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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain a safe and hazard free environment
for two of three sampled residents (Resident 1 and Resident 2), when:
1. Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1 left Resident 1 unattended and unsupervised at Nurse's Station 3, on
2/14/2025.
2. Activity Staff (AS) 3 left Resident 1 at Nurse's Station 3, without verifying there was a charge nurse
present to supervise Resident 1, on 2/14/2025.
3. On 2/25/2025, Resident 1 did not have bilateral fall mats (a cushioned floor pad designed to help prevent
injury should a person fall) at her bedside, as ordered by the physician.
4. On 2/25/2025, Resident 1 did not have fall risk indicators outside of her room, or on her Geri-chair (a
large, padded chair with a wheeled base, designed to assist individuals with limited mobility), in accordance
with Resident 1's care plan.
5. A Morse Fall Scale assessment (a clinical assessment tool used to predict a patient's risk of falling) was
not conducted following Resident 2's fall on 12/25/2024.
6. On 2/26/2025, Resident 2 did not have fall risk indicators outside of her room, or on her wheelchair, in
accordance with Resident 2's care plan.
These deficient practices resulted in Resident 1 falling on 2/14/2025 and sustaining a displaced subcapital
left femoral neck fracture (a broken bone in the upper part of the left thigh bone, where the broken pieces
are significantly displaced from their normal position) requiring surgical intervention in a general acute care
hospital (GACH). These deficient practices also placed Resident 1 and Resident 2 at risk for further falls
and fall related injuries.
Findings:
1. During a review of Resident 1's admission Record, the admission Record indicated Resident 1 was
originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] and was most recently re-admitted to the facility on [DATE].
Resident 1's admitting diagnoses, as of 2/18/2025, included generalized muscle weakness, left thigh bone
fracture, history of falling, dementia (a progressive state of decline in mental abilities), epilepsy (a chronic
brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, which are brief episodes of abnormal brain activity that
can cause involuntary movements, loss of consciousness, or other
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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.
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Riviera Healthcare Center
8203 Telegraph Rd
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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symptoms), and osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones due to lack of calcium and Vitamin D).
Level of Harm - Actual harm
During a review of Resident 1's History and Physical (H&P), dated 1/10/2025, the H&P indicated Resident
1 did not have the capacity to understand and make decisions. The H&P did not indicate diagnoses of
osteoporosis or osteopenia (a condition characterized by low bone mineral density, which makes bones
weaker and more prone to fractures).
Residents Affected - Few
During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a resident assessment tool), dated 1/13/2025,
the MDS, indicated Resident 1 had memory problems and severely impaired cognition (a significant decline
in cognitive abilities that interferes with daily life and independence). The MDS indicated Resident 1 had
impairments to her lower extremities (hip, knee, ankle, and foot) on both sides of her body. The MDS
indicated Resident 1 was dependent on staff for all activities of daily living (ADLs, activities such as bathing,
dressing and toileting a person performs daily) and mobility while in and out of bed. The MDS indicated
diagnoses of lack of coordination and generalized muscle weakness.
During a review of Resident 1's care plan titled At risk for fall, dated 1/10/2025, the care plan indicated staff
were to provide frequent visual monitoring of Resident 1 to reduce the risk of falls and/or injury.
During a review of Resident 1's Morse Fall Scale Assessment, dated 1/11/2025, the assessment indicated
Resident 1 was at high risk for falls due to impaired gait (an abnormal walking pattern), and overestimation
(judging something too highly), and/or forgetfulness of her ability to walk safely.
During a review of Resident 1's Change of Condition (COC) assessment, dated 2/14/2025 at 3:10 PM, the
COC indicated on 2/14/2025 Resident 1 had a witnessed fall, in the hallway. The COC indicated Resident 1
reported a 4 out of 10 pain (0: no pain, 1 to 3: mild pain, 4 to 6: moderate pain, and 7 to 10: severe pain) to
her left hip. The COC indicated Resident 1 was administered Tylenol 650 milligrams (mg, a unit of dose
measurement) for pain. The COC indicated Resident 1's physician was notified of the fall and the physician
ordered for an immediate x-ray (a procedure that uses radiation to create images of the inside of the body)
to rule out broken bones.
