they only had
intercourse one time. Resident #1 stated in November 2023, their relationship ended, however, the COTA
would still kiss her and rubbed her buttocks during her cryotherapy (or cold therapy, where low
temperatures are used as part of the therapy treatment to relieve muscle pain or swelling after surgery).
Resident #1 reported she found out later that COTA D told her fiancée he never had any intention of
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AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676086
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/25/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Goldthwaite Health & Rehab Center
1207 S Reynolds St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
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Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
the resident moving in with him, and he only said this to motivate her in therapy. The resident reported staff
would see them together, but COTA D never did anything inappropriate in front of them. Resident #1
reported the Administrator had asked her in September 2023 if she and the COTA had a serious
relationship and she told the Administrator they were just friends. She also reported the Administrator
asked her again about a relationship between her and COTA D in November 2023, and she told him no.
The resident reported by that time it was over and she was telling the truth. Resident #1 stated only one
resident asked her if she was having a relationship with COTA D. Resident #1 reported COTA D was still
calling her after he no longer worked for the facility, and she told him to stop calling her and he blocked his
phone number on her cell phone.
During an interview on 5/22/2024 at 1:56 p.m. with CNA B, she stated she saw COTA D take Resident #1 to
the nearby restaurant and the COTA stated they were going out to eat with her family and it was part of her
therapy. The CNA stated she never saw COTA D take any other resident outside of the facility. CNA B stated
she thought it was odd the COTA was taking the resident out to eat but she never told anyone. CNA B could
not provide a reason why she did not tell anyone.
During an observation and interview on 5/22/2024 at 2:55 p.m. with HA C she stated after the first State
Surveyor went to the facility to investigate the incident, the CNA the resident was not herself and appeared
more depressed now that she began telling others about her past relationship with COTA D.
During a telephone interview on 5/24/2024 at 3:00 p.m. with Resident #1's FEC she reported she first met
COTA D in September 2023 at the facility. The FEC stated the COTA was cordial but felt conversations with
the COTA were forced conversations. Resident #1's FEC stated when they ate with Resident #1 and COTA
D, the COTA stated he was looking for wife-material, referring to the resident. The FEC stated at the time
Resident #1 had another boyfriend who lived in the community but stated COTA D promised to move her in
with him in his new home. The FEC stated they had lunch with the COTA at least 4 times. The FEC stated
she recalled another incident when she saw COTA D working with another resident, the COTA helped the
resident up from the chair holding her buttock instead of under the resident's arms. Resident #1's FEC
stated she could not recall when this occurred, and she did not know who the resident was. The FEC did
not state if she told anyone about what she witnessed.
During an interview on 5/24/2024 at 6:15 p.m. with CNA E and CNA F both reported they saw COTA D take
Resident #1 out to eat several times on weekends. They reported they told RN G the COTA was taking the
resident out to dinner.
During an interview on 5/24/2024 at 6:18 p.m. with RN G she reported she saw COTA D dressed in a suit,
Resident #1 had make-up on and was wearing a dress, and the COTA took the resident out to eat. RN G
stated she saw COTA take the resident out two times and she never saw the COTA enter the resident's
room. RN G stated she spoke to Resident #1, and the resident was excited, and giddy that COTA D was
paying attention to her. The RN stated the resident would sign herself out. RN G asked Resident #1 if there
was more than a friendship between the therapist and resident, and the resident stated they were just
friends. RN G stated she never told anyone because she thought administration knew he was taking her out
to eat.
During an interview on 5/22/2024 at 1:39 p.m. with the SW, she stated she was not aware of any
inappropriate behavior by COTA D until after everything came out.
2. Record review of Resident #2's face sheet dated 5/24/2024 reflected the resident was a [AGE]
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Goldthwaite Health & Rehab Center
1207 S Reynolds St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
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F 0835
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
year-old female who was initially admitted on [DATE], and a readmission date of 5/16/2023. Resident #2
had diagnoses which included cerebral infarction (a brain injury caused by disruption of blood flow to the
brain), hemiplegia (severe or complete paralysis on one side of the body) and hemiparesis (one-sided
muscle weakness because of disruptions in the brain, spinal cord, or the nerves that connect the affected
muscles) following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side, major depressive disorder major
depressive disorder (a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest),
anxiety disorder (a mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry or fear that are strong enough
to interfere with one's daily activities), and central pain syndrome (a rare neurological condition that causes
chronic pain due to damage to the central nervous system).
