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Complaint Investigation

The Brazos Of Waco

Inspection Date: August 28, 2025
Total Violations 2
Facility ID 676409
Location Waco, TX
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

F 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few

FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete

Inservice with LVN D regarding reporting incident/change of condition to the DON/Designee.

Documentation of the Personnel action was present and reflected the signature of LVN D. Record Review of in-service dated 08/11/2025 reflected 20 staff had been in-serviced on notification of resident change. Our ability to ensure trust is paramount in what we do daily, and by keeping lines of communication open and involving the resident and their responsible party/emergency contact in the care we are providing; we build that foundation. It is REQUIRED to notify residents, responsible parties, or an emergency contact of any changes that occur with our residents. Responsible Party (RP) or an emergency contact if resident is their own RP will be notified of any changes at the time of occurrence and be DOCUMENTED in the progress notes.Record Review of in-service dated 08/11/2025 reflected 14 staff had been in-serviced on notification to the director of nursing but there was no mention of notification of the physician. Communication is crucial for proper management of nursing facilities and notification of the Director of nursing is imperative. You are required to notify the Director of Nursing and or designee for the following immediately: Incidents and Accidents with C/O Pain or Observed Injury BurnsSafety Hazards / Equipment Malfunction Record Review of in-service dated 08/12/2025 reflected 22 staff had been in-serviced on burns. Burns are a major incident

in nursing homes and can cause serious negative out comes. Any burn injuries are required to have the provider assigned, DON, RP, and administrator notified immediately no matter the severity of the burn.

Record Review of facility wound care policies and procedures revision date 06/01/2015 reflected all burns and scalds will be seen by a physician or a nurse as soon as possible for appropriate treatment. The purpose is to provide immediate first aid when injury occurs in the facility. Record review of the policy entitled: Care of a Burn Injury dated 06/01/2025 states Notify the physician and supervisor as soon as possible.

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Printed: 04/13/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391

Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION

(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:

(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION

B. Wing

A. Building

(X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED

08/28/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER

STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

The Brazos of Waco

2430 Market Place Drive Waco, TX 76711

For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)

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F-Tag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Immediate Jeopardy

F 0689 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few

FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete

in the dining room. He stated coffee is not to be left unattended in the dining room. He stated after meals

the coffee is brought to the nutrition room which is kept locked. He stated the temperature should be between 155 degrees -175 degrees. He stated the coffee is served in an urn which had a sticker that shows

the item, temperature, and staff initial. He stated staff pour and served the coffee for residents. He stated if

a resident asked for coffee, he would go get the coffee and bring it to the resident. He stated most of the coffee drinkers are independent. He stated coffee is served in a Styrofoam cup with lid. He stated some of

the residents had a specialized cup with lid. He stated if a resident sustained an injury he would immediately report to the nurse in charge. Record Review of in-service dated 08/10/2025 reflected 13 staff from different shifts had been in-serviced on abuse, neglect, and resident rights. Record Review of in-service dated 08/10/2025 reflected 18 staff had been in-serviced on the hot beverage policy. Record

Review of evaluations completed for all residents. Their criteria were all the same for the evaluations.

Residents were screened for cognition, mobility, dexterity, and behaviors to see if they were safe with hot beverages. Record Review of facility daily monitor log for appropriate hot beverage cup/lids reflected 08/11/25 through 08/15/25 no concerns. On 08/28/25 at 3:00 PM conducted Interview the DON stated she had worked at the facility for four months.She stated she had been trained on abuse, neglect, resident rights, and hot beverages. She stated the electric urn was discontinued immediately. She stated coffee is being served from an urn. She stated the dietary manager, DON, and Administrator were reeducated on coffee service for the r[TRUNCATED]

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📋 Inspection Summary

The Brazos of Waco in Waco, TX inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

What this means: Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. All deficiencies must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification.

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 Waco, 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 Brazos of Waco or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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