During a review of the facility record titled Investigation Statement, dated 2/14/2025 at 3:10 PM, the record
indicated a handwritten statement by Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1 regarding Resident 1's fall on
2/14/2025. The record indicated on 2/14/2025 (no time specified), Resident 1 was sitting in a wheelchair
near the nurse's station. The record indicated LVN 1 was assisting another resident in the hallway when
Resident 1 fell.
During a review of Resident 1's COC assessment, dated 2/14/2025 at 9:45 PM, the COC indicated the
x-ray revealed Resident 1 had an acute (severe and sudden in onset) left thigh bone fracture related to a
witnessed fall. The COC indicated Resident got up unassisted and lost her balance. The COC indicated
Resident 1 reported an 8 out of 10 pain. The COC indicated staff administered Norco 5/325 mg (a
combination medication used to relieve severe pain when other pain medication was insufficient) for pain.
The COC indicated Resident 1's physician gave an order for the resident to be a transferred to a GACH for
evaluation and treatment of the left thigh bone fracture.
During a review of Resident 1's progress note, dated 2/14/2025 at 11:45 PM, the progress note indicated
Resident 1 was transferred to the GACH on 2/14/2025 at 11:30 PM.
During a review of Resident 1's GACH record titled History and Physical, dated 2/15/2025 (untimed),
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Riviera Healthcare Center
8203 Telegraph Rd
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
the record indicated Resident 1 was brought to the GACH after falling onto her left side while trying to walk.
The record indicated a plan to admit Resident 1 to the medical-surgical unit (a unit for patients recovering
from surgery, preparing for surgery, or managing various medical conditions).
During a review of Resident 1's GACH record titled Radiology Report, dated 2/15/2025 at 2:23 AM, the
record indicated an x-ray was taken of Resident 1's left hip. The record indicated Resident 1 had a
displaced subcapital left femoral neck fracture.
During a review of Resident 1's facility progress note, dated 2/15/2025 at 1:42 PM, the progress note
indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the GACH and in the process of being referred to, and evaluated by,
an orthopedic physician (a physician who treats injuries and diseases involving muscles, bones, joints,
ligaments, and tendons) for a possible left hip hemiarthroplasty (surgical replacement of half of the hip joint)
related to her fracture.
During a review of Resident 1's GACH record titled Discharge Summary Notes, dated 2/17/2025 at 8:07
AM, the record indicated a final diagnosis of acute left femoral neck fracture. The record indicated Resident
1's conservator (a person appointed by a court to manage her care) declined to provide consent for
orthopedic surgery (a surgical procedure on the musculoskeletal system), and Resident 1 was to be
discharged back to the facility.
During a review of Resident 1's facility progress note, dated 2/18/2025 at 11:45 AM, the progress note
indicated Resident 1 was re-admitted to the facility on [DATE].
During a review of Resident 1's medical record titled Routine Pain Assessment Flowsheet, undated, and
Pain Assessment Flowsheet, undated, the records indicated Resident 1 received Norco 5/325 mg for the
following pain levels:
