F 0558
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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 ensure a call light was kept within reach for
one of one sampled resident (Residents 55) in accordance with the facility's policy and procedure (P&P),
titled, Call Lights: Accessibility and Timely Response.
Residents Affected - Few
This failure had the potential for Resident 55 to receive delayed care and services necessary to meet the
residents' needs.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 55's admission Record (AR), the AR indicated Resident 55 was admitted to the
facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included difficulty with walking and chronic respiratory failure
(condition that occurs when the lungs cannot get enough oxygen) with hypoxia (low levels of oxygen in the
body tissues).
During a review of Resident 55's Fall Risk assessment (FR- method of assessing a patient's likelihood of
falling), dated 1/10/2025, the FR indicated Resident 55 was at risk for falls due to being chair bound, taking
three or more medications, and due to the presence of three or more predisposing disease conditions.
During a review of Resident 55's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident assessment tool) dated 1/15/2025,
the MDS indicated, Resident 55 had moderately impaired cognition (mental action or process of acquiring
knowledge and understanding) for daily decision making. The MDS indicated, Resident 55 was dependent
(helper does all of the effort) to staff for toileting hygiene, showering, lower body dressing, and personal
hygiene.
During a review of Resident 55's Care Plan (CP), revised 1/16/2025, the CP indicated Resident 55 was at
risk for falls related to confusion. The CP's interventions indicated for the nursing staff to place Resident
55's call light within reach and encourage Resident 55 to use the call light for assistance as needed and
Resident 55 needed prompt response to all requests for assistance.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 3/3/2025 at 1:32 PM, Resident 55 was awake and lying
on bed. Resident 55's call light was hanging on a pole located next to Resident 55's head of the bed.
Resident 55 stated, I could not find my call light.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 3/3/2025 at 1:35 PM, with Licensed Vocational Nurse 1
(LVN 1), LVN 1 stated, Resident 55's call light was hanging on the pole and Resident 55 was unable to
reach the call light. LVN 1 stated call lights needed to always be within reach of Resident 55
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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
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215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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for safety and in case Resident 55 needed anything from the staff.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During an interview on 3/5/2025 at 11:27 AM with the facility's Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated
resident call lights needed to always be within reach for residents to use the call lights when staff
assistance was needed.
Residents Affected - Few
During a review of the facility's P&P, titled, Call Lights: Accessibility and Timely Response, date
implemented and revised 12/19/2022, the P&P indicated the facility staff will ensure call lights were within
reach of residents and secured, as needed.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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F 0578
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to
participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure information regarding an Advance Directive (AD, a
written preferences regarding treatment options, a process of communication between individuals and their
healthcare agents to understand, reflect on, discuss, and plan for future healthcare decisions for a time
when individuals are not able to make their own healthcare decisions) was provided to one of one sampled
resident's (Resident 20) Responsible Party (RP) 1 in accordance with the facility's policy and procedure
(P&P), titled, Residents' Rights Regarding Treatment and Advance Directives.
This deficient practice had the potential to result in lack of knowledge regarding care and treatment
decision making and in result in provision of medical treatment that was against RP 1's wishes.
Findings:
During a review of the Letter of Conservatorship, dated 1/22/2020, the letter indicated RP 1 was Resident
20's Conservator (a court-appointed person responsible for managing the financial and personal affairs of a
person who is incapacitated).
During a review of Resident 20's admission Record (AR), the AR indicated Resident 20 was admitted to the
facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included encounter for attention to gastrostomy (creation of an
artificial external opening into the stomach for nutritional support) and dysphagia (swallowing difficulty).
During a review of Resident 20's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident assessment tool), dated 1/10/2025,
the MDS indicated, Resident 20 had severe impaired cognition (mental action or process of acquiring
knowledge and understanding) for daily decision making. The MDS indicated, Resident 20 was dependent
(helper does all of the effort) on staff for oral hygiene, toileting hygiene, shower, upper and lower body
dressing, putting on/taking off footwear, and personal hygiene.
During a review of the AD Acknowledgement Form (found in Resident 20's medical record), dated
2/3/2025, the form indicated Resident 20 executed an AD.
During an interview and concurrent record review on 3/3/2025 at 4:16 PM, with the Social Worker (SW), of
Resident 20's AD Acknowledgement Form. The SW stated, AD Acknowledgement form indicated Resident
20 executed an AD. The SW stated, Resident 20 and/or Resident 20's Responsible Party (RP), did not
execute an AD. The SW stated the Form was filled up incorrectly. The SW stated, AD needed to be
discussed and explained to the RP upon admission.
During an interview on 03/03/2025 at 4:27 PM with RP 1, RP 1 stated, I had no idea what an advanced
directive is, they [the facility] have not discussed advanced directives to me.
During an interview on 3/4/2025 at 8:51 AM, with the facility's Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated,
the SD needed to discuss the AD Acknowledgement forms with the RPs (in general) or residents (in
general) upon admission. The DON stated, RP 1 needed to understand what an AD was about. The DON
stated, the AD Acknowledgement form needed to be filled out properly because it indicated the residents
wants and wishes.
