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River City Post AcuteCMS #030000046
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PRINTED: 05/14/2026 FORM APPROVED DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION OMB NO. 0938-0391 (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION A. BUILDING: ___________ B. WING: _______________ 055402 (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/17/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE RIVER CITY POST ACUTE 2540 Carmichael Way Carmichael, CA 95608 (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) ID PREFIX TAG
F000 INITIAL COMMENTS
F000 PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DEFICIENCY) (X5) COMPLETE DATE The following reflects the findings of the California Department of Public Health during an abbreviated survey for the investigation of complaint #CA00606517. Representing the Department of Public Health: HFEN, 39825 The inspection was limited to the specific complaint investigated and does not represent the findings of a full inspection of the facility.
F609 SS=D Reporting of Alleged Violations CFR(s): 483.12(c)(1)(4)
F609 02/07/2019 §483.12(c) In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the facility must: §483.12(c)(1) Ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment, including injuries of unknown source and misappropriation of resident property, are reported immediately, but not later than 2 hours after the allegation is made, if the events that cause the allegation involve abuse or result in serious bodily injury, or not later than 24 hours if the events that cause the allegation do not involve abuse and do not result in serious bodily injury, to the administrator of the facility and to other officials (including to the State Survey Agency and adult protective services where state law provides for jurisdiction in long-term care facilities) in accordance with State law through established procedures. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients . (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. FORM CMS-2567(02-99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: IITR11 Facility ID: CA030000046 If continuation sheet 1 of 3 PRINTED: 05/14/2026 FORM APPROVED DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION OMB NO. 0938-0391 (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION A. BUILDING: ___________ B. WING: _______________ 055402 (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/17/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE RIVER CITY POST ACUTE 2540 Carmichael Way Carmichael, CA 95608 (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) ID PREFIX TAG PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DEFICIENCY) (X5) COMPLETE DATE §483.12(c)(4) Report the results of all investigations to the administrator or his or her designated representative and to other officials in accordance with State law, including to the State Survey Agency, within 5 working days of the incident, and if the alleged violation is verified appropriate corrective action must be taken. This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced by: Based on staff interview and record review, the facility failed to report and investigate an injury of unknown source for 1 resident for a census of 167 (Resident 1) when bruising and a cut on the back of the head was discovered. This failure prevented the facility from being able to determine whether abuse against Resident 1 occurred. Findings: Resident 1 was admitted to the facility with a diagnosis of declining memory and thinking. Review of Resident 1's medical record, dated 10/3/18: 1) A nursing note written at 10:34 a.m., indicated Resident 1 was observed having, "bruising/swelling on right side of back of head. Dried blood observed at side." 2) A nursing note, indicated, "Injury of unknown cause..." 2) A physician note written at 12:34 p.m., indicated, "No known trauma or fall." During an interview with Director of Nursing (DON) on 12/27/18 at 11:41 a.m., DON stated, FORM CMS-2567(02-99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: IITR11 Facility ID: CA030000046 If continuation sheet 2 of 3 PRINTED: 05/14/2026 FORM APPROVED DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION OMB NO. 0938-0391 (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION A. BUILDING: ___________ B. WING: _______________ 055402 (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/17/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE RIVER CITY POST ACUTE 2540 Carmichael Way Carmichael, CA 95608 (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) ID PREFIX TAG PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DEFICIENCY) (X5) COMPLETE DATE "We don't know the cause of it [Resident 1's head injury]. I don't know what happened. We didn't report it..." FORM CMS-2567(02-99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: IITR11 Facility ID: CA030000046 If continuation sheet 3 of 3

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The surveyor cited no deficiencies during this survey.

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What happened during the February 20, 2019 survey of River City Post Acute?

This was a other survey of River City Post Acute on February 20, 2019. The surveyor cited no deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at River City Post Acute on February 20, 2019?

No deficiencies were cited during this survey.

What type of survey was this?

This was a other survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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