Mitchell County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Mitchell County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF727Feb 20, 2025

  Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to utilize the services of a registered nurse for at least eight consecutive hours per day, seven days per week for 4 days out of 33 days (1/25/25, 1/26/25, 2/8/25 and 2/9/25) reviewed for nursing services. The facility failed to ensure a registered nurse was scheduled for eight consecutive hours per day, seven days per week on the following dates: 1/25/25, 1/26/25, 2/8/25 and 2/9/25. This deficient practice could place residents at risk of not receiving adequate care. Findings included: During an interview on 02/19/25 at 9:48 AM, RN B stated she was an RN. She said she worked every other weekend. As an RN, she had the ability to pronounce death. She stated they were also in the facility if the LVN needs guidance. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 20, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility must store, prepare, and serve food under sanitary conditions, as required by the Texas Department of State Health Services food service sanitation requirements. in 1 of 1 kitchen reviewed for dietary services, in that: 1. The facility failed to ensure canned foods were not expired and dented. 2. The kitchen staff member failed to use proper hand washing while preparing eating utensils. 3. The facility failed to label and properly date foods. These failures could place residents at risk for food contamination and foodborne illness. The findings included: The following observations were made on [DATE] beginning at 09:07 AM during initial observation of the kitchen: Observed the following in the storage panty: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF727Jan 18, 2024

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to use the services of a Registered Nurse (RN) for at least eight consecutive hours a day, seven days a week for 1 out of 48 days (12/25/23) reviewed for RN coverage. The facility failed to ensure they had RN coverage 8 hours a day, 7 days a week for the following day: 12/25/23 This failure could place residents at risk for inconsistency in care and services. Findings include: Record review of the facility's employee roster dated 01/16/24 revealed there were three RNs employed at the facility. Record review time sheet for the DON dated 01/16/24 revealed no hours worked for 12/25/23. Record review time sheet for RN A dated 01/16/24 revealed no hours worked for 12/25/23. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jan 18, 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 1 of 1 kitchen reviewed for dietary services. 1)The facility failed to ensure foods were processed, stored, and pureed under sanitary conditions. 2) The facility failed to ensure foods were not beyond manufacturer's use dates. 3) The facility failed to ensure foods were in sound condition. 4) The facility failed to ensure food were accurately dated and labeled. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF550Apr 28, 2026

  Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to treat each resident with respect, dignity, and care for each resident in a manner and in an environment that promoted the maintenance or enhancement of their quality of life, recognizing each resident's individuality and the facility failed to protect and promote the rights of 7 of 20 confidential residents reviewed for resident rights. The facility failed to ensure staff were not on their personal cell phones while providing care, which included assisting residents with their showers. […]