1. On 2/20/2025 at 3:00 AM: 7/10 pain to her left lower extremity (leg).
2. On 2/20/2025 at 9:00 AM: 8/10 pain to her left lower extremity.
3. On 2/21/2025 at 5:00 AM: 7/10 pain to her left lower extremity.
4. On 2/21/2025 at 11:30 AM: 7/10 pain to her left lower extremity.
5. On 2/22/2025 at 9:00 AM: 8/10 pain to her left lower extremity.
6. On 2/22/2025 at 2:00 PM: 8/10 pain to her left lower extremity.
7. On 2/24/2025 at 9:00 AM: 8/10 pain to her left lower extremity.
8. On 2/25/2025 at 9:00 AM: 7/10 pain to her left lower extremity.
9. On 2/27/2025 at 9:00 AM: 8/10 pain to her left lower extremity.
10. On 2/27/2025 at 2:30 PM: 7/10 pain to her left lower extremity.
During a telephone interview on 2/26/2025 at 9:14 AM, with LVN 1, LVN 1 stated she was Resident 1's
Charge Nurse the afternoon of 2/14/2025, and was aware Resident 1 was at risk for falls. LVN 1
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Riviera Healthcare Center
8203 Telegraph Rd
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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F 0689
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
stated she was supervising Resident 1 at the nurse's station and there were no other staff present when
Resident 1 fell. LVN 1 stated she did not ask any staff member to supervise Resident 1 before leaving the
resident unattended at the nurse's station. LVN 1 stated she was down the hall from Resident 1, with her
back towards the resident, when she heard Resident 1's wheelchair alarm. LVN 1 stated she turned around
and saw Resident 1 standing up and holding onto the armrest of her wheelchair for support. LVN 1 stated
she was too far away from Resident 1 to intervene, and she observed Resident 1 fall to the ground onto her
left side. LVN 1 stated Resident 1 denied any pain during the shift, prior to the fall, but complained of pain to
her left hip after the fall. LVN 1 stated she should not have left Resident 1 unattended and unsupervised at
the nurse's station. LVN 1 stated the fall could have been prevented if Resident 1 was not left unsupervised.
During a telephone interview on 2/26/2025 at 4:43 PM, with Registered Nurse (RN) 1, RN 1 stated
Resident 1's care plan intervention of frequent visual monitoring meant Resident 1 should not be left
unattended. RN 1 stated to implement this intervention, Resident 1 should always be within a supervising
staff member's line of sight. RN 1 stated leaving a resident who required frequent visual monitoring
unattended could result in a fall and injury.
During a concurrent interview and record review, on 2/27/2025 at 1:02 PM, with the Director of Nursing
(DON), the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled Safety and Supervision of Residents, revised 1/2025,
was reviewed. The DON stated the P&P indicated resident supervision was a core component for resident
safety. The DON stated LVN 1 should not have left Resident 1 unattended because Resident 1 was known
as a high risk for falls. The DON stated LVN 1 should have ensured another staff was supervising Resident
1, before leaving the resident at the nurse's station.
2. During a review of the facility record titled Investigation Statement, dated 2/18/2025, untimed, the record
indicated a handwritten statement by Activity Staff (AS) 1 regarding Resident 1's fall on 2/14/2025. The
record indicated on 2/14/2025 (time unspecified) Resident 1 was in the dining room requesting to be taken
back to her room. The record indicated an unidentified staff wheeled Resident 1 to an unspecified nurse's
station.
During a concurrent interview and record review, on 2/25/2025 at 1:03 PM, with AS 1, the facility record
titled Investigation Statement, dated 2/18/2025 (time unspecified), was reviewed. AS 1 stated the staff
member who took Resident 1 to the nurse's station was identified as AS 3.
During a telephone interview on 2/25/2025 at 2:11 PM, with AS 3, AS 3 stated in the afternoon, of
2/14/2025, she took Resident 1 from the dining room to Nurse's Station 2 for supervision because the
resident was at risk for falls. AS 3 stated she parked Resident 1's wheelchair at the nurse's station and
informed an unidentified individual, who was sitting at the nurse's station, that she (AS 3) was leaving
Resident 1 there. AS 3 stated she assumed the individual at the nurse's station was a nurse and (she)
returned to the dining room. AS 3 stated she could not state the name of the individual who was sitting at
the nurse's station, and did not verify the individual was Resident 1's Charge Nurse.
During a telephone interview on 2/26/2025 at 9:14 AM, with LVN 1, LVN 1 stated she was Resident 1's
Charge Nurse the afternoon of 2/14/2025. LVN 1 stated she did not recall being notified by AS 3 that
Resident 1 was at Nurse's Station 3 for supervision.
During a concurrent interview and record review, on 2/27/2025 at 1:02 PM, with the DON, the facility's P&P
titled Falling Star Program, revised 1/2025, was reviewed. The DON stated the P&P indicated
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Riviera Healthcare Center
8203 Telegraph Rd
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
staff were required to inform the Charge Nurse whenever a resident was transferred to a supervised area,
including the nurse's station. The DON stated clinical staff (directly related to patient care) and non-clinical
staff (not directly providing care or treatment) both had access to and sometimes sat at the nurse's stations.
