F 0600
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment,
and neglect by anybody.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from abuse for one
of six residents (Resident #2) reviewed for abuse.The facility failed to ensure Resident #2 had the right to
be free from abuse on 11/27/25, while on the memory care unit, Resident #1 punched Resident #2 in the
face causing him to fall against the wall and then to the ground resulting in facial bleeding and a fractured
hip. The noncompliance was identified as a past non-compliance. The Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) began on
11/27/25 and ended on 12/02/25 the facility had corrected the noncompliance before the investigation
began. This failure placed residents at risk of harm and/or severe injury. Findings included:Record review of
Resident #1's most recent Quarterly MDS Assessment, dated 09/25/25, reflected an [AGE] year-old male
admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #1 had BIMS of 06 indicating moderate cognitive impairment.
Diagnoses included Alzheimer's Disease (neurodegenerative disorder that leads to the gradual decline of
cognitive functions), Non-Alzheimer's Dementia (various types of dementia). Resident #1's MDS indicated
he had signs of verbal behavioral symptoms directed towards others (hitting, kicking, pushing, scratching,
grabbing) along with other behavioral symptoms not directed towards others (threatening others, screaming
at others, cursing at others). Record review of Resident #1's undated care plan revealed [Resident #1] had
Impaired thought processes related to Alzheimer's, Dementia. Goal: He will be able to answer simple
questions with a yes/no response. Interventions included Approach calmly and warmly, Ask simple
questions that require a yes or no answer, Call resident by name, Do not rush resident, explain all
procedures to resident, introduce yourself when approaching resident, Meds as ordered, Provide choices
when possible, Provide consistent routine of care as much as possible.The Care plan revealed: [Resident
#1] was at risk for difficulty in psychosocial adjustment related to admission to facility. Veteran gets easily
agitated. Goal: Resident #1 will not exhibit signs and symptoms of difficulties in psychosocial adjustment.
Interventions included to encourage resident to read name tags if applicable. Introduce self upon each visit
with resident. Introduce others who may have similar interests. Notify physician as needed. Observe for sign
and symptoms of difficulties in psychosocial adjustment (decreased socialization, sad mood, verbalizes
wants to go home). Orientate to facility. Provide 1:1 assistance with emotional adjustment.The Care plan
revealed: [Resident #1] was at risk for exhibiting behavior problems- physical aggression towards
peers/staff, agitated with staff/peers, hiding things due to fear of things being taken from him. Risk for selfisolating and paranoid behavior noted behavior refusing meds, agitation. Veteran had resident to resident
incident 11/27/25, 11/28/25. Goal: he will accept reassurance and respond to interactions during periods of
abnormal behaviors. Interventions included Approach resident warmly and positively at all times, Attempt to
keep environment free of stress (loud noise, TV,) Consult with family as needed. Encourage family to limit
the number of visitors who come to the facility at one time to decrease stimulation Interventions: redirect,
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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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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home
2200 Joe B Rushing Road
Fort Worth, TX 76119
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0600
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
reapproach, provide quiet environment, avoid crowds, noise cancelling headphones, play favorite music,
talk to him about his daughters, use do you need to call family? Meds as ordered. [Resident #1] to be sent
for eval and treatment at In-patient psychiatric unit if approaches unsuccessful and agitation/aggression
continues. Notify MD as needed. Observe and document behavior as needed. Provide 1:1 sessions as
needed. Provide for safety of resident during periods of combativeness. Provide quiet spaces when agitated
as loud noise can be a trigger. Psych eval as needed. Triggers: echoes, sudden noises, loud noises,
paranoia of personal space/items, others entering his space/room.The Care Plan revealed: [Resident #1]
was at risk for psychosocial changes related to resident-to-resident incident. Goal: [Resident #1] he will
have no psychosocial changes. Interventions included Medication as ordered. Notify physician as needed.
Provide diversional activities if behaviors occur. Psychological consult as needed.The Care Plan revealed:
[Resident #1] had a history of trauma that affects them negatively related to the military. Triggers include:
echoes, sudden noises, loud noises, paranoia of personal space/items, others entering his space/room. He
may display: suspicions, hiding items, fears things being taken away, verbal, and physical aggression,
agitation, self-isolation, paranoia, refuse care or meds, collects/hides gait belts, makes false claims,
throwing items, restlessness. Goal: Triggers that may cause re-traumatization will be minimized daily.
Interventions included encourage relationships with family and friends that are supportive. Encourage
resident to express feelings, concerns, thoughts in a safe space. Observe for signs and symptoms of
depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances. Provide a quiet, non-threatening environment with decreased
stimulation as needed. Triggers: echoes, sudden noises, loud noises, paranoia of personal space/items,
others entering his space/room, redirect, reapproach, provide quiet environment, avoid crowds, noise
cancelling headphones, play favorite music, talk to him about his daughters, use do we need to/can we call
family?The Care Plan revealed: [Resident #1] has potential to be physically aggressive behavior r/t Poor
impulse control. Goal: [Resident #1] will demonstrate effective coping skills through the review date.
Interventions included [Resident #1] triggers for physical aggression. Staff to Monitor signs of aggression
like Picking teeth with toothpick. Administer medications as ordered. Monitor/document for side effects and
effectiveness. COMMUNICATION: provide physical and verbal cues to alleviate anxiety; give positive
feedback, assist verbalization of source of agitation, assist to set goals for more pleasant behavior,
encourage seeking out of staff member when agitated.Record review of Resident #1's progress notes
written by LVN A on 11/27/25 at 10:08 AM revealed [Resident #1] was the aggressor. He was sitting having
breakfast and he suddenly got up from the table. I asked him to come back and take meds. He said, I will be
back to you in a minute. He walked over to [Resident #2] punch him in the face and he hit the floor and hurt
his left hip and leg. We spoke with outside provider; she saw him last week but will re-evaluate and inform
us if any changes and will notify the family about the worsening behaviors. Family Member came in the mist
of the issue and notified Resident Representative by phone. [Resident #1] is out of the building at this time
due to Thanksgiving but will return this evening.Record review of Resident #1's progress note written by
Social Worker B on 11/27/25 at 10:23 AM revealed Social Worker observed incident from nurses station
that occurred this morning with resident to resident. Social Worker went to observe that matter and nursing
staff redirected resident to this room and Social Worker assisted as needed to help redirect resident to
room. Social Worker met with resident in room to check status and continue to diffuse his emotional state
that caused him to hit another resident, as he was placed 1:1. Resident voiced it was the laughing he heard
that made him hit the other resident. Social Worker educated and diffused resident on safety and resident
was essentially receptive. Social Worker met with resident's Family Member who came to pick up Resident
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
745057
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home
2200 Joe B Rushing Road
Fort Worth, TX 76119
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 0600
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
to go out on pass for Thanksgiving today. Social Worker informed the Family Member as to what occurred
today and then the Family Member requested the Social Worker speak with another Family Member; Social
Worker informed her what occurred as well. Family Members voiced understanding as to what happened
today and will return resident today after Thanksgiving celebration. Care team update and Administrator
updated. Record review of Resident #1 progress note written by Social Worker B on 11/27/25 at 10:41 AM
revealed ADON contacted outside provider 24/7 on-call number and was able to speak with Nurse
Practitioner regarding resident incident. ADON and Nurse Practitioner discussed medications that need
reviewed, and Nurse Practitioner will adjust resident's medication and call the resident's family members
regarding behaviors today. Care team updated.Record review of Resident #1 progress note written by LVN
A on 11/27/25 at 6:24 PM revealed [Resident #1] was out with family all shiftRecord review of Resident #1
progress note written by RN C on 11/27/25 at 8:00 PM revealed [Resident #1] is 1:1 while sitting in the day
room watching tv with. is pleasant and shows no sign of aggression. No Concerns at this time.Record
review of Resident #1 progress note written by RN C on 11/27/25 at 9:00 PM revealed [Resident #1] is in
room sleeping, with call light in reach, No Concerns at this time.Record review of Resident #1 progress
note written by RN C on 11/27/25 at 10:00 PM revealed [Resident #1] sleeping on bed in room with door
closed, call light in reach. No concerns at this time.Record review of Resident #1 progress note written by
RN C on 11/27/25 at 11:00 PM revealed [Resident #1] sleeping on bed in room with door closed. Call light
within reach. No concerns at this time.Record review of Resident #1 progress note written by LVN D on
11/27/25 at 12:37 AM revealed [Resident #1] back from pass with Family. Took meds and stayed in room
until 10:30 PM and came out jumped on another Resident verbally in common area. Separated residents.
