F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or
her rights.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interviews, and record review the facility failed to treat each resident with respect and dignity and provide
care in a manner that promotes maintenance or enhancement of his or her quality of life for 1 of 1 resident
(Resident #1) reviewed for resident rights.
1. The facility did not ensure CNA B removed her earbuds prior to providing care to Resident #1.
2. The facility did not ensure CNA D spoke in a manner of respect to Resident #1.
These failures could place residents at an increased risk of embarrassment, isolation, and diminished
quality of life.
Findings included:
Record review of Resident #1's face sheet, dated 04/14/25, reflected Resident #1 was a [AGE] year-old
female, admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included rheumatoid arthritis (chronic
autoimmune disease that primarily affects the joints, causing inflammation, pain, stiffness, and swelling),
and PTSD (a disorder in which a person has difficulty recovering after experiencing or witnessing a
terrifying event).
Record review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], reflected Resident #1 usually made herself
understood, and usually understood others. Resident #1's BIMS score was 15, which indicated her
cognition was intact. Resident #1 required supervision/touching assistance with oral care and
substantial/maximum assistance with personal hygiene and upper body dressing. Resident #1 was
dependent with shower/bathing, toileting, and lower body dressing.
Record review of the comprehensive care plan, revised 07/22/24, reflected Resident #1 had a history of
fabrication against staff at times regarding care and how they talk to her, and periodically makes derogatory
posts regarding facility on social media without informing the Administrator of a care issue. The care plan
interventions included Resident #1 will be encouraged to be honest/truthful in all situations, and two staff
members will be present, if possible, when interacting with the resident and/or providing care.
1. Record review of a witness statement dated 07/18/24 written by CNA R reflected CNA B had her
earbuds in and really did not address Resident #1 much more.
2. Record review of an undated witness statement written by CNA K reflected CNA D told Resident #1
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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.
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Mount Vernon, TX 75457
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she would not be coming into her room being friendly anymore because Resident #1 was not going to lie
on her to get her fired.
During an interview on 04/10/25 at 8:15 a.m., Resident #1 stated she could not remember back that far if
CNA B had earbuds on while providing care to her. Resident #1 stated she did remember CNA D making
that statement and it made her feel awful.
During an interview on 04/10/25 at 11:38 a.m., CNA R stated on 07/18/24 when she and CNA B were
providing incontinent care to Resident #1, CNA B had her earbuds in and was not paying too much
attention to Resident #1. CNA R stated earbuds should not be worn at the bedside. CNA R stated this
failure was a respect issue.
During an interview on 04/10/25 at 3:27 p.m., the DON stated she expected staff not to have their earbuds
or cell phones on the floor while providing care. The DON stated there had been issues in the past and they
were addressed immediately. The DON stated the ADON, Administrator and herself were responsible for
monitoring and overseeing staff while they were proving care and not using communication devices while
providing care by random spot checks. The DON stated this failure did not allow staff to provide the care
that was needed because it was a distraction and respect issue.
During an interview on 04/10/25 at 3:46 p.m., the Administrator stated he expected staff to wear earbuds
outside of care. The Administrator stated there really had not been any issues in the past. The Administrator
stated he did daily random spot checks to monitor and ensure all residents were treated with respect. The
Administrator stated this failure was a dignity issue.
During a telephone interview on 04/11/25 at 9:32 a.m., CNA B stated she had never worn earbuds into a
resident room. CNA B stated she did not know why someone would say that she did.
During an interview on 04/10/25 at 11:16 a.m., CNA K stated Resident #1 had been crying all day on
03/09/25 but would not voice what was wrong when she and other staff members went in to check on her.
CNA K stated she, and CNA D went into Resident #1's room to start their last round of changes and
Resident #1 had mentioned that an aide (CNA B) poorly treated her the night before. CNA K stated as soon
as Resident #1 stated she was treated poorly CNA D sighed and started huffing her breath and rolling her
eyes, stating Resident #1 you do this all the time and I'm not going to be coming in here being friendly if
you're going to be getting everyone in trouble. CNA K stated when CNA D asked Resident #1 what CNA B
did, Resident #1 stated CNA B shoved her into the bed rail once as Resident #1 told her it was
uncomfortable and hurting her hand, CNA B again shoved her into the bed rail. CNA K stated Resident #1
told CNA D she was not trying to get anyone in trouble.