The DON stated it was not safe to assume an individual was a licensed nurse because they were seated at
the nurse's station. The DON stated AS 3 should have verified Resident 1's Charge Nurse was aware
Resident 1 was being left at the nurse's station. The DON stated this would ensure Resident 1 received
adequate supervision by a qualified staff person. The DON stated lack of supervision placed Resident 1 at
risk for falls.
3. During a review of Resident 1's care plan titled At risk for fall, dated 1/10/2025, the care plan
interventions indicated Resident 1 was to have bilateral floor mats to minimize potential injury from falls.
During a review of Resident 1's active physician order, dated 2/18/2025, the order indicated Resident 1 was
required to have bilateral floor mats to minimize potential injury from falls.
During an observation on 2/25/2025 at 1:43 PM, at Resident 1's bedside, Resident 1 was observed lying in
bed . No fall mats were observed at Resident 1's bedside.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 2/25/2025 at 2:32 PM, at Resident 1's bedside, with
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1, CNA 1 stated Resident 1 did not have fall mats to either side of her
bed. CNA 1 stated Resident 1 did not have fall mats the entire day. CNA 1 stated the purpose of the fall
mats was to prevent or minimize risk of injury from a fall.
During a concurrent interview and record review, on 2/27/2025 at 1:09 PM, with the DON, Resident 1's
physician order dated 2/18/2025, and a photo of Resident 1's room and bedside, taken 2/25/2025 at 1:52
PM, were reviewed. The DON stated the physician order indicated Resident 1 should have bilateral floor
mats at her bedside. The DON stated the photo indicated Resident 1 did not have bilateral floor mats as
ordered. The DON stated Resident 1 was at risk for injury because the fall mats were not available to
reduce the impact of a fall.
4. During a review of Resident 1's care plan titled Falling Star Program ., dated 2/14/2025, the care plan
indicated Resident 1 was to have two yellow star-shaped indicators on her wheelchair and outside of her
room by her nameplate.
During an observation on 2/25/2025 at 1:52 PM, outside of Resident 1's room, Resident 1's nameplate
affixed to the wall outside the resident's room did not have star-shaped indicators next to Resident 1's
name.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 2/25/2025 at 2:35 PM, with CNA 1, in the hallway outside
of Resident 1's room, Resident 1's Geri-chair did not have any star-shaped indicators attached to it. CNA 1
stated the star-shaped indicators alerted staff that a resident was at risk for falls. CNA 1 stated Resident 1
used a Geri-chair instead of a wheelchair because she had left thigh bone fracture.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 2/25/2025 at 2:39 PM, with CNA 1, the nameplate
outside of Resident 1's room was observed. CNA 1 stated Resident 1 did not have any star-shaped
indicators next to the resident's name to indicate Resident 1 was a fall risk.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Riviera Healthcare Center
8203 Telegraph Rd
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
During a concurrent interview and record review, on 2/27/2025 at 1:11 PM, with the DON, Resident 1's care
plan titled Falling Star Program ., dated 2/14/2025, and the facility's P&P titled Falling Star Program, dated
1/2025, were reviewed. The DON stated the care plan and P&P indicated Resident 1 was required to have
two star-shaped indicators next to her name on the nameplate outside of her room, and on her wheelchair
and/or Geri-chair. The DON stated the purpose of the star-shaped indicators was to provide a visual
reminder to staff of the resident's fall risk, and to remind them to implement the required fall prevention
interventions. The DON stated that without the star indicators, staff might not remember or know to
implement fall precautions, placing the resident at risk for falls.
During a review of the facility's P&P titled Falling Star Program, dated 1/2025, the P&P indicated any
resident with a fall while admitted to the facility would be included in the Falling Star Program and was to
have star indicators on their door nameplate and wheelchair, if applicable. The P&P indicated there should
be two star-shaped indicators if the resident had sustained a fall in the facility.
5. During a review of Resident 2's admission Record, the admission Record indicated Resident 2 was
admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident 2's admitting diagnoses included abnormalities of gait (pattern
of walking) and mobility, generalized muscle weakness, Parkinson's disease (a progressive disease of the
nervous system marked by tremor, muscular rigidity, and slow, imprecise movements) with dyskinesia
(involuntary, repetitive, and abnormal movements).
During a review of Resident 2's H&P, dated 11/26/2024, the H&P indicated Resident 2 had fluctuating
capacity to understand and make decisions.
