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Allenbrook Healthcare Center

Health Inspections

Health Inspections 1
Health Deficiencies
This Nursing Home: 13
TX State Average: 6
U.S. Average: 6
TX Deficiencies Range: 1–34
Complaints & Incidents: 5
Updated April 18, 2013.

Our health inspections rating describes how well this home met health and safety standards for food preparation and other nursing-home activities in the latest three state inspections. Such inspections are conducted about every 15 months.

December 06, 2012 Health Inspection

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Provide residents with private access to a telephone.	Low	Many	1/2/2013
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.	Low	Many	1/2/2013
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.	Low	Many	1/2/2013
Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs.	Low	Some	1/2/2013
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.	Low	Some	1/2/2013
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.	Low	Some	1/2/2013
Allow residents to easily view the results of the nursing home's most recent inspection.	Low	Some	1/2/2013
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse.	Low	Some	1/2/2013
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.	Low	Some	1/2/2013
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property.	Low	Some	1/2/2013
1) hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.	Low	Some	1/2/2013
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.	Low	Few	1/2/2013
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.	Low	Few	1/2/2013

January 06, 2012 Health Inspection

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.	Low	Many	1/30/2012
1) review the work of each nurse aide every year; and 2) give regular in-service training based upon these reviews.	Low	Many	1/30/2012
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.	Low	Some	1/30/2012
1) hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.	Low	Some	1/30/2012
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	Low	Some	1/30/2012
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property.	Low	Some	1/30/2012
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional.	Low	Some	1/30/2012
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.	Low	Some	1/30/2012
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.	Low	Some	1/30/2012
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.	Low	Some	1/30/2012
Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs.	Low	Some	1/30/2012
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse.	Low	Some	1/30/2012
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.	Low	Few	1/30/2012
Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others.	Low	Few	1/30/2012
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.	Low	Few	1/30/2012
Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible.	Low	Few	1/30/2012

December 30, 2010 Health Inspection

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week.	Low	Many	1/28/2011
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.	Low	Some	1/28/2011
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.	Low	Some	1/28/2011
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse.	Low	Some	1/28/2011
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.	Low	Some	1/28/2011
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.	Low	Some	1/28/2011
Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs.	Low	Some	1/28/2011
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.	Low	Some	1/28/2011
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.	Low	Some	1/28/2011
Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills.	Low	Few	1/28/2011
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment.	Low	Few	1/28/2011
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.	Low	Few	1/28/2011
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.	Low	Few	1/28/2011
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.	Low	Few	1/28/2011
Provide or obtain laboratory services only when ordered by the attending physician.	Low	Few	1/28/2011
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident.	Low	Few	1/28/2011
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	Low	Few	1/28/2011
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.	Low	Few	1/28/2011

December 06, 2012 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.	Low	Some	1/2/2013
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.	Low	Some	1/2/2013
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse.	Low	Some	1/2/2013
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.	Low	Some	1/2/2013
1) hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.	Low	Some	1/2/2013

August 28, 2012 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.	Some	Few	9/5/2012
Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being.	Low	Some	9/5/2012

July 05, 2012 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property.	Very Low	Some	7/6/2012
1) hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.	Very Low	Some	7/6/2012

June 15, 2012 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Provide proof that residents' personal money that is deposited with the nursing home is secure.	Low	Some	7/6/2012
Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.	Low	Many	7/6/2012
Keep clinical record information safe.	Low	Few	7/6/2012
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property.	Low	Some	7/6/2012
1) hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.	Low	Some	7/6/2012
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.	Low	Some	7/6/2012

February 17, 2012 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.	Low	Some	2/18/2012
Review or revise the resident's care plan after any major change in physical or mental health.	Low	Few	2/18/2012

January 06, 2012 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
1) hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.	Low	Some	1/30/2012
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.	Low	Many	1/30/2012
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.	Low	Some	1/30/2012
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	Low	Some	1/30/2012
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional.	Low	Some	1/30/2012
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.	Low	Few	1/30/2012
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.	Low	Some	1/30/2012
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property.	Low	Some	1/30/2012
Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others.	Low	Few	1/30/2012

December 29, 2011 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.	Low	Some	1/30/2012
1) hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.	Low	Some	1/30/2012
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property.	Low	Some	1/30/2012
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident.	Some	Few	1/10/2012
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	Low	Some	1/10/2012
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.	Low	Some	1/30/2012
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse.	Low	Some	1/30/2012
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.	Low	Some	1/30/2012
Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills.	Low	Many	12/30/2011

August 04, 2011 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
1) hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.	Low	Few	8/24/2011
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property.	Low	Few	8/24/2011

July 14, 2011 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property.	Low	Few	7/21/2011
Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible.	Low	Few	7/21/2011
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	Low	Few	7/21/2011
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident.	Low	Few	7/21/2011

June 22, 2011 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Provide timely notification to the resident before transfer or discharge.	Low	Few	6/28/2011
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.	Low	Few	6/28/2011

June 04, 2011 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property.	Low	Few	7/8/2011
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.	Low	Some	7/8/2011
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional.	Low	Some	7/8/2011
1) hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.	Low	Few	7/8/2011

December 30, 2010 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	Low	Few	1/28/2011
Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs.	Low	Some	1/28/2011
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.	Low	Some	1/28/2011
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident.	Low	Few	1/28/2011
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.	Low	Few	1/28/2011

November 04, 2010 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions.	Low	Some	11/17/2010
Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs.	Low	Few	11/17/2010

October 21, 2010 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.	Some	Few	11/10/2010

September 02, 2010 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.	Low	Some	9/18/2010

August 05, 2010 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.	Low	Few	9/5/2010
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident.	Low	Some	9/5/2010

March 05, 2010 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors.	Some	Few	3/26/2010
Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible.	Low	Few	3/26/2010
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.	Low	Some	3/26/2010
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional.	Low	Some	3/26/2010
Assure that each residentâs assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.	Low	Few	3/26/2010
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.	Low	Some	3/26/2010
Assess in a timely manner the resident when the resident enters the nursing home.	Low	Few	3/26/2010
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.	Some	Few	3/26/2010

Note: Because of differences in calculation, all data may not match those shown on Nursing Home Compare, a website run by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. CMS has approved the U.S. News methodology.

Last updated April 18, 2013.