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Inspection visit

Health inspection

THE SARAH ROBERTS FRENCH HOMECMS #7450401 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 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 observations, interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to ensure the 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 residents for 2 of 4 residents reviewed for call lights (Resident #s 1 and 2). Residents Affected - Few The facility failed to ensure Residents #s 1 and 2's call light was accessible and in reach. Resident #1's call light button was observed hanging behind her mattress on the floor. Resident #2's call light button was hanging over the side of her bed and touching the floor. These failures could affect residents who used their call light or desire to use the call light and place them at risk of not being able to notify staff of their needs. Findings included: Resident #1 Record review of Resident #1's electronic faces sheet revealed Resident #1 was [AGE] years old and was admitted on [DATE]. Resident #1's diagnoses included the following: History of Falling, Repeated Falls, Lack of Coordination, Major Depression, and Anxiety Disorder. Record review of Resident #1's MDS (Quarterly 10/5/2023) revealed a BIMS of 99 (interview not completed). Additionally, both the Mood Evaluation and ADLs Tab were disabled. Record review of Resident #1's Care Plan (7/22/2023) stated, (Resident #1) is High risk for falls r/t dementia, Alzheimer's with poor safety awareness. And had 3 falls during the month of August 2022. Interventions included: (Resident #1) needs a safe environment with even floors free from spills and/or clutter; adequate, glare-free light, a working and reachable call light, the bed in a low position at night; Slide rails as ordered, handrails on walls, personal items within reach. (Resident #1's) call light is within reach and encourage (Resident #1) to use it for assistance as needed. (Resident #1) needs prompt response to all requests for assistance. Observation on 11/30/2023 at 11:06 AM. Resident #1 was observed sleeping in her bed. During this observation, Resident #1's call light button was observed hanging behind her mattress on the floor. During an interview at this time, Charge Nurse, LVN A, confirmed Resident #1 would be unable to reach the call light button given her limited mobility. LVN A mentioned Resident #1 required a lot of monitoring and supervision given her fall history and level of confusion. LVN A indicated she was unsure if Resident #1 was alert enough to understand how to utilize her call light button. A photograph of (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: 745040 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 745040 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/30/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE The Sarah Roberts French Home 1315 Texas Ave San Antonio, TX 78201 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 the call light button positioning was taken at this time. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Interview on 11/30/2023 at 12:15 PM the Administrator and DON were informed of this observation and confirmed them to be true after being shown the photographs of the misplaced call light buttons and agreed both resident's would have a hard time calling for assistance. Residents Affected - Few Resident #2 Record review of Resident #2's electronic face sheet revealed Resident #2 was [AGE] years old and was admitted on [DATE]. Resident #2's diagnoses included the following: Repeated Falls, convulsions, osteoarthritis (a degenerative joint disease, in which the tissues in the joint break down over time), overactive bladder, anxiety disorder Record revie of Resident #2's MDS (Quarterly 10/6/2023) revealed a BIMS of 99 (interview not completed). Additionally, both the Mood Evaluation and ADLs Tab were disabled. Record review of Resident #2's Care Plan stated, Risk for Falls. Interventions included, Be sure (Resident #2's) call light is within reach and encourage (Resident #2) to use it for assistance as needed. (Resident #2) needs prompt response to all requests for assistance. Observation and interview on 11/30/2023 at 11:16 AM, Resident #2 was observed lying on her right side in her bed while staring at the floor. Further observation revealed Resident #2's call light button was hanging over the side of her bed and touching the floor. During an interview at this time, LVN A indicated Resident #2's call light button was in a position beyond Resident #2's ability to reach while attempting to readjust it. LVN A stated, we have to keep an eye on (Resident #2) because she has been caught walking to the restroom on her own. LVN A indicated she was unsure if Resident #2 was alert enough to understand how to utilize her call light button. Interview on 11/30/2023 at 12:15 PM the Administrator and DON were informed of this observation. Record review of facility policy, titled, Call Systems, Residents, dated September 2022), stated, 1. Each resident is provided with a means to call staff directly for assistance from his/her bed, from toileting/bathing facilities and from the floor. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 745040 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.

  • 0558GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F558 - The right to reside and receive services in the facility with reasonable

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 30, 2023 survey of THE SARAH ROBERTS FRENCH HOME?

This was a inspection survey of THE SARAH ROBERTS FRENCH HOME on November 30, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at THE SARAH ROBERTS FRENCH HOME on November 30, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."

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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