F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or
her rights.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure each resident was treated with
respect, dignity and cared for in a manner and in an environment that promoted maintenance or
enhancement of his or her quality of life for 4 (Resident #46, Resident #56, Resident #76, and Resident
#78) of 18 residents reviewed for resident rights.
The facility failed to ensure Resident #46 was changed after food was spilled on her clothes after meal
service.
This failure placed residents at risk for diminished quality of life and at risk for decreased feelings of
self-worth and dignity.
1. Review of Resident #56's Face Sheet dated 10/02/2024 revealed she was a [AGE] year-old female who
was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #56's diagnoses included heart failure, severe
protein-calorie malnutrition, sleep apnea (breathing pauses while sleeping), hypertension (high blood
pressure), atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat), hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), cardiac defibrillator
(detects and stops irregular heartbeats), muscle wasting and lack of coordination.
Record review of Resident #56's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed Resident #56 had a BIMS score of
15 indicating resident was intact cognitively.
2. Review of Resident #76's Face Sheet dated 10/02/2024 revealed she was a [AGE] year-old female who
was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #76's diagnoses included displaced fracture of coronoid
process of left ulna (traumatic elbow fracture), atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat), cerebral infraction
(stroke), hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), hypertension (high blood pressure), gastroesophageal reflux
disease without esophagitis (reflux), hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infraction affecting right
dominant side (paralysis and weakness on right side after stroke), muscle wasting, muscle weakness, lack
of coordination and need for assistance with personal care.
Record review of Resident #76's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed Resident #78 had a BIMS score of
15 indicating resident was intact cognitively.
3. Review of Resident #78's Face Sheet dated 10/02/2024 revealed he was a [AGE] year-old male who was
admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #78's diagnoses included surgery on the digestive system,
intestinal obstruction, large intestine abscess, atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat), muscle wasting, muscle
weakness, lack of coordination, cognitive communication deficit (problems with communication), and need
for assistance with personal care.
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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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1401 Max Copeland Dr
Marble Falls, TX 78654
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Residents Affected - Some
4. Record review of Resident #78's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed Resident #76 had a BIMS score
of 15 indicating resident was intact cognitively.
5. Review of Resident #46's face sheet dated 10/02/2024 revealed a [AGE] year-old female admitted on
[DATE] and had diagnoses of unspecified dementia (condition that causes a decline in cognitive abilities),
Parkinson's disease (chronic brain disorder that causes movement problems), cognitive communication
deficit (difficulty with communication cause by disruption to cognition) and major depressive disorder
(serious mental disorder that affects how a person, feels, thinks and functions).
6. Review of Resident #46's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed a BIMS score of 2 which indicated
severe cognitive impairment. Resident #46 required substantial/maximum assistance (more than half the
effort) by staff for upper and lower body dressing and personal hygiene.
Observation on 09/30/2024 at 1:28 PM, Resident #46 was observed sitting in hallway with food on her
pants.
Observation on 09/30/2024 at 1:55 PM, Resident #46 was observed sitting in hallway with food on her
pants.
Observation on 09/30/2024 at 2:12 PM, revealed staff ask Resident #46 if she wanted to lay down. Staff did
not ask Resident if she wanted to change her clothes.
Observation on 09/30/2024 at 2:24 PM, revealed Resident #46 sat in hallway in her wheelchair and
observed with food on her pants.
Observation on 09/30/2024 at 3:24 PM, revealed Resident #46 sat in hallway in her wheelchair and
observed with food on her pants.
Observation on 10/01/2024 at 1:31 PM, revealed Resident #46 sat in hallway in her wheelchair with food on
her pants and shirt.
Observation of hall trays being passed on 09/30/2024 at 12:33 p.m., revealed that MR C did not knock on
Resident #76's door before entering.
Observation of hall trays being passed on 09/30/2024 at 12:37 p.m., revealed that LVN D did not knock on
Resident #56 and Resident #78's door before entering.
An interview with Resident #56 on 10/02/2024 at 9:22 a.m., revealed that staff do not always knock on her
door before entering. She said that staff do not knock at least twice a day and that it was usually when her
door was open. She said she does not get upset when staff do not knock. She said she would like staff to
knock all the time unless she sees the staff and staff see her then it would be silly to knock.
An interview with Resident #78 on 10/02/2024 at 9:27 a.m., revealed that staff usually knock before coming
into his room. He stated that staff only come into his room without knocking when he pushes the call light.
