Mcallen Transitional Care Center
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0550
F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
assisting with feeding to promote and maintain her dignity. ADON C said staff were in-serviced on resident rights and to sit while feeding residents. In an interview on 01/29/26 at 10:55 AM, the DON said residents that required assistance with their meals were fed by CNAs/nursing staff. The DON said there was no negative outcome or incident with Resident #1 on 01/27/26 as a result of CNA A feeding Resident #1 while standing during lunch. The DON said if a CNA fed a resident while standing next to them, it was a dignity issue as part of their resident rights. The DON said Resident #1 was not at risk of injury, but she might have felt uncomfortable or rushed. The DON said the staff were in-serviced on resident rights and how to feed
the residents sitting down. Record review of the facility's Resident Rights, Dignity and Respect policy, dated 10/2015 reflected:Policy: It is the policy of this facility that all residents be treated with kindness, dignity and respect. Procedures: 1. The staff shall display respect for residents when speaking with, caring for, or talking about them, as constant affirmation of their individuality and dignity as human beings.
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McAllen Transitional Care Center in Mc Allen, 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 Mc Allen, 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 McAllen Transitional Care Center or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.