Focused Care at Odessa

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Focused Care at Odessa, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689May 14, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that residents environment remained as free of accidents and hazards as possible, and each resident received adequate supervision to prevent accidents for 1 (Resident #7) of 5 residents reviewed for transfers. The facility failed to ensure Resident #7 had floor mat at bedside when in bed to prevent falls with injury that occurred on 05/12/2025. This failure could place residents at risk for falls or injuries. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 3, 2024

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in the facility's only kitchen. The facility failed to ensure: Food that was beginning to rot (discoloration and had rotten smell) was discarded. Staff knew how to check the sanitizer level in the dishwasher. Staff knew how to wash their hands. Food was dated per the facility's policy. Food was not stored on the floor. The dry storage and refrigerator were clear of debris and food under the shelves. These failures could affect residents who received meals prepared from the kitchen at risk for food borne illness and cross contamination. Findings included: Initial observation on [DATE] beginning at 9:05 a.m. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF908May 27, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain all mechanical, electrical and patient care equipment in safe operating condition for 1 of 1 laundry room reviewed for physical environment. The facility failed to maintain the clothes washers in working condition. This failure placed residents who relied on the facility for laundry services improperly cleaned clothes and diminished quality of life. Findings included:Review of Resident #1's admission Record, dated 5/21/26 revealed she was a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included End Stage Renal Disease (kidney no longer works the way it needs to). Resident #1 was on dialysis. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Jan 8, 2026

  Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff and the public for 1 of 1 set of window blinds in room [ROOM NUMBER] and 1 of 1 resident smoking areas. 1. The facility failed to ensure the blinds were not broken.2. The facility failed to ensure adequate cleaning in the designated smoking area. These failures placed the staff, residents, and visitors at risk of living, working and visiting in an unsafe, unsanitary, and uncomfortable environment. Findings include: Observation on 01/06/2026 at 10:04 AM revealed the blinds were broken in room [ROOM NUMBER]. Both Bed A and Bed B were occupied and not interviewable. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jan 8, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food for 1 of 1 kitchen in accordance with professional standards for food service safety.1. The facility failed to discard cabbage in a box dated 12/8/2025, containing brown and rotted leaves, in the reach-in cooler.2. The facility failed to ensure an opened bag of grits in the dry storage room was properly sealed and dated.These failures could place residents at risk for food borne illness.The findings included:1. Observation on 1/6/2026 at 9:00 AM in the reach-in cooler revealed 2 boxes of raw cabbage with a label indicating it was received on 12/8/2025. The box was opened, and cabbage was visible; approximately 25% of the cabbage leaves had turned black or were rotten.2. […]