Inspections
The most recent comprehensive inspection of Lyndale at Abilene occurred on June 04, 2024, 30 violations of state standards were cited.
Findings
(May include findings from previous inspections)
Health Code
| Date | Corrected | State Violation Cited |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2024 | 6/30/2024 | The facility failed to train all staff in emergency and evacuation procedures prior to their assuming any job responsibilities. |
| 6/4/2024 | 6/30/2024 | The facility failed to search the NAR and EMR annually. |
| 6/4/2024 | 6/30/2024 | The facility failed to ensure that all employees providing services were screened for tuberculosis within two weeks of employment and annually. |
| 6/4/2024 | 6/30/2024 | The facility failed to post the Resident Bill of Rights. |
Life Safety Code
| Date | Corrected | State Violation Cited |
|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2020 | 11/25/2020 | The facility failed to ensure compliance with smoking regulations in the licensing standards for assisted living facilities. |
| 11/13/2020 | 12/15/2020 | The facility failed to ensure that all operable windows had insect screens. |
| 11/13/2020 | 11/30/2020 | The facility failed to provide adequate janitor closets. |
| 11/13/2020 | 12/15/2020 | The facility failed to ensure the building was kept in good repair. |
| 11/13/2020 | 12/15/2020 | The facility failed to ensure draperies and window coverings were flame resistant or failed to ensure the same where smoking is permitted. |
| 11/13/2020 | 12/30/2020 | The facility failed to provide an initial gas pressure test of the gas lines from the meter; and/or failed to ensure additional gas pressure tests were performed when gas service was interrupted; and/or that all gas heating systems were documented |
| 11/13/2020 | 12/15/2020 | The facility failed to implement procedures that assure safe and sanitary use and storage of oxygen. |
| 11/13/2020 | 12/15/2020 | The facility failed to provide and/or maintain portable fire extinguishers in compliance with licensing standards for assisted living facilities and NFPA 10. |
| 11/13/2020 | 11/30/2020 | The facility's plan failed to document the contact information for the EMC for the area. |
| 11/13/2020 | 12/10/2020 | The facility's plan failed to include a process that ensures communication with the EMC. |
| 11/13/2020 | 12/15/2020 | The facility's plan failed to include the location of a current list of the facility's resident population. |
| 11/13/2020 | 11/30/2020 | The facility failed to document any reviews and updates made to the plan. |
| 11/13/2020 | 12/15/2020 | The facility failed to provide a resident or legally authorized agent with the name, address, and contact information for each receiving facility or pre-arranged evacuation destination identified by the facility. |
| 11/13/2020 | 12/15/2020 | The facility failed to notify each resident, next of kin, or legally authorized representative how to register for evacuation assistance with 2-1-1 Texas. |
| 11/13/2020 | 11/30/2020 | The facility failed to include a section addressing direction and control in the emergency preparedness and response plan. |
| 11/13/2020 | 11/30/2020 | The facility failed to include a section addressing warning in the emergency preparedness and response plan. |
| 11/13/2020 | 12/15/2020 | The facility failed to include a section addressing sheltering arrangements in the emergency preparedness and response plan. |
| 11/13/2020 | 12/15/2020 | The facility failed to include a section addressing evacuation in the emergency preparedness and response plan. |
| 11/13/2020 | 11/30/2020 | The facility failed to include a section addressing transportation in the emergency preparedness and response plan. |
| 11/13/2020 | 12/15/2020 | The facility failed to include a section addressing health and medical needs in the emergency preparedness and response plan. |
| 11/13/2020 | 12/15/2020 | The facility failed to include a section addressing resource management in the emergency preparedness and response plan. |
| 11/13/2020 | 12/15/2020 | The receiving facility's plan failed to include procedures for accommodating a temporary emergency placement of one or more residents during a disaster or emergency. |
| 11/13/2020 | 12/30/2020 | The facility failed to provide the required emergency preparedness and response plan training and conduct drills. |
| 11/13/2020 | 12/15/2020 | The facility failed to report to HHSC a death or serious injury of a resident or threat to resident health or safety resulting from a disaster or emergency as required. |
| 11/13/2020 | 12/30/2020 | The facility failed to ensure the building and structure complied with other applicable chapters of the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101. |
| 11/13/2020 | 12/15/2020 | The facility failed to maintain the building free of accumulations of dirt, rubbish, dust, and hazards. |
Enforcement Actions
Date of Action
7/31/2023
Action Taken
Administrative Penalty
Final Assessed Amount
$1000.00
Related Violations
| TAC | State Violation Cited |
|---|---|
| 553.261(a)(1)(D) | The facility failed to list each resident's medications on a specific medication profile record documenting the required medication details (e.g., strength and dosage). |