F 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure the resident environment remained as
free of accident hazards as possible and that each resident received adequate supervision and assistance
devices to prevent accidents for 1 out of 1 resident (CR #1) reviewed for adequate supervision. The facility
failed to provide adequate supervision to residents and adequate training of the staff regarding monitoring
and documenting resident whereabouts (location) to mitigate accidents such as elopement when CR#1
eloped on 01/02/2025 and was found to have laceration to nose that required 3 sutures, a closed fracture to
left wrist with splint in place, and a closed fracture to nasal bone. This noncompliance was identified as Past
Non-Compliant Immediate Jeopardy (PNC IJ) was identified on 07/09/2025. The noncompliance began on
01/02/2025 and ended 01/31/2025. The facility corrected the noncompliance before the investigation began.
The IJ began on 07/09/2025 and ended on 07/09/2025. The facility corrected the noncompliance by
providing in-servicing and hands-on training regarding elopement for facility staff prior to surveyor entrance.
This deficiency failure exposed residents living in the facility to safety hazards.Findings included: Review of
face sheet dated 08/04/2022 reflected CR #1 was an [AGE] year-old female who admitted to the facility on
[DATE] and discharged to a secure facility on 01/08/2025. Record review of CR #1 was admitted with the
following diagnosis Alzheimer disease, Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety disorder, Psychotic disorders
with delusions due to known physiological condition, Osteoarthritis, Dysphagia, Ataxic gait, Generalized
anxiety disorder, Insomnia, Dementia mild with psychotic disturbance, Deficiency of specified B group
vitamins, Unspecified abnormalities of Gait and Mobility, Pain. Review of CR #1's initial nursing evaluation
indicated she was alert to person, displayed some cognitive and communication deficits RT DX Alzheimer
Dementia. A BIMS score was conducted upon admission on [DATE]. The results were 6 out of 15 and on
11/14/2024 another BIMS score was conducted which indicated a 5 out of 15 which indicated severe
cognitive impairment. CR #1 was ambulatory. Her initial wandering evaluation conducted on 08/04/2022
indicated she was not a wandering risk. Record review of closed chart for CR #1 on 12/21/2024 at 12:26
PM indicated CR# 1 had a change of condition reported Altered Mental Status suspected UTI. On
01/01/2025 indicated Urinalysis results were negative. Review of exit seeking tool on 1/2/2025 reflected it
was completed indicating CR #1 was wondering and exit seeking behaviors and on 1 or more occasions
attempted to exit or has exited the facility to wander away, whether intentionally or due to confusion. Record
review of CR #1's nursing note dated 01/02/25 indicated during shift Resident was seen walking around
nurses' station with a bag stating that she was looking for her mom. shortly after resident walked to front
desk looking for her mother and was redirected back to her room x2. At 2:15PM I was notified that resident
was down the street past the daycare. Another resident's family member came into the facility and ask the
front desk if we had a resident by the name of CR#1, front desk agreed. witness stated that CR#1 was
down the street past the daycare in the middle of
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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
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
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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
676153
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Heights of League City
2620 W Walker
League City, TX 77573
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 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
the street on the ground. Front desk quickly rushed to scene with phone in had calling administrator. By the
time she made it to scene EMS and ADNS was on site. She then returned to facility and notified Nurse of
what had happened. Activity Director stated that while working front desk a lot of family and new hires were
there and she did not see resident go out the door, after redirecting her x2. Resident was transported to ER
for further evaluation. MD and RP were notified. Record review of progress notes of CR #1 dated 1/3/2025,
nurse notes indicated CR #1 returned to facility via EMS on 01/02/25 at 7:21PM. RP, NP, and DON notified
of return. Resident has no new orders. Resident vitals 130/79, 73, 94% O2, 18, 97.5. Resident has
laceration to nose with 3 sutures, closed fracture to left wrist with splint in place, and closed fracture to
nasal bone. Resident has no complaints of pain or discomfort at this time. Resident was put on 1:1 with
CNA at CR #1 bedside and as CR #1 walked around facility. Record review of CR #1's nurses notes dated
1/3/2025 at 12:19AM indicated CR #1 Resident continues 1:1 service. Resident currently walking around
facility with sitter. Resident states she is waiting on her mom to pick her up. Resident redirected to bed.