During an interview on 04/10/25 at 3:27 p.m., the DON stated she expected all residents to be treated with
kindness and get the care they need. The DON stated she, and the Administrator were responsible for
monitoring and overseeing by daily rounds. The DON stated residents usually would report if the staff has
been rude or said anything was uncomfortable. The DON stated this failure was a respect issue.
During an interview on 04/10/25 at 3:46 p.m., the Administrator stated he expected staff to treat every
resident with respect and dignity like they would treat their own parents. The Administrator stated he
monitored by daily random rounds by listening outside the resident door if a staff member is in the resident
room and by speaking with residents and communicating with staff to ensure that they know the proper
reporting procedures. The Administrator stated this failure was a respect issue.
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501 Yates Street
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
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During a return telephone interview on 04/14/25 at 7:55 a.m., CNA D stated she was told she was
terminated for an accusation bullying Resident #1 which she still did not know what it was about. CNA D
stated she had never told Resident #1 she would not be friendly to her. CNA D stated she had always
treated Resident #1 with respect and dignity.
Record review of the facility's Resident Rights, revised 12/16 indicated, . Team members shall treat all
residents with kindness, respect, and dignity . 1. Federal and state laws guarantee certain basics rights to
all residents of this facility. These rights include the resident's right to: b. be treated with respect, kindness,
and dignity .
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501 Yates Street
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
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F 0607
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to implement written policies and procedures that prohibit and
prevent, neglect, and abuse of residents, for 1 of 7 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for abuse.
Residents Affected - Some
1. Resident #1 alleged CNA B was rough, while providing incontinent care as pushed her left shoulder
causing her to almost hit her head on the rail during care. CNA A witnessed the alleged abuse and failed to
report timely to the abuse coordinator on 03/09/2025.
2. The facility did not ensure the ADON and DON notified the abuse coordinator of an allegation of abuse
reported by CNA C on 3/09/2025 at 6:07 a.m. via a text message concerning Resident #1. The Abuse
coordinator was made aware of the ADON and DON's knowledge of the abuse allegation on 4/10/2025 by
the surveyor.
3. The ADON and DON failed to protect Resident #1 by allowing CNA B to provide care to residents starting
on 3/09/2025 at 10:00 p.m. and ending on 3/10/2025 at 6:00 a.m.
4. The facility failed to ensure CNAs A, B and D received abuse training upon hire prior to receiving care
duties.
An Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) was identified on 04/10/25 at 4:40 p.m. The IJ template was provided to the
facility on [DATE] at 5:16 p.m. While the IJ was removed on 04/11/25, the facility remained out of
compliance at a severity level of no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not
immediate jeopardy and a scope of pattern due to the facility's need to complete in-service training and
evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective systems.
These failures could place residents at risk of unreported abuse, neglect, exploitation, and a decreased
quality of life.
Findings included:
Record review of the facility's policy Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Misappropriation Prevention Program,
revised 4/2021 indicated, . Residents have the right to be free from abuse . This included but is not limited
to freedom from . verbal or physical abuse . 1. Protect residents from abuse . by anyone including, but not
necessarily limited to a. facility staff .6. Provide staff orientation and training/orientation programs that
included topics such as abuse prevention, identification and reporting of abuse .
Record review of the facility's policy Abuse Investigation and Reporting, revised 7/2017, reflected . All
reports of resident abuse . shall be promptly reported to local, state, and federal agencies and thoroughly
investigated by facility management . Reporting . 2. An alleged violation of abuse . will be reported
immediately, but not later than: a. Two hours if the alleged violation involves abuse .
