F 0623
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman,
before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to notify the resident and the resident's representative/s of the
discharge and the reasons for the move in writing and in a language and manner they understand, failed to
update the recipients of the notice as soon as practicable once the updated information became available,
and failed to send a copy of the notice to a representative of the Office of the State Long-Term Care
Ombudsman for 1 of 5 residents (Residents #1) reviewed for discharge.
The facility failed to notify Resident #1's RP in writing and did not notify the State Long-Term Care
Ombudsman by phone or in writing of Resident #1's discharge due to safety concerns.
This deficient practice could place residents at risk of being discharged and not allowed to return to the
facility, causing a disruption in their care and services and potential decline in health.
Findings included:
Closed record review of Resident #1's undated face sheet revealed the resident was a [AGE] year old
female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included spondylosis of the lumbar region
(age-related degeneration of the vertebrae and disks of the lower back), vascular dementia (problems with
reasoning, planning, judgment, memory and other thought processes caused by brain damage from
impaired blood flow to the brain) and borderline personality disorder (a mental health condition that affects
the way people feel about themselves and others with symptoms including a strong fear of abandonment,
mood swings and impulsiveness). Resident #1 discharged to a hospital on [DATE] and from there to
another long-term care. Further review of this face sheet revealed the resident's primary payer source was
Medicaid.
Closed record review of Resident #1's care plan, undated, revealed focus areas that included Resident #1's
dependence on staff for ADL care, a history of falls and pain management. There were no focus areas
indicating behaviors towards self, other residents or staff prior to the incident leading to her admission to
the hospital on [DATE].
Closed record review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed the resident had a BIMS of 15,
indicating she was cognitively intact. Further review of this MDS revealed the resident had no symptoms of
delirium, no behaviors documented, no documented rejection of care and a mood score of 00.
Closed record review of Resident #1's EHR revealed a physician's note dated 5/21/2024 indicated the
resident had intact judgment and insight; AO x 2 with a cordial affect, and no depression.
(continued on next page)
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
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676378
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sorrento
2739 Babcock
San Antonio, TX 78229
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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 0623
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Closed record review of a progress note in Resident #1's EHR dated 06/09/2024 by LVN A revealed
Resident #1 was observed lying on the bathroom floor in prone position next to a wheelchair. Resident #1
was hollering, crying, and when assisted back to the wheelchair, Resident #1 stated, I drank bleach. There
was an odor of bleach in the room. Vitals: 163/66, 94, 97.8, 98%, 20, Code Status: DNR, neurological
assessment WNL, no respiratory distress noted, skin assessment clear, no abnormalities noted. EMS
initiated and Resident #1 was transported to the hospital in stable condition. The resident's RP, MD,
Administrator and DON were notified of the resident's clinical situation and transfer to the hospital.
Closed record review of Resident #1's EHR revealed there was no documentation of written notification to
the resident's RP or the LTC Ombudsman of the resident's discharge from the facility.
Record review of hospital records revealed Resident #1 was admitted and treated for psychiatric illness
after an alleged suicide attempt where she informed facility, EMS and hospital staff she ingested bleach
because she was frustrated with the alleged lack of care at the facility. She reported severe nausea and
vomiting but there was no evidence Resident #1 actually consumed bleach. The resident did not have
trouble with breathing or swallowing and there was no damage to her esophagus. Testing revealed no
issues. She consumed a regular diet without difficulty. The hospital tried to admit her to the psychiatric unit
for extended evaluation but Resident #1 lost the ability to ambulate or stand and had a past history of
stroke, and further evaluation by psychiatry services revealed she did not require a sitter or inpatient
psychiatric care. Due to the sudden inability to stand and history of stroke she was not eligible to be
admitted to psychiatric unit. She was initially on 1:1 supervision due to threat of harm. Once at the hospital
Resident #1 stated she no longer wanted to harm herself.
Record review clinical note by MD B in Resident #1's hospital records dated 6/13/2024 11:51 AM: Resident
#1 was ready for discharge from the hospital on [DATE]. The resident wanted to return to the facility and her
RP wanted her to return to the facility.