Record review of Resident #2's annual MDS assessment, dated 5/2/2024, reflected the resident had a
BIMS score of 13, which indicated the resident was cognitively intact.
Record review of Resident #2's care plan reflected the resident was receiving pain medication therapy
which included Gabapentin and Baclofen.
Record review of Resident #2's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 2/7/2024, reflected the resident had an
occupational therapy start date of 2/1/2024.
During an interview on 5/22/2024 at 11:36 a.m. with Resident #1, she stated Resident #2 told her COTA D
would take Resident #2's pants off during occupational therapy.
During a telephone interview on 5/22/2024 at 2:20 p.m. with CNA A, she reported one day she noticed
Resident #2's door was shut, and she thought that was odd because the resident always left her door open.
CNA A stated she knocked, and then opened the door and saw COTA D sitting in the resident's room with
his hand on the resident's leg and they were watching television. The CNA explained she saw the COTA
was sitting in a chair next to the bed and the resident was in bed. CNA A stated Resident #2 was not
wearing any pants and only her brief and a shirt. The CNA stated she could only see COTA D's one hand
on her knee and did not know where his other hand was. CNA A stated the COTA and resident did not say
anything, and she apologized and walked out. CNA A stated she thought it was a few months ago. The CNA
stated she spoke to Resident #2 later and asked her if she felt uncomfortable with COTA D and she said no.
The CNA stated she did not tell anyone until recently when questioned about COTA D by administrative
staff.
During an interview on 5/22/2024 at 1:56 p.m. with CNA B she stated Resident #2 told her whenever she
and COTA D had a therapy session, he would take off her pants. Resident #2 told her not to tell anyone.
CNA B stated when COTA D started doing therapy sessions with Resident #2 in the therapy room, the
resident got made at the CNA, thinking she had told someone. The CNA stated she did not tell anyone
about COTA D removing Resident #2's pants because the resident asked her not to.
During an interview on 5/24/2024 at 11:14 a.m. with Resident #2 she reported she worked with COTA D a
couple of days. The resident reported during their therapy sessions he was working with her legs. Resident
#2 stated COTA D took off her pants when he was working with her. The resident stated she was wearing a
brief. Resident #2 reported she did not ask the COTA why he removed her pants. Resident #2 stated the
COTA would touch and rub her legs, but he never explained anything while he worked with her. Resident #2
stated, it made her feel terrible when COTA D took off her pants. Resident #2 stated on one occasion a
CNA walked in when she was working with COTA D and her pants were off. The resident stated the CNA
did not say anything. Resident #2 stated the COTA had not touched her
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676086
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/25/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Goldthwaite Health & Rehab Center
1207 S Reynolds St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
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F 0835
anywhere else but her legs when he worked with her.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
3. Record review of Resident #3's face sheet, dated 5/24/2024, reflected the resident was a [AGE] year-old
female with an original admission date of 3/28/2018, a readmission date of 2/22/2023, and a discharge
date of 3/8/2024. Resident #3's had diagnoses which included hepatorenal syndrome (a life-threatening
condition that occurs when the kidneys of someone with advanced liver disease begin to fail), hypertension
(high blood pressure), (a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest),
anxiety disorder (frequent feelings of fear and worry that is intense and excessive), and chronic pain.
Residents Affected - Some
Record review of Resident #3's 5-day MDS assessment, dated 1/17/2024, reflected the resident began
occupational therapy on 1/24/2024 and received therapy 4 days a week.
During an interview on 5/22/2024 at 4:46 p.m. with the Administrator he reported around mid-February, he
learned a previous resident, Resident #3, was at the hospital, was being released soon, and told the facility
Admissions Coordinator, who also marketed for their sister facility in town, that she would go to any other
facility, just not the facility. The Administrator reported when Resident #3 stayed at the facility before she
told them she was pleased with their care. The admission Coordinator, who was also a family friend of
Resident #3, reported the resident had confided in her that she did not want to return to the facility because
of COTA D and he had visited her home a couple of times after she discharged , and he was handsy (touch
other people in a way that is inappropriate or unwanted). The Administrator reported she assured Resident
#3 that COTA D would not be providing her therapy and the Administrator then told the COTA he was
suspended and sent him home. The Administrator stated after Resident #3 admitted back to the facility, she
also reported COTA D gave her thong underwear one of the times he visited her home.