He said they do not come in unauthorized. He said he would like staff to knock all the time unless he has
already called them.
An interview with Resident #76 on 10/02/2024 at 9:21a.m., revealed that she thought staff always
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Granite Mesa Health Center
1401 Max Copeland Dr
Marble Falls, TX 78654
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or potential for actual harm
knocked. She said she had not paid much attention to staff knocking before coming in she said now that
she had a roommate, she would like staff to knock because there are men and women working at the
facility and she was able to close her door and keep staff out with the bathroom door open. She said now
she had a roommate and cannot do that and did not want staff to expose her while in the bathroom. She
said she would like staff to knock all the time.
Residents Affected - Some
An interview with MR C on 10/02/2024 at 9:37 a.m., revealed she had been trained on resident rights. She
stated the policy was to knock on the resident's door, announce yourself and tell the resident what you are
there to do. She said staff were supposed to knock on the resident's door all the time. She said if staff did
not knock on the resident door before entering it might surprise them. she stated that she had her hands full
and said knock, knock after she entered. She also said she should have said knock, knock and waited for
the resident to tell her to come in.
An interview with the DON on 10/02/2024 at 9:45 a.m., revealed that she was trained on resident rights.
She stated staff were to knock on the resident's door when they are going into the room. She said staff
were to knock all the time. She said if staff do not knock on the resident's door the resident may get upset
depending on the resident. She also said that even if the resident did not mind it staff do not knock the staff
need to give the resident the courtesy of knocking. She stated staff may not have been knocking because
they got too comfortable and that they are used to the residents. She said they still needed to knock.
An interview with the ADM on 10/02/2024 at 9:53 a.m., revealed staff had been trained on resident rights.
He stated that staff should be knocking on the resident's door before entering the room. He stated it was
the resident's right to privacy. He stated all staff were to knock before entering a resident's room. He said if
staff do not knock the resident may feel embarrassed. He stated that all of management was responsible for
monitoring staff were knocking on the residents door. He stated that management monitors it by doing
observation rounds. He stated he thought staff were not knocking because they were familiar with the
residents.
Observation on 10/01/2024 at 2:23 PM, revealed Resident #46 laid in bed with her same clothes with food
on her pants and shirt.
During an interview on 10/02/2024 at 10:36 AM, SC A stated that after meals residents are supposed to
have their clothes changed if they get food on them. She stated that Resident #46 usually spilled food on
her clothes. SC A stated she was not sure why Resident #46 was not changed after lunch.
During an interview on 10/02/2024 at 10:52 AM, LVN B stated that usually after meals Resident #46 did
have food on her clothes. She stated that she would get changed. LVN B stated that residents should not sit
with food on their clothes for hours after meals.
During an interview on 10/02/2024 at 11:02 PM, LBSW stated that she expected residents not to have food
on their clothes after meals and stated that should have been cleaned up and stated that she would want to
be cleaned up. She stated that even if resident was not aware of it, it was not right.
During an interview on 10/02/2024 at 12:18 PM, LVN G stated that residents are changed after meal
services if that had food on their clothes. She stated that she changed residents as soon as she saw that
they had food or would ask other staff to help change the resident. She stated that residents should not sit
in the hall for hours with food from lunch on their clothes.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Granite Mesa Health Center
1401 Max Copeland Dr
Marble Falls, TX 78654
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F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
During an interview on 10/02/2024 at 1:04 PM, the DON stated that she expected that if residents had food
on their clothes that they would be changed. She stated that if staff saw at it, they should change the
resident. She stated that the resident could be embarrassed.
During an interview on 10/02/2024 at 1:04 PM, the ADM stated that he expected that if residents had food
on their clothes after they completed their meal that their clothes be cleaned, or they be changed. He stated
that he expected this to happen timely. The ADM stated that this could make the resident feel dirty or
sloppy.
Record review of Resident Rights dated October 4, 2016, revealed residents have the right to be treated
with dignity and respect. The resident also has the right to personal privacy.
Review of facility policy titled Resident Rights and Responsibilities, notice of with revision date of 12/2023
revealed resident had the right to a dignified existence.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Granite Mesa Health Center
1401 Max Copeland Dr
Marble Falls, TX 78654
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0641
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review the facility failed to ensure the assessment accurately reflected the resident's
status for 4 (Resident #33, Resident #46 and Resident #69,and Resident #433 ) of 18 residents reviewed
for accuracy of assessments.
