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This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. Registered Nurse hours are 21% of the EveryPlace reference benchmark; ask how RN coverage is allocated across shifts. The latest standard survey recorded 13 findings, above the TX average of 9.1. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.
Families may find high-quality nursing and rehabilitation care from specific staff members, such as the Director of Nursing, who are described as professional and attentive. However, there are significant, recurring concerns regarding poor communication, lost personal belongings, and slow response times to call lights.
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Key Review Excerpts
“I am so Grateful to the staff of Spanish Meadows for the excellent care they provided my mom. They were friendly, polite and very attentive of all my mom’s needs.”
“Mi padre estuvo ahí , totalmente desorganizados, no hay comunicación entre el personal , su ropa siempre perdida , hace 2 semanas mi hermana y yo decidimos llamar a la ambulancia porque no veíamos bien a mi papá , en el hospital nos informaron que tenía neumonía y en el nursing home nunca nos dijeron nada”
“The rehabilitation team was caring, compassionate, & competent in their expertise.”
Both RN and total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmarks. Ask the facility how it staffs each shift for current resident needs.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Spanish Meadows has concerning patterns with 34 deficiencies across 10 surveys, including 12 complaint-triggered issues where families reported problems. The facility repeatedly struggles with maintaining a safe, clean environment, food safety and nutrition services, and infection control. While most individual violations show correction dates, the recurring nature of similar problems—particularly around environmental safety and dietary services—suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully consider before visiting.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Oct 17, 2024
$11,001
Fine
Aug 14, 2023
$3,789
Payment Denial
Aug 14, 2023
22-day denial
Empire Spanish Meadows, Ltd
for profit
SANDRA GONZALEZ
Owners
Lozano, Ramiro
Owner
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