Inspection Reports for Memorial Medical Nursing Center

TX, 78212

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Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 26.3 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

651% worse than Texas average
Texas average: 3.5 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

12 9 6 3 0
2023
2024
2025

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 4 Date: Nov 14, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident rights, medication storage and labeling, clinical record accuracy, infection prevention and control, and facility maintenance.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in maintaining a safe, clean, and homelike environment, proper medication storage and labeling, complete and accurate clinical records, and infection prevention practices. Specific issues included non-functional doors in resident rooms, unsafe patio door entry, unsecured medications at bedside, incomplete nursing admission assessment, and improper storage of nebulizer equipment.

Deficiencies (4)
Failed to provide a functional accessible bathroom door and bedroom door to Resident #1; broken/torn rubber baseboards, holes in the wall, and broken/missing tiles in Resident #2's room; entry/exit door to patio not functioning properly with a gap between ramp and threshold.
Failed to ensure drugs and biologicals were labeled and stored in locked compartments; medications found at bedside for Residents #1, #4, #6, and #7.
Failed to maintain clinical records accurately; nursing admission assessment for Resident #5 was not documented.
Failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program; Resident #4's nebulizer mask and tubing were not stored properly, risking infection.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 4 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
RN BRegistered NurseNamed in medication administration and infection control findings
CNA ACertified Nursing AssistantProvided observations related to resident room conditions and door issues
Maintenance DirectorProvided information on maintenance issues and repair priorities
AdministratorAdministrator and Registered NurseProvided statements on facility policies, deficiencies, and expectations

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 12 Date: Jun 11, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident care, infection control, assessment accuracy, care planning, respiratory care, food safety, pest control, and staff competency.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to ensure resident privacy during care, inaccurate resident assessments, incomplete care plans, inadequate tracheostomy care, improper infection control practices, unsafe food storage and handling, ineffective pest control, and failure to maintain staff competency in certain nursing skills.

Deficiencies (12)
Failed to ensure residents have a right to personal privacy during wound care; privacy curtain was not closed.
Failed to ensure assessment accurately reflected resident's tobacco use.
Failed to refer resident for level II resident review following new diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder-bipolar type.
Failed to develop and implement comprehensive person-centered care plans addressing all triggered care areas for multiple residents.
Failed to revise comprehensive care plan to reflect resident's refusal to have weight taken.
Failed to provide tracheostomy care and suctioning according to professional standards; sterile field was broken during care.
Failed to ensure nurses demonstrated competency in tracheostomy care.
Failed to store clean cups properly to allow for air-drying and failed to store mop and broom in a sanitary manner.
Failed to enact a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and visitors; food in resident's refrigerator was not labeled or dated.
Failed to dispose of garbage and refuse properly; dumpster missing drain plug.
Failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program; staff failed to change gloves or sanitize hands appropriately during care.
Failed to have an ongoing and effective pest control program; presence of gnats in resident rooms.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed: 20 Residents reviewed for infection control: 6 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 3 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LVN ANamed in privacy and infection control deficiencies related to Resident #71
LVN CNamed in infection control deficiency related to Resident #10 and tracheostomy care for Resident #76
RN BRegistered NurseNamed in tracheostomy care and competency deficiencies for Resident #76
CNA DCertified Nursing AssistantNamed in infection control deficiency related to Resident #71
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding privacy, infection control, care planning, and tracheostomy care deficiencies
MDS Nurse GMDS NurseInterviewed regarding care plan deficiencies
RN ERegistered NurseInterviewed regarding Resident #75's tobacco use
CNA FCertified Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding pest control and weighing Resident #11
Maintenance DirectorInterviewed regarding dumpster drain plug
Maintenance SupervisorInterviewed regarding pest control program
DMDietary ManagerInterviewed regarding kitchen sanitation deficiencies

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 12 Date: Jun 11, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements including resident privacy, accurate assessments, care planning, infection control, respiratory care, food safety, pest control, and staff competency.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to ensure resident privacy during care, inaccurate resident assessments, incomplete and untimely comprehensive care plans, improper infection control practices, inadequate tracheostomy care, unsafe food storage and handling, improper garbage disposal, and ineffective pest control program.

