Inspection Reports for VibraLife Senior Living and Memory Care

TX, 79936

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Deficiencies (last 4 years)

Deficiencies (over 4 years) 12.3 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

251% worse than Texas average
Texas average: 3.5 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

12 9 6 3 0
2022
2023
2024
2025
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Deficiencies: 3 Dec 17, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident rights, pharmaceutical services, infection prevention and control, and overall facility operations.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in ensuring residents' dignity by failing to cover urinary catheter bags with privacy bags for two residents, failing to provide wound care treatment as ordered for one resident due to incorrect order placement, and failing to maintain infection prevention and control by allowing a catheter bag to rest on the floor, risking infection.
Severity Breakdown
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm: 3
Deficiencies (3)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to ensure urinary catheter bags were covered with privacy bags for residents, risking loss of dignity.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failed to provide wound care treatment according to physician's orders due to incorrect order placement in the MAR.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failed to maintain infection prevention and control by allowing a urinary catheter bag to rest on the floor, risking infection.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for resident rights: 3 Residents reviewed for medication administration: 2 Residents reviewed for infection control: 3
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
JAdmitting NurseProvided wound care treatment for Resident #1.
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding wound care documentation and catheter bag privacy and infection control.
RNRegistered NurseProvided information about wound care documentation and order review.
Medical Record DirectorInterviewed regarding wound care documentation for Resident #1.
AdministratorInterviewed regarding wound care documentation and order review responsibilities.
PhysicianInterviewed regarding wound care risks and expectations for order review.
CNA ACertified Nursing AssistantAddressed catheter bag on floor and discussed infection control training.
CNA BCertified Nursing AssistantInterviewed about catheter bag privacy and rounding responsibilities.
CNA DCertified Nursing AssistantInterviewed about catheter bag privacy and infection risk.
CNA ECertified Nursing AssistantInterviewed about catheter bag privacy and infection control responsibilities.
CNA FCertified Nursing AssistantInterviewed about catheter bag privacy bag availability and use.
LVN CLicensed Vocational NurseInterviewed about catheter bag infection risk and rounding.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 51 Deficiencies: 6 Dec 4, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements including staffing adequacy, pharmaceutical services, medication management, call light system functionality, and medical record accuracy.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including insufficient nursing staff leading to delayed care, failure to post daily nurse staffing data, failure to administer medications as ordered due to unavailability and lack of timely physician notification, improper medication storage and handling, malfunctioning resident call light systems, and incomplete medical record documentation.
Severity Breakdown
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm: 5 Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm: 1
Deficiencies (6)
DescriptionSeverity
Insufficient nursing staff resulting in missed showers, delayed response to call lights, and delayed incontinent care for dependent residents.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failure to post nurse staffing information daily and maintain it accessible to residents and visitors since 11/20/25.Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm
Failure to provide pharmaceutical services meeting residents' needs, including failure to administer multiple medications as ordered and failure to notify physicians promptly when medications were unavailable.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failure to ensure drugs and biologicals were stored and disposed of in accordance with laws; medications were left unattended at the nurse's station.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failure to safeguard resident-identifiable information and maintain accurate medical records, including failure to document physician notifications and telephone orders.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failure to have a working call system in each resident's bathroom and bathing area; call lights did not ring at nurse's stations or residents' rooms for several days.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Report Facts
Resident census: 51 Number of residents reviewed for staffing: 5 Number of CNAs scheduled: 3 Number of CNAs working: 2 Medication non-administration events: 30 Packing slip medications: 4 Call light system QA checks: 4
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
LVN ALicensed Vocational NurseNamed in failure to document physician notification and telephone orders for Resident #1
RN DAssistant Chief Nursing OfficerInterviewed regarding nurse staffing data posting and medication administration
RN Assistant Chief Nursing OfficerInterviewed regarding medication administration, nurse staffing, and medication storage
LVN BLicensed Vocational NurseDemonstrated call light malfunction to surveyor
LVN CLicensed Vocational NurseInterviewed about staffing and care delays
CNA ECertified Nursing AssistantObserved providing incontinent care and interviewed about staffing
CNA HCertified Nursing AssistantInterviewed about staffing and call light system
Maintenance DirectorInterviewed about medication deliveries and call light system malfunction
Executive DirectorInterviewed about staffing, call light system, and facility operations
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 1 Dec 3, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with care planning requirements, specifically to determine if the facility developed and implemented comprehensive person-centered care plans that include measurable objectives and time frames to meet residents' medical and nursing needs.
