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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Brightpointe at Lytle LakeCMS #6764163 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 3 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0558 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 6 residents (Resident #5) reviewed for accommodation of needs, received timely care assistance. Residents Affected - Few The facility failed to ensure Resident #5 could make her needs known, due to the call light being out of her reach and her inability to use the call light, without assistance. This deficient practice put Resident #5 at risk due to inability to obtain assistance. Findings were: Review of Resident #5's medical face sheet, not dated, revealed she admitted to facility on 10/27/2021, with diagnoses including, hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Constipation, Hypokalemia, Pain-Unspecified, Unspecified Symbolic Dysfunctions, Cognitive Communication Deficit, Other Symbolic Dysfunctions, Muscle Weakness (generalized), Difficulty in Walking, lack of coordination, Alzheimer's Disease, with late onset, Dysphagia, Acute Respiratory failure, with hypoxia, abnormalities of gait and mobility, Chronic Kidney Disease-Stage 3, Age-related Osteoporosis, Depressive episodes, nausea, Need for assistance with personal care, and urinary tract infection. Review of a quarterly MDS August 31, 2023, revealed Resident #5's Brief Interview Mental Status (BIMS) score was a 7, which indicated severe impaired cognition. Review of Resident #5's Care Plan on 10/20/2023, revealed HIGH FALL RISK: Instruct resident to call for help before getting out of bed or chair, demonstrated the use of call light for resident, keep call light in reach at all times, visible to resident, and the resident is informed of its location and use. Date Initiated: 11/25/2022 and Revision on: 08/11/2023. During an observation on 10/20/23 at 1:53 p.m. Resident #5 is in bed uncomfortable and moaning. The call light was located in the floor, under the resident's bed, and not within her reach. Resident did not respond to any questions and was unable to verbally communicate her needs, during this observation. Interview on 10/20/2023 at 5:15 p.m, with the DON states the resident has had a change of condition in the last couple days and probably cannot push the call light at this time. The DON stated there were other forms of alert systems that could be used by the resident, but acknowledged the resident had only been provided a regular call light, while in the facility. 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: 676416 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 676416 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/23/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Brightpointe at Lytle Lake 1201 Clarks Dr Abilene, TX 79602 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 0804 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the food is at a safe and appetizing temperature for 6 residents. Residents Affected - Some 1. The holding temperature for pork riblets were at 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork riblets require a holding temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit. This placed residents at risk for foodborne illness. Findings were: During an observation and interview of the kitchen on 10/23/2023 at 11:50 a.m. Staff performed temperature of the items in the holding table was identified as being at an unsafe temperature. The holding temperature of pork riblets were at 115 degrees Fahrenheit. The Dietary Manager stated, the holding temperature was too low, but was unsure of the correct holding temperature, without looking at the policy. During a policy review on 10/23/23 the facilities policy titled Food Preparation and Service revised July 2014. The policy revealed the danger zone for food temperatures is between 41 degrees Fahrenheit and 135 degrees Fahrenheit. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 676416 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 676416 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/23/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Brightpointe at Lytle Lake 1201 Clarks Dr Abilene, TX 79602 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 0921 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a safe and functional environment for residents, staff, and the public. The phone system was down for 1 of facility reviewed for safe and functional environment. 1. The facility could not make phone calls or receive phone calls or faxes from Physicians, family members, or the public. This put the residents at risk for physical, mental, and psychosocial harm. Findings were: During an interview on 10/19/2023 at 5:40 p.m. the Administrator indicated the facility had been having issues with the phone lines. The administrator revealed service technicians have visited the facility, but nothing had been fixed at that time. The administrator said they were able to call 911. The phone lines for the facility were out from 10/13/2023 until emergency lines were available on 10/19/2023. During this time period, the Administrator indicated the facility staff were required to utilize personal cell phones for communication. During an interview on 10/20/2023 at 10:00 a.m. the Site Coordinator, at a referring physician's office, explained that the referring physician's office attempted to reach the facility on 10/18/2023 at 8:53 a.m. to get information regarding a resident. The Site Coordinator stated, when calling ,the line just went dead, and there was no way to contact the facility. During a policy review on 10/20/2023 of the facilities Emergency Preparedness Plan, revised July 2014. The policy reveals that Communication would not be interrupted. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 676416 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

3 citations 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.

  • 0804GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F804 - Food and drink

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

  • 0921GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F921 - Other Environmental Conditions

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

  • 0558GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F558 - The right to reside and receive services in the facility with reasonable

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 23, 2023 survey of Brightpointe at Lytle Lake?

This was a inspection survey of Brightpointe at Lytle Lake on October 23, 2023. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Brightpointe at Lytle Lake on October 23, 2023?

Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature."

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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