Residents Affected - Some
1.
The facility failed to ensure Resident #33's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] accurately reflected her
psychiatric/mood disorder.
2.
The facility failed to ensure Resident #46's quarterly MDS date 07/21/2024 accurately reflected her
psychiatric/mood disorder.
3.
The facility failed to ensure Resident #69's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] accurately reflected his
psychiatric/mood disorder.
4.
The facility failed to ensure Resident #433's admission MDS dated [DATE] accurately reflected her
psychiatric/mood disorder.
This failure could result in inadequate care due to an inaccurate assessment of psychiatric and mood
disorders.
Findings include:
1. Review of Resident #33's face sheet dated 10/02/2024 revealed a [AGE] year-old female was admitted
on [DATE] and had diagnoses of major depressive disorder (serious mental disorder that affects how a
person feels, thinks, and functions in daily life), unspecified macular degeneration (age-related
degeneration of vision), and cognitive communication deficit (difficulty with communication that's caused by
a disruption in cognition).
Review of Resident #33's physician orders dated 08/22/2023 to 09/26/2024 revealed Resident #33 had an
order for Venlafaxine indicated for major depressive disorder with a start date of 12/12/2023. Review
revealed an order for psych to eval and treat dx: Anxiety with a start date of 08/28/2023. Further review
revealed an order for Xanax indicated for anxiety two times a day with a start date of 08/28/2023 and an
additional order of Xanax as needed indicate for anxiety with a start date of 09/29/2024 and end date of
10/13/2024.
Review of Resident #33's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed depression was selected as an active
diagnosis in the last 7 days for Resident #33. Further review revealed anxiety disorder was not selected.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/02/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Granite Mesa Health Center
1401 Max Copeland Dr
Marble Falls, TX 78654
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0641
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of Resident #33 psychiatric progress note dated 11/2/2023 reflected major diagnoses as major
depressive disorder and GAD (generalized anxiety disorder).
Review of Resident #33 psychiatric progress note dated 07/29/2024 revealed major diagnoses as major
depressive disorder and GAD (generalized anxiety disorder) with an anxious mood during the session.
Residents Affected - Some
Review of Resident #33 care plan dated 08/29/2023 revealed resident #33 received an anti-anxiety
medication related to anxiety disorder.
2. Review of Resident #46's face sheet dated 10/02/2024 revealed a [AGE] year-old female admitted on
[DATE] and had diagnoses of unspecified dementia (condition that causes a decline in cognitive abilities),
Parkinson's disease (chronic brain disorder that causes movement problems), cognitive communication
deficit (difficulty with communication cause by disruption to cognition) and major depressive disorder
(serious mental disorder that affects how a person, feels, thinks and functions).
Review of Resident #46's physician orders 02/12/2022 to 09/20/2024 revealed Resident #46 had an order
for Alprazolam indicated for anxiety with a start date of 04/24/2024. Review revealed an order for citalopram
indicate for depressive disorder and anxiety with a start date of 10/03/2023.
Review of Resident #46's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed depression was selected as an active
diagnosis in the last 7 days. Further review revealed that anxiety disorder was not selected.
Review of Resident #46's psychiatric progress note dated 07/19/2024 revealed resident's current
psychiatric medications were citalopram and alprazolam.
Review of Resident #46's care plan dated 05/26/2023 revealed resident was taking an anti-anxiety
medication related to anxiety disorder.
3. Review of Resident #69's face sheet revealed a [AGE] year-old man admitted on [DATE] and had
diagnoses of unspecified sequela of cerebral infarction various symptoms after a stroke), type 2 diabetes
(chronic condition that occurs when the body does not properly use insulin to process blood sugar),
dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), and cognitive communication deficit (difficulty with communication cause
by disruption to cognition).
Review of Resident #69's physician orders dated 02/06/2024 to 09/10/2024 revealed Resident #46 had an
order for alprazolam indicated for anxiety with a start date of 09/01/2024 and an order for citalopram
indicated for anxiety with a start date of 02/11/2024.
Review of Resident #69's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed there were no psychiatric/mood disorders
selected under active diagnoses for the last 7 days.
Review of Resident #69's psychiatric progress note dated 06/18/2024 revealed resident's major diagnoses
was anxiety and vascular dementia.
