F 0804
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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 and were provided
food and drink that was palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature for two of two
residents (Resident #1 and #2) reviewed for dietary services.
Residents Affected - Some
The facility failed to provide palatable food served at an appetizing temperature and taste to Residents #1
and #2.
This failure could place residents at risk of weight loss, altered nutritional, status, and diminished quality of
life.
Findings include:
1. Record review of Resident #1's, undated, admission Record revealed a [AGE] year-old-male who was
admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #1 had a diagnosis which included Parkinson's Disease without
dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations (A neurodegenerative disease primarily affecting the central
nervous system affecting both motor and non-motor systems but without the writhing/wriggling/dramatic
movements or fluctuations).
Record review of Resident #1's Care Plan, dated 12/05/2023, revealed; Focus; Resident #1 had nutritional
problem or potential nutritional problem related to diet restrictions, heart Disease, Hypothyroidism (when
the thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormone), Depression and Medications. Goal: Resident #1
would not develop complications related to obesity, including skin breakdown, ineffective breathing pattern,
altered cardiac output. Diabetes, impaired mobility. Interventions; Monitor/record/report to MD PRN s/sx of
malnutrition: Emaciation (Cachexia) (this refers to the end stage of emaciation which is an involuntary
wasting disorder, marked by significant weight loss); muscle wasting, significant weight loss; 3lbs in 1 week,
>5% in 1 month, >7.5 in 1 month, >7.5% in 3 months, >10% in 6 months.
Record review of MDS assessment, dated 05/15/2025, revealed; Resident #1 had a BIMS score of 9, which
indicated moderate cognitive impairment. Section G- Functional Status ; Section H; Eating- Resident #1
required Supervision-oversight, encouragement to eat.
2. Record review of Resident #2's, undated, admission record revealed a [AGE] year-old-male who was
admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #2 had a primary diagnosis which included other nondisplaced
fracture of fifth cervical vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing encounter for other
specified surgical aftercare
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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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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Facility ID:
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Event ID:
676209
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Form Approved OMB
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
676209
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/25/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Decatur Medical Lodge
701 W Bennett Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
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 0804
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Record review of Resident #2's Care Plan, dated 06/02/2025, revealed Resident #2 Focus: ADL self-care
performance deficit r/t nondisplaced fracture to the 5th cervical vertebrae. Intervention: eating. Resident #2
required supervision and set-up assistance with eating.
During an observation on 06/25/2025 at 12:06 PM in the facility's only dining room revealed 37 residents
assembled at multiple tables waiting for lunch service.
During an observation on 06/25/2025 at 12:13 PM in the facility's only dining room revealed the first tray
was served. At 12:43 PM revealed all residents in the dining room were served a lunch tray.
During an observation and interview on 06/25/2025 at 12:50 PM with Resident #2 revealed Resident #2
sitting in his manual wheelchair inside his room. He stated I wish I could get lunch on time it is close to
1:00PM. I think the cook use to work at a 'prison' because the way the food looks. He stated he did not
receive condiments with his food and most of the time it is cold by the time I get it.
During an observation on 06/25/2025 revealed the following:
12:59 PM- Hall 100 meal trays delivered on tray cart
1:10 PM-Hall 200 meal trays delivered on tray cart
1:18 PM- Hall 300 meal trays delivered on tray cart
1:33 PM-Hall 400 meal trays delivered on tray cart
During an observation on 06/25/2025 at 1:13 PM, in the facility dining room revealed; place settings with
five bowls of uneaten tomato soup and one bowl with less than 25% of tomato soup eaten. Single serving
container of ice cream 100% eaten. Several packets of saltines, which were unopened. Next to the food
items was a meal ticket with Resident #1's name printed at the top handwritten in area labeled Special
Notes: 2 tomato soup, Ice cream.
Observation on 06/25/2025 at 1:24 PM revealed LVN A carried a lunch tray to Resident #2's room.
Observation of Mealtimes revealed it was posted in the facility dining room Breakfast: 7:00 am- 8:45 AM;
Lunch: 12:00pm-1:15 PM; Supper 5:00pm-6:15PM.
During an interview on 06/25/2025 at 11:34 AM the State Surveyors requested DM provide a sample tray
with regular texture meal items, same portions and resident set up. The sample tray will be the last tray
served .
During an interview on 06/25/2025 at 1:11 PM with Resident #1 revealed; out of six bowls of tomato soup
they could not get it right they were all cold. He just ate crackers and ice cream for lunch.
Interview on 06/25/2025 at 1:24 PM with LVN A revealed she was told to take Resident #2 his lunch tray
prior to 400 hall trays being delivered. She stated this was not routine, but she did what she was told to do.
She stated residents expected to receive their meals at a certain time. She stated the risk of not receiving
lunch on time could result in tensions flaring up and residents getting upset.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
676209
If continuation sheet
Page 2 of 4
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
676209
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/25/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Decatur Medical Lodge
701 W Bennett Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
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 0804
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Interview on 06/25/2025 at 1:28 PM with Resident #2 revealed the lunch tray was on the bedside table
positioned across the resident. He received a regular texture food tray. He stated his food looked pleasant
and appeared palatable. He stated it did not always look palatable. When asked if he received everything,
he needed to enjoy his meal he stated the only thing missing was salt and pepper.