Record review of Resident #1's face sheet, dated 04/14/25, reflected Resident #1 was a [AGE] year-old
female, admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included rheumatoid arthritis (chronic
autoimmune disease that primarily affects the joints, causing inflammation, pain, stiffness, and swelling),
and PTSD (a disorder in which a person has difficulty recovering after experiencing or
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Cypress Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation
501 Yates Street
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
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witnessing a terrifying event).
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Record review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], reflected Resident #1 usually made herself
understood, and usually understood others. Resident #1's BIMS score was 15, which indicated her
cognition was intact. Resident #1 required supervision/touching assistance with oral care and
substantial/maximum assistance with personal hygiene and upper body dressing. Resident #1 was
dependent with shower/bathing, toileting, and lower body dressing.
Residents Affected - Some
Record review of the comprehensive care plan, revised 07/22/24, reflected Resident #1 had a history of
fabrication against staff at times regarding care and how they talk to her, and periodically makes derogatory
posts regarding facility on social media without informing the Administrator of a care issue. The care plan
interventions included Resident #1 will be encouraged to be honest/truthful in all situations, and two staff
members will be present, if possible, when interacting with the resident and/or providing care.
Record review of a text message dated 3/09/2025 at 6:07 a.m., reflected CNA C sent a message to the
DON and ADON stating Hey, I had some stuff reported to me. The message reflected CNA A told CNA C
that she was wanting to leave because the way CNA B treated patient and she did not want to report it
because CNA A was new, and she did not like conflict. The message stated, she said nothing physical but
there is a way you treat patients and there is not, she kept telling me don't say nothing, but these are
people. The message reflected the ADON responded first by saying Yes ma'am. Thank you. I appreciate
anything being reported. We will follow up. Can you tell the nurse that's there right now I am getting dressed
to head that way . The message reflected the DON responded by saying Thank you!!! Tell CNA A it is ok,
and it will be fixed, and I will text her as well .
Record review of a witness statement dated 03/09/25 written by CNA C reflected it was reported to CNA C
by CNA A that CNA B was inappropriate to patients. The statement reflected that CNA A felt so
uncomfortable to witness what she had witnessed by CNA B that she would just quit.
Record review of a witness statement dated 03/10/25 written by CNA A reflected she witnessed CNA B
being rough when handing Resident #1 when it came to changing Resident #1's brief and making rude
comments towards Resident #1. The statement also stated that CNA B pushed Resident #1 and shoved
her too close to the bed rail where she could hear Resident #1 stating she was having trouble being
handled roughly.
Record review of a March 2025 schedule reflected CNA B provided care to residents starting on 3/09/2025
at 10:00 p.m. and ending on 3/10/2025 at 6:00 a.m.
Record review of CNA A's personnel file indicated she was hired on 01/27/25 and did not receive her abuse
training until 03/26/25.
Record review of CNA B's personnel file indicated she was hired on 03/21/24 and did not receive her abuse
training until 03/27/24.
Record review of CNA D's personnel file indicated she was hired on 02/14/24 and did not receive her abuse
training until 03/02/25.
During an interview on 04/10/25 at 8:15 a.m., Resident #1 stated an incident occurred about a month ago
where two staff members came in to provide incontinent care and CNA B pushed her left shoulder
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Cypress Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation
501 Yates Street
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
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causing her to almost hit her head on the rail. Resident #1 stated the staff member also called me lazy.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
During an interview on 04/10/25 at 8:44 a.m., the Administrator stated he was the abuse coordinator. The
Administrator stated he learned of the incident between CNA A, CNA B and Resident #1 the morning of
03/10/25. The Administrator stated the DON told him on 03/10/25 CNA C called her to let her know CNA A
was going to quit because she witnessed CNA B been rough to Resident #1 during incontinent care. The
Administrator stated the DON called CNA A on 03/10/25 to the facility to gather more information and that
was when he learned CNA B shoved Resident #1 to the bed rail. The Administrator stated he called CNA B
on 03/10/25 and suspended her pending investigation.
Residents Affected - Some
During an interview on 04/10/25 at 9:08 a.m., the ADON stated when she came in the morning of 03/10/25
she found a statement written by CNA C stating during shift report on 03/09/25 CNA A reported to her that
she witnessed CNA B being inappropriate to residents. The ADON stated at that time she found the
statement on 03/10/25 the Administrator and DON were already made aware of the allegation.