Record review of clinical note by MD B in Resident #1's hospital record dated 06/14/2024 revealed,
Medically ready for discharge but her NH will not take her back.
Record review of progress note in Resident #1's EHR dated 06/14/2024 at 10:25 AM from the facility's SW
revealed the SW witnessed the DON call Resident #1's RP and tell her the facility would not be able to
readmit her mother due to the RP's disclosure of the resident's suicidal ideation and attempts. The
resident's RP stated her understanding and asked that her belongings be left in the room until her friend
could come and pack things up. The DON agreed that her room would be left as is for up to a week.
During a telephone interview on 07/02/2024 at 12:25 PM with Resident #1's RP, she stated Resident #1
was unhappy at the facility and did not feel she was getting adequate care. She'd had diarrhea for an
extended period of time, had another accident a nurse came to her room she refused to let enter and she
had to wait for another nurse. Out of exasperation she told the facility she drank bleach and texted her she
drank bleach and did not want to live. She had a history of threatening harm as a cry for help but has never
followed through. She went to the hospital on [DATE]. On 06/12/2024 the SW and DON called her and told
her they were not going to take Resident #1 back and stated they were denied admission by a lot of other
facilities who all refused to take her. A resident care advocate got involved. She was placed in one facility
for 24-hours, and was then moved to another one, where she remains and was happy there.
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
676378
If continuation sheet
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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
676378
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sorrento
2739 Babcock
San Antonio, TX 78229
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 0623
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 07/02/2024 at 1:42 PM with the Ombudsman, she stated the facility was required to
send her discharge notices and had no residents with specific concerns about
admission/transfer/discharge. She had not been informed of Resident #1's discharge.
During an interview on 07/05/2024 at 1:45 PM, the Administrator stated Resident #1 and her RP had a
contentious relationship. The RP had sent the resident the bleach, laundry soap and a knife. Resident #1
did not have a history of psychiatric issues or care, behaviors or suicidal ideation; in fact, when she was on
and wanted to be fancy, she would dress up with makeup and wigs and was even featured in the facility's
promotional materials. She was in the hospital over a week. The Administrator stated, We did not want her
back. We did not give her a 30-day notice.
During an interview on 07/05/2024 at 2:37 PM, the SW stated the DON had asked her to witness the call
she placed to Resident #1's RP during which she told the RP that the facility would not be able to readmit
the resident because the RP had disclosed her history of past suicidal ideation and attempts. The DON also
asked the SW to document the conversation, and this was the only documentation of Resident #1's transfer
to the hospital. It was possible Resident #1 requested her RP send her the bleach and laundry detergent so
she could wash her own clothes due to her repeated bouts of diarrhea. Sometimes women have incontinent
episodes and don't want anyone to know so they will wash their own clothes. If the resident required 1:1
care post admission, it was he facility's responsibility to provide that care. To her knowledge, no other
residents had been transferred to the hospital under emergency conditions and refused readmission to the
facility.
During an interview on 07/05/2024 at 3:17 PM, the DON stated she requested the SW witness and
document in Resident #1's EHR on 07/14/2024 the call she placed to the resident's RP informing her the
facility would not take the resident back due to the facility learning she had a history of suicidal ideation and
attempts.
During an interview on 07/05/2024 at 3:35 PM, LVN C stated after Resident #1 was sent to the hospital, he
checked with the DON and was told the resident could be readmitted after she was seen by psychiatric
services at the hospital and was cleared by them. He was told on 06/14/2024 by the DON that the facility
would not be readmitting Resident #1 after speaking with the Resident's RP and learning the Resident had
a history of suicidal ideation they were not aware of until recently. He informed the case manager at the
hospital the facility would not be taking the resident back.
Record review of facility policy Transfer or Discharge, Facility-Initiated, dated October 2022, revealed:
Notice of Transfer or Discharge (Emergent or Therapeutic Leave)
I. When residents who are sent emergently to an acute care setting, these scenarios are considered facility
initiated transfers, NOT discharges, because the resident's return is generally expected.
