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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Falcon Ridge RehabilitationCMS #6763821 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

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 (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 FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 3 Event ID: 676382 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 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 (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 676382 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0689GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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What happened during the October 23, 2025 survey of Falcon Ridge Rehabilitation?

This was a inspection survey of Falcon Ridge Rehabilitation on October 23, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Falcon Ridge Rehabilitation on October 23, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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