F 0686
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents received care, consistent
with professional standards of practice, to prevent pressure ulcers for one of three residents (Resident #1)
reviewed for quality of care.
Residents Affected - Few
The facility failed to ensure Resident #1 was turned or repositioned for 12 hours the night of 11/21/23 to the
morning of 11/22/23.
This failure placed residents at risk of developing avoidable pressure ulcers, pain, and infection.
Findings included:
Review of the undated face sheet for Resident #1 reflected an [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility
on [DATE] with diagnoses of multiple sclerosis (a disease that affects central nervous system making it
difficult for the brain to send signals to rest of the body), paraplegia (paralysis of the legs and lower body),
muscle weakness, need for assistance with personal care, joint contracture (condition in which a joint
becomes very stuff and has limited movement), dementia, muscle wasting and atrophy, lack of
coordination, malaise (feeling uncomfortable, ill or lack of energy), and bed confinement status.
Review of the quarterly MDS assessment for Resident #1 dated 08/26/23 reflected a BIMS score of 13,
indicating an intact cognitive response. The section that assessed for functional status reflected that she
required the extensive assistance of two people during bed mobility (how resident moved to and from lying
position, turned side to side, and
positioned body while in bed or alternate sleep furniture).
Review of the care plan for Resident #1 with a target date of 02/10/24 reflected the following: I have an ADL
self-care performance deficits r/t MS, paraplegia, PVD, and polyosteoarthritis (when five or more joints are
affected with joint pain). BED MOBILITY: the resident requires extensive assistance to turn and position in
bed. Resident needs weight-bearing assistance most of the time. May need additional assistance at times.
Encourage resident to ask for and provide assistance to turn and position every two hours and PRN
comfort. Provide verbal queue and simple 1-2 steps instructions as needed. The care plan also reflected
the following: I have a potential for pressure ulcer development and impaired skin. Integrity related to
immobility, incontinence, and staff assistance with all ADLs. I will have intact skin free of redness, blisters,
or discoloration through review date. Follow facility protocols for the prevention/treatment of skin
breakdown. I need assistance to
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676093
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/22/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Rockdale Estates & Rehabilitation
1350 W. Highway 79
Rockdale, TX 76567
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0686
turn/reposition at least every two hours, more often as needed or requested.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of video camera footage from Resident #1's AEM from 06:00 PM on 11/21/23 to 06:00 AM on
11/22/23 reflected Resident #1 was not repositioned after 06:24 PM until her private caregiver arrived at
06:55 AM.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of CNA-documented bed mobility for Resident #1 from 10/23/23 through 11/22/23 reflected it was
documented once per day on 10/24/23, 10/28/23, 10/29/23, 10/31/23, 11/01/23, 11/02/23, 11/03/23,
11/04/23, 11/05/23, 11/06/23, 11/08/23, 11/09/23, 11/11/23, 11/12/23, 11/14/23, and 11/18/23; twice on
10/23/24, 10/27/23, 11/07/23, 11/10/23, 11/15/23, 11/16/23, 11/17/23, 11/19/23, and 11/20/23; and three
times on 11/13/23.
During an interview on 11/21/23 at 10:40 AM, the PCG for Resident #1 stated the staff did not turn
Resident #1 at night. The PCG stated Resident #1 had some blisters that the PCP had told them were the
result of an autoimmune response, but there was no actual skin breakdown or pressure ulcers. She stated
Resident #1 did not move on her own at all and completely relied on assistance to reposition. She stated
Resident #1 was not feeling well that day and had not been waking up at all to interact, but she could assist
in revealing the skin on Resident #1's back and arms.
Observation on 11/21/23 at 10:50 AM revealed Resident #1 had creases on the skin on her back and the
backs of her arms from an impression of the cloth of her nightgown but no signs of skin breakdown or
maceration and no rashes or pressure ulcers. There were five areas that were healing, previously-ruptured
blisters, none of which had any redness, irritation, or drainage and were nearly resolved. Her brief was dry
with no leakage or unpleasant odor emanating from within.
During an interview on 11/20/23 at 03:07 PM, the PCP for Resident #1 stated Resident #1 could not move
on her own and was completely reliant on staff to position her due to the advanced state of her multiple
sclerosis. The PCP stated Resident #1 had no pressure ulcers or skin breakdown. The PCP stated she had
done an exam on Resident #20 the day before and had looked at the blisters on the back of her left arm
and trunk. The PCP stated the blisters were not pressure-related, moisture-related, or the sign of skin
breakdown. The PCP stated she was still trying to determine the etiology of the blisters but was monitoring
them and the facility had been instructed to take a culture as soon as a new blister emerged. The PCP
stated she had no concerns about skin breakdown or other neglect of Resident #1.
