F 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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 the right to be free from abuse was
provided for 2 of 12 residents reviewed for abuse. (Resident #1 and Resident #3) in that:
The facility failed to protect Resident #1 from Abuse on [DATE] when Resident #2 stuck his hand into
Resident #1's shirt and groped her breast.
The facility failed to protect Resident #3 from Abuse on [DATE] when Resident #4 pushed Resident #3's
wheelchair over and hit him in the face.
The noncompliance was identified as PNC. The past noncompliance began on [DATE] and ended on
[DATE]. The facility had corrected the noncompliance before the survey began.
This failure could place residents at risk of injury, pain, hospitalization, and a diminished quality of life.
Findings included:
1. An admission record dated [DATE] revealed Resident #1 was an [AGE] year-old female admitted to the
facility on [DATE] with a primary diagnosis of metabolic encephalopathy and secondary diagnoses of stage
3 pressure ulcer of sacrum, chronic kidney disease, and rhabdomyolysis (disorder of muscle breakdown).
An MDS dated [DATE] revealed she had a BIMS of 7 which indicated severe cognitive impairment. She was
dependent on staff for most ADLS, and she was always incontinent of both bowel and bladder. Resident #1
expired in the facility on [DATE].
A closed record comprehensive care plan for Resident #1 indicated she had impaired cognitive function or
impaired thought processes related to diagnosis of metabolic encephalopathy. Interventions were in place
to engaging resident in simple, structured activities, and keeping resident's routine consistent to decrease
confusion.
An admission record dated [DATE] indicated Resident #2 was a [AGE] year-old male with a primary
diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and secondary diagnoses of vascular dementia (altered cognition),
hemiplegia (weakness on one side of the body), and major depressive disorder. An MDS dated [DATE]
indicated a BIMS was not conducted due to resident being rarely or never understood. He was dependent
on staff for assistance putting on/taking off footwear, upper and lower body dressing, shower/bathing; he
required maximum assistance with personal hygiene and toileting hygiene; he required setup assistance
with eating and oral hygiene. He was continent of bowel and bladder.
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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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676103
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Wells Ltc Nursing & Rehabilitation
46 May Street
Wells, TX 75976
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 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
A comprehensive care plan dated [DATE] for Resident #2 revealed he had potential to demonstrate
physical behaviors related to poor impulse control and was transferred to the men's secured unit following
groping Resident #1's breast.
During an observation and interview on [DATE] at 10:52 a.m. Resident #2 was observed sitting in his
wheelchair in his room. He appeared clean and well-groomed with no offensive odors and had no visible
marks, bruising, or skin tears. Resident #2 said he put his hand inside Resident #1's shirt and touched her
breast. He said he had no prior relationship with Resident #1, and she had not given him consent to touch
her. He said he does not know why he touched her breast.
During an interview on [DATE] at 9:45 a.m. the ADM said Resident #1 was sitting in her geri chair
(specialized recliner) by the nurse's station when Resident #3 rolled his wheelchair up beside her and stuck
his hand inside her shirt. ADM said the incident was witnessed by several staff members and they
intervened immediately, separating residents. ADM said she watched the security camera footage and
confirmed the incident did happen. The ADM said Resident #2 was transferred to the secured men's unit
following the incident.
Review of a witness statement from ADM dated [DATE] given after reviewing facility camera revealed
Resident #2 rolled his wheelchair beside Resident #1, reached over with his left hand, and touched her.
Resident #1 grabbed his arm and started to push it away when staff intervened.
Review of a witness statement from the Social Worker following an interview of Resident #1 after the
incident. The witness statement revealed Resident #1 responded yeah when asked if a man had recently
reached under her shirt and touched her breast. Resident #1 responded I think he should have been
decked when asked if the incident left her emotionally upset.
2. An admission record dated [DATE] indicated Resident #3 was a [AGE] year-old male readmitted to the
facility on [DATE] with a primary diagnosis of major depressive disorder with psychotic symptoms and
secondary diagnoses of dementia and psychotic disorder (disconnection from reality) with delusions. An
MDS dated [DATE] revealed he had a BIMS of 11 which indicated moderately impaired cognition. He
required moderate to substantial assistance for all ADLs except eating, which required setup/cleanup
assistance.
