F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure bilateral floor mats were in place for
one of three
residents reviewed, (Resident 3). This failure had the potential to increase the risk for injury during an
incident of fall for Resident 3.
Findings:
On March 29, 2023, at 11:30 a.m., an unannounced visit to the facility was initiated for a complaint
investigation.
On March 29, 2023, at 1:56 p.m., observed Resident 3 in bed on her back. The bed was in the lowest
position, and she had a floor mat on the left side of the bed.
On March 29, 2023, at 2:33 p.m., an interview was conducted with the Certified Nursing Assistant, (CNA).
The CNA stated Resident 3 was a fall risk, and floor mats should be on both sides of the bed.
On March 29, 2023, at 2:44 p.m., an interview was conducted with the Licensed Vocational Nurse, (LVN 1).
LVN 1 stated floor mats are supposed to be on both sides of the bed. LVN 1 stated Resident 3 only had one
floor mat and did not know why it was only on one side.
On March 29, 2023, at 2:56 p.m., an interview was conducted with LVN 2. LVN 2 stated floor mats are
required on each side of the bed.
A record review of Resident 3 ' s medical records indicated she was admitted on [DATE], with diagnoses of
Polyosteoarthritis, (related to the process of aging, as water content of body cartilage increases, and the
protein makeup of cartilage degenerates), stroke, dementia, (a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental
processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and
impaired reasoning),bipolar disorder, (a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that
include emotional highs and lows), and hypothyroidism, (a condition resulting from decreased production of
thyroid hormones).
A review of Resident 3 ' s Fall Risk Evaluation dated January 14, 2023, at 1:28 p.m., indicated she was at
risk for falls.
A review of Resident 3 ' s Care Plan initiated August 18, 2022, indicated Focus .The resident is at
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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
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
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Event ID:
055042
Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055042
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/09/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Alta Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre
9020 Garfield Street
Riverside, CA 92503
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 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
risk for falls r/t, (related to), Confusion, balance problems, Poor communication/comprehension, Unaware of
safety needs .Interventions .bilateral floor mats .Follow facility fall program .
A review of the facility ' s policy and procedure titled Fall Management Program revised March 13, 2021,
indicated .The facility will implement a Fall Management Program that supports providing an environment
free from fall hazards .The licensed nurse will complete a fall risk assessment. If a fall risk factor is
identified, document interventions on the care plan .
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055042
If continuation sheet
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