Observation and interview on 06/25/2025 at 1:38 PM with the DM and Kitchen Supervisor revealed the
sample tray was delivered to conference room by both staff members. The food appeared visually
appetizing. Temperatures were taken with facility thermometer by the Kitchen Supervisor.
Pork Chop - 150
Seasoned Broccoli 115
Red Beans 141
The DM stated lunch was delayed because the dining room meal tickets were not organized. He stated the
kitchen microwave was not working properly during lunch and they were unable to heat items. He stated he
notified maintenance to repair the microwave. The Kitchen Supervisor stated the sample tray was missing
salt and pepper; the risk was residents could not season food to taste and enjoyment .
Interview on 06/25/2025 at 2:53 PM with Maintenance Director revealed he was called to the kitchen during
lunch time because the microwave was not working. He stated the microwave was working properly but
someone messed with the settings and it was not heating the food. He stated he pushed the settings
buttons then put a test plate into the microwave and it worked properly .
Interview on 06/25/2025 at 3:38 PM with the DON revealed residents should be happy with their food. She
stated the DM started on Monday (06/23/2025) and we must develop a system that works on both sides.
She stated Resident #2 voiced prior dining concerns that he would like more gravy on his potatoes and
double portions. Resident #1 asked for his soup to be hotter. She stated Resident #1 hadn't expressed prior
dietary issues. She stated she wanted them to have a meal that made them happy, and they enjoyed.
Interview on 06/25/2025 at 4:00 PM with LVN B revealed she was in the dining room during lunch when
Resident #1 stated his soup was cold and asked if he could get another order of soup at a temperature he
would enjoy. She stated she stirred the soup with a spoon, and it appeared thick like it was cold and not thin
when it was warm. She stated she told the kitchen staff, and they prepared two more bowls of soup. She
delivered the second bowls of soup to Resident #1. again he stated the soup was cold. She stated she
informed the kitchen staff the resident again said the soup was cold. The kitchen staff informed her they
thought it was the microwave. The third round of soup was taken to the resident; she stated it appeared to
have steam coming from the soup. She stated the bowl felt warmer. She stated after the third attempt
Resident #1 declined additional soup. She stated residents should receive food they could eat and enjoy;
this was their home. The risk was resident's would not eat and that would put them in a bad mood, you
have to eat and get nutrition. The LVN B stated she felt bad there was a risk he would not get his adequate
intake .
Interview on 06/25/2025 at 4:32 PM with Resident #1 revealed he stated he was disappointed because he
really liked tomato soup. He stated he would be okay until dinner and declined the offer to get another lunch
tray .
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676209
If continuation sheet
Page 3 of 4
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
676209
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/25/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Decatur Medical Lodge
701 W Bennett Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
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 0804
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Interview on 06/25/2025 at 4:45 PM with the ADMIN revealed the facility wanted the residents to enjoy their
meals; hot foods should be served hot and cold foods should be served cold. Residents should receive
everything with their meal which included salt and pepper that was important to all of us. The risk was
dissatisfaction, and residents tended not to eat; had weight loss and not well nourished could affect the
body.
Residents Affected - Some
Record review of the Food Temperature Log, dated 06/25, revealed no entry for soup.
Record review of Work Orders, dated 06/25/2025, revealed; Summary- Microwave not working.
Record review of [The Facility] Resident Council dated May 13, 2025, revealed; 1. Dietary: Resident council
resident stated oatmeal tastes funny and scrambled eggs are not creamy. Resident council resident stated
they can't get her order right and breakfast was cold (06/12/2025). Resident council resident stated her food
is cold .
Record review of [The Facility] Resident Council Responses, dated 05/13/2025, revealed talked to cook
about not putting anything in oatmeal and make sure eggs are prepared right for residents. Talked to staff
about getting order right and make sure food goes to room quickly. Talked to staff about getting food out
quickly.
Record review of [The Facility] Resident Council, dated June 12, 2025, revealed 1. Dietary: Resident
council resident stated she wanted a baked potato, and they didn't have one in the kitchen (06/10/2025 in
the evening). Resident council resident says she eats in her room and the meals get to her late and she
wants to know why. Resident council resident says she asked for a piece of bread on (06/11/2025) at the
evening meal and didn't get it .
Record review of [The Facility] Resident Council Responses, dated 06/12/2025, revealed talked to kitchen
and they had some (potatoes) coming on the next truck order the next day. Resident's hall is sometimes
last to serve, new cook starting 06/23/2025 and new staff. The staff will be informed of times and will
improve on getting to halls on time. Resident was told they had ran out of bread and it was coming on next
truck order the next day .
Record review of Love, Satisfaction, and Well-being form, dated 06/15/2025, revealed Event: Meal (Food
Preference); Resident #2 complained that kitchen staff prepared food like it was 'prison food.' Complained
that he did not receive condiments last night with hamburger. Another time he did not receive toppings with
baked potato.
Additional Follow-up Action, If Applicable Dietary Manager also visited with him about food preferences and
to ensure that all condiments, etc . were on the meal tray.
Record review of the facility's policy Preparing the Resident for a Meal, revised September 2010, revealed
The purpose of this procedure is to prepare the resident and the environment in order to help make
mealtime pleasant for the resident.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676209
If continuation sheet
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