Record review of nurse progress notes CR#1 revealed CR#1 was on 1:1 until discharge date of
01/08/2025. Interview on 07/08/2025 at 2:45PM with Activity Director who said around 1:30PM on
01/02/2025 CR #1 went out the front door like she does all the time to sit on the front porch, it was very
busy that day there was new hires and trainings going on. CR #1 usually just sits in the front and then
comes back into the building. That day a unidentified person came into the facility and reported that it was a
lady sitting in the median that look like she was from the nursing home I went outside to check and it was
CR #1 in the median and she was sitting on the ground. I came and got the charge nurse, and the
administrator was called also, and the EMS was already there when we all arrived. CR #1 look like she had
a cut on her forehead, and she was put into the ambulance. I know I saw CR #1 in the dining room when
she had just come back from the therapy. If a resident was exit seeking and got out, they could get hurt or
be lost and be in danger. Interview on 07/08/2025 at 4:30PM with the Unit manager who stated CR #1 had
a history of looking for her mom. She would always have a bag with her stating she was looking for mom
she would sit on the front porch all the time but would come back. Along with the receptionist and nursing
staff it was our responsibility to check on all residents all the time while they are sitting outside in the front
or the back of the facility. The receptionist should always call and ask if a resident was able to be outside by
themselves. If a resident gets out it could be serious. Interview on 07/08/2025 at 5:30PM with previous
Assistant Director of Nursing who said that day of 1/2/2025. I was working, and she was on the porch but
was found at the car wash next door. When I got there the EMS was there and CR #1 was being accessed
by the paramedics and was transported to the hospital for further evaluations. CR #1 had a laceration to her
head, it had blood on it, and she was alert. When CR#1 came back that night, I called her FM who said she
was received a call earlier. On 1/3/2025 (CR # 1) was put on a 1;1. She said the Activity Director, or the
receptionist should have asked a nurse prior to letting CR #1 out of the building. It's something major if a
resident that get out the building with memory issues because they can get hurt or worse. Interview on
07/08/2025 at 5:45PM with CNA A who said she saw CR #1 sitting outside around 11:30 am and tried to
convince her to come inside because it was cold, and CR #1 resisted to return into the facility. CNA A said
she tried to get another CNA to help to bring CR #1 to the facility, but she started to become aggressive.
So, I let the front desk lady know, and I returned to the floor. Interview on 07/09/2025 at 11:30 AM with the
regional nurse who stated that the facility conducted in-services on a quarterly basis prior to incident with
CR #1 and after incident with CR #1 in-services were done monthly along with elopement drills which was
done on 1/31/2025 with another drill planned for 7/31/2025. Elopement drills
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676153
If continuation sheet
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Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676153
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Heights of League City
2620 W Walker
League City, TX 77573
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 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
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Previous Versions Obsolete
are done every 6 months per company policy. Record review of facility's Elopement policy dated Revised
May 2024 revealed the Following: Review of the facilities meeting documentation reflected they completed
an AD HOC QAPI on 01/03/25 which was attended by the Administrator, DON, and Medical Director. The
following was discussed:1. Elopement wandering/leaving the facility training.2. Abuse/neglect training,3.
Resident right rights training4. Updated the elopement book Performance improvement plan with immediate
intervention which included: 1. Head count, 2. Resident returned to facility at 9:20 PM on the same day from
the hospital ER3. Medical Director/RP notified.4. Head to assessment completed.5. Exit Seeking Tool was
completed.6. Audit on all residents to identify residents at risk for elopement. 7. CR #1 was transferred to a
secure facility.8. Elopement binder reviewed and updated.9. Residents' BIMS updated in binder. Review of
Components of the PIP/QAPI dated 01/03/2025 were reviewed by the survey team. The QAPI
recommendations were completed and included the following: The front door and all side/back doors are
locked 24 hours a day. Residents are closely monitored that are seating in front porch area every 15
minutes by the receptionist. Facility is in the process of hiring hospitality aide to assist with the facility
concierge program. Inservice was done the day of incident and every month after incident. Any residents
that are at risk for elopement are evaluated upon admission and if necessary, will be placed on 1:1. Facility
conducted elopement drill on 1/31/2025. Per company policy elopement drills are recurrence every 6
months. Record review of facility's elopement policy dated 01/03/2025 Record review of facility's grievance
log did not reveal any concerns for potential elopement. Record review on 07/08/2025 of all elopement
in-services and drills were conducted on 1/3/2025 and thereafter every 3 months. Completed with no
concerns. Record review of incident and accidents did reveal resident with a potential to elope, resident
was placed on 1:1 until discharged . Record review of facility's Reporting incidents and accidents in-service
acknowledgement dated 05/24/2024 revealed nursing staff including RN and LVN's, MA's, and CNA's
received training for how to investigate and follow up on incidents and accidents and completing incident
and accident documentation. Record review of facility's Ensuring doors are locked behind staff entering and
exiting facility in-service acknowledgement dated 7/31/2024 revealed nursing staff/nursing administration
received education on alarms sounds and doors security. The signature page included Administration,
DON, all nursing staff who was assigned for duty the afternoon of the elopement and thereafter education
was provided for current and new staff. Record review of facility's Abuse and Neglect in-service
acknowledgement dated 1/3/2025 revealed nursing staff received education on being expected to follow
federal guidelines for ANE, prevention of ANE, reporting of ANE, and investigating allegations of ANE. The
signature page included ADON, the nurse who was assigned to CR #1 on 1/31/2025 the afternoon of the
elopement. On 07/09/2025 at 3:18 pm, facility administrator was notified of past noncompliance IJ. A plan of
removal was not requested. An IJ template was provided to the administrator via email with signature
requested. The noncompliance began on 01/02/2025 and ended on 01/31/2025. The facility corrected the
noncompliance before the investigation began.
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