F 0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to monitor two of two sampled resident (Resident 11 and
Resident 12) after a change of condition occurred.
Residents Affected - Few
This failure had the potential to result in a potential delay of care to Resident 11 and Resident 12.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 11's admission record, the admission record indicated Resident 11 was
admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including fracture of left femur (break or injury of the thigh
bone or hip) and hypertension (high blood pressure).
During a review of Resident 11 ' s Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident assessment tool), dated 4/23/2025,
the MDS indicated Resident 11 had no cognitive (ability to learn, reason, remember, understand, and make
decisions) impairment, required set-up assistance when eating, and required maximal assistance (helper
does more than half the effort) with toileting and bathing.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 5/29/2025 at 1:54 p.m. with Licensed Vocational Nurse
(LVN) 1, Resident 11 ' s medical record was reviewed. LVN 1 stated Resident 11 had an episode of emesis
(vomiting), was perspiring (sweating), and was hypotensive (low blood pressure). LVN 1 stated Resident
11's blood pressure was 91/59 millimeters of mercury (mmHg- unit of measurement; normal blood pressure
is 120/80) and her heart rate was 120 beats per minute (bpm - unit of measurement for heartbeat; normal
heart rate is 80-100 bpm). LVN 1 stated on 4/25/2025 at 9:14 p.m., the facility informed the physician of
Resident 11 ' s change of condition, and the physician recommended to continue to monitor Resident 11.
LVN 1 stated the facility called 911 for the resident on 4/25/2025 at 9:16 p.m., but Resident 11 refused to
transfer to the hospital at the time. LVN 1 stated Resident 11 had another episode of emesis on 4/26/2025
at 3:00 a.m., 911 was called by the facility, and Resident 11 was transferred to a general acute care
hospital (GACH) on 4/26/2025 at 3:30 a.m LVN 1 stated there is no reassessment of vital signs between
4/25/2025 9:14 p.m. and 4/26/2025 3:30 a.m. LVN 1 stated in the 6 hours, resident ' s vital signs were not
reassessed.
During a review of Resident 12 ' s admission record, the admission record indicated Resident 11 was
initially admitted to the facility on [DATE], and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including congestive
heart failure (CHF-a heart disorder which causes the heart to not pump the blood efficiently, sometimes
resulting in leg swelling) and end stage renal disease (ESRD - irreversible kidney failure) with dependence
on renal (kidney) dialysis (a treatment to cleanse the blood of wastes and extra fluids artificially through a
machine when the kidney(s) have failed) .
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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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
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AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055032
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/29/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Earlwood
20820 Earl Street
Torrance, CA 90503
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
During a review of Resident 12 ' s MDS dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 12 had no cognitive
impairment, required set-up assistance when eating, and required moderate assistance (helper does less
than half the effort) with toileting and bathing.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 5/29/2025 at 1:54 p.m., with LVN 1, Resident 12 ' s
medical record was reviewed. LVN 1 stated Resident 12 had a blood pressure of 79/46 mmHg on
5/28//2025 at 7:16 p.m. LVN 1 stated the facility informed the physician of Resident 112s change of
condition, and the Nurse Practitioner 1 recommended to continue to recheck Resident 12 ' s blood pressure
every thirty minutes three times. LVN 1 stated the facility called 911 for Resident12 on 5/29/2025 at 1:00
a.m. LVN 1 stated there was no reassessment of vital signs between 5/28//2025 at 7:16 p.m. 5/29/2025 at
1:00 a.m. LVN 1 stated in the 6 hours, resident ' s vital signs were not reassessed.
During an interview on 5/29/2025 at 5:15 p.m., with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated both
Resident 11 and Resident 12 ' s vital signs should have been reassessed every 15-30 minutes even without
a physician order. The DON stated it is important to reassess residents after a change of condition to know
if resident ' s are improving or getting worse to get the residents proper care.
During a review of the facility ' s policy and procedure (P&P), titled In-service Change in Condition, dated
8/25/2021, the P&P indicated the facility must consult with the resident ' s physician and/rr nurse
practitioner and notify them when there I a significant change in the resident ' s physical, mental, or
psychosocial status (that is a deterioration health, mental or psychosocial status in either life threatening
,conditions or clinical complications and or a decision to transfer or discharge the resident form the
center/facility.
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AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055032
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/29/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Earlwood
20820 Earl Street
Torrance, CA 90503
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0695
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure there was a physician's order before administering
oxygen to one of three sampled residents (Resident 13).