During a review of Resident 2's MDS, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 2 had moderately
impaired cognition (a decline in thinking and memory that makes it hard to complete complex tasks). The
MDS indicated Resident 2 required substantial to maximal assistance from staff to get dressed and
maintain personal hygiene after voiding or having a bowel movement. The MDS indicated Resident 2
required partial to moderate assistance from staff for mobility while in bed, to get out of bed, and when
transitioning from bed to wheelchair, or wheelchair to bed.
During a review of Resident 2's care plan titled Falling Star Program ., dated 12/21/2024, the care plan
indicated Resident 2 was to have two yellow star-shaped indicators on her wheelchair and outside of her
room by her nameplate.
During a review of Resident 2's COC assessment, dated 12/25/2024, the assessment indicated on
12/25/2024 Resident 2 had an unwitnessed fall. The COC indicated staff found Resident 2 lying on her
back on the floor near the foot of her roommate's bed. The assessment indicated Resident 2 had an
abrasion (scrape or superficial injury) on her left arm and complained of a 3 out of 10 pain.
During an observation on 2/25/2025 at 1:52 PM, outside of Resident 2's room, the nameplate outside of
Resident 2's room did not have star-shaped indicators next to Resident 2's name.
During a concurrent observation and interview, on 2/26/2025 at 1:20 PM, with LVN 2, Resident 2's
wheelchair was parked outside of Resident 2's room in the hallway. LVN 2 stated the wheelchair had
Resident 2's room and bed indicated on the back of the seat, but did not have any star-shaped indicators
attached to it.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 2/27/2025 at 1:14 PM, with the DON, Resident 2's
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Riviera Healthcare Center
8203 Telegraph Rd
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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Residents Affected - Few
COC assessment, dated 12/25/2024, and care plan titled Falling Star Program ., dated 12/21/2024, were
reviewed. The DON stated the COC assessment indicated on 12/25/2024 Resident 2 had an unwitnessed
fall but a Morse Fall Scale assessment was not done after the fall. The DON stated it was the facility's policy
to conduct a fall assessment after any fall, to identify Resident 2's level of risk for falls. The DON stated the
assessment would also prompt a review of Resident 2's fall risk care plans to identify if there was a need for
new or revised fall prevention interventions. The DON stated a Morse Fall Scale assessment should have
been done and failure to complete one placed Resident 2 at risk for repeat falls. The DON stated Resident
2's care plan indicated Resident 2 required star-shaped indicators on her wheelchair and on her nameplate
outside of her room. The DON stated the failure to implement the star-shaped indicators placed Resident 2
at risk for falls.
During a review of the facility's P&P titled Falling Star Program, dated 1/2025, the P&P indicated fall risk
assessments were to be completed as needed.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain a safe and hazard free
environment for two of three sampled residents (Resident 1 and Resident 2), when:
1. Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1 left Resident 1 unattended and unsupervised at Nurse's Station 3, on
2/14/2025.
2. Activity Staff (AS) 3 left Resident 1 at Nurse's Station 3, without verifying there was a charge nurse
present to supervise Resident 1, on 2/14/2025.
3. On 2/25/2025, Resident 1 did not have bilateral fall mats (a cushioned floor pad designed to help prevent
injury should a person fall) at her bedside, as ordered by the physician.
4. On 2/25/2025, Resident 1 did not have fall risk indicators outside of her room, or on her Geri-chair (a
large, padded chair with a wheeled base, designed to assist individuals with limited mobility), in accordance
with Resident 1's care plan.
5. A Morse Fall Scale assessment (a clinical assessment tool used to predict a patient's risk of falling) was
not conducted following Resident 2's fall on 12/25/2024.
6. On 2/26/2025, Resident 2 did not have fall risk indicators outside of her room, or on her wheelchair, in
accordance with Resident 2's care plan.
These deficient practices resulted in Resident 1 falling on 2/14/2025 and sustaining a displaced subcapital
left femoral neck fracture (a broken bone in the upper part of the left thigh bone, where the broken pieces
are significantly displaced from their normal position) requiring surgical intervention in a general acute care
hospital (GACH). These deficient practices also placed Resident 1 and Resident 2 at risk for further falls
and fall related injuries.