2. Residents who are sent emergently to an acute care setting, such as a hospital, are permitted to return
to the facility. Residents who are sent to the acute care setting for routine treatment/planned procedures are
also allowed to return to the facility.
3. Under the following circumstances, the notice is given as soon as it is practicable but before the transfer
or discharge:
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Event ID:
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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
676378
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sorrento
2739 Babcock
San Antonio, TX 78229
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 0623
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
a. The health and/or safety of individuals in the facility would be endangered due to the clinical or behavioral
status of the resident;
c. An immediate transfer or discharge is required by the resident's urgent medical needs;
4. Notice of Transfer is provided to the resident and representative as soon as practicable before the
transfer and to the long-term care (LTC) ombudsman when practicable (e.g., in a monthly list of residents
that includes all notice content requirements).
5 Notice of Facility Bed-Hold and Return policies are provided to the resident and representative within 24
hours of emergency transfer.
6. Notices are provided in a form and manner that the resident can understand, taking into account the
resident's educational level, language, communication barriers, and physical or mental impairments.
7. Nursing notes will include documentation of appropriate orientation and preparation of the resident prior
to transfer or discharge.
Notice of Discharge after Transfer
1. If discharge is initiated by the facility after an emergency transfer to the hospital, the reason for discharge
is based on the resident's status at the time the resident seeks return to the facility (not at the time the
resident was transferred to acute care).
2. If the facility does not permit a resident's return to the facility (i.e., initiates a discharge) based on inability
to meet the resident's needs, the facility will notify the resident, and/or his or her representative in writing of
the discharge, including notification of appeal rights.
3. The facility will send a copy of the discharge notice to a representative of the Office of the State LTC
Ombudsman.
4. Notice to the Office of the State LTC Ombudsman will occur at the same time the notice of discharge is
provided to the resident and resident representative.
5. If a resident chooses to appeal a discharge, the facility will not discharge residents while the appeal is
pending.
6. If the resident chooses to appeal the discharge, the facility will allow the resident to return to his or her
room or an available bed in the facility during the appeal process, unless there is documented evidence that
the resident's return would endanger the health or safety of the resident or other individuals in the facility.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
676378
If continuation sheet
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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
676378
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sorrento
2739 Babcock
San Antonio, TX 78229
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 0626
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds
bed-hold policy.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to establish and follow written policy on permitting residents to
return to the facility after they were hospitalized for one (Resident #1) of five residents reviewed for
transfer/discharge.
The facility failed to readmit Resident #1 to the facility after she was sent to the hospital on [DATE].
This deficient practice could place residents at risk of being discharged and not allowed to return to the
facility, causing a disruption in their care and services and potential decline in health.
Findings included:
Closed record review of Resident #1's undated face sheet revealed the resident was a [AGE] year old
female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included spondylosis of the lumbar region
(age-related degeneration of the vertebrae and disks of the lower back), vascular dementia (problems with
reasoning, planning, judgment, memory and other thought processes caused by brain damage from
impaired blood flow to the brain) and borderline personality disorder (a mental health condition that affects
the way people feel about themselves and others with symptoms including a strong fear of abandonment,
mood swings and impulsiveness). Resident #1 discharged to a hospital on [DATE] and from there to
another long-term care. Further review of this face sheet revealed the resident's primary payer source was
Medicaid.
Closed record review of Resident #1's care plan, undated, revealed focus areas that included Resident #1's
dependence on staff for ADL care, a history of falls and pain management. There were no focus areas
indicating behaviors towards self, other residents or staff prior to the incident leading to her admission to
the hospital on [DATE].
Closed record review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed the resident had a BIMS of 15,
indicating she was cognitively intact. Further review of this MDS revealed the resident had no symptoms of
delirium, no behaviors documented, no documented rejection of care and a mood score of 00.
Closed record review of Resident #1's EHR revealed a physician's note dated 5/21/2024 indicated the
resident had intact judgment and insight; AO x 2 with a cordial affect, and no depression.