[Resident #1] went back to room and went to bed. Record review of Resident 2#'s most recent Quarterly
MDS (Minimum Data Set) Assessment, dated 11/17/25, reflected an [AGE] year-old male admitted to the
facility on [DATE]. Resident #2 had BIMS of 05 indicating moderate cognitive impairment. Diagnoses
included Alzheimer's Disease (neurodegenerative disorder that leads to the gradual decline of cognitive
functions), Non-Alzheimer's Dementia (various types of dementia). Resident #2's MDS indicated he had no
signs of behavioral symptoms. Record review of Resident #1's undated care plan revealed [Resident #2]
had had impaired skin integrity related to 11/27/25- Laceration to right side chin area. Goal: Resident will
remain free from skin impairments related to pressure. Interventions include Braden scale risk assessment
quarterly and as needed. Encourage adequate hydration and nutrition. Notify responsible party and discuss
skin status as needed. Treatment as ordered.The Care plan revealed: Resident #2 has had an actual fall
with (minor injury) Poor Balance, Unsteady gait. 11/27/25-fall with injury. Goal: He will resume usual
activities without further incident. Interventions included: Staff to monitor more frequently. Check range of
motion times daily. Continue interventions on the at-risk plan. Resident #2 sent to ER for eval and treat,
pain meds administered. Provide activities that promote exercise and strength building where possible.
Provide 1:1 activities if bedbound. Staff to keep Resident #2 in line of site, monitor as needed.Record
review of Resident #2's progress note written by RN E on 11/27/25 at 9:02 AM revealed Outcomes of
Physical Assessment: Functional Status: Fall. Nursing observations, evaluation and recommendations are:
Patient status post fall, Patient noted with cut to the right-side facial area. Pain to the left hip and left rib
cage. Patient sent out to the hospital for further evaluation to the left hip. Primary Care Provider Feedback
patient sent out to hospital for further evaluation. Record review of Resident #2's progress note written by
RN E on 11/27/25 at 9:31 AM revealed [Resident #2] was medicated for pain prior to hospital transfer.
Power of Attorney, MD, DON, and Administrator notified of incident.Record review of Resident #2's
progress note written by Social Worker B
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
745057
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home
2200 Joe B Rushing Road
Fort Worth, TX 76119
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 0600
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
11/27/25 at 10:24 AM revealed Social Worker met with resident to check status as nursing staff and
Director of Rehabilitation was with resident to monitor until Emergency Medical Services to arrive to go to
hospital for assessment. Social Worker inquired with resident on his psychosocial well-being after incident
to check if he felt safe and comfortable and resident voiced he was okay and was hurting on left side of
body as care team was assessing him and assisting him with care. Social Worker contacted resident's
Family Member and left voicemail to return call. Social Worker did receive a call back from resident's Family
Member and Social Worker informed them of the matter that occurred and that Emergency Medical
Services was currently there to pick up resident to take to hospital and they voiced understanding of the
matter. Care team updated.Record review of Resident #2's progress note written by LVN A on 11/27/25 at
10:37 AM revealed [Resident #2] was walking through the common area. [Resident #1] got up from eating
breakfast and went over to him and punched him in the face. [Resident #2] fell to the ground in shock.
[Resident #1] stood over him and told him to say it again. CNA ran over remove [Resident #1] from the area
and took him to his room. First aide was rendered immediately. Laceration was cleaned and covered. When
Evaluated by Physical Therapy he could not bear weight on the left side and stated, Man, I am hurt. What
happened? [Resident #2] remained seated until Emergency Medical Services arrived to transport him to
the hospital.Record review of Resident #2's progress note written by LVN A on 11/27/25 at 1:52 PM
revealed [LVN A] called hospital to check on [Resident #2]. emergency room Nurse, informed [Resident #2]
will be admitted to the surgical floor. RN Supervisor notified.Record review of Resident #2's progress note
written by LVN A on 11/27/25 at 6:24 PM revealed Hospital Admit. Record review of Resident #2's hospital
record dated 12/01/25 11:16 AM revealed Chief Complaint: Fall. History of present illness: [Resident #2] is
an [AGE] year-old male with history of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, alcoholic cirrhosis (advanced form of
liver disease related to drinking alcohol), hypertension (high blood pressure), and prostate cancer (cancer
that start in the prostate) who presented after an unwitnessed fall at his memory care facility, resulting in left
hip pain and inability to ambulate. On arrival, he was noted to have left leg pain, external rotation and
shortening of the left lower extremity, and an abrasion to the face, but no evidence of head trauma or loss of
consciousness was reported. Imaging, including left femur (thigh bone, longest and strongest bone in the
human body) and hip radiographs, confirmed an acute comminuted, displaced transcervical left femoral
neck fracture (a type of hip fracture where the bone connecting the ball of the hip joint to the thigh bone
breaks), additional trauma imaging showed no acute intracranial (bony part of the skull that holds the brain)
or spinal injury, and no acute facial fractures. Record review of the provider investigator report revealed on
11/17/25 at 7:45 AM Resident #1 was eating breakfast talking to staff when he got up from the table, a few
feet away and hit Resident #2 on the right side of his face. Resident #2 lost his balance and fell backwards
into wall/window seal and then to the ground. Resident #2 had laceration below his right eye, facility
cleansed area. Initially denied pain, was able to move extremities. Physical Therapy and Nursing lifted
Resident #2 to a chair to finish the assessment, and he then complained of pain, stating something was
wrong. Emergency Medical Services was called immediately. The provider response revealed: Residents
were separated and assessed. The facility initiated protocol to include: Resident #1 being placed on 1:1
until family arrived to take Resident #1 out on pass for Thanksgiving - Resident #1 remained on 1:1 until the
facility sent out to the hospital for evaluation and treatment; and proper notifications completed to family,
physician, DON, Administrator, and Regional Support Team. Resident #2 complained of pain to his left side.
