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Inspection visit

Inspection

James L West Center for Dementia CareCMS #7450191 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 0623 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify the resident, resident representative and send a copy to the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, of the transfer or discharge and the reasons for the move in writing and in a language and manner they understood for one (Resident #1) of four residents reviewed for discharge. The facility failed to notify Resident #1, the resident representative, and the Ombudsman in writing of the transfer/discharge of the resident to a behavioral hospital, the reason for the transfer/discharge, and the right to appeal. This failure could put residents at risk of being discharged and not having access to available advocacy services, discharge/transfer options, and appeal processes. Findings included: Review of Resident #1's facesheet provided 04/27/23 revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included post traumatic stress disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and pain. Review of Resident #1's nurses noted dated 03/27/23 reflected the following: 8:08 AM - This LVN was on the unit at time of incident, noted staff running out of room stating he was trying to choke her, he had her hands around her throat and had pushed her against the wall 1:16 PM - Referral for Med Management with [behavioral health services] completed today. Telehealth appointment done today with [PNP] recommending inpatient treatment. 5:04 PM - Report was called to VA ER via [transport] and VA is expecting wife to accompany resident left to go to VA ER at this time, wife did not take any clothes or personal belongings. Interview on 04/27/23 at 3:45 PM with the Social Worker revealed psych services were set up for Resident #1 because he was having behaviors such as assaulting staff. The Social Worker stated the behavioral health services said Resident #1 needed to be sent out for inpatient treatment due to being a danger to himself and others. The Social Worker said the Administrator was the one who handled Resident's #1's discharge. Interview on 04/27/23 at 4:49 PM with the DON revealed Resident #1 was discharged to the VA ER (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: 745019 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 745019 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/27/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE James L West Center for Dementia Care 1111 Summit Ave Fort Worth, TX 76102 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 0623 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few after a telehealth call with the behavioral health services recommended he be sent out due to being a danger to himself and others. The DON stated Resident's family refused for the resident to be sent via ambulance and they opted to drive him themselves. The DON said they had initially planned for the resident to return to the facility if the hospital could get Resident #1 stabilized. Interview on 04/27/23 at 5:43 PM with the Administrator revealed Resident #1 was sent out the hospital for aggressive behaviors. The Administrator said she did not issue a discharge notice because in her opinion Resident #1 was being sent to a hospital; therefore, the resident would not have required a discharge notice. Interview on 04/27/23 at 4:33 PM with the Ombudsman revealed she began to be included in email chains between the facility staff and Resident #1's family after the resident had been discharged to the hospital. She further stated she had not received a formal discharge notice for Resident #1, and her only involvement had been her reading the email chain. Review of the facility's policy titled Discharging the Resident revised in 2016 reflected it did not address the transfer notice to include reasons for the move or sending a copy to the Ombudsman. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 745019 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.

  • 0623GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F623 - Transfer and discharge-

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 27, 2023 survey of James L West Center for Dementia Care?

This was a inspection survey of James L West Center for Dementia Care on April 27, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at James L West Center for Dementia Care on April 27, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before tran..."

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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