Findings:
1. During a review of Resident 1's admission Record, the admission Record indicated Resident 1 was
originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] and was most recently re-admitted to the facility on [DATE].
Resident 1's admitting diagnoses, as of 2/18/2025, included generalized muscle weakness, left thigh bone
fracture, history of falling, dementia (a progressive state of decline in mental abilities), epilepsy (a chronic
brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, which are brief
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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
055045
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/27/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Riviera Healthcare Center
8203 Telegraph Rd
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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
episodes of abnormal brain activity that can cause involuntary movements, loss of consciousness, or other
symptoms), and osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones due to lack of calcium and Vitamin D).
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
During a review of Resident 1's History and Physical (H&P), dated 1/10/2025, the H&P indicated Resident
1 did not have the capacity to understand and make decisions. The H&P did not indicate diagnoses of
osteoporosis or osteopenia (a condition characterized by low bone mineral density, which makes bones
weaker and more prone to fractures).
During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a resident assessment tool), dated 1/13/2025,
the MDS, indicated Resident 1 had memory problems and severely impaired cognition (a significant decline
in cognitive abilities that interferes with daily life and independence). The MDS indicated Resident 1 had
impairments to her lower extremities (hip, knee, ankle, and foot) on both sides of her body. The MDS
indicated Resident 1 was dependent on staff for all activities of daily living (ADLs, activities such as bathing,
dressing and toileting a person performs daily) and mobility while in and out of bed. The MDS indicated
diagnoses of lack of coordination and generalized muscle weakness.
During a review of Resident 1's care plan titled At risk for fall, dated 1/10/2025, the care plan indicated staff
were to provide frequent visual monitoring of Resident 1 to reduce the risk of falls and/or injury.
During a review of Resident 1's Morse Fall Scale Assessment, dated 1/11/2025, the assessment indicated
Resident 1 was at high risk for falls due to impaired gait (an abnormal walking pattern), and overestimation
(judging something too highly), and/or forgetfulness of her ability to walk safely.
During a review of Resident 1's Change of Condition (COC) assessment, dated 2/14/2025 at 3:10 PM, the
COC indicated on 2/14/2025 Resident 1 had a witnessed fall, in the hallway. The COC indicated Resident 1
reported a 4 out of 10 pain (0: no pain, 1 to 3: mild pain, 4 to 6: moderate pain, and 7 to 10: severe pain) to
her left hip. The COC indicated Resident 1 was administered Tylenol 650 milligrams (mg, a unit of dose
measurement) for pain. The COC indicated Resident 1's physician was notified of the fall and the physician
ordered for an immediate x-ray (a procedure that uses radiation to create images of the inside of the body)
to rule out broken bones.
During a review of the facility record titled Investigation Statement, dated 2/14/2025 at 3:10 PM, the record
indicated a handwritten statement by Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1 regarding Resident 1's fall on
2/14/2025. The record indicated on 2/14/2025 (no time specified), Resident 1 was sitting in a wheelchair
near the nurse's station. The record indicated LVN 1 was assisting another resident in the hallway when
Resident 1 fell.
During a review of Resident 1's COC assessment, dated 2/14/2025 at 9:45 PM, the COC indicated the
x-ray revealed Resident 1 had an acute (severe and sudden in onset) left thigh bone fracture related to a
witnessed fall. The COC indicated Resident got up unassisted and lost her balance . The COC indicated
Resident 1 reported an 8 out of 10 pain. The COC indicated staff administered Norco 5/325 mg (a
combination medication used to relieve severe pain when other pain medication was insufficient) for pain.
The COC indicated Resident 1's physician gave an order for the resident to be a transferred to a GACH for
evaluation and treatment of the left thigh bone fracture.
During a review of Resident 1's progress note, dated 2/14/2025 at 11:45 PM, the progress note indicated
Resident 1 was transferred to the GACH on 2/14/2025 at 11:30 PM.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055045
If continuation sheet
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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
055045
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/27/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Riviera Healthcare Center
8203 Telegraph Rd
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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 - Actual harm
During a review of Resident 1's GACH record titled History and Physical, dated 2/15/2025 (untimed), the
record indicated Resident 1 was brought to the GACH after falling onto her left side while trying to walk. The
record indicated a plan to admit Resident 1 to the medical-surgical unit (a unit for patients recovering from
surgery, preparing for surgery, or managing various medical conditions).
