F 0558
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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 residents had right to reside and receive services in
the facility with reasonable accommodation of resident needs and preferences except when to do so would
endanger the health or safety of the resident or other resident for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #1) reviewed
for resonable accommodations.
Residents Affected - Few
The facility failed to ensure CNA A did not remove Resident #1's call light and beside table from within her
reach which prevented the resident from calling for assistance when needed.
This failure could place residents at risk of being neglected by staff if they were unable to call for assistance
when needed.
The noncompliance was identified as PNC. The noncompliance began on 3/20/2024 and ended on
3/27/2024. The facility had corrected the noncompliance before the survey began.
Findings included:
Record Review of Resident #1's face sheet, dated 12/5/2022, reflected an 82- year- old female who was,
admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident # 1 had diagnoses which included exudative age-related
macular degeneration (progressive blurring of the of the central visual which can be acute), left eye,
Difficulty walking, / major depressive disorder (a persistently low mood an decreased interest in activities,
and feelings of guilt) and insomnia (persistent problems falling and staying asleep).
Record Review of Resident # 1's care plan, dated 2/15/2024, reflected Resident # 1 was at risk for Falls
and had gait balance problems. The following interventions to help prevent falls were documented: ensure
resident's call light is within reach an encourage the resident to call for assistance as needed, keep items
water within reach. The care plan also reflected Resident #1 had a ADL self-Care performance deficit.
Interventions included: assist with personal hygiene as required, bathing 1x staff assist, mobility 1x staff
assist, and dressing required 1x staff assist.
Record Review of Resident # 1's quarterly MDS dated [DATE], reflected a BIMS of 11, which indicated
moderate cognitive impairment. Section GG, functional section, reflected Resident # 1 required extensive
assistance with bed mobility, transfers and toileting.
During an interview on 4/30/2024 at 1:23 p.m., LVN 1 stated on 3/20/2024, CNA A stated Resident #1 was
banging on her bedside table with her silverware. LVN 1 stated CNA A went into the room and removed the
bedside table and call light out of Resident #1's reach so she would not wake the other
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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
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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
676427
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/30/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Skilled Care of Mexia
501 E Sumpter St
Mexia, TX 76667
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 0558
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
residents. LVN 1 stated she advised CNA A she could not do that, and she and LVN 2 went down to
resident #1's room and placed the call light and beside table back within her reach. LVN 1 stated she did
report the incident to the DON, she stated they were in-serviced after the incident on abuse/ neglect,
resident rights, answering call lights and falls.
During an interview via phone on 4/30/2024 at 1:34 p.m. LVN 2 stated on 3/20/2024, CNA A stated she was
not going back in Resident #1's room because she continued to bang on her bedside table and push her
call light. LVN 2 stated CNA A went into Resident #1's room and moved her bedside table and call light out
of her reach so she would stop banging on the table. LVN 2 stated she advised CNA A she could not do
that, and the resident's should always have their call light and beside table within reach. LVN 2 stated she
and LVN 1 went into Resident #1's room and Resident #1 was trying to get out of her bed with no
assistance. She stated they assisted Resident #1 back into her bed and placed her bedside table and call
light back within her reach. LVN 2 stated she and LVN 1 reported the incident to the DON. LVN 2 stated
they were in-serviced after the incident on abuse/ neglect, resident rights, answering call lights and falls.
During an interview on 4/30/2024 at 1:45pm with the DON revealed, on 3/21/2024 she was advised by LVN
1 that CNA A took Resident #1's call light and beside table and placed them out of her reach to stop her
from waking the other residents. She stated she immediately advised the Admin. and CNA A was
suspended pending investigation and later terminated. She stated they completed an in-service on
Abuse/Neglect, resident rights, answering call lights, and falls and stated all staff were trained. She stated
the residents should always have their call lights and beside tables within their reach. The DON stated all
staff were responsible or responding to call lights and at no time should a residents call light be removed
from within their reach.
During an interview on 4/30/2024 at 3:50 p.m. with the Admin. revealed he was advised on 3/21/2024 by
the DON that CNA A removed Resident #1 call light and bedside table from within her reach. The Admin.
stated CNA A was immediately suspended pending an investigation. The Admin. stated after speaking with
Resident # 1 and his staff CNA A was confirmed and she was terminated on 3/26/2024. He stated they
completed the following after the incident:
Suspended the staff pending investigation.
Call in a report to HHSC regarding the incident.
Conducted an investigation at facility.
At the conclusion of the facility investigation terminated the staff
In-Serviced all staff on Abuse/Neglect, Resident rights, Call lights, and Falls.
Completed Safe surveys with residents throughout the facility.
Followed back up with Resident #1 to ensure that she felt safe at facility.
Record review of the facility investigation, dated 3/21/2024 reflected an investigation was completed and
the facility confirmed abuse by CNA A
Record review of CNA A written statement dated 3/20/2024 reflected she responded to Resident #1's
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676427
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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
676427
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/30/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Skilled Care of Mexia
501 E Sumpter St
Mexia, TX 76667
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 0558
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
room when she heard her banging on her bedside table and moved the table of her reach so she would not
disturb the other residents.
Record review of CNA A's disciplinary action, dated 3/21/2024, reflected she was suspended pending
investigation. Review of disciplinary action dated 3/26/2024 reflected CNA A was terminated from
employment.
Record review of Safe surveys, dated 3/27/2024, reflected they were completed on 10 residents from all
four halls with no concerns noted.
Record review of in-services dated 3/26/2024 for abuse/neglect, resident rights, call lights, and falls
reflected it was completed by all staff.
Record review of the facility's Abuse/Neglect policy, dated 3/29/2018, reflected residents had a right to be
free from Neglect.
Record review of the facility's resident rights policy, undated, reflected the resident had a right to a dignified
existence, self -determination, and communication with and access to persons and services inside and
outside the facility, including those specified in this policy.
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