Deficiencies (12)
Failed to ensure residents have a right to personal privacy during wound care for Resident #71.
Failed to ensure accurate assessment reflecting Resident #75's tobacco use.
Failed to refer Resident #75 for level II resident review following new diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder-bipolar type.
Failed to develop and implement comprehensive person-centered care plans for Residents #52, #75, and #80.
Failed to revise Resident #11's comprehensive care plan to reflect refusal to have weight taken.
Failed to provide tracheostomy care and suctioning according to professional standards for Resident #76.
Failed to demonstrate competency in tracheostomy care by RN B.
Failed to store clean cups properly to allow for air-drying and failed to store mop and broom in a sanitary manner.
Failed to enact a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and visitors; food in Resident #5's refrigerator was not labeled or dated.
Failed to dispose of garbage and refuse properly; Dumpster #1 lacked a drain plug.
Failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program; staff failed to change gloves and sanitize hands appropriately during care for Residents #10 and #71.
Failed to have an ongoing and effective pest control program to eradicate gnats in the facility.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for assessments: 20 Residents reviewed for infection control: 6 Residents reviewed for competent staff: 6 Residents affected by privacy deficiency: 1 Residents affected by assessment deficiency: 1 Residents affected by care plan deficiency: 3 Residents affected by tracheostomy care deficiency: 1 Residents affected by food storage deficiency: 1 Residents affected by pest control deficiency: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LVN ALicensed Vocational NurseNamed in privacy and infection control deficiencies for Resident #71
LVN CLicensed Vocational NurseNamed in infection control and tracheostomy care deficiencies for Resident #10 and #76
RN BRegistered NurseNamed in tracheostomy care and competency deficiencies for Resident #76
CNA DCertified Nursing AssistantNamed in infection control deficiency for Resident #71
MDS Nurse GMDS NurseNamed in care plan deficiencies for Residents #52, #75, #80, and #11
DONDirector of NursingProvided multiple interviews confirming deficiencies and staff training
DMDietary ManagerNamed in food service deficiencies
Maintenance DirectorMaintenance DirectorNamed in garbage disposal and pest control deficiencies
Maintenance SupervisorMaintenance SupervisorNamed in pest control deficiency
RN ERegistered NurseInterviewed regarding Resident #75's tobacco use

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 2 Date: May 16, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint investigation regarding discrepancies in medication reconciliation and incomplete medical records for residents.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation revealed discrepancies in the medication reconciliation log for Hydromorphone involving RN E, RN D, and LVN F, with RN E falsifying medication records and subsequently terminated. For Resident #1, the facility failed to obtain and document physician orders for supplemental oxygen and CPAP/BiPAP, despite verbal orders and documented use.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure accurate medication reconciliation for controlled substances, specifically Hydromorphone for Resident #2, resulting in discrepancies and potential medication errors. Additionally, the facility failed to maintain complete and accurate medical records for Resident #1, who was administered supplemental oxygen and CPAP/BiPAP without physician orders.

Deficiencies (2)
Failed to ensure drug records were in order and that an account of all controlled drugs was maintained and periodically reconciled for Resident #2, with discrepancies in Hydromorphone medication reconciliation log.
Failed to maintain resident medical records that were complete and accurately documented for Resident #1, including administration of supplemental oxygen and CPAP/BiPAP without physician's orders.
Report Facts
Medication discrepancy volume: 18 Hydromorphone doses undocumented: 8 Hydromorphone doses signed but undocumented: 10 Oxygen saturation: 79 Oxygen flow rate: 2 Oxygen flow rate: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
RN ERegistered NurseNamed in medication discrepancy and falsification of Hydromorphone reconciliation log
RN DRegistered NurseInvolved in narcotic count and reporting medication discrepancies
LVN FLicensed Vocational NurseInvolved in medication administration and refusal to falsify medication log
AdministratorConducted investigation, reported findings, and terminated RN E
RN CRegistered NurseDocumented nursing progress notes regarding Resident #1's oxygen status
RN BRegistered NurseDocumented nursing progress notes and verified oxygen orders for Resident #1
LVN ALicensed Vocational NurseDescribed process for obtaining physician orders and noted oversight in Resident #1's oxygen orders
DONDirector of NursingDiscussed transcription failures of verbal orders for Resident #1