Residents Affected - Few
During a review of Resident 1's GACH record titled Radiology Report, dated 2/15/2025 at 2:23 AM, the
record indicated an x-ray was taken of Resident 1's left hip. The record indicated Resident 1 had a
displaced subcapital left femoral neck fracture.
During a review of Resident 1's facility progress note, dated 2/15/2025 at 1:42 PM, the progress note
indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the GACH and in the process of being referred to, and evaluated by,
an orthopedic physician (a physician who treats injuries and diseases involving muscles, bones, joints,
ligaments, and tendons) for a possible left hip hemiarthroplasty (surgical replacement of half of the hip joint)
related to her fracture.
During a review of Resident 1's GACH record titled Discharge Summary Notes, dated 2/17/2025 at 8:07
AM, the record indicated a final diagnosis of acute left femoral neck fracture. The record indicated Resident
1's conservator (a person appointed by a court to manage her care) declined to provide consent for
orthopedic surgery (a surgical procedure on the musculoskeletal system), and Resident 1 was to be
discharged back to the facility.
During a review of Resident 1's facility progress note, dated 2/18/2025 at 11:45 AM, the progress note
indicated Resident 1 was re-admitted to the facility on [DATE].
During a review of Resident 1's medical record titled Routine Pain Assessment Flowsheet , undated, and
Pain Assessment Flowsheet, undated, the records indicated Resident 1 received Norco 5/325 mg for the
following pain levels:
·
On 2/20/2025 at 3:00 AM: 7/10 pain to her left lower extremity (leg).
·
On 2/20/2025 at 9:00 AM: 8/10 pain to her left lower extremity.
·
On 2/21/2025 at 5:00 AM: 7/10 pain to her left lower extremity.
·
On 2/21/2025 at 11:30 AM: 7/10 pain to her left lower extremity.
·
On 2/22/2025 at 9:00 AM: 8/10 pain to her left lower extremity.
·
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055045
If continuation sheet
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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
055045
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/27/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Riviera Healthcare Center
8203 Telegraph Rd
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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
On 2/22/2025 at 2:00 PM: 8/10 pain to her left lower extremity.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
·
Residents Affected - Few
On 2/24/2025 at 9:00 AM: 8/10 pain to her left lower extremity.
·
On 2/25/2025 at 9:00 AM: 7/10 pain to her left lower extremity.
·
On 2/27/2025 at 9:00 AM: 8/10 pain to her left lower extremity.
·
On 2/27/2025 at 2:30 PM: 7/10 pain to her left lower extremity.
During a telephone interview on 2/26/2025 at 9:14 AM, with LVN 1, LVN 1 stated she was Resident 1's
Charge Nurse the afternoon of 2/14/2025, and was aware Resident 1 was at risk for falls. LVN 1 stated she
was supervising Resident 1 at the nurse's station and there were no other staff present when Resident 1
fell. LVN 1 stated she did not ask any staff member to supervise Resident 1 before leaving the resident
unattended at the nurse's station. LVN 1 stated she was down the hall from Resident 1, with her back
towards the resident, when she heard Resident 1's wheelchair alarm. LVN 1 stated she turned around and
saw Resident 1 standing up and holding onto the armrest of her wheelchair for support. LVN 1 stated she
was too far away from Resident 1 to intervene, and she observed Resident 1 fall to the ground onto her left
side. LVN 1 stated Resident 1 denied any pain during the shift, prior to the fall, but complained of pain to
her left hip after the fall. LVN 1 stated she should not have left Resident 1 unattended and unsupervised at
the nurse's station. LVN 1 stated the fall could have been prevented if Resident 1 was not left unsupervised.
During a telephone interview on 2/26/2025 at 4:43 PM, with Registered Nurse (RN) 1, RN 1 stated
Resident 1's care plan intervention of frequent visual monitoring meant Resident 1 should not be left
unattended. RN 1 stated to implement this intervention, Resident 1 [TRUNCATED]
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Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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