During an interview on 5/24/2024 at 4:10 p.m. with the Marketing Director she reported she was a family
friend of Resident #3, and the resident told her about COTA D being inappropriate with her on her previous
visit. The Marketing Director stated Resident #3 initially enjoyed the attention COTA D was giving her but
when the resident felt the COTA wanted more than a friendship, she felt uncomfortable.
During an interview on 5/27/2024 at 10:01 a.m. with Resident #3, she reported while she was at the facility
on her previous visit, she received occupational therapy by COTA D. Resident #3 stated when COTA D was
massaging her back, he began fondling her private area and COTA D told Resident #3, I am gonna tap
(slang for sexual intercourse) that one day. The resident stated she did not report it to the facility because
she was afraid to. Resident #3 stated COTA D was tall at 6'4'' and a big man, and she was afraid of him so
when he asked for her telephone number when she was ready to discharge, she gave it to him. Resident #3
reported when she was back in the community living at her apartment COTA D called her and said he was
coming over to see that her home was handicap accessible and she did not know what to say. Resident #3
stated she had gone out to eat with the COTA at that time because he insisted, she go. That was when he
came into her apartment the first time, stating he needed to check that her apartment was handicap
accessible. The resident stated COTA D came over to her apartment, but the resident stated she did not
know how he got her address. Resident #3 stated the COTA came over to her apartment a second time and
brought her a gift, thong underwear. The resident stated COTA D wanted her to wear the underwear in front
of him and initially she said no but she felt intimidated because she was by herself, so she wore the
underwear in front of him and then changed and told the COTA to leave. Resident #3 stated COTA D
showed up a third time, wanted the resident to sit on his lap but she refused so he left. Resident #3 stated
COTA D never showed up again. Resident
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676086
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/25/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Goldthwaite Health & Rehab Center
1207 S Reynolds St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
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#3 stated she did not know what to do when he wanted to come over.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
4. Record review of Resident #4's face sheet dated 5/24/2024 reflected a [AGE] year-old female initially
admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE]. Resident #4 had diagnoses that included
dementia without behavioral disturbance, congestive heart failure (a chronic condition in which the heart
does not pump blood as well as it should), hypertension (high blood pressure), and pain.
Residents Affected - Some
Record review of Resident #4's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 2/19/2024, reflected the resident had a
BIMS score of 15, which indicated the resident was cognitively intact and no mood or behavioral concerns.
Record review of Resident #4's May 2024 Consolidated Physician Orders reflected the resident was
discharged from occupational therapy services on 1/26/2024. Review of
Record review of Resident #4's care plan initiated 8/11/2017 reflected the resident received pain
medication which included Tramadol and gabapentin.
During an interview on 5/23/2024 at 11:03 p.m., Resident #4 stated she received therapy at the facility, and
she did not especially want it. Resident #4 stated she had a male therapist who made her feel
uncomfortable. She provided COTA D's first name and gave a brief description. Resident #4 stated during a
therapy session, her back was hurting and COTA D pulled her pants down a bit to put some Bio-freeze on
her buttock, and she thought this was odd. The resident reported this only happened once. Resident #4
stated she told an unidentified staff member about the incident and the staff member told her to wait and
see if he does it again. Resident #4 stated she did not recall who the staff member was. The resident stated
the incident happened over 6 months ago in the therapy room while she was lying on the table. She did not
report if anyone else was present.
During an interview on 5/23/2024 at 12:43 p.m., the Administrator stated Resident #4 never said anything
when they interviewed residents for concerns related to abuse and neglect.
5. Record review of Resident #5's face sheet dated 5/24/2024 reflected the resident was an [AGE] year-old
female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #5 had diagnoses which included heart failure
(a chronic condition in which the heart does not pump blood as well as it should), shortness of breath
(feeling you cannot get enough air into your lungs), major depressive disorder (a mood disorder that causes
a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest), diabetes mellitus without complications (when the
pancreas does not make enough insulin), and unspecified pain.
Record review of Resident #5's Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] reflected the resident had a
BIMS score of 15, which indicated the resident was cognitively intact.