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Jan 24, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident safety, communication systems, and environmental conditions.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure an operating call light system in one resident's room, which could place residents at risk of not being able to call for staff assistance. Additionally, the facility failed to maintain safe, functional, and comfortable environmental conditions due to inoperable overhead lighting and heating in resident shower rooms.

Deficiencies (2)
Failed to ensure an operating call light system in Resident #1's room.
Failed to provide a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment due to inoperable overhead light and heater in resident shower rooms.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Resident #1Reported not being aware that the call light was not working.
Maintenance DirectorInterviewed regarding call light malfunction and environmental issues; stated he was not made aware of malfunctions and would repair them immediately.
LVN-BLicensed Vocational NurseInterviewed and stated unawareness of call light malfunction and emphasized the necessity of a working call light system for resident care.
Assistant Director of NursesADON-AInterviewed regarding environmental deficiencies; stated unawareness of inoperable light and heater in resident shower rooms.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Sep 8, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint investigation triggered by the elopement of a cognitively impaired resident from the facility on 09/01/2024, and failure to post survey results in an accessible location.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by the elopement of Resident #1, a cognitively impaired male with dementia, on 09/01/2024. The resident left the facility unsupervised through an unknown door and was found at a local hospital early the next morning. The facility was cited for Immediate Jeopardy due to inadequate supervision and failure to secure doors properly. The Immediate Jeopardy was identified on 09/05/2024 and removed on 09/08/2024 after corrective actions were implemented.
Findings
The facility failed to post survey results in a readily accessible place for residents and visitors, and failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent elopement of a cognitively impaired resident, resulting in an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) situation. The resident eloped on 09/01/2024 and was found at a hospital hours later. The facility implemented a plan of removal including staff education, door alarms installation, and enhanced monitoring.

Deficiencies (2)
Failure to post survey results in a place readily accessible to residents, family members, and legal representatives.
Failure to ensure a cognitively impaired resident had adequate supervision to prevent elopement, resulting in Immediate Jeopardy.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for elopement risk: 96 Residents newly identified at risk for elopement: 38 Number of exterior or exit doors: 14 Residents allowed to sign out without supervision: 23 Number of new door alarms installed: 14 Number of facility employees: 106 Number of staff trained on elopement and related policies: 111

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN ALicensed Practical NurseProvided progress notes and was involved in the incident of Resident #1's elopement.
MA DMedical AssistantProvided medications to Resident #1 and reported resident missing.
CNA CCertified Nursing AssistantWorked on the day of elopement and did not recall seeing Resident #1 or hearing door alarms.
CNA ECertified Nursing AssistantWorked on the day of elopement, observed untouched lunch tray, and reported resident missing.
CNA FCertified Nursing AssistantWorked on the day of elopement and participated in search efforts.
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding facility policies, supervision, and elopement incident.
ADMINAdministratorInterviewed regarding facility policies, camera access, and incident investigation.
RECPSTReceptionistInterviewed regarding door monitoring and survey results binder location.
Maint DirMaintenance DirectorInterviewed regarding door alarms and facility door security.

Inspection Report

Deficiencies: 1 Date: Aug 9, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with food safety standards in the facility kitchen, specifically focusing on proper storage, preparation, distribution, and serving of food under sanitary conditions.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure that all employees wore hair nets in the kitchen, which could place residents at risk for cross contamination. Observations and interviews confirmed that a CNA entered the kitchen without a hair net despite training and facility policy requiring hair nets for sanitary reasons.

