F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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 maintain a safe and comfortable environment
for two of 13 sampled residents (Resident 1 and Resident 8) when Resident 1 and Resident 8 ' s
wheelchairs were covered with black and brown unknown substances and were visible to passersby.
This failure violated Residents 1 and Resident 8 ' s rights to a comfortable and homelike environment that
would respect the residents' dignity and well-being.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 1's admission Record (AR- a document that provides resident contact details, a
brief medical history, level of functioning, preferences, and wishes), dated 6/11/25, the AR indicated,
Resident 1 was admitted from an acute care hospital on [DATE] to the facility, with diagnoses that included
Encephalopathy (a disorder caused by a buildup of toxins in the brain that can happen with advanced liver
disease), Protein-Calorie Malnutrition (not consuming enough protein and calories, resulting to weight loss),
Anxiety (a mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough
to interfere with one's daily activities) and Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing).
During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS-comprehensive, standardized assessment of
residents' functional capabilities and health needs), dated 4/28/25, the MDS indicated, Resident 1 ' s BIMS
(Brief Interview for Mental Status) score was 4 out of 15 (0-7 indicated severe cognitive impairment
[memory loss, poor decision making-skills], 8-12 moderate cognitive impairment, 13-15 cognitively intact).
During a review of Resident 8's AR, dated 6/9/25, the AR indicated, Resident 8 was admitted from an acute
care hospital on [DATE] to the facility, with diagnoses that included End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD- a
medical condition in which a person's kidneys cease functioning on a permanent basis leading to the need
for a regular course of long-term dialysis [the process of removing waste products and excess fluids from
the body] or a kidney transplant to maintain life), Cerebral Infarction (stroke, bleeding inside the brain), and
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF- weakness in the heart where fluid accumulates in the lungs).
During a review of Resident 8's MDS, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated, Resident 8 ' s BIMS (Brief
Interview for Mental Status) score was 13 out of 15 (0-7 indicated severe cognitive impairment [memory
loss, poor decision making-skills], 8-12 moderate cognitive impairment, 13-15 cognitively intact).
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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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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
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Event ID:
055147
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
055147
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Madera Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
517 South A Street
Madera, CA 93638
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 - Some
During a concurrent observation and interview on 6/925 at 2:38 p.m., with the Assistant Director of Nursing
(ADON), inside Resident 1 and Resident 8 ' s room, Both residents were observed lying in bed and asleep.
The ADON stated, Resident 1 and Resident 8 ' s wheelchairs ' metal frame and wheels were covered with
black and brown substances and were visible to passersby. The ADON stated, the housekeeping staff were
responsible in cleaning the wheelchairs weekly and it was not done. The ADON stated, the facility failed to
provide a comfortable and homelike environment that would respect the residents' dignity and well-being.
The ADON stated, the unknown black and brown substances attached to Resident 1 and Resident 8 ' s
wheelchairs could be a source of bacterial growth and could potentially cause illness to both residents.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 6/9/25, at 3:17 p.m., with Housekeeping (HK) 1,
Resident 1 and Resident 8 ' s wheelchair photos, dated 6/9/25 were reviewed. HK 1 stated, Resident 1 and
Resident 8 ' s wheelchairs were dirty and should be kept clean at all times. HK 1 stated, resident
wheelchairs were not cleaned last week due to staffing problem. HK 1 stated, Residents could get ill from
touching unclean equipment such as wheelchairs. HK 1 stated, the facility failed to provide a comfortable
homelike environment to Resident 1 and Resident 8.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 6/10/25, at 2:03 p.m., with the Director of Nursing
(DON), Resident 1 and Resident 8 ' s wheelchair photos, dated 6/9/25 were reviewed. The DON stated, she
expected the residents wheelchairs to be cleaned as scheduled and as needed for soilage. The DON
stated, residents deserve a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment. The DON stated, the
housekeeping department was responsible in cleaning wheelchairs weekly and as needed. The DON
stated, she expected licensed nurses and CNAs to report sightings of dirty wheelchairs to the
housekeeping department and follow-up, as needed.
During a phone interview on 6/11/25, at 1:47 p.m., with the Administrator (ADM), the ADM stated he
expected all wheelchairs to be cleaned weekly and as needed. The ADM stated, providing a clean,
comfortable and homelike environment for all residents was the responsibility of all staff. ADM stated, the
provision of safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, and free from source of infection was not
met. ADM stated, he was responsible for overseeing the performance of the housekeeping department.
During a review of the facility ' s document titled, Job Description: Housekeeper, undated, the document
indicated, . The purpose of your job position is to maintain a clean and safe environment in accordance with
current federal, state and local standards . Essential Duties and Responsibilities . Cleaning/polishing of
furniture, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units in residents rooms and throughout the facility .
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Quality of Life – Homelike
Environment, dated 10/24 was reviewed. The P&P indicated, . Residents are provided with a safe, clean,
comfortable and homelike environment .
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055147
If continuation sheet
Page 2 of 4
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
055147
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Madera Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
517 South A Street
Madera, CA 93638
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 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an effective infection control program
when two of ten sampled residents (Resident 1 and Resident 8) when Resident 1 and Resident 8 ' s
wheelchairs were covered with black and brown unknown substances.
