Methodist Transitional Care Center-Desoto LLC, Desoto, TX

The Essentials

Summary

Across 9 inspections from March 2023 to December 2025, state surveyors documented 27 findings at Methodist Transitional Care Center-Desoto LLC; 27 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 2 enforcement actions in the window.

Inspections: 9; 2023–2025, complaint, standard and infection control
Findings: 27; Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected: 27; Of 27 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties: 2; 2 fines; payment not published

Findings by Year

Findings
Of which, actual harm (level G or above)

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
Year	Inspections	Findings	Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2023	1	3	0
2024	3	3	0
2025	5	21	4
2026	0	0	0

What the Record Shows

27 of 27 findings have a recorded correction date.
CMS lists 2 enforcement actions in the window: 2 fines totaling $27,993, their payment not published.
6 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
The latest standard inspection, June 27, 2025, recorded 6 findings (most serious: Level E).

What to Ask About

Help With Daily Living, Cited in Two Inspections
Citation F693, Cited in Two Inspections
Medication Labeling and Storage, Cited in Two Inspections
Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections
Administration, Cited in Two Inspections
Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections

Report at a Glance

Facility: Methodist Transitional Care Center-Desoto LLC
Address: 109 Methodist Way, Desoto, TX 75115
CMS Certification Number: 676492
Provider Type: Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
Certified Beds: 100
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Record Window: March 23, 2023 to October 1, 2026

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

Dec 102025
Complaint investigation
3 findings
- F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 11, 2025
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 11, 2025
- F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 11, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Dec 52025
Complaint investigation
2 findings
- F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 6, 2025
- F761Ensure 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 6, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Jun 272025
Standard health inspection
6 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 30, 2025
- F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 28, 2025
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 28, 2025
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 28, 2025
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 30, 2025
- F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 28, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
May 82025
Complaint investigation
6 findings
- F660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected May 9, 2025
- F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected May 9, 2025
- F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected May 9, 2025
- F642Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 9, 2025
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 9, 2025
- F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 9, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Feb 52025
Complaint investigation
4 findings
- F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Level KImmediate jeopardyCorrected Feb 3, 2025
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 2, 2025
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 2, 2025
- F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 6, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Jul 152024
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 16, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
May 172024
Standard health inspection
2 findings
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 31, 2024
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 10, 2024
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $15,733 imposed February 5, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of May 17, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $12,260 imposed May 8, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of May 17, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Jan 172024
Infection control inspection
No findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Mar 232023
Standard health inspection
3 findings
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 25, 2023
- F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 20, 2023
- F761Ensure 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 24, 2023
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1
Help With Daily Living, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F677 in March 2023 and June 2025. This citation covers help with bathing, dressing, eating and toileting for residents who cannot manage alone. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232424242525252525F677 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
2
Citation F693, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F693 in March 2023 and December 2025. The agency describes it this way: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232424242525252525F693 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
3
Medication Labeling and Storage, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F761 in March 2023 and December 2025. This citation covers how drugs are labeled and kept locked, including controlled drugs. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232424242525252525F761 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
4
Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F812 in May 2024 and June 2025. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232424242525252525F812 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
5
Administration, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F835 in May 2025 and June 2025. This citation covers whether the home is run in a way that uses its resources effectively. The most serious of these was recorded at level J (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232424242525252525F835 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
6
Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F880 in May 2024 and June 2025. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232424242525252525F880 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

01
How long do residents usually wait for help with bathing, dressing or the bathroom, and how is that tracked?
Help With Daily Living: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
02
What changed after F693 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F693: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
03
How are medications stored and secured, and who checks the medication carts?
Medication Labeling and Storage: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
04
May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?
Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
05
How long have the administrator and the director of nursing been in their roles?
Administration: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level J.
06
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
07
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
08
What led to the 2025 fine, and has it been paid?
A $12,260 civil money penalty was imposed May 8, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds two enforcement actions in the window.

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Texas state survey agency.

Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Texas state survey agency
Inspection Mar 23, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Texas state survey agency
Inspection Jan 17, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Texas state survey agency
Inspection May 17, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Texas state survey agency
Inspection Jul 15, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Texas state survey agency
Inspection Feb 5, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Texas state survey agency
Inspection May 8, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Texas state survey agency
Inspection Jun 27, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Texas state survey agency
Inspection Dec 5, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Texas state survey agency
Inspection Dec 10, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Penalties, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 676492
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Coverage

Record windowMarch 23, 2023 – October 1, 2026

CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before March 2023 are not in this release.
CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite: Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations: CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents: Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits: CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Whether fines were paid: CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

Data architecture: Cierto supplies the source-backed machine-readable bundle. Life by Vardell independently creates the narrative, design, and consumer report.