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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Mesquite Village Wellness & RehabilitationCMS #6764801 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 0622 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that the transfer or discharge was documented in the resident's medical record and appropriate information was communicated to the receiving health care institution or provider for one (Resident #1) of 4 residents reviewed for facility-initiated discharges. The facility failed to provide documentation for an immediate facility-initiated discharge for Resident #1 that the resident's needs could not be met and attempted to meet the resident's needs. The failure could affect residents by placing them at risk of not having access to adequate care in a nursing home facility. Findings included: Review of Resident #1's admission record, dated 01/07/24, revealed the resident was a [AGE] year-old male, admitted to the facility on [DATE], and discharged on 01/02/24, with the diagnoses of hemiplegia (brain damage or spinal cord injury leading to paralysis), dementia, epilepsy (seizure), and acute kidney failure. Review of Resident #1's Quarterly MDS Assessment, dated 10/01/23, revealed Resident #1 had a BIMS score of 6, which indicated severe cognitive impairment. Review of Resident #1's care plan, revised on 01/05/24, revealed Resident #1 had a history of substance abuse and cannabis usage with interventions of observe for signs and symptoms of impairment. There were no other interventions listed. Interview on 01/06/24 at 10:15 AM with the Administrator revealed Resident #1 was admitted to the hospital on [DATE] for a possible seizure. Upon admission to the hospital, the resident tested positive for illegal substances (methamphetamine and cocaine). The Administrator stated APS was contacted and that based on the facility's drug policy, the resident was provided a notice to move. She stated that she suspected the family was bringing drugs to the resident. Interview on 01/06/24 at 10:33 AM with the DON revealed Resident #1 was sent to the hospital on [DATE] due to the family stating he was choking. She stated Resident #1 was verbal, even if his BIMS score was 6 (which indicated severe cognitive impairment). The DON stated the resident had been to the hospital before on 11/22/23 due to a stroke and tested positive for cannabis and methamphetamine. The second time the resident went to the hospital on [DATE], the resident was found with cocaine in (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: 676480 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 676480 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/06/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Mesquite Village Wellness & Rehabilitation 825 W. Kearney Street Mesquite, TX 75149 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 0622 his system. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Interview on 01/06/24 on 4:17 PM with Resident #2, Resident #1's roommate, revealed he used to smoke marijuana and would know if anyone smoked it. Resident #2 stated Resident #1 had a g-tube and Resident #2 would know if anyone put medications or drugs into his feed. Residents Affected - Few Interview on 01/06/24 at 6:15 PM with the Administrator and the DON revealed the facility could not readmit Resident #1 to the facility because the facility would not have been able to meet the resident's needs. She stated with the resident unpredictably taking illegal substances from the resident's family, the facility would not be able to ensure the resident did not have adverse effects to the medications the resident was already prescribed. The Administrator and the DON stated with substance abuse, the facility would then be required to constantly adjust the medications, which placed the resident at risk for side effects the facility would be liable for. Review of Resident #1's hospital records, dated 11/27/23, revealed toxicology urine drug screen positive for cannabis and benzodiazepines. Review of Resident #1's hospital records, dated 01/03/24, revealed toxicology urine drug screen positive for polysubstance abuse, positive for methamphetamines, and positive for cocaine. Hospital record reviewed that patient's wife who reports she is concerned that his sister may have brought elbow brownies to him at the local skilled nursing facility. Resident #1 was monitored for withdrawal symptoms. Review of Resident #1's electronic record revealed no evidence of a 30-day notice provided to Resident #1, a discharge summary, documentation of contact with the resident's physician to indicate transfer or discharge was necessary. Review of the facility's Transfer or Discharge Notice, revised 03/2021, revealed no mention of immediate discharge due to drug use. Documents and related policy supporting Resident #1's immediate discharge with the rationale that the resident's needs could not be met was requested on 01/06/24 at 6:15 PM. The facility did not provide any documentation at exit . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 676480 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.

  • 0622GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F622 - Transfer and discharge-

    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 6, 2024 survey of Mesquite Village Wellness & Rehabilitation?

This was a inspection survey of Mesquite Village Wellness & Rehabilitation on January 6, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Mesquite Village Wellness & Rehabilitation on January 6, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific info..."

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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