The Vardell Report.Prairie Acres

Across 3 inspections from March 2023 to July 2025, state surveyors documented 16 findings at Prairie Acres; 16 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 2 enforcement actions in the window.

Inspections

3

2023–2025, standard

Findings

16

Deficiencies cited by state inspectors

Corrected

16

Of 16 findings, with a recorded correction date

Penalties

2

1 fine; payment not published, 1 closed

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.

1. Jul 312025

   Standard health inspection

   3 findings

   • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 5, 2025
   • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 18, 2025
   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 12, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

2. May 302024

   Standard health inspection

   10 findings

   • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Jul 13, 2024
   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 13, 2024
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 13, 2024
   • F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 13, 2024
   • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 13, 2024
   • 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 Jul 13, 2024
   • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 13, 2024
   • F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 13, 2024
   • 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 Jul 13, 2024
   • F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 13, 2024

   Enforcement Action

   Civil money penalty, $10,033 imposed May 30, 2024. 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 30, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Enforcement Action

   Denial of payment imposed May 30, 2024. Status: Closed, July 13, 2024. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of May 30, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

3. Mar 232023

   Standard health inspection

   3 findings

   • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 7, 2023
   • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 7, 2023
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 7, 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.

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

1. 1

   Care Plans, Cited in Three Inspections

   Inspectors cited F656 in March 2023, May 2024 and July 2025. This citation covers whether each resident has a written care plan that meets their needs, with goals that can be measured. 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.

   232425F656 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Respiratory Care, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F695 in March 2023 and May 2024. This citation covers oxygen, breathing treatments and other respiratory care. 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.

   232425F695 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F812 in May 2024 and July 2025. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   232425F812 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F880 in March 2023 and May 2024. 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.

   232425F880 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest

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

1. 01

   How is a care plan written and reviewed here, and how do families take part in it?

   Care Plans: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.

2. 02

   Who manages oxygen and breathing treatments on each shift, and how is the equipment checked?

   Respiratory Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

3. 03

   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 F.

4. 04

   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.

5. 05

   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.

6. 06

   What led to the 2024 fine, and has it been paid?

   A $10,033 civil money penalty was imposed May 30, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds two enforcement actions in the window.

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 May 30, 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 31, 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 · 675443

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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