Deficiencies (1)
CNA A failed to put on a hair net before entering the facility kitchen, risking cross contamination of residents' food.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
CNA ANamed in deficiency for entering kitchen without hair net
Dietary ManagerInterviewed regarding hair net policy and training
Dietary Aide AObserved asking CNA A to leave kitchen for not wearing hair net
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed about staff education and expectations on hair net use

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 104 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jul 18, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with posting daily nurse staffing information, including actual hours worked by licensed nursing staff and certified nurse aides per shift, and to ensure this information was accessible in a prominent place.

Findings
The facility failed to post daily staffing information broken down by shift and in a prominent place on two of three days observed (07/15/2024 and 07/16/2024). The staffing information was posted as total numbers for a 24-hour period without shift breakdown and the detailed shift schedule was posted in a less accessible location. This failure could risk residents, families, and visitors not having access to staffing data.

Deficiencies (1)
Failed to post daily nurse staffing information broken down by shift and in a prominent place on two of three days observed.
Report Facts
Current census: 104 RN coverage: 3 LPN/LVN coverage: 6 CMA coverage: 6 CNA coverage: 18 RN coverage: 2 LPN/LVN coverage: 8 CMA coverage: 6 CNA coverage: 18 CNA 7A-3P names listed: 7 LVNs 7A-7P names listed: 3 CMAs 2P-10P names listed: 3 CNAs 3P-11P names listed: 5 LVNs 7P-7A names listed: 2 RN 7P-7A names listed: 1 CNAs 11P-7A names listed: 3

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jun 2, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint alleging failure to timely report suspected abuse involving Resident #1, specifically that staff did not report an allegation of abuse immediately as required.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation involved allegations that CNA B and CNA C failed to report suspected sexual abuse of Resident #1 in a timely manner. Interviews revealed delays in reporting, lack of immediate notification to charge nurse or administrator, and uncertainty about reporting procedures. Resident #1 denied abuse and showed no signs of trauma. Police did not pursue formal investigation or SANE exam authorization.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that alleged abuse was reported immediately, with CNA B and CNA C not reporting suspected abuse on 05/31/2024. Investigations found no physical signs of abuse on Resident #1, who denied any mistreatment. The police declined to file a formal report or authorize a SANE exam. The facility had policies and training on abuse reporting, but staff failed to report timely due to uncertainty and lack of knowledge.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Report Facts
Residents Affected: 1 Date of survey completed: Jun 2, 2024 Date of alleged abuse: May 31, 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
CNA BCertified Nursing AssistantNamed in failure to report suspected abuse for Resident #1
CNA CCertified Nursing AssistantNamed in failure to report suspected abuse for Resident #1
CMA DCertified Medication AideNamed in allegation of abuse but denied accusations
LVN ALicensed Vocational NurseConducted assessment of Resident #1 after abuse allegation
AdministratorFacility Administrator and Abuse Coordinator involved in investigation and reporting
DONDirector of NursingConducted head-to-toe assessment and involved in investigation
SANE NurseSexual Assault Nurse ExaminerConducted exam of Resident #1 at hospital and reported no evidence of trauma

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 11 Date: Apr 26, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted based on complaints and concerns regarding resident care, safety, and regulatory compliance at Memorial Medical Nursing Center.

Complaint Details
The investigation was complaint-driven, focusing on allegations of inadequate care planning, unsafe environment, infection control issues, and policy noncompliance.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to involve residents and families in care planning, incomplete and inaccurate care plans, failure to perform ordered skin assessments, unsafe resident environment with unsecured hazardous items, inadequate respiratory care, food safety violations, infection control lapses, pest control issues, and failure to enforce smoking policies.

