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Health Inspection

Greenbrier Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of Pale

January 29, 2026 · Palestine, TX · 2404 Hwy 155
Citations 1
CMS Rating 4/5
Beds 120
Provider ID 675816
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Greenbrier Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of Pale
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Inspection Summary

GREENBRIER NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER OF PALE in PALESTINE, TX — inspection on January 29, 2026.

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.

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Inspection Findings

FF0880
Infection Control Deficiencies

appropriately.

She said they started retraining staff yesterday, 1/28/2026, on infection control with

time they touched something.

She said for residents who were on EBP, staff should wear gowns and

wounds, g-tubes, foley catheters and open areas.

She said there was a risk of infections if staff did not follow infection control measures and it protected the residents and staff.

She said going forward they planned to in-service the staff with return demonstrations on infection control.

Record review of a CNA proficiency audit, dated 9/15/25, for CNA C indicated she had been checked off on female perineal care and handwashing.

Record review of the facility's policy, dated 4/01/2024, titled Enhanced Barrier Precautions indicated, .Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) refer to an infection control intervention designed to reduce transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms that employ targeted gown and glove use during high contact resident care activities.

Indwelling medical device examples include central lines, urinary catheters, feeding tubes, and tracheostomies. A peripheral intravenous line (not a peripherally inserted central catheter) is not considered an indwelling medical device for the purpose of EBP

Record review of the facility's, undated, policy titled Fundamentals of Infection Control Precautions indicated, .1.

Hand Hygiene continues to be the primary means of preventing the transmission of infection.

When coming on duty; after removing gloves .

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 PALESTINE, 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 GREENBRIER NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER OF PALE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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