Residents Affected - Few
This failure had the potential to result in a potential for hyperoxygenation (too much oxygen) Resident 13.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 13's admission record, the admission record indicated Resident 13 was initially
admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD- a chronic lung disease causing difficulty in breathing).
During a review of Resident 13 ' s Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident assessment tool), dated 3/27/2025,
the MDS indicated Resident 13 had no cognition (ability to learn, reason, remember, understand, and make
decisions) impairment, required supervision when eating, and required maximal assistance with toileting
and bathing.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 5/29/2025 at 1:54 p.m., with Licensed Vocational Nurse
(LVN) 1, Resident 13 ' s orders and oxygen monitoring were reviewed. LVN 1 stated Resident 13 uses
suplemental oxygen. LVN 1 stated Resident 13 does not have an active order for oxygen administration.
LVN 1 stated the order was discontinued on 4/21/2025. LVN 1 stated an order is required to administer
oxygen to know how much oxygen to administer and to know what the oxygen saturation goals are. LVN 1
stated after 4/21/2025, Resident13 has 2 documented oxygen saturations (4/23/2025 and 5/23/2025).
During an interview on 5/29/2025 at 3:15 p.m., with Resident 13 in the rehabilitation room, Resident 13
stated she wears 2 liters (L-unit of measurement) per minute (min) of oxygen every day when she needs it.
Resident stated the nursing staff turn on her oxygen when she requests it.
During an interview on 5/29/2025 at 5:15 p.m., with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated all
residents require a physician order for oxygen administration, including the amount of oxygen to be
delivered and oxygen saturation goals, and required monitoring of oxygen saturation at least once a shift.
The DON stated when a resident who has COPD is given oxygen without an order, there is a risk for
hyperoxygenation.
During a review of the facility ' s policy and procedure (P&P), titled Oxygen Administration, undated, the
P&P indicated the facility is to verify that there is a physician ' s order for this procedure and review the
physician ' s orders or facility protocol for oxygen administration.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055032
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/29/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Earlwood
20820 Earl Street
Torrance, CA 90503
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0726
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way
that maximizes each resident's well being.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure licensed nursing staff were competent in
administering oxygen.
This failure had the potential to result in a potential for hyperoxygenation (too much oxygen) Resident 13.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 13's admission record, the admission record indicated Resident 13 was initially
admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD- a chronic lung disease causing difficulty in breathing).
During a review of Resident 13 ' s Minimum Data Set (MDS – a resident assessment tool), dated
3/27/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 13 had no cognition (ability to learn, reason, remember,
understand, and make decisions) impairment, required supervision when eating, and required maximal
assistance with toileting and bathing.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 5/29/2025 at 1:54 p.m., with Licensed Vocational Nurse
(LVN) 1, Resident 13 ' s orders and oxygen monitoring were reviewed. LVN 1 stated Resident 13 uses
supllemental oxygen. LVN 1 stated Resident 13 does not have an active physican's order for oxygen
administration. LVN 1 stated the order was discontinued on 4/21/2025. LVN 1 stated an order is required to
administer oxygen to know how much oxygen to administer and to know what the oxygen saturation goals
are. LVN 1 stated after 4/21/2025, Resident has 2 documented oxygen saturations (4/23/2025 and
5/23/2025). LVN 1 stated she not remember receiving training on oxygen administration, oxygen orders, or
oxygen monitoring.
During an interview on 5/29/2025 at 3:15 p.m. with Resident 13 in the rehabilitation room, Resident 13
stated she wears 2 liters (L-unit of measurement) per minute (min) of oxygen every day when she needs it.
Resident stated the nursing staff turn on her oxygen when she requests it.
During an interview on 5/29/2025 at 3:52 p.m. with the Director of Staff Development (DSD), the DSD
stated the in-service for oxygen provided to the nursing staff does not include validating an order for
oxygen, oxygen monitoring requirements, or how titrating oxygen.
During an interview on 5/29/2025 at 5:15 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated nursing
staff should be trained and in-serviced on how to administer oxygen and monitoring requirement to ensure
proper use of oxygen. The DON stated when a resident who has COPD is given oxygen without an order,
there is a risk for hyperoxygenation.
During a review of the facility ' s policy and procedure (P&P), titled In-service Training, all staff, revised
August 2022, the P&P indicated the primary objective of in-service training is to ensure that staff are able to
interact in a manner that enhances the resident ' s quality of life and quality of care and can demonstrate
competency in the topic areas of the training.
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