The facility sent him out via Emergency Medical Services. The facility continued protocol to include: quality
of life rounds, in-servicing, staff interviews, as needed Trauma
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
745057
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home
2200 Joe B Rushing Road
Fort Worth, TX 76119
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 0600
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
Assessment, Social Service follow-up for psychosocial assessment, and updated the plan of care. The
investigation revealed: the Administrator received a phone call at 7:45 AM from the Director of Nursing
notifying the Administrator of the incident. It was reported that the nurse was getting ready to give
medication and Resident #1 went over and hit Resident #2 in the face, he lost balance and fell into the wall
and then to the ground. Resident #2 was assessed and noted to have a laceration to the right side of the
face. Nursing cleaned the laceration. Initial assessment of Resident #2 revealed he was able to move his
leg. Resident #2 was lifted by staff and placed in a chair. At that time Resident #2 stated something was
wrong. The Rehabilitation Director and Nursing assessed his leg and Resident #2 was noted to have pain in
his left leg and unable to move. Emergency Medical Services was contacted, and Resident #2 was sent to
local hospital for evaluation and treatment. Resident #1 was placed on 1:1 and required redirection multiple
times. The Social Worker met with Resident #1 and when asked what happened he mentioned he was
hearing laughing and thought it was Resident #2 and was hyper focused on the laughing. Family arrived
shortly after the incident and wanted to take Resident #1 out on pass for Thanksgiving. The facility decided
to allow Resident #1 go and upon return would be placed 1:1 and then work on an in-patient hospital stay
for further evaluation and treatment. The facility did contact psych services to review incident and provider
to complete a medication review. Resident #1 had a BIMS of 6, resided in a Memory Care Unit due to poor
safety awareness and exit seeking tendencies. He was actively seen by both psychiatry and psychology
services. Triggers identified were loud noises, people going into room, and being in his space. Resident #1
currently admitted to hospital for mood stabilization.The facility conducted care plan meeting to discuss
re-admission and Resident #1 to be placed on 1:1 to see how new medications were working but facility
would like to look at potential alternate placements, with family in agreement. The Administrator completed
quality of life rounds, incident review, facility rounds, and staff interviews. No additional concerns identified
at this time. In-services were initiated on Behavior in Dementia with de-escalation and dementia. The facility
updated Ad Hoc (when necessary or needed) QAPI meeting to include: additional education for memory
care unit, updating admission criteria for unit along with admission process, and evaluation of unit staff for
compatibility with incident tracking and trending. Investigation Findings revealed: Unsubstantiated willful
intent to harm due to Alzheimer's Diagnosis. Resident #1 was placed on 1:1 monitoring starting
immediately after the incident on 11/27/25 until he exited the building with family. Resident #1 returned to
the facility on [DATE] with continued 1:1 monitoring until he was sent to the hospital for further evaluation.
Observation on 12/10/25 at 10:20 AM of Resident #1 in the Memory Care Unit sitting with a staff member
putting together a puzzle and listening to music. Resident #1 appeared to enjoy putting the puzzle together,
interacting with staff and was without distress. Interview on 12/10/25 at 11:15 AM with CNA F revealed
during the time of the incident she was passing breakfast trays when Resident #1 was sitting in a chair in
the dining room. CNA F stated she saw Resident #1 smile at Resident #2 as he was walking towards him
and said I got something for you so Resident #2 stopped at the table, and within five minutes there was a
loud noise and Resident #2 was on the floor. CNA F stated she heard Resident #1 talking to Resident #2
but did not think anything of it because he would joke from time to time. CNA F reported that she was aware
of Resident #1's behaviors, therefore when he was around other residents, she often kept an eye on him to
de-escalate any potential incidents. CNA F stated Resident #1 was near LVN A and other staff members
were in the dining room passing breakfast trays and felt like all residents were adequately supervised. CNA
F stated she observed Resident #2 with blood coming from his face, and she and the Rehabilitation
Director attempted to help Resident #2 off the floor however he indicated that he was
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
745057
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home
2200 Joe B Rushing Road
Fort Worth, TX 76119
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 0600
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
in pain at his hip area. Resident #2 was immediately sent to the hospital and Resident #1 escorted to his
room and placed 1:1. According to CNA F she was inserviced on abuse and neglect, separate and
deescalate resident altercations and recognized that residents had the right to be free from abuse and
neglect, not being able to do so placed residents at risk of harm. Observation on 12/10/25 at 12:45 PM of
Resident #2 revealed Resident #1 in bed resting. Resident #2 had just finished lunch, no observations of
pain or distress. Resident #2 did not respond to verbal communication at the time. Interview on 12/10/25 at
1:14 PM with the Administrator revealed both Resident #1 and Resident #2 resided in the Memory Care
Unit. The Administrator stated she was notified immediately that Resident #1 was sitting at a table next to
LVN A while she was talking with him and administering his medication. The Administrator stated she was
told Resident #1 got up from the table and hit Resident #2. Resident #2 lost his balance by the window seal
and fell. Residents were separated; Resident #1 was placed 1:1 and Resident #2 was sent out to the
hospital for further evaluation due to complaints of pain. According to the Administrator she was aware of
Resident #1's history of behaviors. The Administrator reported Resident #1 had been working with psych
services and had not been physical towards other residents in a while. The Administrator stated while at the
time of the incident #1 was not on 1:1 monitoring all staff were responsible for keeping an eye on Resident
#1 for any outburst or triggers due to his history. The Administrator stated Resident #1 liked to be in his
room alone most of the time, however he enjoyed listening to music and staff led activities. According to the
Administrator all staff were inserviced on abuse and neglect and whom to report to all allegations of abuse.
Interview on 12/10/25 at 1:55 PM with CNA G revealed during the incident she was in the kitchen when she
heard a bump, and she stepped out and saw Resident #2 on the floor. CNA G stated Resident #1 was
close to her, so she separated him by taking him to his room. According to CNA G during the morning
hours she, Resident #2 and CNA F were looking at an old picture of Resident #2 and there was laughing
during the conversation. CNA G said LVN A reported that Resident #1 hit Resident #2 because he thought
Resident #2 was laughing at him. According to CNA G she was aware that Resident #1 had a history of
triggers and behaviors. CNA G stated she engaged with Resident #1 a lot when he was out of his room,
therefore she had never seen him get physical with other residents. CNA G stated she was responsible for
monitoring all residents, CNA G stated residents reacted to triggering things that happened in the past so
you have to redirect often while working on the memory care unit. CNA G stated she was inserviced on
abuse and neglect, separate residents during an altercation immediately, understood signs and symptoms
of abuse and neglect, who to report allegation to and not doing so placed residents at risk of harm.