During an interview on 04/10/25 at 9:15 a.m., the DON stated she received a call from CNA C on 03/10/25
stating CNA A was wanting to quit because she witnessed CNA B being inappropriate to residents. The
DON stated she called and asked her to come in on 03/10/25 to speak to her and the Administrator and
that was when they learned of the incident.
During a telephone interview on 04/10/25 at 1:08 p.m., CNA A stated she witnessed CNA B on 03/09/25
being rough and shoving Resident #1 to the bed rail almost hitting her head while providing incontinent
care. CNA A stated she could hear Resident #1 telling CNA B she was being too rough, but CNA B
continued to provide care. CNA A stated CNA B would never let her assist her with providing care to
Resident #1. CNA A stated she just stood there and kept Resident #1 from hitting her head on the pull up
bar. CNA A stated this incident occurred after midnight on 03/09/25 during rounds. CNA A stated she had
just started working at the facility and did not feel comfortable reporting the issue to the Administrator or
DON because she felt like there would be repercussions so instead, she reported the incident to CNA C
during shift report.
During a telephone interview on 04/10/25 at 1:30 p.m., CNA C stated during shift report on 03/09/25 CNA A
told her she had witnessed CNA B being inappropriate to residents. CNA C stated CNA A would not go into
details what she had witnessed but she knew it was bad enough for CNA A wanting to quit. CNA C stated
as soon as CNA A reported the allegation to her, she sent a group text to the DON and ADON informing
them of the allegation. CNA C stated she did not know the proper protocol regarding how to report the
allegation and she did not want to bother the Administrator. CNA C stated the ADON came in the morning
of 03/09/25 to work the floor and told CNA C to write a statement and she would give it to the Administrator.
CNA C stated she wrote the statement and handed to the ADON.
During an interview on 04/10/25 at 2:44 p.m., the ADON stated she did not remember receiving a text from
CNA C on 03/09/25 reporting the allegation between CNA B and Resident #1. The ADON stated she did
come in on 03/09/25 for a short period but she did not recall telling CNA C to write a statement re: the
incident. The ADON stated she did not go in Resident #1's room while she was at the facility on 03/09/25.
After the state surveyor showed her the text message, she continued to state she did not remember
receiving or responding to the text message. The ADON stated she should have notified the Administrator
immediately. The ADON stated not reporting an allegation of abuse put residents at risk for further abuse.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Cypress Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation
501 Yates Street
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
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Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
During an interview on 04/10/25 at 3:27 p.m., the DON stated she did not remember receiving a text from
CNA C until the state surveyor brought it to her attention. The DON stated she went back and read the
message and realized she had responded. The DON stated she was probably still asleep when she
responded to the text when CNA C sent at 6 a.m. The DON stated she received text messages all day,
every day and it was hard to remember every conversation with her staff especially if she was half asleep.
The DON stated she should have notified the Administrator immediately. The DON stated not reporting an
allegation of abuse put residents at risk for possible harm and abuse.
During an interview on 04/10/25 at 3:46 p.m., the Administrator stated he was not aware of the text
between CNA C, DON and the ADON until the state surveyor brought it to his attention. The Administrator
stated he expected to be notified immediately to report to HHSC and start an investigation. The
Administrator stated if he had of known about the allegation on 03/09/25, CNA B would have not worked
the 10:00 p.m. shift starting on 3/09/2025 and ending on 3/10/2025 at 6:00 a.m. The Administrator stated he
monitored abuse by daily random rounds and ensured staff was in serviced on abuse and neglect monthly
and instructed all staff to notify him any time doesn't matter 24/7. The Administrator stated he expected
abuse training to be completed upon hire before the employee takes the floor. The Administrator stated not
reporting an allegation of abuse or completing abuse trainings could potentially put residents at risk for
continued abuse.