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COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0578
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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During a review of the facility's P&P, titled, Residents' Rights Regarding Treatment and Advance Directives,
date revised 12/19/2022, the P&P indicated in the event the resident is unable to formulate an AD due to
cognitive impairment or deemed by the medical doctor that the resident is incapable of making decisions on
his or her own, the facility will provide information and education to the resident representative. The P&P
indicated the facility will provide the resident or resident representative information, in a manner that is easy
to understand, about the right to refuse medical or surgical treatment and formulate an advance directive.
The P&P indicated, upon admission, should the resident have an advance directive, copies will be made
and placed on the chart as we as communicated to the staff.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055247
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/06/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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(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
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 clean, safe, sanitary, and homelike
environment for the following:
a. 1 of 1 kitchen affecting 31 of 64 residents, who received food from the kitchen.
b. 2 resident rooms affecting 4 residents (Resident 54, Resident 14, Resident 43, and Resident 45)
c. Bathroom [ROOM NUMBER] affecting 4 residents (Resident 16, Resident 34, Resident 166, and
Resident 167).
This practice had the potential for residents to be exposed to dirt, mold, rust and drywall dust, which can
lead to a decline in the residents' health and result in irritation of the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs.
This deficient practice could result in prolonged exposure that could cause serious problems such as acute
(sudden) respiratory illness, persistent coughing, and asthma (narrowed airways in the lungs that make it
difficult to breath).
Findings:
a. During an observation on 3/3/25 at 8:41 a.m., two areas of the kitchen ceiling near the food preparation
were observed with plaster that was cracked/bubbled.
During an interview on 3/3/25 at 8:45 a.m., in the kitchen, with the Dietary Supervisor (DS), the DS stated
the ceiling was not currently leaking. The DS stated the Maintenance Department fixed the ceiling area a
few months ago.
During an observation on 3/3/25 at 8:50 a.m., in the kitchen, the floor adjacent to the sink area and stove,
was observed with white tiles worn with black marks and cracks, with the floor tile raised. The floor area
near the rack for plates was observed with cracked/missing tile area and chipped (3 inches by 1.5 inches)
and the floor area near the stainless-steel food prep table was missing tile and chipped (1 inch by 4
inches).
During an interview on 3/3/25 at 8:55 a.m., in the kitchen, with the DS, the DS stated the floor were cleaned
daily, but the black marks remained, and staff were unable to remove the marks. The DS stated she
informed the Maintenance Department and had asked for a new floor in this kitchen area.
During an interview on 3/5/25 at 9:45 a.m. with the Maintenance Supervisor (MS), the MS acknowledged
the kitchen needed repairs due to the conditions posed a hazard to the health of the residents. The MS
acknowledged that cracked plaster and the chipped tile had dust and could make the food prep area in the
kitchen unsanitary. The MS stated he would start all repairs immediately.
b. During an observation on 3/3/25 at 10:27 a.m., in Room A, a wall area of unpainted plaster (15 inches by
20 inches) was observed under the window and to the right of Resident 54's bed.
During an interview on 3/3/25 at 10:35 a.m., in Room A, with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 6, CNA 6
stated she reported room repairs to the Maintenance Department via a log at the nursing
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055247
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/06/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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
station. CNA 6 stated she did not know if the unpainted plaster near Resident 54's bed was reported to the
Maintenance Department.
During an interview on 3/3/25 at 11:25 a.m., in the hallway near Room A, with the MS, the MS stated he
previously repaired the wall by Resident 54's bed because staff hit and damaged the wall with the Hoyer lift
(a mechanical device used by nurses to safely lift and transfer patients with limited mobility). The MS stated
he did not paint the plastered area. The MS stated he should have painted the plastered wall after he made
the repair.
During an observation on 3/3/25 at 11:33 a.m., in Room B (Resident 14, Resident 43 and Resident 45's
room), a wall area (4 inches by 25 inches) of unpainted plaster with peeling paint, directly below the air
conditioning unit, was observed.
During an interview on 3/3/25 at 11:35 a.m., in Room B, with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 8, LVN 8
stated she would report the wall repair issue to maintenance and record the issue in the logbook at the
nursing station. LVN 8 stated she did not know if the wall repair issue was reported, and she would have to
check the logbook. LVN 8 stated the unpainted wall was a health risk for all 3 residents (Resident 14,
Resident 43, and Resident 45) in the room because of the possibility of plaster dust blowing in the room
when the air conditioner was turned on.
During a review of the Maintenance Department's logs titled, Wall Penetration, dated January 2024 to
December 2024, the logs did not indicate any repairs were made to Room A or Room B nor were Room A
or Room B listed on the logs as needing repairs.
During a review of the Maintenance Department's logs titled, Maintenance Checklist, dated December 2024
to February 2025, the logs did not indicate any wall, painting, caulking or plastering repairs for Room A or
Room B.
c. During an observation on 3/3/25 at 12:45 p.m., in Bathroom [ROOM NUMBER] (shared bathroom
between Resident 16, Resident 34, Resident 166 and Resident 167), the following were observed:
1. On the left corner and right corner of the toilet and along the baseboard was a dark black substance.
2. On the left and right side of the toilet the baseboard along the wall was warped.
3. Around the water shut off valve on the left side of the toilet there was a brown substance, and the wall
area was cracked and peeling.