Record review of Resident #5's May 2024 Concentrated Physician Orders reflected the resident had an
order for Lidocaine patch and gabapentin for pain and she was discharged from occupational therapy on
4/2/2024.
Record review of Resident #5's Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] reflected the resident received
occupational therapy with a start date of 11/10/2023 and an end date on 1/5/2024.
During an observation and interview on 5/24/2024 at 7:35 p.m. with Resident #5 revealed she
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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676086
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/25/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Goldthwaite Health & Rehab Center
1207 S Reynolds St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
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F 0835
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
received occupational therapy from COTA D. the Resident #5 stated while COTA D was rubbing her back,
he began rubbing her buttock and intergluteal cleft (the posterior deep midline groove in the gluteal region
that separates the buttocks). Resident #5 showed the region on her body where the therapist had rubbed
her. The resident's voice got louder as she talked about it. Resident #5 stated it only happened one time.
The resident stated she told the Administrator about it.
During an interview on 5/24/2024 at 8:02 p.m. with the Administrator he stated they interviewed Resident
#5 regarding abuse and neglect and the resident never reported COTA D touching her inappropriately. The
Administrator went on to say he did not recall Resident #5 telling him about the incident and stated he
would have remembered something like it.
During an interview on 5/22/2024 at 12:30 p.m. with the DOR she stated she began working at the facility
PRN in June 2023, and became the DOR in July 2023. The DOR reported COTA D was already working at
the facility when she started. The DOR stated she and several members of management had verbally
in-serviced the COTA about following each of the residents Plan of Care that was established by the OT
when the resident was evaluated. The DOR reported COTA D was reporting additional hours and provided
other treatments, including taking Resident #1 out for lunch to meet with her family several times, not
prescribed on the Plan of Care, which was outside his scope of practice. The DOR stated COTA D would
follow the Plan of Care for a while but then would go back to providing treatment outside the COTA's scope
of practice. The DOR reported Resident #1 spoke to her about going on a weekend pass to see COTA D's
new house but knew the Administrator had already spoken to the COTA regarding rumors the COTA and
Resident #1 had planned to live together after she discharged . The DOR stated Resident #1 later reported
they were having a consensual relationship, but he was gaslighting (a form of emotional abuse that causes
the victim to question their own feelings) the resident. The DOR reported sometime in August (she could
not recall the date), during a weekend, she witnessed COTA D was all dressed up and pushing Resident #1
in her wheelchair out of the facility. The DOR reported she told the Administrator, and the DOR was off the
clock at the time. The DOR stated COTA D was fired on 3/4/2024.
During a telephone interview on 5/22/2024 at 3:57 a.m. with COTA D, he reported he had been a COTA for
30 years and began working at the facility on May 22, 2023. COTA D stated he gave statements to the
licensing board and the facility should have a copy. The COTA stated he would not say any names of the
residents he worked with and anything about the incidents. He stated when he was working at the facility,
he would work 8, 9, or 10 hours a day. COTA D stated some residents were bedbound so therapy would
begin in their room and as they progressed, they went to the gym. The COTA reported there was a
restaurant about two blocks away from the facility and he would accompany the residents with their families
for integration back into society and it was part of the residents' therapy treatment. COTA D stated no
resident had ever been to his home. The COTA stated as part of COTA treatment they did home
evaluations, home assessments, and home health. COTA D stated he did several home evaluations and
house assessments during his career. The COTA reported they did not have relationships with their
residents. COTA D stated sometimes residents were drawn by skilled, knowledgeable healthcare workers.
COTA D stated he recalled everyone gave a resident a gift and his gift were a pair of shorts. The COTA
stated the resident was female and she would wear shorts to therapy. COTA D stated that I do not have any
relationship with residents. When the COTA was asked if he was working again, he stated, You do not need
to worry about his personal business.
During a telephone interview on 5/24/2024 at 2:54 p.m. with the Medical Director she reported she was
made aware of the IJ. The Medical Director reported they also had a QAPI after the IJ was called. The
Medical Director stated no residents were identified when she spoke to the Administrator and
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B. Wing
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COMPLETED
05/25/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Goldthwaite Health & Rehab Center
1207 S Reynolds St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
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Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
during QAPI. The Medical Director reported Resident #2 was one of her residents she saw at the facility
and was not aware of the incident. The Medical Director noted she did have another physician that took
calls for her and assisted with the residents at the facility, and he may have been informed about the
incident with Resident #2. The Medical Director stated she would follow up with Resident #2 herself to see
that she was doing okay.