Interview on 12/10/25 at 3:25 PM the Rehabilitation Director revealed he was in the Memory Care Unit at
the nursing station speaking with Social Worker B when he heard a disturbance behind him. The
Rehabilitation Director stated when he turned around, he saw Resident #2 on the floor and Resident #1
being redirected by staff. The Rehabilitation Director stated he advised to get Resident #2 off the floor due
to him being in an awkward position on the wall. The Rehabilitation Director stated once Resident #2 was in
the chair he voiced that something didn't feel right. The Rehabilitation Director stated he observed Resident
#2 leaning to the right side. The Rehabilitation Director stated at that point emergency services was called.
The Rehabilitation Director stated the facility was inserviced on abuse and neglect, he was aware of whom
to report allegations to, along with signs and symptoms of abuse. Interview on 12/10/25 at 4:07 PM with
Social Worker B revealed she was at the nursing station when the staff were around Resident #1 and
Resident #2 in the dining room. Social Worker B stated that she observed staff assisting residents and
passing trays, she stated she did not see or hear anything prior to the incident, it was a very calm
environment. Social
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
745057
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home
2200 Joe B Rushing Road
Fort Worth, TX 76119
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0600
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
Worker B stated after the incident she went to assist with redirecting Resident #1 in his room. Social Worker
B stated while with Resident #1 in his room trying to calm him down, he expressed to her that he heard
laughing which got him upset. According to Social Worker B, she did not usually work with Resident #1 but
was aware of his behaviors. Social Worker B stated the facility was inserviced on abuse and neglect, she
was aware to separate residents during altercations immediately, and to report to the Administrator which
was the Abuse Coordinator. Interview on 12/10/25 at 4:37 PM with the DON revealed she was notified by
the Rehabilitation Director that the team had witnessed Resident #1 punch Resident #2. The DON stated
she was told that Resident #2 was approaching the table for medication when he was intercepted with a
punch by Resident #1. Resident #2 went backwards and hit his hip on the window sill, then hit the floor. The
DON stated upon assessment Resident #2 reported something was wrong with his leg therefore resident
#2 was sent out to the hospital. The DON stated Resident #1 was immediately separated and remained 1:1
until family came to take him home for the holiday celebration. The DON stated upon Resident #1's return
to the facility he remained 1:1 until he was sent out for evaluation on 11/28/25. The DON stated she was
fairly new to the facility however was aware of Resident #1's behaviors. The DON stated at the time of the
incident Resident #1 was not on 1:1 monitoring however, staff were aware to keep a close eye on him and
to de-escalate any situations where he was involved. According to the DON all staff were responsible for
observing residents on the Memory Care Unit, and not doing so placed residents at risk of injury and harm.
The DON stated residents on the Memory care Unit had past trauma and were easily triggered, things
could happen quickly, making it hard to tell when something was going to occur. The DON stated education
was going with staff so they could be aware of resident's triggers and aggressions. The DON stated staff
were inserviced on abuse and neglect and was educated to separate residents during resident to resident
conflict immediately and report to the Abuse Coordinator. Interview on 12/10/25 at 5:40 PM with the
Administrator revealed she was aware of Resident #1's behaviors of having aggressions towards others,
however there had not been any issues recently that required him to constantly be monitored 1:1.
According to the Administrator all staff working on the memory care unit were responsible for all residents'
safety, and not doing so placed residents at risk of injury and harm. The Administrator further stated since
Resident #1's return to the facility; interventions had been put in place such as 1:1 monitoring, psychiatric
evaluation, monitoring his behaviors, identifying his triggers, the [NAME] machine (interactive game table),
participating in activities that he liked, coordinating services with family, music, and care plan meetings to
identify alternate living arrangements . The Administrator stated there had not been any further incidents
between Resident #1 and Resident #2, Resident #2 had been relocated to reside outside of the Memory
Care Unit due to his inability to ambulate. The Administrator stated there had been inservices with staff that
covered working with residents with diagnosis of dementia, abuse and neglect, along with inservices
provided by the social services department educating staff of each resident's triggers and person centered
needs, (Resident #1 was in the first group to train on his triggers and behaviors).The Administrator was
notified on 12/10/25 at 5:45 PM that a Past Non-Compliance Immediate Jeopardy situation had been
identified due to the above failures. The Administrator was provided with the Immediate Jeopardy template
for her signature.Record review of facility policy titled Abuse dated October 2022 revealed to identity,
prohibit, and prevent resident abuse. 1. Each resident has the right to be free from abuse, corporal
punishment, and involuntary seclusion2. Residents must not be subjected to abuse by anyone, including,
but not limited to facility staff, other residents, consultants or volunteers, staff of other agencies serving the
resident, family members, resident representatives, friends, and other individuals. The
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
745057
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home
2200 Joe B Rushing Road
Fort Worth, TX 76119
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 0600
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
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resident(s) will be protected from any identified offender during the course of the investigation by removing
the alleged perpetrator from the facility.3. Abuse: the willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement,
intimidation, or punishment with resulting physical harm, pain or mental anguish. Abuse also includes
deprivation by an individual, including a caretaker, of goods or services necessary to attain or maintain
physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Willful: The individual must have acted deliberately, not that
the individual must have intended to inflict injury or harm.Mental Abuse: includes but is not limited to:
humiliation, harassment, threats of punishment, deprivation, or taking unauthorized pictures or videos of a
resident that are demeaningPhysical Abuse: includes but is not limited to: hitting, slapping, pinching, biting
and kicking. It also includes controlling behavior through corporal punishment.Serious bodily injury: an
injury involving extreme physical pain; involving substantial risk of death; involving protracted loss or
impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty; requiring medical intervention such
as surgery, hospitalization, or physical rehabilitation; or an injury resulting in criminal sexual abuse.Any
allegation of abuse will be immediately reported to the facility Administrator. The facility will designate an
Abuse Prevention Coordinator who is responsible for reporting allegations or suspected abuse, neglect, or
exploitation to the state survey agency, law enforcement, and other officials in accordance with state
law.The facility took the following actions to correct the non-compliance prior to the investigation:Record
review of an in-service, dated 11/28/25 and 12/01/25, reflected 93 staff including nurses, CNAs,
housekeepers, medication aides, activity assistant, activity director, Business Office Manager, medical
records, dietary assistant manager, dietary aides and social workers were provided with training on
Behavior Management and De-escalation, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation. Record review of an in-service,
dated 11/28/25 and 12/01/25, reflected 93 staff including nurses, CNAs, housekeepers, medication aides,
activity assistant, activity director, Business Office Manager, medical records, dietary assistant manager,
dietary aides, and social workers: Fundamentals of Dementia Care for Health Facility Personnel. Record
review of an in-service, dated 12/02/25, reflected 21 staff that included nurses, nurse's aides,
housekeeping, medication aides, activity assistant, dietary aides were in-serviced regarding:
Communication book for Staff Documentation of Behaviors or Triggers of Residents and 5 Residents review
of Triggers and Intervention. Record review of Resident #1's clinical records revealed Resident #1 was