Findings
The facility failed to develop and implement comprehensive person-centered care plans for two residents using wound vacs, which could put residents at risk for not receiving appropriate care and services. Interviews and record reviews confirmed that wound vac treatments were not included in the care plans, despite being part of the residents' treatment needs.
Severity Breakdown
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, including wound vac treatment, with measurable timetables and actions.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for care plans: 4 Residents affected: 2 BIMS score: 15 Wound vac pressure: 125
Inspection Report Routine Deficiencies: 8 Mar 26, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with professional standards for food service safety and the maintenance of accurate and complete medical records in the facility.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain food service safety standards in the kitchen, including improper food storage, unclean equipment, and unsanitary conditions that could risk food contamination. Additionally, the facility failed to document a resident's fall incident per policy, risking incomplete resident records.
Severity Breakdown
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm: 8
Deficiencies (8)
DescriptionSeverity
Access to trash can next to handwashing sink was not hands free due to damaged lid.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Food items in the walk-in refrigerator were not sealed or labeled appropriately.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Food items in the walk-in freezer were not dated or stored appropriately.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Dishwashing and sanitization machine was dirty with dried caked on substance.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Kitchen ice machine was dirty with dried caked on substance around the dispenser door.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Multiple vents over cooking prep areas were dirty with dust and debris.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Wall and ceiling in kitchen prep area had dried yellow splatter not cleaned promptly.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failed to document Resident #1's fall incident per policy in an incident report.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Report Facts
Trash can size: 13 BIMS score: 11 Date of fall incident: Feb 27, 2025
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Dietary ManagerDietary Manager (DM)Interviewed regarding kitchen sanitation and food safety deficiencies
LVN ELicensed Vocational NurseAssessed Resident #1 after fall and documented in progress notes
LVN FLicensed Vocational NurseCovered LVN E's hall during fall incident and notified LVN E
CNA HCertified Nursing AssistantFound Resident #1 on restroom floor after fall and notified LVN F
AdministratorFacility AdministratorInterviewed about kitchen sanitation responsibilities
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed about kitchen sanitation and incident report policies
Inspection Report Routine Deficiencies: 1 Jul 19, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate the facility's infection prevention and control program, specifically to assess compliance with infection control practices related to disposal of soiled briefs and wipes.
Findings
The facility failed to properly dispose of a resident's dirty brief and wipes smeared with feces that were left on the floor wrapped in a linen, posing a risk for cross contamination and infection. Interviews and record reviews confirmed lapses in adherence to infection prevention protocols by staff.
Severity Breakdown
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to dispose of Resident #3's dirty brief and wipes smeared with feces left on the room floor wrapped in a linen.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
CNACNA A was responsible for Resident #3 and admitted to leaving dirty brief and wipes on the floor wrapped in a linen.
Director of Nursing (DON)The DON stated CNAs and charge nurses were responsible for ensuring proper disposal of dirty briefs and wipes and described training provided.
Inspection Report Routine Deficiencies: 3 Jun 6, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with professional standards related to IV fluid administration, food service safety, infection prevention and control, and enhanced barrier precautions in the facility.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in several areas including failure to properly change soiled midline dressings, improper food storage and labeling, inadequate infection control practices including improper hand hygiene by staff, and failure to implement enhanced barrier precautions for residents with indwelling devices or wounds.
Severity Breakdown
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm: 3
Deficiencies (3)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to ensure residents received parenteral fluids administered consistent with professional standards and physician orders, specifically failure to change Resident #237's soiled midline dressing.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failure to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards, including improper labeling and storage of raw meat and frozen vegetables.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failure to maintain an infection prevention and control program, including improper hand hygiene and glove changes by CNA D during incontinence care for Resident #137, and failure to identify residents for enhanced barrier control.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 4 Residents affected: 3 Residents with open wounds: 7 Residents with g-tubes: 2 Residents with catheters: 3 Residents with dialysis shunts: 6 Residents with intravenous medications: 2
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
CNA DCertified Nursing AssistantNamed in infection control deficiency for improper hand hygiene and glove use during incontinence care for Resident #137
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding infection control practices and enhanced barrier precautions implementation
ADON AAssistant Director of NursingInterviewed regarding midline dressing changes and facility practices
ADON BAssistant Director of NursingInterviewed regarding midline dressing changes and facility practices
Food Service DirectorInterviewed regarding food storage and labeling deficiencies
Registered DieticianInterviewed regarding food storage and labeling deficiencies
AdministratorInterviewed regarding enhanced barrier precautions implementation
LVN CLicensed Vocational NurseInterviewed regarding Resident #87's dialysis and room signage
Inspection Report Routine Deficiencies: 8 Jun 6, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident assessments, care planning, medication administration, infection control, laboratory services, medication storage, food safety, and IV fluid administration.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure accurate resident assessments, comprehensive care plans, proper medication use, safe IV fluid administration, secure medication storage, timely laboratory services, proper food storage, and effective infection prevention and control practices. Specific deficiencies included inaccurate MDS assessments, incomplete care plans, unnecessary psychotropic medication use, failure to change soiled IV dressings, unlocked medication carts, missed lab orders, unlabeled food items, and inadequate infection control measures including improper glove use and lack of enhanced barrier precautions.
