F 0677
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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 provide the necessary services for residents
who are unable to carry out activities of daily living to maintain good grooming and personal hygiene for 2
(Resident #1, Resident #2) of 6 residents reviewed for ADLs.
Residents Affected - Some
The facility failed to ensure:
1Resident #1 had his fingernails trimmed and cleaned.
2Resident #2 had his fingernails trimmed and cleaned.
This failure could place residents who were dependent on staff for ADL care at risk for loss of dignity, risk
for infections, injuries to self or other residents, and a decreased quality of life.
Findings include:
1Review of Resident #1's Comprehensive MDS assessment dated [DATE] reflected Resident #1 was a
[AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses included elevated blood pressure and
schizoaffective disorder. Resident #1 had a BIMS of 5 which indicated Resident #1's cognition was severely
impaired. He required extensive assistance of two-persons physical assistance with bed mobility and toilet
use. He required extensive assistance of one-person physical assistance with personal hygiene.
Review of Resident #1's Comprehensive Care Plan, revised 07/12/23, reflected the following: Problem:
Resident may require staff assistance for ADL's related to decreased mobility at times. Goal: Resident will
increase independence with ADLS. Interventions: Staff to assist with ADLs as needed.
An observation on 09/17/23 at 2:22 PM revealed Resident #1 was walking in the hallway using the walker.
The nails on both hands were approximately 0.4 cm in length extending from the tip of his fingers. The nails
were discolored tan and the underside had dark brown colored residue. Resident #1 unable to answer
questions.
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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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Event ID:
676217
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
676217
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/17/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Royse City Medical Lodge
901 W Interstate 30
Royse City, TX 75189
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0677
2-
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of Resident #2's Comprehensive MDS assessment, dated 07/26/2023, reflected Resident #2 was a
[AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses included hemiplegia (paralysis that
affects only one side of the body) following cerebral infarction (occurs as a result of disrupted blood flow to
the brain due to problems with the blood vessels that supply it) affecting left side and type 2 diabetes
mellitus. Resident #2 had a BIMS of 15 which indicated Resident #2's cognition was intact. Resident #2
required extensive assistance of two-persons physical assistance with bed mobility, transfers, and personal
hygiene.
Residents Affected - Some
Review of Resident #2's Comprehensive Care Plan, revised 07/18/23, reflected the following: Problem:
Resident may require staff assistance for ADL's related to hemiplegia with left sided weakness. Goal:
Resident will increase independence with ADLS. Interventions: Staff to assist with ADLs as needed.
Observation and interview on 09/17/23 at 2:44 PM revealed Resident #2 was laying in his bed. The nails on
both hands were approximately 0.3cm in length extending from the tip of his fingers. The nails were
discolored tan and the underside had dark brown colored residue. Resident #2 stated they told me they do
nail trimming once a month . Resident#2 stated he did not like his nails long and dirty.
Interview on 07/17/23 at 2:45 PM, CNA A stated CNAs were allowed to cut the residents' nails if they were
not diabetic. CNA A stated she would check with the nurse, if both residents, Resident #1, and Resident #2
were not diabetic, she would clean and trim their nails.
Interview on 07/17/23 at 2:50 PM, LVN B stated CNAs were responsible for cleaning and trimming
residents' nails during the showers and as needed. LVN B stated only nurses cut residents' nails if they
were diabetic. LVN B stated no one notified her Resident #1 and Resident #2's nails were long and dirty,
and she had not noticed the nails herself. LVN B stated Resident #1 was not diabetic, but Resident#2 was
diabetic, and she would clean and trim their nails.
Interview on 09/17/23 3:52 PM, the DON stated nail care should be completed as needed and every time
aides wash the residents' hands. The DON stated nails should be observed daily. The DON stated nurses
were responsible for trimming the nails of residents who were diabetic, and CNAs could trim other
residents' nails. The DON stated she expected CNAs to offer to cut and clean nails if they were long and
dirty. The DON stated residents having long and dirty could be an infection control issue. DON stated she
was responsible for routine rounds for monitoring.
Record review of the facility's policy titled Care of Fingernails/Toenails, revised October 2010, reflected
Purpose: The purposes of this procedure are to clean the nail bed, to keep nails trimmed, and to prevent
infections. 1. Nail care includes daily cleaning and regular trimming .
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