placed one-on-one supervision until he was sent to the hospital for fu
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
745057
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home
2200 Joe B Rushing Road
Fort Worth, TX 76119
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that the resident environment
remained as free of accident hazards as is possible and each resident received adequate supervision and
assistive devices to prevent accidents for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #2) reviewed for supervision. The
facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent a physical altercation when Resident #1, who was
sitting at the dining room table eating and talking with LVN A, got up from the table. LVN A asked him where
he was going and to have a seat, Resident #1 stated, I will be right back with you. He then walked up to
Resident #2 and punched him in the face causing Resident #2 to fall against the wall and then to the
ground, which resulted in Resident #2 sustaining facial bleeding and a fractured hip on 11/27/25. The
noncompliance was identified as a past non-compliance. The Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) began on 11/27/25
and ended on 12/02/25 the facility had corrected the noncompliance before the investigation began. This
failure placed residents at risk of harm and/or severe injury. Findings included:Record review of Resident
#1's most recent Quarterly MDS Assessment, dated 09/25/25, reflected an [AGE] year-old male admitted to
the facility on [DATE]. Resident #1 had BIMS of 06 indicating moderate cognitive impairment. Diagnoses
included Alzheimer's Disease (neurodegenerative disorder that leads to the gradual decline of cognitive
functions), Non-Alzheimer's Dementia (various types of dementia). Resident #1's MDS indicated he had
signs of verbal behavioral symptoms directed towards others (hitting, kicking, pushing, scratching,
grabbing) along with other behavioral symptoms not directed towards others (threatening others, screaming
at others, cursing at others). Record review of Resident #1's undated care plan revealed [Resident #1] had
Impaired thought processes related to Alzheimer's, Dementia. Goal: He will be able to answer simple
questions with a yes/no response. Interventions included Approach calmly and warmly, Ask simple
questions that require a yes or no answer, Call resident by name, Do not rush resident, explain all
procedures to resident, Introduce yourself when approaching resident, Meds as ordered, Provide choices
when possible, Provide consistent routine of care as much as possible. The Care Plan revealed: [Resident
#1] was at risk for difficulty in psychosocial adjustment related to admission to facility. Veteran gets easily
agitated. Goal: Resident #1 will not exhibit signs and symptoms of difficulties in psychosocial adjustment.
Interventions included to encourage resident to read name tags if applicable. Introduce self upon each visit
with resident. Introduce others who may have similar interests. Notify physician as needed. Observe for sign
and symptoms of difficulties in psychosocial adjustment (decreased socialization, sad mood, verbalizes
wants to go home). Orientate to facility. Provide 1:1 assistance with emotional adjustment. The Care plan
revealed: [Resident #1] was at risk for exhibiting behavior problems- physical aggression towards
peers/staff, agitated with staff/peers, hiding things due to fear of things being taken from him. Risk for selfisolating and paranoid behavior noted behavior refusing meds, agitation. Veteran had resident to resident
incident 11/27/25, 11/28/25. Goal: he will accept reassurance and respond to interactions during periods of
abnormal behaviors. Interventions included Approach resident warmly and positively at all times, Attempt to
keep environment free of stress (loud noise, TV,) Consult with family as needed. Encourage family to limit
the number of visitors who come to the facility at one time to decrease stimulation Interventions: redirect,
reapproach, provide quiet environment, avoid crowds, noise cancelling headphones, play favorite music,
talk to him about his daughters, use do you need to call family? Meds as ordered. [Resident #1] to be sent
for eval and treatment at In-patient psychiatric unit if approaches unsuccessful and agitation/aggression
continues. Notify MD as needed. Observe and document behavior as needed. Provide 1:1 sessions as
needed.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
745057
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home
2200 Joe B Rushing Road
Fort Worth, TX 76119
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 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
Provide for safety of resident during periods of combativeness. Provide quiet spaces when agitated as loud
noise can be a trigger. Psych eval as needed. Triggers: echoes, sudden noises, loud noises, paranoia of
personal space/items, others entering his space/room. The Care Plan revealed: [Resident #1] was at risk
for psychosocial changes related to resident-to-resident incident. Goal: [Resident #1] he will have no
psychosocial changes. Interventions included Medication as ordered. Notify physician as needed. Provide
diversional activities if behaviors occur. Psychological consult as needed. The Care Plan revealed:
[Resident #1] had a history of trauma that affects them negatively related to the military. Triggers include:
echoes, sudden noises, loud noises, paranoia of personal space/items, others entering his space/room. He
may display: suspicions, hiding items, fears things being taken away, verbal, and physical aggression,
agitation, self-isolation, paranoia, refuse care or meds, collects/hides gait belts, makes false claims,
throwing items, restlessness. Goal: Triggers that may cause re-traumatization will be minimized daily.
Interventions included encourage relationships with family and friends that are supportive. Encourage
resident to express feelings, concerns, thoughts in a safe space. Observe for signs and symptoms of
depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances. Provide a quiet, non-threatening environment with decreased
stimulation as needed. Triggers: echoes, sudden noises, loud noises, paranoia of personal space/items,
others entering his space/room, redirect, reapproach, provide quiet environment, avoid crowds, noise
cancelling headphones, play favorite music, talk to him about his daughters, use do we need to/can we call
family? The Care Plan revealed: [Resident #1] has potential to be physically aggressive behavior r/t Poor
impulse control. Goal: [Resident #1] will demonstrate effective coping skills through the review date.
Interventions included [Resident #1] triggers for physical aggression. Staff to Monitor signs of aggression
like Picking teeth with toothpick. Administer medications as ordered. Monitor/document for side effects and
effectiveness. COMMUNICATION: provide physical and verbal cues to alleviate anxiety; give positive
feedback, assist verbalization of source of agitation, assist to set goals for more pleasant behavior,
encourage seeking out of staff member when agitated. Record review of Resident #1's progress notes
written by LVN A on 11/27/25 at 10:08 AM revealed [Resident #1] was the aggressor. He was sitting having
breakfast and he suddenly got up from the table. I asked him to come back and take meds. He said, I will be
back to you in a minute. He walked over to [Resident #2] punch him in the face and he hit the floor and hurt
his left hip and leg. We spoke with outside provider; she saw him last week but will re-evaluate and inform
us if any changes and will notify the family about the worsening behaviors. Family Member came in the mist
of the issue and notified Resident Representative by phone. [Resident #1] is out of the building at this time
due to Thanksgiving but will return this evening. Record review of Resident #1's progress note written by
Social Worker B on 11/27/25 at 10:23 AM revealed Social Worker observed incident from nurses station
that occurred this morning with resident to resident. Social Worker went to observe that matter and nursing
staff redirected resident to this room and Social Worker assisted as needed to help redirect resident to
room. Social Worker met with resident in room to check status and continue to diffuse his emotional state
that caused him to hit another resident, as he was placed 1:1. Resident voiced it was the laughing he heard
that made him hit the other resident. Social Worker educated and diffused resident on safety and resident
was essentially receptive. Social Worker met with resident's Family Member who came to pick up Resident
to go out on pass for Thanksgiving today. Social Worker informed the Family Member as to what occurred
today and then the Family Member requested the Social Worker speak with another Family Member; Social
Worker informed her what occurred as well. Family Members voiced understanding as to what happened
today and will return resident today after Thanksgiving celebration. Care team update and Administrator
updated.
