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Mustang Park Therapy: Oxygen Equipment Left Unbagged - TX

Healthcare Facility
Mustang Park Therapy And Living Center
Carrollton, TX  ·  1/5 stars

They took pictures.

The photographs showed Residents 1, 7, and 8 with nasal cannulas that had not been bagged when not in use. A fourth resident, Resident 6, had a tracheostomy hose on the floor.

The Director of Nursing was shown those pictures on the morning of October 8. She told the inspector that nursing staff were expected to keep all masks and nasal cannulas bagged when not in use, precisely to prevent infection. Resident 6's trach hose on the floor, she said, should not have been there and needed to be replaced to avoid contamination.

That same afternoon, the Assistant Director of Nursing, identified in the report as ADON J, was shown the same photographs. He said the same thing: the hose and the nasal cannulas should not be on the floor. He said nurses were responsible for checking on this during their rounds, which he said happened at least every two hours.

At least every two hours.

The tracheostomy hose belongs to a resident with a surgically created opening in the throat used for breathing. It is not a piece of equipment that tolerates contamination. When that hose is reconnected to a patient after sitting on the floor, whatever it picked up goes directly into the airway.

The nasal cannulas, the thin plastic tubing that delivers supplemental oxygen through the nostrils, carry a similar risk when left exposed. Three residents in this facility were using them. None of the three had their equipment bagged.

The inspection was triggered by a complaint. It was completed on October 8, 2025. CMS rated the violation at the level of minimal harm or potential for actual harm, with some residents affected. That classification sits near the lower end of the federal deficiency scale, but it describes equipment that goes directly into human airways being left on a floor that nursing staff walk across at least every two hours.

The facility's own respiratory care policy states its purpose as ensuring residents receive care that prevents complications. The policy had no date on it.

Both the Director of Nursing and ADON J confirmed to the inspector, separately, that what the photographs showed was wrong. Neither disputed what the pictures contained. The question the inspection report does not answer is how many rounds had already passed before an outside inspector walked in with a camera.

Full Inspection Report

The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Mustang Park Therapy and Living Center from 2025-11-26 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.

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Data source: This article is based on inspection data downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases inspection reports in bulk; we publish the findings as documented by state surveyors in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies.

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Last verified: August 21, 2026  ·  Our methodology

Quick Answer

Mustang Park Therapy and Living Center in Carrollton, TX was cited for violations during a health inspection on November 26, 2025.

The photographs showed Residents 1, 7, and 8 with nasal cannulas that had not been bagged when not in use.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at Mustang Park Therapy and Living Center?
The photographs showed Residents 1, 7, and 8 with nasal cannulas that had not been bagged when not in use.
How serious are these violations?
Violation severity varies from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the inspection report for specific deficiency codes and scope. All violations must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification inspections.
What should families do?
Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in Carrollton, TX, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from Mustang Park Therapy and Living Center or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 676363.
Has this facility had violations before?
To check Mustang Park Therapy and Living Center's history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.