F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure each resident received adequate
supervision and assistance devices during a mechanical lift transfer for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #1)
reviewed for accidents. The facility failed to ensure Resident #1 was transferred per mechanical lift by two
people. CNA A transferred Resident #1 from his bed to his motorized wheelchair without the assistance of
another person. This failure could place the residents at risk of not receiving the care and services to meet
their needs and puts them at risk for injury. Findings included: Review of an undated face sheet for Resident
#1 reflected a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE]. His
diagnoses included cerebral palsy (a neurological condition that affects movement and posture, caused by
abnormal brain development or damage to the brain, often occurring before or during birth.), hemiplegia,
affecting the right dominant side (Hemiplegia is a symptom that involves one-sided paralysis. Hemiplegia
affects either the right or left side of your body.), and , borderline intellectual functioning (refers to cognitive
abilities that fall between average intellectual functioning and intellectual disability, typically characterized by
IQ scores ranging from 71 to 84.). Record review of Resident #1's Minimum Data Set, Significant change in
status assessment, dated 11/01/25, reflected a previous BIMS score of 15, which indicated no cognitive
impairment. Record review of Resident #1's Quarterly Minimum Data Set Assessment, dated 09/05/25,
reflected a BIMS score of 15, which indicated no cognitive impairment. Section GG Functional Limitation in
Range of Motion reflected an impairment in bilateral (both left and right side) upper and lower extremities.
Section GG further reflected Resident #1 used a an electric scooter for mobility and required the assistance
of 2 or more helpers to complete activities of daily living, including chair/bed-to-chair transfers. Record
review of Resident #1's Care Plan, dated 10/23/25, reflected the following:*Problem: ADLs Functional
Status/Rehabilitation Potential - Resident #1 prefers to be out of bed daily by 9:00 AM. Resident #1 requires
assistance with activities of daily living related to cerebral palsy, limited mobility, and debility.*Goal:
Resident to be out of bed daily by 9:00 AM. He will maintain a sense of dignity by being clean, dry, and
odor-free and well-groomed. *Approach: Resident #1 to be transferred from bed-to-chair and chair-to-bed
with the assistance of two people and a mechanical lift. An interview on 10/23/25 at 3:19 PM with Resident
# 1 revealed in the morning of 10/19/25, CNA A used the mechanical lift by himself to transfer him from his
bed to his motorized wheelchair. Resident #1 stated this made him feel unsafe. He stated he knew what the
rules were, and that staff were supposed to do mechanical lift transfers with two people assisting. Resident
#1 stated he had not fallen from the mechanical lift, nor had he been injured during the one-person
mechanical lift transfer on 10/19/25. Resident #1 revealed after breakfast on 10/19/25 he had gone outside,
and as he was moving along the sidewalk he fell to the left side onto the pavement and on his face.
Resident #1 stated and demonstrated to this writer how the strap of his blue mechanical lift vest
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
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Event ID:
676382
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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
676382
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/23/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Falcon Ridge Rehabilitation
149 Klattenhoff Lane
Hutto, TX 78634
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 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
had gotten tangled in the left wheel of his motorized scooter. Resident #1 stated he had just returned from
an orthopedic appointment, and the doctor told him he no longer needed to wear a left arm sling. He stated
he had injured his left shoulder when he slid out of his motorized scooter in the morning of 10/19/25. An
observation on 10/23/25 at 3:19 PM of Resident #1 revealed he was clean and well-groomed and was
seated in his motorized scooter with his blue mechanical lift vest in the seat underneath him. The straps of
the vest were tucked in. An interview on 10/23/25 at 3:49 PM with Resident #1's RP revealed the facility
had left a message for her on 10/19/25 around 8:30 AM. She stated they informed her Resident #1 had
gone outside after his breakfast and had fallen from his scooter. She further stated if you talk with Resident
#1, he will tell you that a strap had gotten caught in the wheel of his power scooter wheel, and that was
what made it tip over and he had slid out of it an onto the ground. The RP stated she had not been aware of
Resident #1 being transferred in the mechanical lift in the morning of 10/19/25 by one staff member. Review
of a progress note dated 10/19/25 at 9:15 AM reflected LVN A was informed Resident #1 had fallen outside
the building at approximately 8:15 AM. Upon arrival to the scene, LVN A observed Resident #1 lying face
down on the ground with his scooter next to him with his right arm positioned next to his right side and his
