The Palms Nursing & Rehabilitation
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0656
F 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
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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The Palms Nursing & Rehabilitation in Corpus Christi, TX inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Corpus Christi, TX, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from The Palms Nursing & Rehabilitation or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.