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
745057
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home
2200 Joe B Rushing Road
Fort Worth, TX 76119
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 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
Record review of Resident #1 progress note written by Social Worker B on 11/27/25 at 10:41 AM revealed
ADON contacted outside provider 24/7 on-call number and was able to speak with Nurse Practitioner
regarding resident incident. ADON and Nurse Practitioner discussed medications that need reviewed, and
Nurse Practitioner will adjust resident's medication and call the resident's family members regarding
behaviors today. Care team updated. Record review of Resident #1 progress note written by LVN A on
11/27/25 at 6:24 PM revealed [Resident #1] was out with family all shift Record review of Resident #1
progress note written by RN C on 11/27/25 at 8:00 PM revealed [Resident #1] is 1:1 while sitting in the day
room watching tv with. is pleasant and shows no sign of aggression. No Concerns at this time. Record
review of Resident #1 progress note written by RN C on 11/27/25 at 9:00 PM revealed [Resident #1] is in
room sleeping, with call light in reach, No Concerns at this time. Record review of Resident #1 progress
note written by RN C on 11/27/25 at 10:00 PM revealed [Resident #1] sleeping on bed in room with door
closed, call light in reach. No concerns at this time. Record review of Resident #1 progress note written by
RN C on 11/27/25 at 11:00 PM revealed [Resident #1] sleeping on bed in room with door closed. Call light
within reach. No concerns at this time. Record review of Resident #1 progress note written by LVN D on
11/27/25 at 12:37 AM revealed [Resident #1] back from pass with Family. Took meds and stayed in room
until 10:30 PM and came out jumped on another Resident verbally in common area. Separated residents.
[Resident #1] went back to room and went to bed. Record review of Resident 2#'s most recent Quarterly
MDS Assessment, dated 11/17/25, reflected an [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE].
Resident #2 had BIMS of 05 indicating moderate cognitive impairment. Diagnoses included Alzheimer's
Disease (neurodegenerative disorder that leads to the gradual decline of cognitive functions),
Non-Alzheimer's Dementia (various types of dementia). Resident #2's MDS indicated he had no signs of
behavioral symptoms. Record review of Resident #1's undated care plan revealed [Resident #2] had had
impaired skin integrity related to 11/27/25- Laceration to right side chin area. Goal: Resident will remain free
from skin impairments related to pressure. Interventions include Braden scale risk assessment quarterly
and as needed. Encourage adequate hydration and nutrition. Notify responsible party and discuss skin
status as needed. Treatment as ordered. The Care plan revealed: Resident #2 has had an actual fall with
(minor injury) Poor Balance, Unsteady gait. 11/27/25-fall with injury. Goal: He will resume usual activities
without further incident. Interventions included: Staff to monitor more frequently. Check range of motion
times daily. Continue interventions on the at-risk plan. Resident #2 sent to ER for eval and treat, pain meds
administered. Provide activities that promote exercise and strength building where possible. Provide 1:1
activities if bedbound. Staff to keep Resident #2 in line of site, monitor as needed. Record review of
Resident #2's progress note written by RN E on 11/27/25 at 9:02 AM revealed Outcomes of Physical
Assessment: Functional Status: Fall. Nursing observations, evaluation and recommendations are: Patient
status post fall, Patient noted with cut to the right-side facial area. Pain to the left hip and left rib cage.
Patient sent out to the hospital for further evaluation to the left hip. Primary Care Provider Feedback patient
sent out to hospital for further evaluation. Record review of Resident #2's progress note written by RN E on
11/27/25 at 9:31 AM revealed [Resident #2] was medicated for pain prior to hospital transfer. Power of
Attorney, MD, DON, and Administrator notified of incident. Record review of Resident #2's progress note
written by Social Worker B 11/27/25 at 10:24 AM revealed Social Worker met with resident to check status
as nursing staff and Director of Rehabilitation was with resident to monitor until Emergency Medical
Services to arrive to go to hospital for assessment. Social Worker inquired with resident on his psychosocial
well-being after incident to check if he felt safe and comfortable and resident voiced he was okay and was
hurting on left side of body as
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
745057
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home
2200 Joe B Rushing Road
Fort Worth, TX 76119
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 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
care team was assessing him and assisting him with care. Social Worker contacted resident's Family
Member and left voicemail to return call. Social Worker did receive a call back from resident's Family
Member and Social Worker informed them of the matter that occurred and that Emergency Medical
Services was currently there to pick up resident to take to hospital and they voiced understanding of the
matter. Care team updated. Record review of Resident #2's progress note written by LVN A on 11/27/25 at
10:37 AM revealed [Resident #2] was walking through the common area. [Resident #1] got up from eating
breakfast and went over to him and punched him in the face. [Resident #2] fell to the ground in shock.
[Resident #1] stood over him and told him to say it again. CNA ran over remove [Resident #1] from the area
and took him to his room. First aide was rendered immediately. Laceration was cleaned and covered. When
Evaluated by Physical Therapy he could not bear weight on the left side and stated, Man, I am hurt. What
happened? [Resident #2] remained seated until Emergency Medical Services arrived to transport him to
the hospital. Record review of Resident #2's progress note written by LVN A on 11/27/25 at 1:52 PM
revealed [LVN A] called hospital to check on [Resident #2]. emergency room Nurse, informed [Resident #2]
will be admitted to the surgical floor. RN Supervisor notified. Record review of Resident #2's progress note
written by LVN A on 11/27/25 at 6:24 PM revealed Hospital Admit. Record review of Resident #2's hospital
record dated 12/01/25 11:16 AM revealed Chief Complaint: Fall. History of present illness: [Resident #2] is
an [AGE] year-old male with history of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, alcoholic cirrhosis (advanced form of
liver disease related to drinking alcohol), hypertension (high blood pressure), and prostate cancer (cancer
that start in the prostate) who presented after an unwitnessed fall at his memory care facility, resulting in left
hip pain and inability to ambulate. On arrival, he was noted to have left leg pain, external rotation and
shortening of the left lower extremity, and an abrasion to the face, but no evidence of head trauma or loss of
consciousness was reported. Imaging, including left femur (thigh bone, longest and strongest bone in the
human body) and hip radiographs, confirmed an acute comminuted, displaced transcervical left femoral
neck fracture (a type of hip fracture where the bone connecting the ball of the hip joint to the thigh bone
breaks), additional trauma imaging showed no acute intracranial (bony part of the skull that holds the brain)
or spinal injury, and no acute facial fractures. Record review of the provider investigator report revealed on
11/17/25 at 7:45 AM Resident #1 was eating breakfast talking to staff when he got up from the table, a few
feet away and hit Resident #2 on the right side of his face. Resident #2 lost his balance and fell backwards
into wall/window seal and then to the ground. Resident #2 had laceration below his right eye, facility
cleansed area. Initially denied pain, was able to move extremities. Physical Therapy and Nursing lifted
Resident #2 to a chair to finish the assessment, and he then complained of pain, stating something was
wrong. Emergency Medical Services was called immediately. The provider response revealed: Residents
were separated and assessed. The facility initiated protocol to include: Resident #1 being placed on 1:1
until family arrived to take Resident #1 out on pass for Thanksgiving - Resident #1 remained on 1:1 until the
facility sent out to the hospital for evaluation and treatment; and proper notifications completed to family,
physician, DON, Administrator, and Regional Support Team. Resident #2 complained of pain to his left side.