Residents Affected - Some
This failure placed Resident 1 and Resident 8 at an increased risk to develop healthcare-associated
infections.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 1's admission Record (AR- a document that provides resident contact details, a
brief medical history, level of functioning, preferences, and wishes), dated 6/11/25, the AR indicated,
Resident 1 was admitted from an acute care hospital on [DATE] to the facility, with diagnoses that included
Encephalopathy (a disorder caused by a buildup of toxins in the brain that can happen with advanced liver
disease), Protein-Calorie Malnutrition (not consuming enough protein and calories, resulting to weight loss),
Anxiety (a mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough
to interfere with one's daily activities) and Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing).
During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS-comprehensive, standardized assessment of
residents' functional capabilities and health needs), dated 4/28/25, the MDS indicated, Resident 1 ' s BIMS
(Brief Interview for Mental Status) score was 4 out of 15 (0-7 indicated severe cognitive impairment
[memory loss, poor decision making-skills], 8-12 moderate cognitive impairment, 13-15 cognitively intact).
During a review of Resident 8's AR, dated 6/9/25, the AR indicated, Resident 8 was admitted from an acute
care hospital on [DATE] to the facility, with diagnoses that included End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD- a
medical condition in which a person's kidneys cease functioning on a permanent basis leading to the need
for a regular course of long-term dialysis [the process of removing waste products and excess fluids from
the body] or a kidney transplant to maintain life), Cerebral Infarction (stroke, bleeding inside the brain), and
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF- weakness in the heart where fluid accumulates in the lungs).
During a review of Resident 8's MDS, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated, Resident 8 ' s BIMS (Brief
Interview for Mental Status) score was 13 out of 15 (0-7 indicated severe cognitive impairment [memory
loss, poor decision making-skills], 8-12 moderate cognitive impairment, 13-15 cognitively intact).
During a concurrent observation and interview on 6/925 at 2:38 p.m., with the Assistant Director of Nursing
(ADON), inside Resident 1 and Resident 8 ' s room, Both residents were observed lying in bed and asleep.
The ADON stated, Resident 1 and Resident 8 ' s wheelchairs ' metal frame and wheels were covered with
black and brown unknown substances. The ADON stated, the housekeeping staff were responsible in
cleaning the wheelchairs weekly and it was not done. The ADON stated, the facility failed to provide a
comfortable and homelike environment that would respect the residents' dignity and well-being. The ADON
stated, the unknown black and brown substances attached to Resident 1 and Resident 8 ' s wheelchairs
could be a source of bacterial growth and could potentially cause illness to both residents.
(continued on next page)
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055147
If continuation sheet
Page 3 of 4
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
055147
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Madera Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
517 South A Street
Madera, CA 93638
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 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
During a concurrent interview and record review on 6/9/25, at 3:17 p.m., with Housekeeping (HK) 1,
Resident 1 and Resident 8 ' s wheelchair photos, dated 6/9/25 were reviewed. HK 1 stated, Resident 1 and
Resident 8 ' s wheelchairs were dirty and should be kept clean at all times. HK 1 stated, resident
wheelchairs were not cleaned last week due to staffing problem. HK 1 stated, Residents could get ill from
touching unclean equipment such as wheelchairs. HK 1 stated, the facility failed to provide a comfortable
homelike environment to Resident 1 and Resident 8.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 6/10/25, at 2:03 p.m., with the Director of Nursing
(DON), Resident 1 and Resident 8 ' s wheelchair photos, dated 6/9/25 were reviewed. The DON stated, she
expected the residents wheelchairs to be cleaned as scheduled and as needed for soilage. The DON
stated, residents deserve a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment. The DON stated, the
housekeeping department was responsible in cleaning wheelchairs weekly and as needed. The DON
stated, she expected licensed nurses and CNAs to report sightings of dirty wheelchairs to the
housekeeping department and follow-up, as needed.
During a phone interview on 6/11/25, at 1:47 p.m., with the Administrator (ADM), the ADM stated he
expected all wheelchairs to be cleaned weekly and as needed. The ADM stated, providing a clean,
comfortable and homelike environment for all residents was the responsibility of all staff. ADM stated, the
provision of safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, and free from source of infection was not
met. ADM stated, he was responsible for overseeing the performance of the housekeeping department.
During a review of the facility ' s document titled, Job Description: Housekeeper, undated, the document
indicated, . The purpose of your job position is to maintain a clean and safe environment in accordance with
current federal, state and local standards . Essential Duties and Responsibilities . Cleaning/polishing of
furniture, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units in residents rooms and throughout the facility .
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Assistive Device and Equipment, dated
1/20, the P&P stated, . 6 . c. Device Condition – devices and equipment are maintained on schedule
and according to manufacturer ' s instructions. Defective or worn devices are discarded or repaired .
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Infection Control, dated 10/18, the P&P
indicated, . 1. The facility ' s infection control policies and practices are intended to facilitate maintaining a
safe, sanitary and comfortable environment . 4. All personnel will be trained on our infection control policies
and practices .
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055147
If continuation sheet
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