Methodist Transitional Care Center

• 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.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 11, 2025

• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 11, 2025

• Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 11, 2025

• Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 6, 2025

• Ensure 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.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 6, 2025

• Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 8, 2025

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

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 8, 2025

• Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 30, 2025

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

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 30, 2025

• Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 30, 2025

• Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 30, 2025

• Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 30, 2025

• Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 30, 2025

• Provide emergency officials' contact information.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 30, 2025

• Establish staff and initial training requirements.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 30, 2025

• Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 30, 2025

• Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 8, 2025

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

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 28, 2025

• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 28, 2025

• Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 30, 2025

• Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 28, 2025

• Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 30, 2025

• Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 30, 2025

• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 28, 2025

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

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 30, 2025

• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 30, 2025

• Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

  Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 9, 2025

• Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

  Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 9, 2025

• Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

  Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 9, 2025

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

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 9, 2025

• Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 9, 2025

• Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 9, 2025

• Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

  Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 3, 2025

• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 2, 2025

• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 2, 2025

• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 6, 2025

• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 16, 2024

• Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 22, 2024

• Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2024

• Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 22, 2024

• Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 30, 2024

• Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 22, 2024

• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 10, 2024

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

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 31, 2024

• Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 10, 2024

• Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 10, 2024

• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 25, 2023

• Ensure 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.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 24, 2023

• 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.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 20, 2023

Methodist Transitional Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Methodist Transitional Care Center is located at 109 Methodist Way in Desoto, Texas.

Families generally praise the physical therapy team and CNAs at Methodist Transitional Care Center, with several describing meaningful mobility gains and attentive nursing staff during hospital-to-home recovery stays. However, at least one detailed review raised concerns about staffing ratios, inconsistent personal care, and a rocky discharge process, suggesting experiences can vary and family advocacy may be needed.

Methodist Transitional Care Center had 9 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 49 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

Submit the Request Information form on this page to connect with Methodist Transitional Care Center and arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.