F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited
to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide a clean and home-like environment for
4 of 6 sample residents (Residents 1, 2, 5 and 6) by failing to ensure:1. The walls behind Resident 1 and 6's
headboards were clean.2. The feeding pumps (device that delivers formula [liquid, nutrient-rich mixture
designed to provide complete nutrition] directly into the stomach of a resident who is unable to take food or
liquids by mouth) for Residents 1 and 2 were clean.3. Resident 2, 5 and 6's privacy curtains were
clean.This deficient practice had the potential to violate resident's right to have a clean, home-like
environment and cause residents to get ill due to unsanitary living conditions.Findings:During an
observation on 9/16/2025 at 8:30 a.m. in Residents 1, 2, 5 and 6's rooms, the walls behind Resident 1 and
6's headboards were observed with black spots which appeared to be dried feeding tube formula. Resident
1 and 2's feeding pumps were observed with black and brown spots which appeared to be dried formula.
Resident 2, 5 and 6's privacy curtains were also observed with black and brown dried spots which
appeared to be dried formula. During a review of Resident 1's admission Record, the admission Record
indicated Resident 1 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE]. The
admission Record indicated Resident 1's diagnoses included dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) following
cerebral infarction (stroke, loss of blood flow to a part of the brain), dementia ( a progressive state of
decline in mental abilities) and gastrostomy (a surgical opening fitted with a device to allow feedings to be
administered directly to the stomach common for people with swallowing problems) status. During a review
of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS- a resident assessment tool) dated 7/10/2025, the MDS indicated
Resident 1 had severe cognitive (ability to think and reason) impairment. The MDS indicated Resident 1
was totally dependent on staff for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bed mobility, transfers, dressing
and personal hygiene. During a review of Resident 2's admission Record, the admission Record indicated
Resident 2 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE]. The admission
Record indicated Resident 1's diagnoses included dysphagia following cerebral infraction and dementia.
During a review of Resident 2's MDS dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 2 had severe cognitive
impairment and was totally dependent on staff for ADLs such as transfers, dressing and personal hygiene.
During a review of Resident 5's admission Record, the admission Record indicated Resident 5 was
admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including dysphagia and brain disorder. During a review of
Resident 5's MDS dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 5 had no cognitive impairment and required
supervision or touching assistance for ADLs such as upper body dressing and transfers. During an
interview on 9/16/2025 at 10:20 a.m., with Resident 5, Resident 5 stated, his privacy curtain was dirty and
had not been changed. Resident 5 stated his room was his space and home and wanted it to be clean.
During a review of Resident 6's admission Record, the admission Record indicated Resident 6 was
admitted to the facility on [DATE]
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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
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Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
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Event ID:
055052
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
055052
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/16/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
California Post-Acute Care
3615 E. Imperial Hiwy
Lynwood, CA 90262
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 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
with diagnoses including dysphagia, cerebral infarction and gastrostomy status. During a review of Resident
6's MDS dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 6 had no cognitive impairment.During an interview on
9/16/2025 at 11:08 a.m., with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1, LVN 1 stated licensed nurses must
ensure to clean residents' feeding pumps. LVN 1 stated it was important to keep feeding pumps clean to
prevent any cross contamination (transfer of harmful bacteria from one place to another) with the feeding
tube connected to the residents. LVN 1 also stated residents' privacy curtains must be cleaned to prevent
any infection and to provide a clean, home-like environment for residents.During a concurrent observation
and interview on 9/16/2025 at 11:44 a.m., with Housekeeping (HK), in Resident 1, 2, 5 and 6 rooms, HK
stated, the walls and privacy curtains for Residents 1, 2, 5 and 6 were dirty with black and brown spots of
dried formula. The HK stated the residents' curtains and walls must be cleaned and changed. HK stated it
was the facility's responsibility to keep a clean and sanitized environment for residents.During an interview
on 9/16/2025 at 12:03 p.m., with the Housekeeping Supervisor (HS), the HS stated it was housekeeping's
responsibility to clean the residents' rooms every day. The HS stated, housekeeping must be vigilant in
checking the curtains and walls. The HS stated, housekeeping should change and clean the walls and
curtains when dirty. The HS stated it was important to take care of the residents and keep a clean
environment.During an interview on 9/16/2025 at 3:24 p.m., with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON
stated the facility needed to provide a home-like environment for all residents. The DON stated residents
have the right to have their curtains and walls cleaned. The DON stated housekeeping should clean
resident's walls, feeding pumps and curtains. The DON also stated it was the facility's responsibility to keep
rooms clean, free of infections and prevent any infestations of roaches due to unclean environment.During
a review of the facility's Policy and Procedures titled, Drapery & Cubicle Curtain Maintenance dated 4/2015,
the P&P indicated curtains are cleaned when visibly soiled or stained.During a review of the facility's P&P
titled, Housekeeping Cleaning Schedule dated 4/2015, the P&P indicated, related facility standards
included wall washing.During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Resident's Homelike Environment, dated
12/2017, the P&P indicated the facility staff and management shall maximize, to the extent possible, the
characteristics of the facility that reflect a personalized, homelike settings. These characteristics included
cleanliness and order.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055052
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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
055052
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/16/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
California Post-Acute Care
3615 E. Imperial Hiwy
Lynwood, CA 90262
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 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure safe and sanitary practices
were followed in the kitchen when:1. The grill food waste receptacle was not emptied or kept clean.2.
Empty, crushed soda cans and a cell phone were kept in the resident's food storage shelf.This deficient
practice had the potential to attract pests and result in harmful bacterial growth or cross contamination
(transfer of harmful bacteria from one place to another) that could lead to foodborne illness.Findings:During
a concurrent observation and interview, on 9/16/2025 at 9:20 a.m., with the Dietary [NAME] (DC) in the
kitchen, the grill trash receptacle was observed full of oil and food wastes. Three empty crushed soda cans
and black cell phone were also observed in the white shelf next to two boxes of powdered sugar. The DC
stated she did not use the grill in the morning (on 9/16/25). The DC stated the oil and food waste from the
grill trash receptacle should be cleaned every day. The DC also stated she was out for two days and was
not sure if anyone had cleaned the receptacle while she was gone. The DC stated it was the cook's
responsibility to clean the grill after each use. The DC stated the white shelf was used to store residents'
cereals or food items and it was not acceptable to have empty cans and personal items on the shelf. The
DC stated leaving food waste from the grill receptacle, failure to clean the grill and leaving trash like empty
soda cans in the resident food shelf could attract cockroaches or other insects and could place residents at
risk for foodborne illnesses such as abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting.During an interview on
9/16/2025 at 3:43 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated staff needed to keep the kitchen
clean and to ensure food or dirty items were not left to prevent any pest infestation.During a review of the
facility's [NAME] Job Description dated 10/19/2015, the Job Description indicated the Cooks responsibilities
and accountabilities included: handling and always preparing food in a safe and sanitary manner. The Job
Description indicated the cook properly labels, dates and stores foods, maintains clean, organized and
sanitary work areas. The Job Description also indicated the [NAME] performs after-use and scheduled
cleaning of surfaces and equipment in accordance with established policies and cleaning
procedures.During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Dietary Cleaning Task frequency, dated 4/2020, the
P&P indicated the grill will be cleaned after each use.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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