During an interview on 04/10/25 at 5:00 p.m., the BOM stated she was responsible for ensuring staff
completed their training upon hire. The BOM stated corporate manually put the trainings in a system and
sometimes there was a delay. The BOM stated she did an audit back in March and realized abuse trainings
had not been completed for CNAs A and D. The BOM stated it was not much of a risk for staff not to
complete their trainings upon hire because they were verbally educated on Abuse and Neglect on hire. The
BOM stated there was not a policy specific to when abuse training should be conducted.
During a telephone interview on 04/11/25 at 9:32 a.m., CNA B stated she was not handling Resident #1
roughly or trying to hit her head on the pull up bar during incontinent care. CNA B stated she never heard
Resident #1 stating she was rough during care. CNA B stated she always rolled Resident #1 over, lifted her
hip a little and had her to grab the pull up bar to place a brief under her. CNA B stated she has never told
any staff member not to assist them. CNA B stated she still did not know why she was terminated on
03/17/25.
This was determined to be an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on 04/10/25 at 4:40 p.m., The Administrator was
notified, provided with the IJ template on 04/10/25 at 5:16 p.m. and a Plan of Removal was requested.
The facility's plan of removal was accepted on 04/11/25 at 8:10 a.m. and included the following:
On 04/10/25 an abbreviated survey was initiated at the facility.
On 04/10/25 A surveyor provided an IJ Template notification that the Survey Agency has determined that
the conditions at the center constitute immediate jeopardy to resident health.
The notification of the alleged immediate jeopardy states as follows:
F 607 Develop/Implement Abuse/Neglect
The facility failed to:
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Cypress Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation
501 Yates Street
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
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C.N.A. A failed to notify the Abuse Coordinator immediately of an abuse allegation.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Protect Resident #1 and other vulnerable residents from the alleged perpetrator. The perpetrator was
allowed to continue working their shift.
Residents Affected - Some
Facility DON and ADON failed to notify Abuse Coordinator of alleged abuse on 3/9/25 when it was reported
to them at approximately 6am on March 9th.
Facility failed to ensure that all employees received Abuse training prior to working on the floor.
Identify residents who could be affected.
All Residents have the potential to be affected. The Facility census on 04/10/25 was 32.
Resident #1 was interviewed by the Administrator, DON and ADON on 3/10/25 to determine if there were
any negative outcome, resident was showing no signs visible signs of emotional distress and did not
verbalize any feelings of fear and denied any physical contact by the perpetrator. On 3/11/25 the
Psychologist interviewed resident and she did not voice any concerns to him. The facility SW also
interviewed the resident on 3-11-25 and she voiced no physical harm was done. On 3/12/25 resident stated
to night nurse that she was happy with staff now. A care plan meeting was also held with resident and her
family memeber on 3/13/25 and no new concerns were brought forward.
Identify responsible staff/ what action taken to prevent further abuse:
.
ADON, MDS coordinator and Administrator will conduct 100% resident rounds to determine if further
allegations of abuse are alleged. This will be completed by 04/11/25.
Safe surveys will be conducted by Social Worker, Human Resources and Activity Director for all cognitive
residents. This will be completed by 04/11/25.
C.N.A. A was a new employee and was educated on Abuse, neglect and reporting by DON on 3/10/25.
C.N.A. B and D were suspended on 3/10/25 and terminated on 3/17/25.
DON and ADON were given a final written warning stating any further failures would result in termination
and were re-educated by Administrator on 4/10/25.
In-Service conducted.
The Abuse Coordinator was educated on 04/10/25 by the Regional Director of Clinical Services on how to
investigate allegations of abuse, reporting of abuse and the importance of a thorough investigation and
written documentation of statements and in-services.
In-servicing was initiated by Administrator on Abuse investigation, notification, and immediate removal of
the perpetrator 04/10/25 for the DON and ADON.
In-service will be provided to all staff on Immediate Notification of Allegations to Facility Abuse
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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
676477
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/14/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Cypress Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation
501 Yates Street
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
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 0607
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Coordinator or designee when not in facility or available, Investigating Allegations of Abuse and Neglect,
Reporting of Abuse Neglect and Misappropriation, and notification of proper local and state entities by DON
and ADON on 4/10/25 and completed by 4/11/25.
