F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and
actions that can be measured.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to implement a comprehensive
person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with the resident rights that includes measurable
objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs that
are identified in the comprehensive assessment for 1 (Resident #1) of 6 residents reviewed for
comprehensive care plans.
The facility failed to have a fall mat at Resident #1's bedside while he was lying in his bed.
This deficient practice could place residents at risk of not receiving the care and services noted in their care
plans.
Findings include:
Record review of Resident #1's admission Record, dated 05/09/24, revealed he was initially admitted on
[DATE], readmitted [DATE], was his own RP, and diagnosed with diffuse traumatic brain injury without loss
of consciousness, conversion disorder with seizures or convulsions, unspecified bipolar disorder, need for
assistance with personal care, cognitive communication deficit, repeated falls, and generalized muscle
weakness.
Record review of Resident #1's Comprehensive MDS Assessment, dated 03/22/24, revealed he had a
BIMS score of 00, which indicated he had severe cognitive impairment. Resident #1 had no fall history
since admission or readmission. Resident #1 was dependent on staff for assistance with toileting, bed
mobility, and transfers.
Record review of Resident #1's Care Plan revealed the following note, [Resident #1] had an actual fall
03/30/24 - Resident noted on floor beside bed, 2 red areas to left FH. Resident #1 had one of the following
interventions assigned to nursing staff, 3/30/24-Floor mat at bedside.
Record review of Resident #1's Fall Risk Evaluation, dated 05/07/24 at 2:01 p.m., revealed he was at high
risk for falls because he was disoriented, regularly incontinent, had 3 or more falls in the past 3 months,
poor vision, balance problem while standing/walking, 1-2 predisposing conditions, and took 1-2 high risk
medications and/or within the last 7 days.
An observation and interview on 05/09/24 at 10:00 a.m., revealed Resident #1 was lying in his bed.
Resident #1's fall mat was not at bedside. The fall mat was on the ground and across from Resident #1's
bed. During an interview, Resident #1 stated the fall mat had been left in the position the
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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
676095
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/13/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
West Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
3200 W. Slaughter Lane
Austin, TX 78748
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
surveyor observed, he did not know how long the fall mat been in the position the surveyor observed, he
did not know why the fall mat was in the position the surveyor observed, he knew the fall mat was supposed
to be at bedside, and he did not notify staff about the fall mat position. Resident #1 also stated he fell daily,
and staff would leave him on the ground and not help him. Resident #1 did not elaborate on occurrences in
which staff left him on the ground and did not help him.
Residents Affected - Few
An observation on 05/09/24 at 10:08 a.m., revealed Resident #1 pressed his call light.
An observation on 05/09/24 at 10:11 a.m., revealed CNA A answered Resident #1's call light. CNA A
repositioned Resident #1's fall mat to his bedside.
During an interview on 05/09/24 at 10:12 a.m., CNA A revealed she checked on residents every one or two
hours and fall risk residents every two hours. CNA A stated she documented completing all her rounds at
the end of her shift in residents' POC. CNA A stated she was responsible for checking on residents who
resided in rooms in the first half of the hallway in which Resident #1 resided on. CNA A stated she last
checked on Resident #1 at 9:00 a.m. CNA A stated she did not know Resident #1's fall mat was away from
his bed. CNA A explained Therapy staff put Resident #1 in bed after his therapy session. CNA A stated she
was trained and in-serviced on falls. CNA A stated she was trained on falls last week by one of the two
ADONs, which she learned how to respond when a resident falls and ensuring fall mats were next to
residents' beds when residents were lying in bed. CNA A stated residents' health and safety could be
affected if residents were at risk of falling, lying in bed and did not have a fall mat next to their bed.
During an interview on 05/09/24 at 10:24 a.m., CNA B revealed she checked on residents every two hours
and constantly and fall risk residents every hour. CNA B stated she documented completing all her rounds
throughout her shift in residents' POC. CNA B stated she was responsible for checking on residents who
resided in rooms in the second half of the hallway in which Resident #1 resided on. CNA B stated she last
checked on residents at 9:30 a.m. CNA B stated she did not check on Resident #1 because she did not
work on the first half of the hallway in which Resident #1 resided on. CNA B stated she was trained and
in-serviced on falls. CNA B stated residents' health and safety could be affected if residents were at risk of
falling, lying in bed and did not have a fall mat next to their bed because they could hurt themselves.
During an interview on 05/09/24 at 10:44 a.m., RN C revealed she checked on residents and fall risk
residents every hour. RN C stated she worked on two hallways, one of which was the hallway Resident #1
resided on. RN C stated she documented assessments she completed on residents throughout her shift.
RN C stated residents' health and safety could be affected if residents were at risk of falling, lying in bed
and did not have a fall mat next to their bed. RN C stated nurse staff were responsible for ensuring fall risk
residents' fall mats were next to residents' beds if residents were lying down. RN C stated she did not know
Resident #1's fall mat was away from his bed. RN C stated she last checked on residents at 9:00 a.m. RN C
stated she was trained and in-serviced on falls.