Severity Breakdown
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm: 8
Deficiencies (8)
DescriptionSeverity
Facility failed to conduct assessments that accurately reflected residents' status for 4 of 12 residents reviewed.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failed to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for residents #10, #15, and #28.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failed to ensure safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids; midline dressing was not changed after becoming soiled for Resident #237.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Medication carts were left unlocked and unattended, risking drug diversion or accidental ingestion.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Residents received psychotropic medications without appropriate diagnoses or care plans for Residents #10, #21, and #137.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failed to provide timely laboratory services; physician orders for labs were not followed for Resident #136.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards; unlabeled and undated food items found in kitchen.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program; improper glove use during incontinence care and lack of enhanced barrier precautions for residents with indwelling devices.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for resident assessments: 12 Residents reviewed for care plans: 6 Medication carts observed unlocked: 3 Residents affected by infection control failures: 4 Residents with indwelling devices: 7
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
CNA DNamed in infection control finding for improper glove use during incontinence care for Resident #137.
LVN BCharge nurse on duty when physician orders for Resident #136's lab tests were not received.
DONDirector of NursingProvided multiple interviews regarding assessment, care planning, infection control, medication administration, and facility policies.
ADON AAssistant Director of NursingInterviewed regarding midline dressing changes and medication cart security.
ADON BAssistant Director of NursingInterviewed regarding midline dressing changes and medication cart security.
AdministratorInterviewed regarding medication cart security and enhanced barrier precautions implementation.
Food Service DirectorInterviewed regarding food storage and labeling deficiencies.
Registered DieticianInterviewed regarding food storage and labeling deficiencies.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 1 Sep 13, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint investigation regarding the facility's failure to ensure residents receive treatment and care according to professional standards and care plans, specifically focusing on repositioning of residents.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure Resident #3 was repositioned every 2 hours as required, placing the resident and potentially others at risk for medical complications such as pressure ulcers. Observations and interviews confirmed Resident #3 was not repositioned during the morning, and the responsible CNA acknowledged the failure. The Director of Nursing and Administrator confirmed staff responsibilities for repositioning and monitoring.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related focusing on repositioning of Resident #3. The complaint was substantiated as the facility failed to reposition the resident every 2 hours, confirmed by observations and staff interviews.
Severity Breakdown
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to ensure Resident #3 was repositioned every 2 hours according to care plan and professional standards.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for repositioning: 6 Residents affected: 1 Time of last repositioning: 10.5
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
CNA ACertified Nursing AssistantResponsible for Resident #3 and acknowledged failure to reposition resident in the morning
RN BRegistered NurseProvided information about repositioning responsibilities and risks
DONDirector of NursingAssisted with repositioning Resident #3, assessed skin condition, and described staff responsibilities
AdministratorFacility AdministratorConfirmed staff responsibilities and monitoring for repositioning
Inspection Report Routine Deficiencies: 8 Apr 14, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident rights, medication administration, respiratory care, dietary services, infection control, and food safety.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to ensure residents' advance directives were properly documented, incomplete baseline care plans, improper medication administration via g-tube, failure to change midline dressings as ordered, inadequate respiratory care including oxygen tubing changes and signage, improper labeling of feeding bags and medications, failure to serve food in prescribed consistencies, and food safety violations including improper labeling and glove use in the kitchen.
Severity Breakdown
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm: 8
Deficiencies (8)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to ensure Resident #23's advance directive (DNR) was properly documented and consistently indicated in the physical chart.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failure to develop and implement a baseline care plan including anticoagulant instructions for Resident #96.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failure to change Resident #39's midline dressing according to physician orders.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failure to provide appropriate respiratory care including changing oxygen tubing weekly, posting oxygen signs, and storing respiratory masks properly for Residents #8, #5, and #96.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failure to administer medications via g-tube according to physician orders for Resident #247, including mixing medications together and incorrect fluid amounts.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failure to label feeding bags and flush bags properly for Resident #247.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failure to serve Resident #246 food and liquids in the prescribed puree texture and thin liquid consistency, instead serving nectar consistency liquids.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failure to store, prepare, and serve food in accordance with professional standards including unlabeled hotdog buns, expired and unlabeled chocolate syrup, and improper glove use during food preparation.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for advance directives: 6 Residents reviewed for baseline care plans: 6 Residents reviewed for quality of care: 16 Residents observed for oxygen management: 5 Residents reviewed for medication administration: 3 Residents reviewed for dietary services: 2 Hotdog buns: 3 Medication administration times: 9
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
LVN DNamed in medication administration deficiency for Resident #247.
