F 0921
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and
the public.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the facility exit doors and hallways
were free from obstruction and clutter.
This deficient practice had the potential to place residents and facility staff at risk for accidents, such as
tripping and falling, and impede or hinder immediate evacuation from the facility in cases of emergency.
Findings:
During an observation of the facility on 3/13/2025 at 7:36 AM, one wheelchair was observed on the left side
of the hallway and one wheelchair was observed on the right side of the hallway blocking the exit doors by
rooms [ROOM NUMBERS].
During an observation of the facility on 3/13/2025 at 7:38 AM, one wheelchair was observed on the right
side of the hallway blocking the exit doors by rooms [ROOM NUMBERS].
During an observation of the facility on 3/13/2025 at 7:40 AM, one wheelchair was observed on the left side
of the wall and two soiled linen bins were observed on the right side of the wall blocking the exit doors by
rooms [ROOM NUMBERS].
During an observation of the facility on 3/13/2025 at 7:42 AM, one wheelchair was observed placed on the
left side of the wall and another wheelchair was placed on the right side of the wall in front of the exit doors.
During an observation of the facility on 3/13/2025 at 7:44 AM, by the hallway before the back dining room, a
bed was observed placed on the left side of the wall and a wheelchair, 2 drawer carts and a linen cart were
observed placed on the right side of the wall blocking the exit doors.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 3/13/2025 at 7:52 AM with the Interim Director of Nursing
(IDON), the five exit doors with wheelchairs, bed, soiled linen bins, drawer carts and equipment were
observed. The IDON stated that any object placed near the exit doors should be three feet (ft-a unit of
length, equal to 12 inches) away from the exit doors so they remain unobstructed. The IDON stated if the
exit doors were obstructed, residents and staff could not safely exit the facility. The IDON stated that only
one side of the hallway should be used to place wheelchairs, carts, bins or any equipment.
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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:
055105
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
055105
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/13/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Royal Vista Care Center
909 W. Santa Anita Ave
San Gabriel, CA 91776
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 0921
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
During an interview on 3/13/2025 at 11:53 AM with Certified Nurse Assistant 1 (CNA 1), CNA 1 stated staff
should not leave any wheelchairs or carts by the exit doors and carts and wheelchairs should only be
placed on one side of the hallway. CNA 1 stated the importance of placing the carts and wheelchairs on
one side and not blocking or placing them by the exit door was for safety in cases of emergencies
evacuation. CNA 1 stated residents and staff could not get out of the facility if exit doors were blocked and
would be trapped inside the building. CNA 1 stated if wheelchairs, carts or other equipment were placed on
each side of the hallways the hallways, the residents could also trip then fall and hurt themselves.
During an interview on 3/13/2025 at 12:36 PM with the Director of Staff Development (DSD), the DSD
stated all facility staff were responsible in ensuring the hallways leading to the emergency exit doors were
clear for the safety of the residents. The DSD stated wheelchairs or carts should be stored inside the
residents ' rooms or placed on one side of the hallway.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/13/2025 at 1:25 PM with the Administrator (ADM), the
Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled Emergency Job Tasks – Fire, updated 11/2024, was reviewed. The
P&P indicated all staff, and other employees were to ensure hallways and exits are free from obstruction,
including medical equipment. The P&P also indicated that Maintenance Personnel were to ensure exits
have three feet of space from the exit door and ensure fire doors remain closed with only one side free from
obstruction to egress (action of going out of or leaving a place). The ADM also stated there were still no red
tape on the exit doors. The ADM stated it was very important to have the hallways and the exit doors clear
of any obstruction to allow safe and fast evacuation of residents and staff in cases of emergencies. The
ADM further stated that it was very important to have the hallways free of clutter to prevent accidents,
slipping and falling.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055105
If continuation sheet
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