Deficiencies (11)
Failed to ensure residents and/or representatives participated in development and implementation of person-centered care plans for 4 of 8 residents.
Failed to develop and implement comprehensive person-centered care plans addressing all resident needs for 3 of 30 residents.
Failed to develop, implement, and revise comprehensive person-centered care plans including measurable objectives and timeframes for 2 of 33 residents.
Resident #20 did not receive ordered weekly skin assessments between 2/23/2024 and 4/22/2024.
Residents #68 and #87 had unsafe possession of cigarettes, lighters, and scissors; unsecured bathing supplies including razors were found in unlocked storage and shower rooms.
Failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards including unlabeled/undated food items, malfunctioning ice cream freezer, dirty kitchen vent, and dietary aide not wearing hair restraint.
Failed to provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for 4 residents including lack of orders for oxygen device management and failure to change oxygen humidifier bottles when empty.
Failed to maintain safe and sanitary storage of residents' food items in personal refrigerators for 2 residents with unlabeled and undated food.
Sharps container in Resident #2's room was overfilled, risking puncture injuries.
Facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program; numerous flies observed in resident room and dining room.
Facility failed to establish and enforce smoking policies; residents observed smoking with cigarettes and lighters in their rooms contrary to policy.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for care plans: 33 Residents affected by care plan deficiencies: 8 Residents affected by skin assessment deficiency: 1 Residents affected by unsafe environment: 2 Residents affected by respiratory care deficiencies: 4 Residents affected by food storage deficiencies: 2 Residents affected by infection control deficiency: 1 Residents affected by pest control deficiency: 1 Residents observed smoking with cigarettes and lighters in rooms: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
ADON FAssistant Director of NursingDescribed initiation of care plan conferences and responsibilities.
SWSocial WorkerMaintains care plan conference schedule and attendee records.
ADMAdministratorProvided information on care plan conference frequency and improvements.
DONDirector of NursingDiscussed care plan meetings, skin assessments, and infection control oversight.
MDS Coordinator LMDS/Care Plan CoordinatorConfirmed deficiencies in care plans for Residents #46, #53, and #85.
LVN CLicensed Vocational NursePerformed weekly skin assessments and blood sugar checks; discussed documentation.
LVN HLicensed Vocational NursePerformed weekly skin assessments.
LVN ILicensed Vocational NursePerformed weekly skin assessments.
LVN JLicensed Vocational NursePerformed weekly skin assessments.
DA DDietary AideObserved not wearing hair restraint in kitchen.
CNA BCertified Nursing AssistantConfirmed unlabeled and undated food in resident refrigerators.
AdministratorConfirmed presence of cigarettes and lighters in resident areas and discussed smoking policies.
Dietary ManagerDiscussed food labeling, kitchen sanitation, and hair restraint importance.
Maintenance DirectorDiscussed ice cream freezer and kitchen vent maintenance.
LVN ALicensed Vocational NurseResponsible for changing oxygen tubing and humidifier bottles.
LVN CLicensed Vocational NurseDiscussed sharps disposal and blood sugar checks.
COTA NCertified Occupational Therapy AssistantConfirmed Resident #87's possession of cigarettes, lighter, and scissors.
MarketerConfirmed presence of flies in dining room and replaced food items.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 11 Date: Apr 26, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to complaints regarding failure to involve residents and/or their representatives in care plan meetings, incomplete and inadequate care plans, failure to provide ordered treatments, unsafe resident environment, improper respiratory care, food safety violations, infection control issues, pest control deficiencies, and smoking policy violations.

Complaint Details
The investigation was complaint-driven focusing on issues related to care planning, treatment provision, resident safety, respiratory care, food safety, infection control, pest control, and smoking policies.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure resident participation in care plan development, failed to develop and implement comprehensive care plans, did not provide ordered weekly skin assessments, allowed unsafe resident environment hazards, failed to provide appropriate respiratory care, had food safety and sanitation violations, failed to maintain infection control with overfilled sharps containers, had pest control issues with flies present, and failed to enforce smoking policies regarding possession of cigarettes and lighters.