Review of Resident #69's care plan dated 08/21/2024 revealed resident was taking anti-anxiety medication
related to anxiety disorder. Further review revealed Resident #69 was taking an anti-depressant related to
depression.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Granite Mesa Health Center
1401 Max Copeland Dr
Marble Falls, TX 78654
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
4. Review of Resident #433 face sheet revealed a [AGE] year-old female admitted on [DATE] and had
diagnoses of anoxic brain damage (occurs is when brain is deprived of oxygen), post-traumatic stress
disorder (mental condition that can develop after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event), and
bipolar disorder (a mental illness that causes extreme shifts in mood, energy and activity levels).
Review of Resident #433's physician orders dated 09/16/2023 to 09/27/2024 reveled and order for
buspirone indicated for anxiety with a start date of 09/16/2024, an order for clonazepam (as needed)
indicated for anxiety with a start date of 09/27/2024 and end date of 10/11/2024, an order for divalproex
indicated for anxiety with a start date of 09/30/2024, and an order of l-methyl folate indicated for depressive
disorder with a start date of 09/22/2024.
Review of Resident #433's hospital discharge orders date 09/16/2024 revealed resident admitted to facility
with orders for buspirone, clonazepam, and divalproex.
Review of Resident #433's admission MDS dated [DATE] revealed bipolar disorder and post-traumatic
stress disorder selected under active psychiatric/mood disorder diagnoses. Further review depression and
anxiety were not selected.
Review of Resident #433's care plan date 09/17/2024 revealed resident received an anti-anxiety medication
related to anxiety disorder. Further review revealed resident was at risk for depression with interventions to
administer medications as ordered.
Review of Resident #433's initial psychiatric evaluation dated 09/19/2024 revealed resident's mood during
assessment was depressed and anxious. Further review revealed diagnoses of depression.
Review of Resident #433's admission history and physical physician note dated 09/18/2024 revealed
Resident #433 had diagnoses for mixed anxiety and depressive disorder and a diagnosis for other specified
anxiety disorder.
During an interview on 10/02/2024 at 11:02 AM, LBSW stated that Resident #46 was prescribed citalopram
for depressive disorder and anxiety. LBSW stated that resident has restlessness and agitation. LBSW
stated that did not see mixed anxiety on Resident #46's diagnoses list. LBSW stated that she was not sure
who was responsible to add information to a resident's diagnosis list. LBSW stated that she was not sure
who was responsible to ensure psychiatric diagnoses were added to the MDS.
During an interview on 10/02/2024 at 12:18 PM, LVN G stated that when a new admission or order was
received, she would check to see that there was a corresponding diagnosis for that order. She stated that if
a resident had an order indicated for anxiety, they should have a diagnosis of anxiety. She stated that she
would get updates about diagnosis from the admissions nurse, MDS or DON.
During an interview on 10/02/2024 at 12:24 PM with MDSN H, she stated that the resident should have a
corresponding diagnosis on their diagnoses list if they have an order indicated for those diagnoses. She
stated that diagnoses could come from the hospital or provider's progress notes. MDSN H stated she was
responsible for adding diagnoses to a resident's diagnoses list. She stated that if a resident received a
medication for anxiety or depression it should be on the MDS. MDSN H stated that Resident #46's
alprazolam was indicated for anxiety, and she did not have an anxiety diagnosis listed and it was not on her
MDS under psychiatric and mood disorders. MDSN H stated that there was not any additional staff who
review the MDS to ensure all diagnoses were added and it was only her. She
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Granite Mesa Health Center
1401 Max Copeland Dr
Marble Falls, TX 78654
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0641
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
stated that it is important that all diagnoses be on the MDS for accuracy. MDSN H stated that she reviewed
progress notes from providers for any updated diagnoses or information.
During an interview on 10/02/2024 at 10/02/2024 at 1:01 PM, the DON stated that MDSN H was
responsible for ensuring diagnoses were added to a resident's diagnoses list, but that the NP or MD would
also add diagnosis. She stated that she expected a resident to have a corresponding diagnosis on their
diagnosis list if they received a medication indicated for that diagnosis. The DON stated that she also
expected that diagnoses to be listed on the resident's MDS. She stated that the IDT care planned
information, and she expected the MDS and care plan to match.