During an interview on 11/22/23 at 05:55 AM, CNA A stated she and her colleague tried to reposition
Resident #1 every two hours during the overnight shift and sometimes sooner if she said she was
uncomfortable. CNA A stated her colleague was the primary person to work with Resident #1, but she
helped with the repositioning sometimes.
During an interview on 11/22/23 at 06:12 AM, CNA B stated she turned/repositioned Resident #1 every two
hours during her shift, which was from 06:00 PM to 06:00 AM. CNA B stated she always had time to
reposition her that frequently, because there were always two aides in the secure unit where Resident #1
lived.
During an interview on 11/22/23 at 07:04 AM, the PCG for Resident #1 stated she had already seen on the
AEM that Resident #1 had not been repositioned since the overnight CNA came in and repositioned her at
06:24 PM. The PCG stated the camera did not film constantly but was activated when there was movement
or sound in the room and recorded as long as movement or sound was occurring. She stated
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676093
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/22/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Rockdale Estates & Rehabilitation
1350 W. Highway 79
Rockdale, TX 76567
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0686
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
there was no video that showed Resident #1 being repositioned, and the wedge pillow was in exactly the
same place where it was put during the repositioning at 06:24 PM. She stated the video camera on the
AEM was very sensitive and activated with the slightest sound or movement.
Observation on 11/22/23 at 07:05 AM of a dry erase board on Resident #1's bedside wall revealed CNA B
had noted she turned Resident #1 at 06:30 PM, 09:30 PM, and 12:30 AM. Resident #1 was in the same
position in which she had been seen in the video recorded at 06:24 PM the night before, 11/21/23.
During an interview on 11/22/23 at 07:16 AM, the DON stated it was her expectation that immobile
residents be repositioned every two hours at least and as needed. She stated she was not sure how often
the CNAs documented repositioning, but she could tell by looking that there were gaps in the
documentation, but it also looked like the CNAs were only documenting each shift at the most. The DON
stated she expected the CNAs to document every time they repositioned. The DON stated the point of care
documentation did not reflect any repositioning completed during the night shift 11/21/23 to 11/22/23. The
DON stated the nurses should have monitored for repositioning, and they were responsible for overseeing
to ensure it happened according to their policies. She stated a potential negative outcome for not
repositioning an immobile resident was skin breakdown and pressure ulcers.
During an interview on 11/22/23 at 07:31 AM, the ADM stated residents should have been repositioned
every two hours to avoid skin breakdown and bedsores. He stated it was also an important aspect of quality
of life for residents because they needed to be touched. The ADM stated the overnight CNAs claimed they
had repositioned Resident #1 throughout the night, and he watched videos of them going into the rooms
several times throughout the night. He stated the videos did not show what they did inside the rooms. The
ADM stated the facility had no residents with facility-acquired pressure ulcers, and that was evidence that
the staff was repositioning them frequently enough.
Review of facility in-services from September 2023 to November 2023 reflected an in-service conducted on
10/23/23 about pressure injury prevention and management.
Review of facility policy dated 01/01/23 and titled Turning and Repositioning reflected the following:
It is our policy to implement turning and repositioning as part of our systematic approach to pressure injury
prevention and management. This policy establishes responsibilities and protocols for returning and
repositioning.
Policy explanation and compliance guidelines:
1. All residents at risk of, or with existing pressure injuries, will be turned and repositioned, unless it is
contraindicated due to a medical condition. In this case, small shifts and repositioning will be employed.
2. Turning and repositioning is a primary responsibility of nursing assistants. However, all nursing staff are
expected to assist with turning and repositioning.
3. A routine turn schedule includes using both sideline and back positions, alternating from the right, back,
and left side. It also includes assisting the resident to stand or making small shifts of position in chair. A
resident's condition will determine whether or not a specialized turn schedule is warranted.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676093
If continuation sheet
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Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676093
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/22/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Rockdale Estates & Rehabilitation
1350 W. Highway 79
Rockdale, TX 76567
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0686
4. The frequency of turning and repositioning will be documented in the resident's plan of care, and will be
determined by the resident's:
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
A. Tissue tolerance
Residents Affected - Few
B. Level of activity and mobility
C. Skin condition
D. Overall medical condition
E. Treatment goals.
F. Type of pressure read distribution support surface and use (turning and positioning is still required on
specialty surfaces, but frequency may be reduced)
G. Comfort levels
H. Resident preferences.
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