RN Licely [NAME]Registered NurseInterviewed regarding Resident #23's advance directives and code status.
Patty [NAME]Interviewed regarding advance directives and admission procedures.
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding multiple deficiencies including advance directives, medication administration, respiratory care, and dietary services.
LVN ALicensed Vocational NurseInterviewed regarding oxygen management and signage.
LVN BLicensed Vocational NurseInterviewed regarding oxygen management and feeding bag labeling.
RN HRegistered NurseInterviewed regarding infection control and nebulizer mask storage.
Culinary Director [NAME]Culinary DirectorInterviewed regarding food safety, labeling, and glove use.
Cook GCookObserved and interviewed regarding glove use and food preparation.
Speech TherapistInterviewed regarding swallowing evaluations and diet consistency for Resident #246.
LVN ELicensed Vocational NurseInterviewed regarding documentation of swallowing issues for Resident #246.
AdministratorInterviewed regarding policies and procedures related to diet orders and medication administration.
Inspection Report Routine Deficiencies: 10 Feb 16, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident care, medication administration, infection control, dietary services, and facility safety.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including inaccurate resident assessments, incomplete care plans, improper respiratory care, medication errors, failure to maintain controlled drug counts, inadequate food preparation and storage, and lapses in infection prevention and control practices.
Severity Breakdown
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm: 10
Deficiencies (10)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to ensure assessments accurately reflected resident's status, specifically dental condition for Resident #34.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failed to develop and implement comprehensive care plans that meet all resident needs, including oxygen therapy and dental care.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failed to provide safe and appropriate respiratory care; oxygen tubing for Residents #23, #189, and #190 were not dated.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failed to provide pharmaceutical services assuring accurate medication administration and reconciliation; multiple medication errors and failure to sign controlled drug count records.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failed to ensure food was prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs; pureed food portions were insufficient and Resident #6 did not receive finely chopped foods as ordered.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failed to procure, store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards; food items in dry storage, freezer, refrigerators were opened, undated, unsealed, and food prep areas were unsanitary.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failed to implement infection prevention and control program; catheter bags and tubing were resting on the floor without protective covers, and visitor screening for Covid-19 was inconsistent.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failed to ensure controlled drugs were properly accounted for; controlled medications were not removed upon resident discharge and controlled drug count sheets were not consistently signed at shift changes.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident #13 was administered antipsychotic medication (Olanzapine) without a diagnosis of psychosis and without documented attempts at gradual dose reduction.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Medication error rate exceeded 5%; four medication errors were identified involving insulin administration, multivitamin, calcium acetate, and sucralfate.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Report Facts
Medication error rate: 12 Residents reviewed for accuracy of assessments: 12 Residents reviewed for care plans: 12 Residents reviewed for oxygen therapy: 12 Residents reviewed for pharmaceutical services: 12 Residents reviewed for food provision: 158 Residents reviewed for infection control: 15 Pureed diet servings prepared: 10 Pureed diet residents served: 18
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
LVN CLicensed Vocational NurseNamed in medication error findings including insulin and multivitamin administration
LVN BLicensed Vocational NurseNamed in medication error findings including calcium acetate and sucralfate administration
CNA FCertified Nursing AssistantReported resident #34's tooth pain and refusal of dental care
LVN MLicensed Vocational NurseReported on oxygen tubing dating and nasal cannula care
LVN OLicensed Vocational NurseReported on oxygen tubing dating and nasal cannula care
DONDirector of NursingProvided multiple interviews regarding care plans, medication administration, infection control, and staff training
ADONAssistant Director of NursingProvided interviews regarding care plans, medication administration, and infection control
Receptionist KReceptionistProvided interview regarding Covid-19 visitor screening procedures
Receptionist LReceptionistProvided interview regarding Covid-19 visitor screening procedures
Food DirectorFood Service DirectorProvided interviews and observations regarding dietary services and food preparation
Dietitian ConsultantDietitianProvided interviews regarding dietary services and food preparation

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