During an interview on 05/09/24 at 12:24 p.m., PT D revealed Resident #1 had physical therapy on
05/09/24 between 9:00 a.m. through 10:00 a.m. PT D stated when therapy staff brought Resident #1 back
into his room, Resident #1's fall mat was next to his bed.
During an interview on 05/09/24 at 12:40 p.m., ADON E revealed she, ADON F, and the DON in-serviced
staff on falls. ADON E stated staff were in-serviced weekly. ADON E stated staff were in-serviced on falls
within last week, which specifically discussed lowering beds and fall mat placement. ADON E
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No. 0938-0391
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676095
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/13/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
West Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
3200 W. Slaughter Lane
Austin, TX 78748
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 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
stated residents' fall mats should be next to the bed if residents were lying in their beds. ADON E stated
she expected staff to check and ensure residents' fall mats were next to their beds. ADON E stated
residents' health and safety could be affected if residents were at risk of falling, lying in bed and did not
have a fall mat next to their bed. ADON E stated staff checked on residents every two hours. ADON E
stated CNAs documented checking on residents in POC and nurses documented in the administration
record and nurse's notes. ADON E stated she was responsible for two halls, one of which was a hall that
Resident #1 resided on. ADON E stated she did not know Resident #1's fall mat was not next to his bed
because she recently changed to being responsible for two halls in which Resident #1 did not reside on.
ADON E stated ADON F worked with Resident #1 a lot.
During an interview on 05/09/24 at 2:10 p.m., ADON F revealed she trained and in-serviced staff on falls.
ADON F stated staff were in-serviced on falls two weeks ago, which covered fall mat placement on floor
and repositioning. ADON F stated she expected staff to check on residents every two hours. ADON F
stated CNAs documented checking on residents in POC and nurses documented in POC and nurse's
notes. ADON F stated she expected staff to check and ensure residents' fall preventative devices were
properly placed on the floor. ADON F stated residents' fall mats should be next to their beds when residents
were lying in their beds. Residents' health and safety could be affected if residents were at risk of falling,
lying in bed and did not have a fall mat next to their bed.
During an interview on 05/09/24 at 2:40 p.m., DON revealed she trained and in-serviced staff on falls. DON
stated she expected nursing staff to check on residents throughout their shifts and every two hours, which
was best practice. DON stated nursing staff documented in POC whenever they provided a care or service
to a resident. DON stated she expected staff to ensure fall risk residents' beds were low and fall mats were
placed at bedside. DON stated residents' fall mats should be at bedside if they were lying in bed. DON
stated residents' health and safety could be affected if residents were at risk of falling, lying in bed and did
not have a fall mat next to their bed.
During an interview on 05/09/24 at 3:55 p.m., ADON F revealed there was no policy and procedure for
rounding on residents.
During an interview on 05/09/24 at 3:56 p.m., MDS G revealed she was trained and in-serviced on falls.
MDS G stated residents' health and safety could be affected if residents were at risk of falling, lying in bed
and did not have a fall mat next to their bed according to their care plan, which was not following the care
plan.
During an interview on 05/09/24 at 4:33 p.m., ADM revealed he expected residents who were at risk for falls
and lying in bed to have floor mats on the ground next to their beds.
During an interview on 05/13/24 at 1:53 p.m., LVN H revealed she checked on residents every hour. LVN H
stated residents' fall mats should be next to their beds if residents were lying in their beds. LVN H stated
residents' health and safety could be affected if residents were at risk of falling, lying in bed and did not
have a fall mat next to their bed.
Record review of Resident #1's [NAME] Report, dated 05/09/24, revealed staff were required to place floor
mat at bedside as of 03/30/24 for Resident #1's safety.
Record review of the facility's Incident Log, dated 05/09/24, revealed Resident #1 had a fall on 03/30/24 at
7:07 a.m., 04/09/24 at 12:55 p.m., 04/18/24 at 5:35 p.m., 04/24/24 at 10:02 a.m., and 04/26/24 at 2:46 a.m.
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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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
676095
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/13/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
West Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
3200 W. Slaughter Lane
Austin, TX 78748
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 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Record review of the facility's In-Services Training Reports, from 04/01/24 through 05/13/24 revealed staff
did not have any trainings related to implementing care plan interventions and falls.
Record review of the facility's Comprehensive Person-Centered Care Planning Policy and Procedure,
revised 12/2023, revealed the following, The facility IDT will develop and implement a comprehensive
person-centered, culturally-competent, and trauma-informed care plan for each resident within seven days
of completion of the MDS and will include resident's needs identified in the comprehensive assessment,
any specialized services as a result of PASARR recommendation, and resident's goals and desired
outcomes, preferences for future discharge and discharge plan.
Record review of the facility's Nursing Services - ADLs Policy and Procedure, revised 05/2007, revealed the
following, Each resident receives or is provided the necessary care and services enabling him/her to attain
or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, in accordance with the
comprehension assessment and plan of care. Each resident receives adequate supervision and assistive
devices as needed.
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