During an interview on 10/02/2024 at 1:14 PM, the ADM stated that the nurse was responsible to ensure
the diagnosis was added to the diagnosis list. He stated that the DON, ADON audit the diagnosis list. The
ADM stated that he expected the information on the care plan and MDS to match. He stated that he would
expect that if a resident had an order for a medication indicated for depression or anxiety that they have an
associated diagnosis.
The Team Coordination on 10/02/2024 at 11:20am asked ADM for the policy related to accuracy of
assessments. The policy was not provided.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Granite Mesa Health Center
1401 Max Copeland Dr
Marble Falls, TX 78654
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F 0679
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
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 an ongoing program of activities
based on the comprehensive assessment, care plan and the preferences of each resident to meet the
interests of and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for 2 of 5 (Resident #46 and
#71) reviewed for activities .
Residents Affected - Some
The facility failed to develop an ongoing activity program for Resident #46 and Resident #71.
This failure placed residents at risk of not having their recreational and social needs met.
Findings included:
1. Review of Resident #46's face sheet dated 10/02/2024 revealed a [AGE] year-old female admitted on
[DATE] and had diagnoses of unspecified dementia (condition that causes a decline in cognitive abilities),
Parkinson's disease (chronic brain disorder that causes movement problems), cognitive communication
deficit (difficulty with communication cause by disruption to cognition) and major depressive disorder
(serious mental disorder that affects how a person, feels, thinks and functions).
Review of Resident #46's physician orders 02/12/2022 to 09/20/2024 revealed Resident #46 had an order
that she may participate in social activities as tolerated.
Review of Resident #46's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed a BIMS score of 2 which indicated severe
cognitive impairment.
Review of Resident #46's care plan dated 06/08/2023 revealed Resident #46 was dependent on staff for
activities, cognitive stimulation, social interaction related to cognitive deficits. Interventions included for staff
to invite to scheduled activities. Resident #46's care plan revealed that she required assistance or escort to
activity functions. Further review revealed Resident #46 was taking an antidepressant related to depression
and an antianxiety medication related to anxiety disorder and interventions included to take to activities.
Review of Resident #46's activity admission assessment dated [DATE] revealed resident #46 enjoyed
listening to music and church and bible study. Additional comments included that resident should be invited
and reminded and assisted to activities. Review of Resident #46 quarterly evaluation dated 08/21/2024
revealed Resident #46 will attend if brought to activities and watches.
Review of Resident #46's individual resident daily participation record for 08/2024 revealed resident did not
participate in any activities from 08/22/2024 to 08/31/2024. Review of resident daily participation record of
09/2024 revealed resident attended religious services on 09/30/2024 and did not attend any additional
activities on 09/30.
2. Review of Resident #71's face sheet revealed a [AGE] year-old woman admitted on [DATE] and had
diagnoses of unspecified dementia (condition that causes a decline in cognitive abilities), generalized
anxiety disorder (a mental disorder that causes people to experience excessive, persistent, and
uncontrollable worry) and cognitive communication deficit (difficulty with communication that's caused by a
disruption in cognition).
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676220
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/02/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Granite Mesa Health Center
1401 Max Copeland Dr
Marble Falls, TX 78654
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0679
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of physician orders for Resident #71 dated 07/29/2024 to 09/27/2024 revealed an order that
Resident #71 may participate in social activities as tolerated.
Review of Resident #71's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed a BIMS score of 3, which indicate severe
cognitive impairment.
Residents Affected - Some
Review of Resident #71's care plan dated 07/30/2024 revealed Resident #71 was taking an antidepressant
related to depression and an antianxiety medication related to anxiety disorder and interventions included
to take to activities.
Review of Resident #71's admission activity evaluation dated 06/05/2024 revealed resident had interest in
crafts, music, singing, watching TV and movies, with assessed needs that included to offer activities to keep
her occupied.
Resident #71 did not have individual resident daily participation record for the past two months (August
2024 and September 2024).
Review of September 2024 activity calendar revealed 09/30/2024 activities as mail run, bib study/music
group, bingo and activities. Review of October 2024 activity calendar revealed 10/01/2024 activities as mail
run, drum team, nails in room, movie, and TV. 10/02/2024 activities were listed as mail run, front lobby
games, and bingo.
Observation on 09/30/2024 at 9:53 AM, revealed Resident #71 attempted to stand in hallway and walk
away from her wheelchair.
Observation on 09/03/2024 at 10:38 AM, revealed Resident #46 sat in the hallway in her wheelchair.
