KIRKWOOD MANOR Nursing Home


KIRKWOOD MANOR (CCN: 455732) is a For profit - Corporation facility located in NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (78130). The facility has an overall rating of 1/5, health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 1/5. It offers 162 certified beds and maintains an average of 112. residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 3.33239 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since February 5, 1988 and the last listed health inspection was on January 26, 2024, The facility is located in Comal county and provides senior and nursing home care.

KIRKWOOD MANOR Summary


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Provider Name: KIRKWOOD MANOR

Address: 2590 LOOP 337 N, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130

Phone: (830) 620-0509

County: Comal (320)

Ownership Type: For profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 162

Average Residents Per Day: 112. ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: UVALDE COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY

First Approved Date: February 5, 1988

Affiliated Entity: THE ENSIGN GROUP (507)

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 1 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 2 ()

QM Rating: 4 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 3 ()

Staffing Rating: 1 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.95996, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 1.1778, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.1946, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.3724

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.33239

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 2.96872, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.1863

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.1941

Nurse Staff Turnover: 57.1, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 62.5, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 0, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.1606, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.8497, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.4511

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.84799, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 1.0229, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.1625

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.03441

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.70326

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2024-01-26 (Score: 116), Cycle 2: 2022-11-09 (Score: 68), Cycle 3: 2021-10-05 (Score: 16)

Total Weighted Health Score: 83.333

Reported Incidents: 6, Substantiated Complaints: 1

Infection Control Citations: 2

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 1, Total Fines in Dollars: 15000.00, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 1

Location and GPS: 2590 LOOP 337 N,NEW BRAUNFELS,TX,78130 (29.6946, -98.156)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-11-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-22

Citation on 2023-11-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-22

Citation on 2024-01-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-01-31

Citation on 2024-01-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-29

Citation on 2024-01-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-09

Citation on 2024-01-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-02

Citation on 2024-01-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-16

Citation on 2024-01-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-14

Citation on 2024-01-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-29

Citation on 2024-01-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-09

Citation on 2024-01-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-01-31

Citation on 2024-01-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-09

Citation on 2024-01-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-16

Citation on 2024-01-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-29

Citation on 2024-01-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-16

Citation on 2024-01-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-29

Citation on 2024-01-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-02

Citation on 2024-01-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-29

Citation on 2024-01-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-03-08

Citation on 2024-01-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide training in compliance and ethics.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-03-08

Citation on 2022-11-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-10

Citation on 2022-11-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-10

Citation on 2022-11-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-10

Citation on 2022-11-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-10

Citation on 2022-11-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-10

Citation on 2022-11-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-10

Citation on 2022-11-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-30

Citation on 2022-11-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-10

Citation on 2022-11-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-10

Citation on 2022-11-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-11

Citation on 2022-11-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-11

Citation on 2022-11-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-11

Citation on 2022-11-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-10

Citation on 2021-06-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-27

Citation on 2021-10-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-29

Citation on 2021-10-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-08


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2024-01-26

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0321, Version: New

Description: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-02

Citation on 2024-01-26

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0351, Version: New

Description: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-06

Citation on 2024-01-26

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-01-29

Citation on 2024-01-26

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0711, Version: New

Description: Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-03-01

Citation on 2024-01-26

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0918, Version: New

Description: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-03-01

Citation on 2024-01-26

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0920, Version: New

Description: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-03-01

Citation on 2022-11-08

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-12-16

Citation on 2022-11-08

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0511, Version: New

Description: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-29

Citation on 2021-10-07

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0372, Version: New

Description: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-08

Citation on 2021-10-07

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0900, Version: New

Description: Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-30