Meridian Care Monte Vista
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0921
F 0921 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
could allow the fire to spread to the rest of the building, harming residents. Record review on 11/07/2025 of
the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance sticker affixed to the Fire Alarm control panel, dated 09/10/2025, revealed a red service tag with a list of conditions/area: Fault in panel DC battery charge failure.Record
review on 11/07/2025 of the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance sticker affixed to the Fire Alarm control panel, dated 09/23/2025, revealed a white service tag with a list of services: replaced SD 2nd Floor, Lobby - Checked on battery charger voltage - 27V.During an observation outside inspection of the back side of the facility, it was noted there was vegetation growing over the roof of the building along with multiple dead fallen tree branches, dead brush, and dead leaves along the entirety of the rear adjacent to the smoking area.In an interview on 11/07/2025, at the time of observation, the Maintenance Director stated there were trees leaning against the building. The Maintenance Director stated the area adjacent to the smoking area was also surrounded by dead leaves and fallen tree branches. The Maintenance Director stated he was responsible for ensuring the grounds and maintaining compliance. He stated he was aware of the overgrown vegetation and tree branches; however, he was extremely busy with his workload. He stated he would get a vendor to ensure compliance was met with the outside grounds. He further stated if the facility grounds are not kept free of fire hazards it could place individuals at risk of a diminished quality of life and potential injuries
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MERIDIAN CARE MONTE VISTA in SAN ANTONIO, 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 SAN ANTONIO, 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 MERIDIAN CARE MONTE VISTA or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.