left arm was pinned across his chest. A small amount of blood was noted on the right hand. Resident #1
sustained skin tears on tip of his right hand and facial area. He was alert and oriented times 4. EMS was
called; advised not to move resident until EMS arrival due to possible fracture. The ADM, the DON, and the
ADON were notified via text and phone calls. The RP was notified and LVN A spoke to the RP. Resident #1
was sent to the hospital on [DATE] at approximately 9:00 AM. Review of a progress note dated 10/19/25 at
12:49 PM reflected Resident #1 returned from the hospital at 12:30 PM via EMS transport. His diagnosis
was a left shoulder fracture, and pain medication was Hydrocodone 5/325mg 1 tablet by mouth every 4
hours as needed for pain. The ADM, the DON, and the RP were notified of his return to the facility. An
interview on 10/23/25 at 4:37 PM with ADON A who stated she had done one-on-one training with all staff
members on mechanical lift transfers. ADON A further stated monitoring included going in behind the staff
and watching at least one mechanical lift transfer per day. She stated that sometimes therapy can assist
with training. ADON A stated CNA A had been involved in assisting Resident #1 up on 10/19/25. She stated
CNA A had been a good worker, was very respectful, and they had just conducted training with him a
couple weeks ago. Review of a Wheelchair Safety Checklist dated 10/20/25 reflected the wheelchair was in
good working condition and was safe to operate. Review of Safety Skills Assessment for Power
Wheelchair/Scooter dated 10/21/25 reflected the power scooter had no seatbelt, Resident #1 was able to
turn the device on/off independently, occasionally cuts corners too close, and going onto the narrow
sidewalk may be questionable. In summary, Resident #1 was safe to use the power scooter. An interview on
10/23/25 at 5:40 PM the DON stated she had come in on Sunday, 10/19/25, after being notified of the
incident of Resident #1 sliding out of his motorized scooter outside. The DON stated Resident #1 frequently
strolled around outside in his motorized scooter. The DON further stated CNA A had suddenly not shown
up for his scheduled shifts and to date had not answered the facility's phone calls. The DON stated CNA A's
last shift worked was on Sunday, 10/19/25 on the 6am - 2pm shift. He further stated CNA A had been a
no-call/no-show on Monday 10/20/25, and today 10/23/25.The DON stated she and the ADON's were
responsible for ensuring and monitoring staff were conducting mechanical lift transfers with two person
assist, and when staff were not transferring residents with two person assist in the mechanical lift it puts the
residents at risk for falls and injuries. An interview on 10/23/25 at 5:55 PM the ADM stated Resident #1 had
a history of making his own decisions, and Resident #1 knew his rights . He stated Resident #1 had a BIMS
score of
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676382
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
676382
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/23/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Falcon Ridge Rehabilitation
149 Klattenhoff Lane
Hutto, TX 78634
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 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
15. The ADM further stated Resident #1 had been re-assessed for motorized scooter safety on 10/20/25 by
OT and Speech Therapy after the incident, and it was determined Resident #1 was safe to continue to use
the motorized scooter for mobility. The ADM further stated Resident #1 was given a driving exam in the
therapy room and outside the facility. The ADM stated Resident #1 frequently strolled around outside in his
motorized scooter. The ADM further stated CNA A had suddenly not been showing up for his scheduled
shifts and was not answering their phone calls. The ADM stated CNA A's last shift worked was on Sunday,
10/19/25 on the 6am - 2pm shift. He further stated CNA A had been a no-call/no-show on Monday
10/20/25, and today 10/23/25. The ADM stated the DON/nursing was responsible for ensuring and
monitoring staff were conducting mechanical lift transfers with two person assist, and when staff were not
transferring residents with two person assist in the mechanical lift it puts the residents at risk for a fall and
injury. Review of an in-service dated 10/04/2025 reflected CNA A had signed the in-service and received
training titled, All mechanical lifts must be performed with two staff members present at all times. Review of
an in-service for the policy & procedures and competency check-off dated 10/07/2025 for use of
mechanical lifts reflected CNA A had passed the competency check off. The in-service additionally
reflected, 1. Identifies patient/resident and introduces self & co-worker to patient/resident (and family, if
appropriate). Review of a Power Wheelchair (PW) or Scooter Safety Skills Assessment Supplement, dated
10/20/25, reflected Resident #1 was safe to use PW or Scooter by OTR A and SLP A. Review of facility
Policy & Procedure on Use of a Mechanical Lift, dated 07/01/23, which reflected, 1. Identifies
patient/resident and introduces self & co-worker to patient/resident (and family, if appropriate).
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676382
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