Resident was observed attempting to talk to individuals and staff that walked by.
Observation on 09/30/2024 at 1:26 PM, revealed Resident #71 sat in her wheelchair in hallway.
Observation on 09/30/2024 at 1:28 PM, revealed Resident #46 sat in her wheelchair in the hallway.
Resident held a baby doll.
Observation on 09/30/2024 at 1:55 PM, revealed Resident #46 and Resident #71 sat in hallway in their
wheelchairs.
Observation on 09/30/2024 at 2:10 PM, revealed Resident #71 attempted to stand up from her wheelchair.
Observation 09/30/2024 at 2:24 PM, revealed Resident #46 sat in hallway in her wheelchair with her baby
doll and Resident #71 sat in her wheelchair.
Observation 09/30/2024 at 3:26 PM, revealed Resident #46 sat in hallway in her wheelchair.
Observation on 09/30/2024 at 3:27 PM, revealed Resident #71 sat in the hallway in her wheelchair.
Observation on 10/01/2024 at 9:51 AM, revealed Resident #71 asleep in her room.
Observation on 10/01/2024 at 10:39 AM, revealed Resident #46 sat in hallway in her wheelchair with
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676220
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/02/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Granite Mesa Health Center
1401 Max Copeland Dr
Marble Falls, TX 78654
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F 0679
her baby doll.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Observation on 10/01/2024 at 11:44 AM, revealed Resident #46 and Resident #71 sat in hallway in their
wheelchairs.
Residents Affected - Some
Observation on 10/01/2024 at 1:31 PM, revealed Resident #46 and Resident #71 sat in hallway in their
wheelchairs.
Observation on 10/01/2024 at 1:33 PM, revealed AD F say there was activities in the dining room and
encouraged resident is near nurses station to attend. AD F did not walk down the hallway and ask Resident
#71 or Resident #46 if they wanted to attend.
Observation on 10/01/2024 at 2:23 PM, revealed Resident #46 and Resident #71 sat in hallway in their
wheelchairs.
Observation on 10/02/2024 at 10:33 AM, revealed Resident #46 sat in hallway in her wheelchair with her
baby doll.
Observation on 10/02/2024 at 10:35 AM, revealed Resident #71 sat in hallway in her wheelchair.
During an interview on 10/01/2024 at 10:11 PM, Resident #71's FM stated that the facility had games if
people were interested in them and stated that Resident #71 was much for playing games. He stated that
Resident #71 used to enjoy housework such as cooking and watched certain TV shows in the afternoon.
FM stated that he was unsure what activities Resident #71 participated in or attended.
During an interview on 10/02/2024 at 10:32 AM, SC A stated that the facility has bingo, painting, things to
do in the dining room and church music. She stated that Resident #46 was taken to the dining room if there
was a music activity. SC A stated that Resident #46 usually watches activities. SC A stated that Resident
#46 liked to sing, and she did not participate in any activities yesterday. SC A stated that when Resident
#46 sat in the hall she usually just held her baby doll. SC A was not aware of any staff playing music for
Resident #46 in hall or in her room.
During an interview on 10/02/2024 at 10:34 AM, SC A stated that resident goes to therapy and walks with
therapy as what she usually does day to day. SC A stated that she may go to church and stated that the
church/music is once a week. SC A stated that Resident #71's FM visits. SC A stated that when Resident
#71 is in the hallway she screams at people and sits and watches the staff most of the day when she's in
the hallway. SC A stated she was not sure why Resident #71 was in the hallway.
During an interview on 10/02/2024 at 10:44 AM, CNA E stated that there were activities for residents to do
such a drumming group, music and bingo. She stated that CNA would help residents get to the activity and
bring them back after there were finished. She stated that if a resident were sitting in the hallway she would
ask if there was something they wanted to do or offer them something to do.
During an interview on 10/02/2024 at 10:52 AM, LVN B stated that the facility had activities such as bingo,
church, singing and one on one visits with AD F. She stated that Resident #46 attended church services as
activities she attended, and she was unsure how often Resident #46 was offered to attend activities. LVN B
stated that when Resident #46 sat in the hallway she is offered fluids, asked about her needs and talked
with. LVN A stated that Resident #46 does not like to be by herself. LVN B stated that it was important to
residents to engage in activities for socialization, mental health
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676220
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/02/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Granite Mesa Health Center
1401 Max Copeland Dr
Marble Falls, TX 78654
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0679
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
and physical health. LVN B stated that Resident #71 liked to attend bingo and church. She stated that she
had a puzzle for her to do that staff put out for her. LVN B stated that Resident #71 did not have the puzzle
right now. LVN B stated that Resident #71 does not like to be in her room by herself and likes to be around
people.
