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Inspection visit

Health inspection

ROSECRANS CARE CENTERCMS #0550721 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure privacy during care for three of eight residents (Residents 2, 3, and 4) when certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1, CNA 2, and CNA 3 did not fully close the privacy curtains while providing care. This failure had the potential to affect the dignity and self-worth of Residents 2, 3, and 4. Findings: a. During a review of Resident 2's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility admitted Resident 2 on 8/15/2025 with diagnoses including generalized muscle weakness, difficulty in walking, lymphedema (tissue swelling caused by an accumulation of protein-rich fluid that's usually drained through the body's lymphatic system), and morbid obesity (severely overweight). During a review of Resident 2's History and Physical (H&P), dated 9/1/2025, the H&P indicated, Resident 2 had the capacity to make decisions. During a review of Resident 2's Minimum Data Set (MDS- a resident assessment tool), dated 8/19/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 2 was understood by staff and was able to understand others. The MDS indicated, Resident 2 required partial to moderate assistance for activities of daily living (ADLs-activities such as bathing, dressing, personal/oral hygiene, and toileting). During an observation on 9/22/2025 at 9:00 a.m. in Resident 's room, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1 was providing ADLs to Resident 2. The privacy curtain was halfway closed while Resident 1 was being provided with incontinent care. Resident 2's bedside window curtains were open, and the resident was visible from the outside of the window. During an interview on 9/22/2025 at 10:05 a.m. with Resident 2, Resident 2 stated having privacy was important to feeling safe. Resident 2 stated feeling embarrassed if exposed to other residents or staff in the room. During an interview on 9/22/2025 at 12:03 p.m. with CNA 1, CNA 1 stated keeping the curtains closed was important for residents' privacy. CNA 1 stated residents would feel embarrassed if curtains were open while receiving care. b. During a review of Resident 3's admission Record, the admission Record indicated, the facilityadmitted Resident 3 on 3/10/2015 with diagnoses including epilepsy (a long-term chronic disease thatcauses repeated seizures due to abnormal electrical signals produced by damaged brain cells), overactivebladder, dementia (a progressive state of decline in mental abilities), and diabetes mellitus (DM-a disordercharacterized by difficulty in blood sugar control and poor wound healing).During a review of Resident 3's H&P, dated 5/28/2025, the H&P indicated Resident 3 did not have the capacity to understand and make decisions. During a review of Resident 3's MDS, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 3 had severe cognitive (ability to think, learn, remember, use judgement, and make decisions) impairment. The MDS indicated Resident 3 required partial to moderate assistance for ADLs. During a concurrent observation and interview on 9/22/2025 at 9:30 a.m. in Resident 3's room, CNA 2 was providing ADLs to Resident 3. The privacy curtain was halfway closed when Resident 3 was being provided with incontinent care. Resident 3 was observed to be naked. CNA 2 stated the curtains must be closed all the way for residents' privacy. c. During a review of Resident 4's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the (continued on next page) 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: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 055072 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 055072 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/19/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Rosecrans Care Center 1140 West Rosecrans Avenue Gardena, CA 90247 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 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete facility admitted Resident 4 on 10/4/2023 with diagnoses including epilepsy, generalized muscle weakness, dementia, hemiplegia (total paralysis ofthe arm, leg, and trunk on the same side of the body), hemiparesis (total paralysis of the arm, leg, and trunk on the same side of the body), and diabetes mellitus.During a review of Resident 4's H&P, dated 1/26/2024, the H&P indicated, Resident 4 did not have the capacity to understand and make decisions.During a review of Resident 4's MDS, dated [DATE] the MDS indicated Resident 4 had severe cognitive impairment. The MDS also indicated Resident 4 required maximum assistance for ADLs. During a concurrent observation and interview on 9/22/2025 at 9:57 a.m. in Resident 4's room, CNA 3 was providing ADLs to Resident 4. Resident 4 was observed with the entire body exposed. The privacy curtain was only halfway closed. CNA 3 was in the process of cleaning Resident 4 while the resident remained naked. CNA 3 stated curtains needed to be closed all the way to provide privacy. During an interview on 9/22/2025 at 12:16 p.m. with CNA 3, CNA 3 stated closing the curtain was important to provide privacy to Residents. CNA 3 stated residents would feel embarrassed, and uncomfortable if privacy were not provided to them.During an interview on 9/22/2025 at 1:05 p.m. with the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1, LVN 1 stated providing privacy such as closing the doors, and curtains were important for respect and dignity purposes. LVN 1 stated residents would feel embarrassed if they were exposed during care. During an interview on 9/22/2025 at 2:45 p.m. with Registered Nurse (RN) 1, RN 1 stated to ensure residents' privacy, staff are expected to knock before entering, introduce themselves, close privacy curtains, and explain the procedures to be performed. RN 1 stated failing to close curtains before providing care can affect a resident's dignity and make them feel embarrassed, which may affect the residents psychologically. During a review of the facility's Policy & Procedure (P&P) titled, Dignity, revised on February 2021, the P&P indicated, Each resident shall be cared for in a manner that respects and enhances his or her sense of well-being, level of satisfaction with life, and feelings of self-worth and self-esteem .Staff promote, maintain and protect resident privacy, including bodily privacy during assistance with personal care and during treatment procedures. During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Residents Rights Guidelines for all Nursing Procedures, revised on October 2010, the P&P indicated, facility was to close the room entrance door and provide for the resident's privacy. Event ID: Facility ID: 055072 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0550GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F550 - Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 19, 2025 survey of ROSECRANS CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of ROSECRANS CARE CENTER on December 19, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at ROSECRANS CARE CENTER on December 19, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her right..."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection 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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