The facility sent him out via Emergency Medical Services. The facility continued protocol to include: quality
of life rounds, in-servicing, staff interviews, as needed Trauma Assessment, Social Service follow-up for
psychosocial assessment, and updated the plan of care. The investigation revealed: the Administrator
received a phone call at 7:45 AM from the Director of Nursing notifying the Administrator of the incident. It
was reported that the nurse was getting ready to give medication and Resident #1 went over and hit
Resident #2 in the face, he lost balance and fell into the wall and then
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No. 0938-0391
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
745057
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home
2200 Joe B Rushing Road
Fort Worth, TX 76119
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 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
to the ground. Resident #2 was assessed and noted to have a laceration to the right side of the face.
Nursing cleaned the laceration. Initial assessment of Resident #2 revealed he was able to move his leg.
Resident #2 was lifted by staff and placed in a chair. At that time Resident #2 stated something was wrong.
The Rehabilitation Director and Nursing assessed his leg and Resident #2 was noted to have pain in his left
leg and unable to move. Emergency Medical Services was contacted, and Resident #2 was sent to local
hospital for evaluation and treatment. Resident #1 was placed on 1:1 and required redirection multiple
times. The Social Worker met with Resident #1 and when asked what happened he mentioned he was
hearing laughing and thought it was Resident #2 and was hyper focused on the laughing. Family arrived
shortly after the incident and wanted to take Resident #1 out on pass for Thanksgiving. The facility decided
to allow Resident #1 go and upon return would be placed 1:1 and then work on an in-patient hospital stay
for further evaluation and treatment. The facility did contact psych services to review incident and provider
to complete a medication review. Resident #1 had a BIMS of 6, resided in a Memory Care Unit due to poor
safety awareness and exit seeking tendencies. He was actively seen by both psychiatry and psychology
services. Triggers identified were loud noises, people going into room, and being in his space. Resident #1
currently admitted to hospital for mood stabilization.The facility conducted care plan meeting to discuss
re-admission and Resident #1 to be placed on 1:1 to see how new medications were working but facility
would like to look at potential alternate placements, with family in agreement. The Administrator completed
quality of life rounds, incident review, facility rounds, and staff interviews. No additional concerns identified
at this time. In-services were initiated on Behavior in Dementia with de-escalation and dementia. The facility
updated Ad Hoc (when necessary or needed) QAPI meeting to include: additional education for memory
care unit, updating admission criteria for unit along with admission process, and evaluation of unit staff for
compatibility with incident tracking and trending. Investigation Findings revealed: Unsubstantiated willful
intent to harm due to Alzheimer's Diagnosis. Resident #1 was placed on 1:1 monitoring starting
immediately after the incident on 11/27/25 until he exited the building with family. Resident #1 returned to
the facility on [DATE] with continued 1:1 monitoring until he was sent to the hospital for further evaluation.
Observation on 12/10/25 at 10:20 AM of Resident #1 in the Memory Care Unit sitting with a staff member
putting together a puzzle and listening to music. Resident #1 appeared to enjoy putting the puzzle together,
interacting with staff and was without distress. Interview on 12/10/25 at 11:15 AM with CNA F revealed
during the time of the incident she was passing breakfast trays when Resident #1 was sitting in a chair in
the dining room. CNA F stated she saw Resident #1 smile at Resident #2 as he was walking towards him
and said I got something for you so Resident #2 stopped at the table, and within five minutes there was a
loud noise and Resident #2 was on the floor. CNA F stated she heard Resident #1 talking to Resident #2
but did not think anything of it because he would joke from time to time. CNA F reported that she was aware
of Resident #1's behaviors, therefore when he was around other residents, she often kept an eye on him to
de-escalate any potential incidents. CNA F stated Resident #1 was near LVN A and other staff members
were in the dining room passing breakfast trays and felt like all residents were adequately supervised. CNA
F stated she observed Resident #2 with blood coming from his face, and she and the Rehabilitation
Director attempted to help Resident #2 off the floor however he indicated that he was in pain at his hip area.
Resident #2 was immediately sent to the hospital and Resident #1 escorted to his room and placed 1:1.
Observation on 12/10/25 at 12:45 PM of Resident #2 revealed Resident #1 in bed resting. Resident #2 had
just finished lunch, no observations of pain or distress. Resident #2 did not respond to verbal
communication at the time. Interview on 12/10/25 at 1:14 PM with the Administrator revealed both
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
745057
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home
2200 Joe B Rushing Road
Fort Worth, TX 76119
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 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
Resident #1 and Resident #2 resided in the Memory Care Unit. The Administrator stated she was notified
immediately that Resident #1 was sitting at a table next to LVN A while she was talking with him and
administering his medication. The Administrator stated she was told Resident #1 got up from the table and
hit Resident #2. Resident #2 lost his balance by the window seal and fell. Residents were separated;
Resident #1 was placed 1:1 and Resident #2 was sent out to the hospital for further evaluation due to
complaints of pain. According to the Administrator she was aware of Resident #1's history of behaviors. The
Administrator reported Resident #1 had been working with psych services and had not been physical
towards other residents in a while. The Administrator stated while at the time of the incident #1 was not on
1:1 monitoring all staff were responsible for keeping an eye on Resident #1 for any outburst or triggers due
to his history. The Administrator stated Resident #1 liked to be in his room alone most of the time, however
he enjoyed listening to music and staff led activities. Interview on 12/10/25 at 1:55 PM with CNA G revealed
during the incident she was in the kitchen when she heard a bump, and she stepped out and saw Resident
#2 on the floor. CNA G stated Resident #1 was close to her, so she separated him by taking him to his
room. According to CNA G during the morning hours she, Resident #2 and CNA F were looking at an old
picture of Resident #2 and there was laughing during the conversation. CNA G said LVN A reported that
Resident #1 hit Resident #2 because he thought Resident #2 was laughing at him. According to CNA G she
was aware that Resident #1 had a history of triggers and behaviors. CNA G stated she engaged with
Resident #1 a lot when he was out of his room, therefore she had never seen him get physical with other
residents. CNA G stated she was responsible for monitoring all residents, CNA G stated residents reacted
to triggering things that happened in the past so you have to redirect often while working on the memory
care unit. Interview on 12/10/25 at 3:25 PM the Rehabilitation Director revealed he was in the Memory Care
Unit at the nursing station speaking with Social Worker B when he heard a disturbance behind him. The
Rehabilitation Director stated when he turned around, he saw Resident #2 on the floor and Resident #1
being redirected by staff. The Rehabilitation Director stated he advised to get Resident #2 off the floor due
to him being in an awkward position on the wall. The Rehabilitation Director stated once Resident #2 was in
the chair he voiced that something didn't feel right. The Rehabilitation Director stated he observed Resident
#2 leaning to the right side. The Rehabilitation Director stated at that point emergency services was called.