During an interview on 10/02/2024 at 11:02 AM, LBSW stated that she was not sure what Resident #71
liked to do that she did not do a whole lot. LBSW stated that she was not sure what Resident #71 did when
she says in the hallway or why she was sitting in the hallway. LBSW stated that she was not sure what
Resident #46 liked to do and why she sat in the hallway. LBSW stated that Resident #46 say in the hallway
and watched the world go by. She stated that she thought Resident #46 attended music activities and
parties. LBSW stated that it was important for residents to participate in activities because it gave them
socialization and helped with mood and depression.
During an interview on 10/02/2024 at 11:18 AM, AD F stated that she has been the activity director for
about 6 months. She stated that Resident #46 loved music, liked to sing and attend church music service
on Mondays. She stated that Resident #46 also liked to color and her baby doll. She stated that Resident
#46 was confused, and a fall risk and that staff needed to keep an eye on her and that was why she sat in
her wheelchair with her baby doll. AD F stated that Resident #46 liked to talk with everyone and is social.
AD F stated that Resident #71 was not able to sit and stay focused but liked to watched bingo and liked to
talk. She stated that Resident #71 liked to color and listen to music. She stated that she tried to bring
Resident #71 into activities. AD F stated that when Resident #71 was in the hallway she tried to stand up.
AD F stated that there were activity pages for Resident #71 to do when she sat in the hall. AD F stated that
the nurse would put soothing music on. AD F stated that the activity pages were in her office and not on the
hallway. She stated that Resident #71 like magazines as well. AD F stated that she recently started to keep
a log of activities residents attended. She stated that it was important to residents to participate in activities
for cognition, mobility socialization, and all-around well-being. AD F stated that participation in activities
kept residents active and well.
During an interview on 10/02/2024 at 1:04 PM, the DON stated that usually Resident #71 participated in
bingo or did coloring page and was encouraged to stay in communal areas due to a history of falls. She
stated that Resident #46 did not like to be alone and has been a social person. The DON stated that she
expected residents to be offered to go to activities or encouraged to go.
During an interview on 10/02/2024 at 1:12 PM, the ADM stated that he expected AD F maintained activities
that were engaging and that they enjoyed. He stated that activities and preferences were discussed during
resident council meetings. ADM stated that if residents were unable to participate in group activities, he
expected that they be provided with coloring or word searches. The ADM stated that he expected residents
who sat in the hallway were offered activities that interested them.
Review of facility policy titled Activities Programming with revision date 12/2023 revealed it is the policy of
this facility to ensure that activities are available to meet resident needs and interests that support the
physical, mental, and psychological well-being of the resident. Activities are defined as any endeavor, other
than routine ADLs, in which a resident participates that is intended to enhance her/his sense of well-being
and to promote or enhance physical, cognitive, and emotional health.
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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
676220
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/02/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Granite Mesa Health Center
1401 Max Copeland Dr
Marble Falls, TX 78654
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 0727
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on
a full time basis.
Based on interviews, observations, and record review, the facility failed to use the services of a registered
nurse for at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week for 19 of 94 days reviewed for RN coverage.
Residents Affected - Many
The facility failed to ensure they had an RN scheduled on duty for 19 days (07/04/2024, 07/08/2024,
07/09/2024, 07/14/2024, 07/22/2024, 08/05/2024, 08/19/2024, 08/30/2024, 09/03/2024, 09/04/2024,
09/10/2024, 09/16/2024, 09/17/2024, 09/18/2024, 09/24/2024, 09/25/2024, 09/26/2024, 10/01/2024, and
10/02/2024) and failed to ensure the DON was not acting as the charge nurse when the facility had an
average daily occupancy of more than 60 residents.
This failure placed residents at risk of missed nursing assessments, interventions, care, and treatment.