Deficiencies (11)
Failure to involve residents and/or their representatives in care plan meetings for 4 of 8 residents reviewed.
Failure to develop and implement comprehensive person-centered care plans for 3 of 30 residents reviewed.
Failure to develop, implement, and revise comprehensive care plans including insulin administration for 2 of 33 residents reviewed.
Resident #20 did not receive ordered weekly skin assessments between 2/23/2024 and 4/22/2024.
Residents #68 and #87 had access to cigarettes, lighters, and sharp objects in unsafe ways; unlocked storage rooms contained razors.
Failure to ensure respiratory care orders were followed and oxygen humidifier bottles were changed for 4 residents reviewed.
Food safety violations including unlabeled and undated food items, malfunctioning ice cream freezer, dirty kitchen vent, and dietary aide not wearing hair restraint.
Failure to maintain safe and sanitary storage of residents' food items in personal refrigerators for 2 residents reviewed.
Overfilled sharps container in Resident #2's room posing risk of injury and infection.
Presence of numerous flies in resident room and dining room indicating ineffective pest control.
Residents #43, #198, and #199 observed smoking with cigarettes and lighters in their rooms contrary to facility policy.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for care plans: 33 Residents affected by care plan deficiencies: 8 Residents affected by skin assessment deficiency: 1 Residents affected by respiratory care deficiency: 4 Residents affected by unsafe environment: 2 Residents affected by food storage deficiency: 2 Residents affected by infection control deficiency: 1 Residents observed smoking with cigarettes and lighters in rooms: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
ADON FAssistant Director of NursingStated care plan conferences were initiated and held twice a week; responsible for care plan conference participation.
SWSocial WorkerMaintains care plan conference schedule and attendees; holds biweekly care plan conferences.
ADMAdministratorProvided information on care plan conference frequency and documentation.
DONDirector of NursingOversaw care plan meetings and compliance improvements; responsible for infection control.
MDS Coordinator LMDS/Care Plan CoordinatorConfirmed deficiencies in care plans for Residents #46, #53, and #85.
LVN CLicensed Vocational NursePerformed weekly skin assessments; unable to recall training on documentation; involved in Resident #20's care.
LVN HLicensed Vocational NursePerformed weekly skin assessments on Resident #20.
LVN ILicensed Vocational NursePerformed weekly skin assessments on Resident #20.
LVN JLicensed Vocational NursePerformed weekly skin assessments on Resident #20.
ADON GAssistant Director of Nursing/Treatment NurseResponsible for skin and wound treatments; acknowledged gaps in weekly skin assessment checks.
CNA BCertified Nursing AssistantConfirmed presence of unlabeled and undated food in resident refrigerators.
Dietary ManagerDietary ManagerReported on food labeling, kitchen sanitation, and hair restraint compliance.
Maintenance DirectorMaintenance DirectorUnaware of ice cream freezer malfunction and dirty kitchen vent.
LVN ALicensed Vocational NurseResponsible for changing oxygen tubing and humidifier bottles; acknowledged missed changes.
LVN CLicensed Vocational NurseCould not dispose of sharps due to overfilled container; reported central supply responsible for replacement.
AdministratorAdministratorConfirmed unsafe possession of cigarettes and lighters by residents; confirmed unsecured sharp objects.
MarketerMarketerConfirmed presence of flies on resident food and drink.
COTA NCertified Occupational Therapy AssistantConfirmed Resident #87 had cigarettes, lighter, and scissors in wheelchair pocket.

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 4 Date: Feb 16, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident care, safety, medication administration, and infection control.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in providing timely incontinent care to residents, ensuring bed rails were properly installed and transferred during room changes, administering medications as ordered and on time for multiple residents, and maintaining an effective infection prevention and control program during a COVID outbreak.