Interview on 12/10/25 at 4:07 PM with Social Worker B revealed she was at the nursing station when the
staff were around Resident #1 and Resident #2 in the dining room. Social Worker B stated that she
observed staff assisting residents and passing trays, she stated she did not see or hear anything prior to
the incident, it was a very calm environment. Social Worker B stated after the incident she went to assist
with redirecting Resident #1 in his room. Social Worker B stated while with Resident #1 in his room trying to
calm him down, he expressed to her that he heard laughing which got him upset. According to Social
Worker B, she did not usually work with Resident #1 but was aware of his behaviors. Interview on 12/10/25
at 4:37 PM with the DON revealed she was notified by the Rehabilitation Director that the team had
witnessed Resident #1 punch Resident #2. The DON stated she was told that Resident #2 was
approaching the table for medication when he was intercepted with a punch by Resident #1. Resident #2
went backwards and hit his hip on the window sill, then hit the floor. The DON stated upon assessment
Resident #2 reported something was wrong with his leg therefore resident #2 was sent out to the hospital.
The DON stated Resident #1 was immediately separated and remained 1:1 until family came to take him
home for the holiday celebration. The DON stated upon Resident #1's return to the facility he remained 1:1
until he was sent out for evaluation on 11/28/25. The DON stated she was fairly new to the facility however
was aware of Resident
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
745057
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home
2200 Joe B Rushing Road
Fort Worth, TX 76119
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 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
#1's behaviors. The DON stated at the time of the incident Resident #1 was not on 1:1 monitoring however,
staff were aware to keep a close eye on him and to de-escalate any situations where he was involved.
According to the DON all staff were responsible for observing residents on the Memory Care Unit, and not
doing so placed residents at risk of injury and harm. The DON stated residents on the Memory care Unit
had past trauma and were easily triggered, things could happen quickly, making it hard to tell when
something was going to occur. The DON stated education was going with staff so they could be aware of
resident's triggers and aggressions. Interview on 12/10/25 at 5:40 PM with the Administrator revealed she
was aware of Resident #1's behaviors of having aggressions towards others, however there had not been
any issues recently that required him to constantly be monitored 1:1. According to the Administrator all staff
working on the memory care unit were responsible for all residents' safety, and not doing so placed
residents at risk of injury and harm. The Administrator further stated since Resident #1's return to the
facility; interventions had been put in place such as 1:1 monitoring, psychiatric evaluation, monitoring his
behaviors, identifying his triggers, the [NAME] machine (interactive game table), participating in activities
that he liked, coordinating services with family, music, and care plan meetings to identify alternate living
arrangements . The Administrator stated there had not been any further incidents between Resident #1 and
Resident #2, Resident #2 had been relocated to reside outside of the Memory Care Unit due to his inability
to ambulate. The Administrator stated there had been inservices with staff that covered working with
residents with diagnosis of dementia, abuse and neglect, along with inservices provided by the social
services department educating staff of each resident's triggers and person centered needs, (Resident #1
was in the first group to train on his triggers and behaviors).The Administrator was notified on 12/10/25 at
5:45 PM that a Past Non-Compliance Immediate Jeopardy situation had been identified due to the above
failures. The Administrator was provided with the Immediate Jeopardy template for her signature. Record
review of facility policy titled Accidents and Incidents dated October 2012 revealed to respond - provide
medical attention and investigate an accident or incident. Report Accidents/Incidents the charge nurse must
be informed of accidents or incidents in order to provide medical attention. Assisting Accident/Incident
Victims: render immediate assistance do not move until he/she has been examined for possible injuries.
Medical Attention: Examine and notify the attending physician, and responsible party of the incident and
investigate the accident or incident. Record review of facility policy titled Behavioral Health Services dated
October 2022 revealed The facility will ensure residents receive necessary behavioral health care and
services to assist him or her to reach and maintain the highest level of mental and psychosocial
functioning. Behavioral health will encompass the resident's emotional and mental well-being which include,
but not limited, the prevention and treatment of mental and substance us disorders, psychosocial
adjustment difficulty, and trauma or post-traumatic stress disorders. The facility will utilize the
comprehensive assessment process to identify and assess a resident's mental and psychosocial status,
response to stressors, trauma triggers, and provide person centered care. The process include: obtain
history from medical records, the family, and resident regarding mental, psychological, and emotional
health as available, MDS and care area assessments, ongoing monitoring of mood and behavior, care plan
development, and implementation. The care plan should have interventions that are person-centered,
evidence-based, culturally competent, trauma-informed, and in accordance with professional standards of
practice, provide meaningful activities to meet the needs of the resident. Attempt to maximize the resident's
dignity, autonomy, privacy, socialization, independence, and safety. Facility staff will receive training during
orientation and annually related to behavioral health services. The facility took the following actions to
correct
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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
745057
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home
2200 Joe B Rushing Road
Fort Worth, TX 76119
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 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
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the non-compliance prior to the investigation:Record review of an in-service, dated 11/28/25 and 12/01/25,
reflected 93 staff including nurses, CNAs, housekeepers, medication aides, activity assistant, activity
director, Business Office Manager, medical records, dietary assistant manager, dietary aides and social
workers were provided with training on Behavior Management and De-escalation, Abuse, Neglect and
Exploitation. Record review of an in-service, dated 11/28/25 and 12/01/25, reflected 93 staff including
nurses, CNAs, housekeepers, medication aides, activity assistant, activity director, Business Office
Manager, medical records, dietary assistant manager, dietary aides, and social workers: Fundamentals of
Dementia Care for Health Facility Personnel. Record review of an in-service, dated 12/02/25, reflected 21
staff that included nurses, nurse's aides, housekeeping, medication aides, activity assistant, dietary aides
were in-serviced regarding: Communication book for Staff Documentation of Behaviors or Triggers of
Residents and 5 Residents review of Triggers and Intervention. Record review of Resident #1's clinical
records revealed Resident #1 was placed one-on-one supervision until he was sent to the hospital for
further evaluation on 11/28/25. Record review of Resident #2's clinical records revealed Resident #2 was
assessed and transported to the emergency room for further evaluation with findings of a fractured hip.
Record review of the Resident observation Surveys conducted on 11/30/25 - 12/10/25 by staff over what
signs and symptoms to look for when resident had a change in condition, how to respond when witnessed
a resident-to-resident altercation, who do you report abuse/neglect allegations to. All with the understanding
to immediately separate residents during resident-to-resident altercation and report to the nurse and the
abuse coordinator which was the Administrator. Observation on 12/10/25 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM revealed
Resident #1 on 1:1 monitoring, staff engaged with residents as they participated in activities, and staff mad
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