Findings included:
Review of the daily staffing for July 1, 2024, through October 2, 2024, reflected zero hours worked by an
RN on the following days:
-07/04/2024,
-07/08/2024,
-07/09/2024,
-07/14/2024,
-07/22/2024,
-08/05/2024,
-08/19/2024,
-08/30/2024,
-09/03/2024,
-09/04/2024,
-09/10/2024,
-09/16/2024,
-09/17/2024,
-09/18/2024,
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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
676220
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/02/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Granite Mesa Health Center
1401 Max Copeland Dr
Marble Falls, TX 78654
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 0727
-09/24/2024,
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
-09/25/2024,
-09/26/2024,
Residents Affected - Many
-10/01/2024, and
-10/02/2024.
During an observation on 10/01/2024 and 10/02/2024, the staffing schedule posted at the nursing station
revealed 12-hour shifts for nursing staff. There was no RN listed on the schedule for 10/01/2024 and
10/02/2024.
During an interview on 10/01/2024 at 02:09 PM, LVN B stated RNs worked 12-hour shifts and a RN was
available at least 8 consecutive hours in the day. When the regular RNs were not available, the DON served
as the nurse for that day. LVN B was not aware of any residents going without their needs being met due to
a RN not being scheduled because the DON was available to meet those needs.
During an interview on 10/01/2024 at 02:16 PM, SC A stated she made the schedule for the facility. There
were two RNs that worked 12-hour shifts and if they were not available, then the DON worked as the RN for
that shift when available. SC A sent a What's Up chat to let staff know when there was not a RN available in
the facility. When a RN was not at the facility, she called the DON to cover the shift. SC A had never known
a time when a resident needed care or services by a RN and did not receive care because the facility called
an agency RN through a service called Dynamic access that provided resident care in the absence of a
scheduled RN.
During an interview on 10/02/2024 at 08:39 AM, the DON stated they do not have a facility policy for RN
coverage. They used the regulation language in Appendix PP, which stated, the facility must use the
services of a registered nurse for at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week. The director of nursing
may serve as a charge nurse only when the facility has an average daily occupancy of 60 or fewer
residents. The DON stated there are two full time RNs and one RN that worked PRN. The DON stated that
she worked as the RN on shift when there was not a RN available for the 8 consecutive hours each day as
often as she could, but she was not always available. DON stated she was aware there was supposed to be
8 hours of RN coverage every day in the facility, which was why she worked to cover those hours. The DON
stated she had interpreted the policy differently and did not know her 8 hours could not count as the
required RN 8 hours since the facility census was over 60. The DON stated the current census was 86 and
the average census was around 80 for the past three months. The DON did not believe she was working as
the charge nurse when she was working in the facility as the only RN. The DON did not believe the charge
nurse needed to be a RN. The DON stated there was not a potential negative outcome to residents for not
having a RN scheduled because her LVNs were very well trained. The DON stated that it was difficult to
hire an RN to work at the facility. The DON reviewed the staffing schedule for 07/01/2024, through
10/02/2024 and agreed there was not a scheduled RN on 19 days. The DON stated she did not work on
07/04/2024 when no RN was scheduled that day. The DON stated she wanted to consider a waiver for RN
coverage.
During an interview on 10/02/2024 at 09:22 AM, the ADM stated they do not have a facility policy for RN
coverage. They used the regulation language provided by CMS, which stated, the facility must use the
services of a registered nurse for at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week. The
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676220
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/02/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Granite Mesa Health Center
1401 Max Copeland Dr
Marble Falls, TX 78654
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 0727
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
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director of nursing may serve as a charge nurse only when the facility has an average daily occupancy of
60 or fewer residents. The ADM stated he was aware there was supposed to be 8 hours of RN coverage
every day in the facility, which was why the DON worked to cover those hours, when a RN was not
scheduled. The ADM stated he had interpreted the policy differently and did not know the DON's hours
could not count as the required RN 8 hours. The ADM stated that the DON tried to cover the shifts when the
usual two full time RNs were not available for the 8 hours. For the last three months, there were 17 days
when there was not a RN on schedule and the DON covered most of those days. The ADM stated he did
not think of the DON as the charge nurse and did not think the charge nurse had to be an RN. The ADM
stated potential adverse outcome to residents for not having RN on shift was decrease in the quality of
care. The ADM stated their census was over 80 and he agreed that there was no RN on the schedule for 17
days during July-September and no RN on schedule 10/01/2024 and 10/02/2024. The ADM stated he had
been trying to hire an RN for the last several months with no success. He had an ad on Indeed and one
person accepted the job, but then took a different job offer before starting. The ADM stated he wanted to
consider a waiver for RN coverage.
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