Deficiencies (4)
Failure to provide timely incontinent care to residents #7 and #10, resulting in discomfort and potential skin breakdown.
Failure to ensure bed rails were present and properly installed for Resident #1, resulting in a fall with serious injury and subsequent death.
Failure to administer medications as ordered and on time for 19 residents, risking therapeutic failure and adverse health outcomes.
Failure to maintain an infection prevention and control program during a COVID outbreak, including lack of signage and staff not wearing masks.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for pharmacy services: 19 Residents affected by bed rail deficiency: 1 Residents affected by incontinent care deficiency: 2 Residents affected by infection control deficiency: 1 Residents with beds that had side rails installed: 57

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
CNA TNamed in incontinent care deficiency for Residents #7 and #10
LVN UNamed in incontinent care deficiency for Resident #7
CNA WNamed in incontinent care deficiency for Resident #10
LVN BAgency nurseNamed in bed rail deficiency for Resident #1 fall incident
CNA CNamed in bed rail deficiency for Resident #1 fall incident
SWSocial WorkerNamed in infection control deficiency for not wearing mask during COVID outbreak
RN XNamed in infection control deficiency for not wearing mask during COVID outbreak
LPN BNamed in infection control deficiency for not wearing mask during COVID outbreak
Agency LPN ZNamed in infection control deficiency for not wearing mask during COVID outbreak
AdministratorNamed in infection control deficiency and bed rail deficiency response
Clinical Corporate ResourceNamed in bed rail deficiency response and monitoring
Medical DirectorNamed in bed rail deficiency response and monitoring
DORDirector of NursingNamed in bed rail deficiency response and monitoring

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 4 Date: Feb 16, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident care, safety, medication administration, and infection control.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in providing timely incontinent care to residents, ensuring bed rails were properly installed after room changes leading to a resident fall with serious injury and death, medication administration delays and omissions for multiple residents, and failure to maintain infection control practices during a COVID outbreak including lack of signage and improper PPE use by staff.

Deficiencies (4)
Failure to provide timely incontinent care to residents #7 and #10, resulting in discomfort and potential skin breakdown.
Failure to ensure bed rails were installed on resident #1's bed after room transfer, resulting in a fall with major injuries and subsequent death.
Failure to provide pharmaceutical services ensuring accurate medication administration for 19 residents, including late or missed doses.
Failure to maintain infection prevention and control program during COVID outbreak, including lack of signage and staff not wearing masks properly.
Report Facts
Residents affected by medication deficiencies: 19 Residents affected by incontinent care deficiencies: 2 Residents affected by bed rail deficiency: 1 Residents affected by infection control deficiency: 1 Residents with beds having side rails: 57

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
CNA TCertified Nursing AssistantNamed in incontinent care deficiency for Residents #7 and #10
LVN ULicensed Vocational NurseNamed in incontinent care deficiency for Resident #7
LVN BLicensed Vocational NurseNamed in bed rail deficiency related to Resident #1 fall
CNA CCertified Nursing AssistantNamed in bed rail deficiency related to Resident #1 fall
SWSocial WorkerNamed in infection control deficiency for not wearing mask
RN XRegistered NurseNamed in infection control deficiency for not wearing mask
Agency LPN ZLicensed Practical NurseNamed in infection control deficiency for not wearing mask
AdministratorFacility AdministratorNamed in infection control deficiency and bed rail deficiency response
Clinical Corporate ResourceCorporate Clinical ResourceNamed in bed rail deficiency response and monitoring
Medical DirectorMedical DirectorNamed in bed rail deficiency response and monitoring
DORDirector of RehabilitationNamed in bed rail deficiency response and monitoring

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 5 Date: Jan 25, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements related to abuse prevention, care planning, administration, wound care documentation, and infection control at Memorial Medical Nursing Center.

Findings
The facility failed to implement adequate policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglected to develop comprehensive care plans for residents with wounds, lacked proper oversight and policies for nursing students, failed to document wound care consistently, and did not ensure proper infection control practices during wound care.

