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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Harbor Valley Health and RehabilitationCMS #6764781 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 0761 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure all drugs and biologicals were stored in locked compartments under proper temperature controls and permitted only authorized personnel to have access for 3 of 5 Residents (Resident #1, #2, and #3) reviewed for medication storage:1. The facility failed to ensure Resident #1 did not have medication cups with cough syrup at the bedside.2. The facility failed to ensure Resident #2 did not have a jar of medicated mentholated ointment (a combination product that is used to relieve itching, minor muscle, or joint pain. This product may also be used as a chest rub to soothe symptoms associated with the common cold) at the bedside.3. The facility failed to ensure Resident #3 did not have a jar of medicated mentholated ointment (a combination product that is used to relieve itching, minor muscle, or joint pain. This product may also be used as a chest rub to soothe symptoms associated with the common cold) at the bedside.These deficient practices could affect residents who received medications in the facility and place them at risk for not receiving the correct medications, medication misuse or drug diversion.The findings included:1. Record review of Resident #1's face sheet dated 11/19/25 revealed a [AGE] year old female admitted to the facility on [DATE], and re-admitted on [DATE], and 8/23/25 with diagnoses that included heart disease, acute respiratory failure with hypoxia (a medical condition in which the lungs suddenly cannot provide enough oxygen to the blood), and seasonal allergic rhinitis (an allergic reaction that occurs during certain times of the year causing inflammation of the lining of the nose caused by an immune reaction).Record review of Resident #1's most recent quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident was cognitively intact for daily decision-making skills.Record review of Resident #1's Order Summary Report dated 11/19/25 revealed the following:Guaifenesin Liquid 100 MG/5ML, give 10 ml by mouth every 4 hours as needed for cough, with order date 8/29/25 and no end dateDuring an observation and interview on 11/19/25 at 2:14 p.m., Resident #1 was seen sitting up in bed and the bedside table to the right of the resident was observed with 2 medication cups that had red liquid in them. Resident #1 stated the 2 medication cups had cough syrup and were prescribed for allergies. Resident #1 stated she did not like the taste of the cough syrup and those (the medication cups) have been there for 3 days.2. Record review of Resident #2's face sheet dated 11/20/25 revealed a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] and re-admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included rheumatoid arthritis (a chronic disease in which the immune system attacks the lining of the joints causing inflammation, pain and swelling), reduced mobility, cough, asthma (a chronic lung disease in which the airways become inflamed, narrowed, and over-responsive making it difficult to breath), and fibromyalgia (a chronic disorder characterized by widespread muscle pain, tenderness, and fatigue).Record review of Resident #2's most current quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident was cognitively intact for daily (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 2 Event ID: 676478 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 676478 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/21/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Harbor Valley Health and Rehabilitation 6211 Old Pearsall Road San Antonio, TX 78242 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 0761 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete decision-making skills.During an observation and interview on 11/20/25 at 8:49 a.m., Resident #2 stated she received medications daily from the nursing staff and was not allowed to self-administer medications or keep medications in her room because staff were afraid other residents could have access to her medications. Resident #2 was observed with a jar of medicated mentholated ointment on her bedside table and stated she used the ointment on her feet. Resident #2 stated she last used the medicated mentholated ointment the night before.3. Record review of Resident #3's face sheet dated 11/20/25 revealed a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] and re-admitted on [DATE] and 11/4/25 with diagnoses that included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a long term lung disease in which airflow is partially blocked and breathing becomes difficult), respiratory failure, rheumatoid arthritis (a chronic disease in which the immune system attacks the lining of the joints causing inflammation, pain and swelling), muscle weakness, and asthma (a chronic lung disease in which the airways become inflamed, narrowed, and over-responsive making it difficult to breath). Record review of Resident #3's most recent quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident was cognitively intact for daily decision-making skills.During an observation and interview on 11/20/25 at 9:04 a.m., Resident #3 was observed with a jar of medicated mentholated ointment at the bedside. Resident #3 stated she used the ointment for her feet. Resident #3 would not indicate when she last used the ointment. During an interview on 11/20/25 at 10:12 a.m., MA C stated medications were not allowed at the resident's bedside because other residents could take it, or the resident could hide it and give it to somebody else. MA C stated there were no residents in the facility who were allowed to self-administer medications.During an interview on 11/20/25 at 10:37 a.m., LVN D stated it was unacceptable to leave medications at a resident's bedside because somebody else could have access to them, and they can pocket the medication. LVN D stated when medications were administered to a resident, the nurse was supposed to watch the patient take what was prescribed. LVN D stated there were no residents in the facility who were allowed to self-administer medications. During an interview on 11/20/25 at 11:19 a.m., LVN E stated it was not acceptable to leave medications at a resident's bedside because somebody can take them when it was not intended for them, or the patient could hoard the medication and could possibly overdose. During an interview on 11/20/25 at 2:09 p.m., the DON stated medications were not supposed to be left at the bedside because then it could not be determined if the resident took the medications. The DON stated, medications left at the bedside could result in the resident possibly hoarding the medication and could have adverse effects from not taking a scheduled medication such as blood pressure medication. The DON stated, the same could apply to over-the-counter medications. The DON stated there were no residents in the facility who were allowed to self-administer medications. Record review of the facility document titled Storage of Medications with revision date April 2007 revealed in part, .The facility shall store all drugs and biologicals in a safe, secure, and orderly manner.The nursing staff shall be responsible for maintaining medication store.Drugs shall be stored in an orderly manner in cabinets, drawers, carts, or automatic dispensing systems.Only persons authorized to prepare and administer medications shall have access to the medication room, including any keys. Event ID: Facility ID: 676478 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 21, 2025 survey of Harbor Valley Health and Rehabilitation?

This was a inspection survey of Harbor Valley Health and Rehabilitation on November 21, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Harbor Valley Health and Rehabilitation on November 21, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional princip..."

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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