A comprehensive care plan dated [DATE] for Resident #3 indicated he had exhibited aggressive behaviors
including hitting the secure unit door, yelling, and cursing at staff, going through other residents' belongings,
and attempting to wake residents up. Interventions were in place including encouraging facility involvement,
recognizing resident stressors, and provide resident with as many options for control over his care as
possible. He was transferred to a behavioral health facility on [DATE].
An admission record dated [DATE] indicated Resident #4 was a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility
on [DATE] with a primary diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease and secondary diagnoses of bipolar disorder
and unspecified psychosis. An MDS dated [DATE] revealed a BIMS had not been conducted due to
resident being rarely/never understood. He was dependent on staff for personal hygiene and toileting
hygiene; he required moderate assistance for upper body/lower body dressing and putting on/taking off
footwear; he required supervision for oral hygiene; he required setup assistance for eating. He was always
incontinent of bowel and bladder.
A comprehensive care plan for Resident #4 indicated he had a history of exhibiting aggressive
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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
676103
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Wells Ltc Nursing & Rehabilitation
46 May Street
Wells, TX 75976
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 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
behaviors toward others and had been previously referred to a behavioral health facility. The same care
plan indicated he required psychotropic medications for diagnosis of Mood Changes/Behavior management
and took Risperidone.
During an observation and attempted interview on [DATE] at 10:30 a.m. Resident #4 was sitting in the day
room on the men's secured unit, he appeared clean and well-groomed with no offensive odors and had no
visible marks, bruising, or skin tears. Resident #4 did not respond to questions and could not be
interviewed due to cognitive impairment.
During an interview on [DATE] at 1:30 p.m., the ADM said she reviewed the facility camera and observed
Resident #4 walking down the hallway, Resident #3 was going in the opposite direction of same hallway in
his wheelchair. She said the video showed Resident #3 moved his wheelchair in front of Resident #4 which
blocked his path. ADM said Resident #4 lifted Resident #3's wheelchair and tilted it backwards until it fell.
She said Resident #3 was lying on his back, still in the wheelchair, and tried to kick Resident #4. She said
Resident #4 bent down and punched Resident #3 in the nose. The ADM said following the incident both
residents were separated, assessed, notifications were made, and both residents were placed on
one-to-one observation until they were transferred to a behavioral health facility for evaluation. ADM said
QAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) had met concerning resident to resident
altercations and the facility provided additional training to staff as well as re-evaluated roommate pairings
on the men's secure unit.
Requested to view facility camera recordings of incidents; the facility did not provide recordings.
Review of an incident report dated [DATE] for Physical Aggression completed by LVN A indicated Resident
#3 had an injury, redness to his nose, because of the altercation with Resident #4.
Facility took appropriate actions to correct the non-compliance prior to surveyor entry and there was no
current non-compliance due to:
Facility took immediate action following the incidents including separating, assessing, and notifying.
Resident #1 expired.
Resident #2 was moved to the mens unit.
In-services were conducted.
QAPI meetings conducted following each incident.
Review of QAPI Committee Report dated [DATE] which discussed topics Abuse, Neglect, and
Misappropriation.
Review of QAPI Committee Report dated [DATE] which discussed topics Reporting Abuse, Neglect and
Misappropriation and Resident to Resident Abuse.
Review of in-service dated [DATE] titled Identifying Sexual Abuse and Capacity to Consent.
Review of in-service dated [DATE] titled Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Misappropriation
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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
676103
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Wells Ltc Nursing & Rehabilitation
46 May Street
Wells, TX 75976
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 0600
Prevention Program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of in-service undated titled Resident Rights
Residents Affected - Few
Review of facility policy titled Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Misappropriation Prevention Program
revised on [DATE] indicated the following: .
The resident abuse, neglect, and exploitation prevention program consists of a facility-wide commitment
and resource allocation to support the following objectives:
1.
Protect residents from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and misappropriation of property by anyone including,
but not necessarily limited to:
a.
Facility staff;
b.
Other residents;
c.
Consultants;
d.
Volunteers;
e.
Staff from other agencies;
f.
Legal representatives;
g.
Friends;
h.
Visitors; and/or
i.
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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
676103
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Wells Ltc Nursing & Rehabilitation
46 May Street
Wells, TX 75976
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 0600
Any other individual
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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