Agency staff that work in the facility or staff on PTO or LOA will have in-servicing completed prior to
working the floor by the DON/ADON.
Residents Affected - Some
Abuse and Neglect training will be a part of the new hire orientation effective immediately and no staff will
be allowed to work until the Administrator has verified that training has occurred. This training will include all
aspects of Reporting Abuse, Investigating Abuse and resident protection from abuse and will be completed
at time of hire by HR/DON and verified by Administrator.
Any staff member who is an alleged perpetrator for any allegation will be suspended immediately pending
investigation and will be escorted out of the facility immediately by the senior staff member on duty or law
enforcement and will not be allowed to return to the building until the investigation is complete.
The police were notified of the allegation of abuse on 4/10/25 by the Administrator.
Implementation Date of Changes
04/10/25
Involvement of Medical Director
The Medical Director was notified about the immediate Jeopardy on 04/10/25.
Involvement of QA
QAPI will review and approve Plan of Removal on 04/11/25.
Who is responsible for the implementation of the process?
Administrator
On 04/11/25 the state surveyor confirmed the facility implemented their plan of removal sufficiently to
remove the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) by:
Record review of the safe surveys for all residents who were cognitively intact were completed on 04/11/25.
No additional concerns were identified.
Record review of a resident list reflected 100% resident rounds was initiated on 04/10/25 and completed on
04/11/25 to determine if further allegations of abuse were alleged. No additional concerns were identified.
Record review of a form titled Team Member Counseling Form reflected the DON and ADON were given a
final written warning stating any further failures would result in termination and were re-educated by
Administrator on 4/10/25.
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Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676477
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
676477
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/14/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Cypress Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation
501 Yates Street
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
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 0607
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
Record review of the facility orientation checklist reflected abuse and neglect training will be a part of the
new hire orientation.
During an interview on 04/11/25 at 9:46 a.m., Resident #1 was lying in bed tearful related to the law
enforcement called out to the facility to speak to her about the abuse. Resident #1 stated she spoke to
someone yesterday and did not want to speak about it today. Resident #1 stated the staff here has treated
her nice and was good to her.
During interviews conducted on 04/11/25 between 9:56 a.m. and 11:54 a.m., reflected CNA A, CNA E,
CNA F, CNA K, MA G, RN H, RN Q, Housekeeping L, [NAME] M, Housekeeping N, COTA O, CNA P, BOM,
Dietary Manager, MDS Coordinator, Maintenance Director from all shifts were in-serviced on and could
verbalize understanding of in-service on immediate notification of allegations to facility abuse coordinator or
designee when not in facility or available, investigating allegations of abuse and neglect, reporting of abuse
neglect and misappropriation, and notification of proper local and state entities on 04/10/25.
During a telephone interview on 04/11/25 at 10:10 a.m., the Medical Director stated he was notified of the
IJ on 04/10/25 and attended a QAPI meeting via phone over the IJ and subsequent plan of removal on
04/11/25.
During an interview and record review of the in-service presented by the Administrator on 04/11/25
beginning at 10:39 a.m. and 10:52 a.m., reflected the DON and ADON were in-serviced on and could
verbalize understanding of in-serviced on abuse investigation, notification, and immediate removal of the
perpetrator on 4/10/25.
During an interview and record review of the in-service presented by the Regional Director of Clinical
Services on 04/11/25 at 10:56 a.m., reflected the Administrator was in-serviced on and could verbalize
understanding on how to investigate allegations of abuse, reporting of abuse and the importance of a
thorough investigation and written documentation of statements and in-services on 04/10/25.
During an interview on 04/11/25 at 10:39 a.m., the DON stated there has not been any new admits
currently.
The Administrator was notified the Immediate Jeopardy was removed on 04/11/25 at 12:15 p.m., the facility
remained out of compliance at a severity level of no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm
with a scope of pattern due to the facility's need to complete in-service training and evaluate the
effectiveness of the corrective systems.
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Facility ID:
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