Towers Nursing Home

Towers Nursing Home was recognized and ceritified in 2002 by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as one of model nursing home providers promoting health and improving quality of life. Towers Nursing Home which is located in 907 Garwood Smithville, is scientifically measured and assessed by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is shown to provide good nursing home services or products under the Medicare program. Towers Nursing Home is being offered ceritified services and products in Texas.
Address:   907 Garwood
       Smithville, TX 78957

Phone:   (512) 237-4606

County: Bastrop
Federal Provider Number: 675942
Participates in: Medicare And Medicaid
Certified Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2002 (22 years certified)
Certified Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Legal Business Name: Seton Family Of Hospitals
Ownership Type: Non Profit - Corporation
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months: No



TypeNameRole Description
OrganizationAscension HealthOperational/managerial Control
OrganizationAscension Health Senior CareOperational/managerial Control
OrganizationSeton Family Of Hospitals5% Or More Ownership Interest
OrganizationSeton Family Of HospitalsOperational/managerial Control
PersonChristopher ZiebellDirector/officer
PersonDouglas WaiteW-2 Managing Employee
PersonDouglas WaiteDirector/officer
PersonJoanne VasaDirector/officer
PersonIan TurpinDirector/officer
PersonKaren TeelDirector/officer
PersonThomas MchorseDirector/officer
PersonJames LindseyDirector/officer
PersonGrady HooperW-2 Managing Employee
PersonJesus GarzaW-2 Managing Employee
PersonThomas GallagherW-2 Managing Employee
PersonLeo DunnDirector/officer
PersonEdwin DornDirector/officer
PersonDennis DolgenerW-2 Managing Employee
PersonChad DieterichsDirector/officer
PersonJohn BrindleyW-2 Managing Employee
PersonHelen BrewerDirector/officer
PersonRobert BonarDirector/officer
PersonJoyce BatchellerW-2 Managing Employee
PersonCharles BarnettDirector/officer

Provider Resides in Hospital: No
Number of Federally Certified Beds: 114
Number of Residents in Federally Certified Beds: 82 (72% occupied)
Continuing Care Retirement Community: No
Special Focus Facility: No
With a Resident and Family Council: Resident
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas: Yes


Survey Date: Thursday, July 31, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0425 (Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervi)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, August 31, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, July 31, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0332 (Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, August 31, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, May 15, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0517 (Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies, such as fire, severe weather, and missi)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, June 28, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, May 15, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0456 (Keep all essential equipment working safely.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, June 28, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, May 15, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0498 (Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, June 28, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, May 15, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0329 (Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2))
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, June 28, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, May 15, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0282 (Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, June 28, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, May 15, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0155 (Let residents refuse treatment, refuse to take part in an experiment, or formulate advance directive)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, June 28, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, May 15, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0323 (Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to pr)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, June 28, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0061 (Properly working alarms on sprinkler valves.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, June 28, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0025 (Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, June 28, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0038 (Exits that are accessible at all times.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, June 28, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0147 (Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, June 28, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0029 (Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishi)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, June 28, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0056 (An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, June 28, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, March 21, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0226 (Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, ident)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, April 21, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, March 21, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0225 (1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) rep)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, April 21, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0056 (An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.)
Scope Severity Code: B
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Wednesday, March 13, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0025 (Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, March 29, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0038 (Exits that are accessible at all times.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, April 13, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0067 (Heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's in)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has No Plan Of Correction
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0051 (A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, March 29, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0441 (Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, April 13, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0371 (Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, March 11, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, January 5, 2012
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0104 (Proper construction of ducts through walls designed to prevent smoke passage.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, February 10, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, January 5, 2012
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0068 (An externally vented heating system.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, February 24, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, January 5, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0368 (1) Provide 3 meals at regular times; 2) serve breakfast within 14 hours of dinner; and 3) offer a sn)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, February 3, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, January 5, 2012
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0130 (Other fire safety features required by fire safety codes.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, February 24, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, January 5, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0371 (Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, February 3, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, January 5, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0465 (Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staf)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, February 3, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, January 5, 2012
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0067 (Heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's in)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has No Plan Of Correction
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Number of Facility Reported Incidents: 0
Number of Substantiated Complaints: 1
Number of Fines: 0
Number of Payment Denials: 0
Total Number of Penalties: 0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars: USD 0
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Patients experiences Provider State Nation
Percent of High Risk Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers
N/A
7%
6%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One or More Falls with Major Injury
N/A
3%
3%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Self Report Moderate to Severe Pain
N/A
9%
8%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained
N/A
1%
1%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with ADLs has Increased
N/A
20%
16%
Percent of Long Stay Residents with a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder
N/A
3%
3%
Percent of Long Stay Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection
N/A
7%
6%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Self Report Moderate to Severe Pain
N/A
19%
19%
Percent of Short Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers That Are New or Worsened
N/A
1%
1%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
89%
94%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
N/A
91%
94%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms
N/A
8%
6%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight
N/A
6%
7%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Received an Antipsychotic Medication
N/A
26%
20%
Percent of Low Risk Long Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowel or Bladder
N/A
44%
44%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
73%
83%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received an Antipsychotic Medication
N/A
4%
2%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Appropriately Given the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
N/A
75%
84%

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