Closed record review of a progress note in Resident #1's EHR dated 06/09/2024 by LVN A revealed
Resident #1 was observed lying on the bathroom floor in prone position next to a wheelchair. Resident #1
was hollering, crying, and when assisted back to the wheelchair, Resident #1 stated, I drank bleach. There
was an odor of bleach in the room. Vitals: 163/66, 94, 97.8, 98%, 20, Code Status: DNR, neurological
assessment WNL, no respiratory distress noted, skin assessment clear, no abnormalities noted. EMS
initiated and Resident #1 was transported to the hospital in stable condition. The resident's RP, MD,
Administrator and DON were notified of the resident's clinical situation and transfer to the hospital.
Closed record review of Resident #1's EHR revealed there was no documentation of written
(continued on next page)
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Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676378
If continuation sheet
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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
676378
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sorrento
2739 Babcock
San Antonio, TX 78229
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 0626
notification to the resident's RP or the LTC Ombudsman of the resident's discharge from the facility.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Record review of hospital records revealed Resident #1 was admitted and treated for psychiatric illness
after an alleged suicide attempt where she informed facility, EMS and hospital staff she ingested bleach
because she was frustrated with the alleged lack of care at the facility. She reported severe nausea and
vomiting but there was no evidence Resident #1 actually consumed bleach. The resident did not have
trouble with breathing or swallowing and there was no damage to her esophagus. Testing revealed no
issues. She consumed a regular diet without difficulty. The hospital tried to admit her to the psychiatric unit
for extended evaluation but Resident #1 lost the ability to ambulate or stand and had a past history of
stroke, and further evaluation by psychiatry services revealed she did not require a sitter or inpatient
psychiatric care. Due to the sudden inability to stand and history of stroke she was not eligible to be
admitted to psychiatric unit. She was initially on 1:1 supervision due to threat of harm. Once at the hospital
Resident #1 stated she no longer wanted to harm herself.
Residents Affected - Few
Record review clinical note by MD B in Resident #1's hospital records dated 6/13/2024 11:51 AM: Resident
#1 was ready for discharge from the hospital on [DATE]. The resident wanted to return to the facility and her
RP wanted her to return to the facility.
Record review of clinical note by MD B in Resident #1's hospital record dated 06/14/2024 revealed,
Medically ready for discharge but her NH will not take her back.
Record review of progress note in Resident #1's EHR dated 06/14/2024 at 10:25 AM from the facility's SW
revealed the SW witnessed the DON call Resident #1's RP and tell her the facility would not be able to
readmit her mother due to the RP's disclosure of the resident's suicidal ideation and attempts. The
resident's RP stated her understanding and asked that her belongings be left in the room until her friend
could come and pack things up. The DON agreed that her room would be left as is for up to a week.
During a telephone interview on 07/02/2024 at 12:25 PM, Resident #1's RP stated Resident #1 was
unhappy at the facility and did not feel she was getting adequate care. She'd had diarrhea for an extended
period of time, had another accident a nurse came to her room she refused to let enter and she had to wait
for another nurse. Out of exasperation she told the facility she drank bleach and texted her she drank
bleach and did not want to live. She had a history of threatening harm as a cry for help but has never
followed through. She went to the hospital on [DATE]. On 06/12/2024 the SW and DON called her and told
her they were not going to take Resident #1 back and stated they were denied admission by a lot of other
facilities who all refused to take her. A resident care advocate got involved. She was placed in one facility
for 24-hours, and was then moved to another one, where she remains and was happy there.
During an interview on 07/05/2024 at 1:45 PM, the Administrator stated Resident #1 and her RP had a
contentious relationship. The RP had sent the resident the bleach, laundry soap and a knife. Resident #1
did not have a history of psychiatric issues or care, behaviors or suicidal ideation; in fact, when she was on
and wanted to be fancy, she would dress up with makeup and wigs and was even featured in the facility's
promotional materials. She was in the hospital over a week. The Administrator stated, We did not want her
back. We did not give her a 30-day notice.
