The Palms Nursing & Rehabilitation
The Palms Nursing & Rehabilitation in Corpus Christi, TX — inspection on December 23, 2025.
Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
B stated the staff redirect Resident #1 the best they can and try to keep her active. MA B stated Resident #1 may have future falls because the facility does not want to restrain her. MA B stated she does not think Resident #1 is abused but also stated she is not sure what else the facility can do to help her not fall. In an interview on 12/19/2025 at 10:15 a.m., the DON indicated Resident #1 does have some minor instances of balance loss and stated her care plan does not reflect specific interventions needed to prevent falls for Resident #1.
The DON stated the facility cannot provide 1:1 care for this resident and has spoken with Resident #1's representative and they have not been able to find a good intervention or solution.
The DON stated she has recommended Resident #1 may be a good candidate for a different facility, but the family did not agree. In an interview on 12/19/2025 at 11:05 a.m., the Administrator stated he is aware that Resident #1 is a fall risk and has had multiple falls.
The Administrator stated Resident #1's family blocks them from transferring the resident to a different facility with a locked unit.
The Administrator stated she may need to be transferred out of the facility and will discuss this with the DON. In an interview on 12/22/2025 at 11:00 a.m.
Case Manager A of Resident #1's hospice provider stated she has spoken with the facility staff and with the resident's family member regarding Resident #1's falls.
Case Manager A stated the facility has been trying different interventions, but it has been difficult due to Resident #1 most likely needing a locked memory care and being unable to find a place that is a good fit for her.
Case Manager A also stated Resident #1 is [AGE] years old and susceptible to falls, but they did not want her to be restrained using medication and they want to ensure the Resident is safe.
Case Manager A stated she did not think Resident #1 was abused or neglected at this time. In an interview on 12/22/2025 at 1:27 p.m., RN C stated Resident #1 has dementia and is not redirectable. RN C stated they try to keep an eye on her and they do as much as they can for Resident #1. RN C stated they are not staffed to provide 1:1 care for Resident #1 but they almost provide that much supervision for her. RN C stated she has worked with Resident #1 for over a year and does not know what other interventions would help.
Unsuccessful attempts to contact family of Resident #1 were made at 2:00 p.m. on 12/18/2025 and 12/19/2025.
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