During an interview on 5/22/2024 at 4:46 p.m. with the Administrator, he reported on 10/12/2023 he spoke
to COTA D about rumors the COTA and Resident #1 were going to move in together when she was
discharged . The Administrator reported COTA D denied the allegation and stated they were just friends.
The Administrator reported he discussed professional boundaries with the COTA and reviewed the Code of
Ethics between a therapist and resident. The Administrator also had COTA D sign a written warning letter to
confirm he was instructed and understood ethical boundaries. The Administrator stated he then went to talk
to Resident #1 about the rumor and at that time Resident #1 was asking about going out on pass to see
COTA D's new home. The resident reported to the Administrator she and her parents were going to see
COTA D's house he recently purchased. The Administrator stated he questioned Resident #1 about the
rumors she was planning to move in with COTA D, and the resident denied the relationship and stated they
were just friends. The Administrator reported Resident #1 never went out on pass to see the COTA's house.
The Administrator stated at the time he believed COTA D was telling the truth, He was so convincing by the
way he responded, and other residents reported how much they liked him. The Administrator stated the
COTA was also disciplined for taking extra-long time with each treatment he was providing, running more
labor hours per resident. The Administrator reported it eventually got better after several talks with COTA D.
The Administrator reported he discovered Resident #1 and COTA D had a romantic relationship on
February 29, 2024. The Administrator reported initially around mid-February, he learned a previous
resident, Resident #3, was at the hospital and being released soon and told the facility Admissions
Coordinator, who also marketed for their sister facility in town, that she would go to any other facility, just
not to their facility. The Administrator stated when Resident #3 stayed at the facility before, she told them
she was pleased with their care. The admission Coordinator, who was also a family friend of Resident #3,
reported the resident confided in her that she did not want to return to the facility because of COTA D and
that he had visited her home a couple of times after she discharged , and he was handsy (touching other
people in a way that is inappropriate or unwanted). The Administrator reported he assured Resident #3 that
COTA D would not be providing her therapy and the Administrator then told the COTA he was suspended
and sent him home. The Administrator stated after Resident #3 admitted back to the facility, she also
reported COTA D had given her thong underwear one of the times he visited her home. The Administrator
reported they began interviewing all residents on abuse and neglect, asking the residents if they ever had
any issues with staff, and that was when Resident #1 reported she had a sexual relationship with COTA D.
The Administrator also spoke to staff and learned that CNA A walked into Resident #2's room and the
COTA was in the room and the resident was not wearing pants. The Administrator also reported he learned
Resident #2 told CNA B that COTA D took her pants off during therapy. The Administrator reported no other
residents reported an incident with COTA D. The Administrator stated he made a referral to the OT/COTA
licensing board, but he did not receive copies of the COTA's statement to the board)
Record review of the facility's policy titled, Abuse/Neglect, revised 10/14/2022, reflected, Resident's should
not be subject to abuse by anyone, including, but not limited to facility staff. 4. Sexual
Abuse-non-consensual sexual contact of any type with a resident. C. Prevention, 3. All reports of abuse or
suspicion of abuse/neglect or potential criminal behavior will be investigated as per facility policy and 5. All
occurrences
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676086
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/25/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Goldthwaite Health & Rehab Center
1207 S Reynolds St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0835
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
of potential abuse or criminal behavior will be investigated by the Abuse Preventionist and/or designee. D.
Identification, Any person having reasonable cause to believe an elderly or incapacitated adult is suffering
from abuse, neglect, or exploitation must report this to the DON, Administrator, state and /or Adult
Protective Services. E. Investigation, The Administrator or Risk Management Department will be
responsible for investigation and reporting cases to Health and Human Services Commission. F. Protection,
The facility will take necessary measures to protect residents .during and following an abuse, neglect, and
exploitation, misappropriation of residents or misappropriation of resident property investigation.
Record review of the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Ethics Standards (2010) provided by the
facility, under the heading, Nonmaleficence, r[TRUNCATED]
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676086
If continuation sheet
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