During an interview on 07/05/2024 at 2:37 PM, the SW, stated the DON had asked her to witness the
(continued on next page)
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676378
If continuation sheet
Page 6 of 8
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
676378
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sorrento
2739 Babcock
San Antonio, TX 78229
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 0626
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
call she placed to Resident #1's RP during which she told the RP that the facility would not be able to
readmit the resident because the RP had disclosed her history of past suicidal ideation and attempts. The
DON also asked the SW to document the conversation, and this was the only documentation of Resident
#1's transfer to the hospital. It was possible Resident #1 requested her RP send her the bleach and laundry
detergent so she could wash her own clothes due to her repeated bouts of diarrhea. Sometimes women
have incontinent episodes and don't want anyone to know so they will wash their own clothes. If the
resident required 1:1 care post admission, it was he facility's responsibility to provide that care. To her
knowledge, no other residents had been transferred to the hospital under emergency conditions and
refused readmission to the facility.
During an interview on 07/05/2024 at 3:17 PM, the DON stated she requested the SW witness and
document in Resident #1's EHR on 07/14/2024 the call she placed to the resident's RP informing her the
facility would not take the resident back due to the facility learning she had a history of suicidal ideation and
attempts.
During an interview on 07/05/2024 at 3:35 PM, LVN C stated after Resident #1 was sent to the hospital, he
checked with the DON and was told the resident could be readmitted after she was seen by psychiatric
services at the hospital and was cleared by them. He was told on 06/14/2024 by the DON that the facility
would not be readmitting Resident #1 after speaking with the Resident's RP and learning the Resident had
a history of suicidal ideation they were not aware of until recently. He informed the case manager at the
hospital the facility would not be taking the resident back.
Record review of facility policy Transfer or Discharge, Facility-Initiated, dated October 2022, revealed:
Notice of Transfer or Discharge (Emergent or Therapeutic Leave)
I. When residents who are sent emergently to an acute care setting, these scenarios are considered facility
initiated transfers, NOT discharges, because the resident's return is generally expected.
2. Residents who are sent emergently to an acute care setting, such as a hospital, are permitted to return
to the facility. Residents who are sent to the acute care setting for routine treatment/planned procedures are
also allowed to return to the facility.
3. Under the following circumstances, the notice is given as soon as it is practicable but before the transfer
or discharge:
a. The health and/or safety of individuals in the facility would be endangered due to the clinical or behavioral
status of the resident;
c. An immediate transfer or discharge is required by the resident's urgent medical needs;
4. Notice of Transfer is provided to the resident and representative as soon as practicable before the
transfer and to the long-term care (LTC) ombudsman when practicable (e.g., in a monthly list of residents
that includes all notice content requirements).
5 Notice of Facility Bed-Hold and Return policies are provided to the resident and representative within 24
hours of emergency transfer.
(continued on next page)
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676378
If continuation sheet
Page 7 of 8
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
676378
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sorrento
2739 Babcock
San Antonio, TX 78229
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 0626
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
6. Notices are provided in a form and manner that the resident can understand, taking into account the
resident's educational level, language, communication barriers, and physical or mental impairments.
7. Nursing notes will include documentation of appropriate orientation and preparation of the resident prior
to transfer or discharge.
Residents Affected - Few
Notice of Discharge after Transfer
1. If discharge is initiated by the facility after an emergency transfer to the hospital, the reason for discharge
is based on the resident's status at the time the resident seeks return to the facility (not at the time the
resident was transferred to acute care).
2. If the facility does not permit a resident's return to the facility (i.e., initiates a discharge) based on inability
to meet the resident's needs, the facility will notify the resident, and/or his or her representative in writing of
the discharge, including notification of appeal rights.
3. The facility will send a copy of the discharge notice to a representative of the Office of the State LTC
Ombudsman.
4. Notice to the Office of the State LTC Ombudsman will occur at the same time the notice of discharge is
provided to the resident and resident representative.
5. If a resident chooses to appeal a discharge, the facility will not discharge residents while the appeal is
pending.
6. If the resident chooses to appeal the discharge, the facility will allow the resident to return to his or her
room or an available bed in the facility during the appeal process, unless there is documented evidence that
the resident's return would endanger the health or safety of the resident or other individuals in the facility.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676378
If continuation sheet
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