Deficiencies (5)
Failed to implement written policies and procedures to prohibit and prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation for agency staff by not completing an Employee Misconduct Registry search.
Failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan with measurable objectives and time frames for residents with multiple wounds.
Failed to administer the facility in a manner that enabled effective use of resources by not developing a written policy for nursing students and failing to supervise nursing students and their instructor.
Failed to maintain clinical records in accordance with accepted professional standards by missing wound care documentation on the Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for multiple dates for residents.
Failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program by not ensuring proper hand hygiene and infection control principles during wound care performed by nursing students and instructor.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Student DVocational Nursing StudentNamed in infection control and wound care findings for improper hand hygiene and wound care technique
AdministratorInterviewed regarding policies, oversight of agency staff and nursing students
HR DirectorInterviewed regarding background checks and EMR searches for agency staff
MDS CoordinatorInterviewed regarding care plan updates
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding care plan responsibilities and nursing student supervision
Wound Care NurseInterviewed regarding wound care procedures and supervision of nursing students
Infection PreventionistADONInterviewed regarding infection control expectations and wound care observations
Nursing School InstructorRNObserved and interviewed regarding wound care training and supervision of students
LVN CLicensed Vocational NurseInterviewed regarding wound care documentation and performance

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 7 Date: Mar 10, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident assessments, care planning, activities of daily living, respiratory care, pacemaker management, and environmental standards in a nursing facility.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure accurate resident assessments, comprehensive care plans, proper assistance with activities of daily living, appropriate respiratory care, and adequate pacemaker management. Additionally, the facility did not meet room size requirements for multiple resident rooms on the South hall.

Deficiencies (7)
Failed to ensure assessments accurately reflected resident's status, specifically missing teeth not coded in admission assessment for Resident #8.
Failed to refer Level II residents with serious mental disorders for resident review upon significant change of condition for Resident #9.
Failed to develop and implement comprehensive person-centered care plans with measurable objectives for 5 residents, including failure to address pain medication, missing teeth, rehabilitation services, independent behavior, and G-tube placement.
Failed to ensure Resident #8 was assisted with feeding during lunch meal, risking decline in physical condition.
Failed to provide treatment and care according to orders and resident preferences for 3 residents with pacemakers, including incomplete care plans and lack of daily pacemaker checks.
Failed to provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for Resident #14, who did not receive oxygen at prescribed 3 liters/min for at least 3 days.
Failed to ensure resident bedrooms met minimum square footage requirements for 8 of 12 rooms on South hall, with rooms measuring less than 80 square feet per resident.
Report Facts
Room size: 63 Room size: 63 Room size: 61 Room size: 64 Room size: 62 Room size: 60 Room size: 54 Room size: 64 BIMS score: 0 BIMS score: 11 BIMS score: 10 BIMS score: 8 BIMS score: 10 BIMS score: 14 BIMS score: Resident #80 no BIMS score documented

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
MDS CoordinatorConfirmed failure to code missing teeth for Resident #8 and failure to refer Resident #9 for PASSAR services; responsible for care plans and acknowledged omissions
LVN BLicensed Vocational NurseObserved feeding Resident #8 and stated CNA C should have stayed to assist
CNA CCertified Nursing AssistantFed Resident #8 but left to assist another resident without notifying LVN B
DONDirector of NursingConfirmed care plan omissions and feeding assistance requirements
ADONAssistant Director of NursingConfirmed oxygen order requirements for Resident #14
LVN ALicensed Vocational NurseObserved Resident #14 receiving oxygen at 2.5 L/min instead of ordered 3 L/min
ADMAdministratorDiscussed room size waiver and lack of policy on room square footage
MSMaintenance SupervisorProvided room measurements and confirmed rooms on waiver were occupied

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Feb 15, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a routine annual survey of Memorial Medical Nursing Center to assess compliance with health and safety regulations.

Findings
No health deficiencies were found during the inspection.

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