F 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper
authorities.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that all allegations involving abuse, neglect, and
misappropriation were reported immediately, but no later than 2 hours after the allegation was made to the
State Survey Agency for 1 of 6 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for abuse and neglect.The facility did not
report to the State Survey Agency (HHSC) an incident in which Resident #1 tied the call light cord around
his neck.This failure could place residents at risk for abuse/neglect and could lead to a diminished quality of
life and psychosocial harm. The findings included: Record review of Resident #1's face sheet, dated
09/18/2025, reflected an [AGE] year-old male with an initial admission date of 08/15/2025. Resident #1 had
diagnoses which included chronic diastolic heart failure (a condition where the heart becomes stiff and
cannot relax properly, making it difficult for the heart to fill with blood), severe intellectual disabilities (a
condition characterized by significant limitations in cognitive functioning), and cognitive communication
deficit (Communication difficulty stemming from an underlying problem with a person's thinking processes).
Record review of Resident #1's admission MDS Assessment, dated 08/22/2025, reflected a BIMS score of
11, which indicated the resident was moderately impaired (a condition with a serious limitation in a specific
area of functioning, requiring significant support or assistance to carry out daily tasks).Record review of
Hospice Agreement dated and signed 09/09/25 reflected Resident #1 had been admitted to hospice.
Record review of Resident #1's Progress Notes, dated 09/09/2025 written by the ADON, reflected, hospice
mattress arrived res was very lethargic and very difficult to arouse for most of this shift. Family members
arrived and expressed that it was [Resident #1's] wish to not eat - he is tired. family wants to keep meds on
board to ease his discomfort [sic]. Record review of Resident #1's Care Plan, updated 09/09/25, reflected,
[Resident #1] was admitted to Hospice with Terminal DX: CHF, DC all routine labs and radiological studies.
Do not call 911 or send resident to hospital without calling Hospice. Call with any falls, occurrences or any
change in condition. An interview on 09/18/25 at 2:37 PM with ADON revealed she had just talked to
Resident #1 and his family prior to him tying the call light cord around his neck. She stated the family stated
they had accepted that the resident was not going to get better and had placed him on hospice. She stated
Resident #1 had not informed her of any suicidal plans and she had not seen any suicidal ideations when
she visited his room that day or she would have reported it to the DON, the administrator, social services,
and hospice. She stated the hospice representative was still in the building on 09/10/25 when Resident #1
tied the cord around his neck because she had just finished talking to him and his family.In a telephone
interview on 09/18/25 at 3:13 PM with the NP revealed Resident #1 had never expressed to her that he
wanted to harm himself. She stated she met with the dietitian, the family, and the previous DON regarding
Resident #1 refusing to eat. She suggested Resident #1 received a feeding tube for nutrition, but the family
refused. She stated hospice was suggested, and the family wanted to think about it for a few days.
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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
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
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Event ID:
676178
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
676178
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Duncanville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
419 S Cockrell Hill Rd
Duncanville, TX 75116
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 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
She stated after a few days the family decided to place Resident #1 on hospice on 09/07/25. In a telephone
interview on 09/18/25 at 3:19 PM with previous DON revealed she and the dietitian met with the family of
Resident #1 regarding him not eating. She stated she could not remember the exact date of the meeting
but that it was around the beginning of the month. She stated the family stated Resident #1 was not eating
because of recent dental work and he wanted to give up because of his sickness. She stated Resident #1
never stated he had suicidal ideations. She stated when the family stated he was giving up and not eating
was not an indication to her that he would attempt suicide. She stated he had not attempted suicide prior to
being admitted to the facility. She stated her assessments prior to admission nor during admission revealed
any thoughts of suicide. An interview on 09/18/25 at 6:23 PM, the ADM stated Resident #1 tying the call
light cord around his neck was not reported to the State Survey Agency because there was no indication in
the Provider Letter that the incident should have been reported. He stated Resident #1 was found by one of
the Medication Aides. He stated Resident #1 had not shown any evidence of suicidal ideations in any
assessment completed during admission or when there was a change in condition when he was placed on
hospice. He stated the only time Resident #1 made a statement that he wanted to harm himself was after
he was found with the cord around his neck on 09/10/25. He stated the resident had no documented history
of suicide attempts or wanted to harm himself. He stated when the statement was made by the resident that
he wanted to kill himself, he was placed one to one until he was taken to the hospital for psychological
evaluation, his family and hospice were notified. He stated Resident #1 passed away from his heart
condition prior to the evaluation being completed. He stated the hospice staff were still in the building they
had just finished talking to Resident #1. He stated he would have been responsible for reporting incidents to
HHSC and conducting facility investigations. He stated there was no incident report completed and there
was no investigation done. He stated not completing an incident report and investigation could have placed
residents at harm if signs are not recognized and acted upon timely.In a telephone interview on 09/19/25at
8:40 AM, with the Administrator of Hospice, she stated Resident #1was placed with hospice on 09/07/25.
She stated Mr. [NAME] was declining due to his heart condition and he was not wanting to eat, and the NP
had suggested tube feeding but the family had refused and that was when hospice had been suggested.
She stated the nurse, and social worker had gone to the facility to complete the assessment on 09/10/25.
She stated they were leaving the building when they were notified of the incident.Attempted to contact
Medication Aide who found Resident #1 on 9/181925 at 5:43 PM and again on 9/19/25 a message was left
both times with no return phone call. Record review of TULIP did not reflect a facility reported incident that
corresponded to the allegations in the incident described above.Record review of the facility policy's titled,
Abuse Prohibition Policy, dated 5/01/01 and last reviewed 6/2/25, reflected, 2. The facility will conduct an
investigation of alleged or suspected abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of property, and will provide
notification of information to the proper authorities according to state and federal regulations.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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