4. On the right side of the toilet, the tile floor had a 3-inch crack with a ¼ inch groove in the tile.
5. The safety grab bar by the left side of the toilet had cracked and peeling plaster with an exposed screw
where the grab bar was fastened to the wall.
6. On the right side of the bathroom sink there was a 3-inch crack and black substance where the sink met
the wall.
7. Under the bathroom sink and on/around the plumbing cleanout (an accessible plug or fitting that
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055247
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/06/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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
allows you to access the drain line for cleaning and unclogging) there was a brown color substance and
cracked/peeling plaster.
8. Under the bathroom sink along the baseboard was crack/unpainted plaster.
During a review of the Maintenance Department's logs titled, Wall Penetration, dated January 2024 to
December 2024, the logs did not indicate any repairs were made to Bathroom [ROOM NUMBER] nor were
Bathroom [ROOM NUMBER] listed on the logs as needing repairs.
During a review of the Maintenance Department's logs titled, Maintenance Checklist, dated December 2024
to February 2025, the logs did not indicate any bathrooms listed as part of the maintenance checklist.
During an interview on 3/5/25 at 10:30 a.m., in Bathroom #,1 with the MS, the MS acknowledged Bathroom
[ROOM NUMBER], and other residents' rooms and bathrooms that were reviewed by a walk-through,
needed repairs due to the conditions pose a hazard to the health of the residents. The MS acknowledged
the conditions of the rooms and bathrooms were not home-like for the residents. The MS stated he would
start all repairs immediately.
During a review of Resident 14's admission Record (AR), the AR indicated, Resident 14 was originally
admitted to the facility on [DATE], and readmitted on [DATE], with diagnoses that included chronic
respiratory failure (when your blood has too much carbon dioxide or not enough oxygen), encounter for
attention to tracheostomy (artificial opening requiring attention or management), and dependence on
respirator [ventilator] status (unable to breathe independently and require a mechanical ventilator to support
their breathing).
During a review of Resident 16's AR, the AR indicated, Resident 16 was originally admitted to the facility on
[DATE], and readmitted on [DATE], with diagnoses that included metabolic encephalopathy (a change in
how your brain functions), chronic respiratory failure (when your blood has too much carbon dioxide or not
enough oxygen), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD-a chronic lung disease causing
difficulty in breathing).
During a review of Resident 34's AR, the AR indicated, Resident 34 was originally admitted to the facility on
[DATE], and readmitted on [DATE], with diagnoses that included chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
(when your blood does not have enough oxygen), encounter for attention to tracheostomy, and dependence
on respirator [ventilator] status.
During a review of Resident 43's AR, the AR indicated, Resident 43 was originally admitted to the facility on
[DATE], and readmitted on [DATE], with diagnoses that included chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
(when your blood has too much carbon dioxide), encounter for attention to tracheostomy, and dependence
on respirator [ventilator] status.
During a review of Resident 45's AR, the AR indicated, Resident 45 was admitted to the facility on [DATE],
with diagnoses that included chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia, encounter for attention to
tracheostomy, and dependence on respirator [ventilator] status.
During a review of Resident 54's AR, the AR indicated, Resident 54 was originally admitted to the facility on
[DATE], and readmitted on [DATE], with diagnoses that included metabolic encephalopathy (a change in
how your brain functions), chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia , and traumatic
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055247
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/06/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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(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
subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness (when blood collects in the space between the brain
and the membrane surrounding the brain after a head injury).
During a review of Resident 166's AR, the AR indicated, Resident 166 was originally admitted to the facility
on [DATE] with diagnoses that included malignant neoplasm of larynx (a type of cancer that develops in the
voice box), chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia (when your blood does not have enough oxygen), and
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD-a chronic lung disease causing difficulty in breathing).
During a review of Resident 167's admission Record (AR), the AR indicated, Resident 167 was originally
admitted to the facility on [DATE], and readmitted on [DATE], with diagnoses that included chronic
respiratory failure with hypoxia, encounter for attention to tracheostomy, and dependence on respirator
[ventilator] status.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Maintenance Inspection, revised
12/19/22, the P&P indicated, It is the policy of this facility to utilize a maintenance inspection checklist in
order to assure a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff and the public.
The P&P indicated, Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: The Director of Maintenance Services
will perform routine inspections of the physical plant using the Maintenance Checklist. The Administrator, or
designee, will perform random inspections of the physical plant using the Maintenance Checklist . The
facility shall establish quality/compliance thresholds as a benchmark for QA purposes.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Safe and Homelike Environment, revised
12/19/22, the P&P indicated, In accordance with residents' rights, the facility will provide a safe, clean,
comfortable and homelike environment . The P&P further indicated, Policy Explanation and Compliance
Guidelines: . Housekeeping and maintenance services will be provided as necessary to maintain a sanitary,
orderly and comfortable environment.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055247
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/06/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0641
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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 ensure the assessment entries on the
Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident assessment tool) related to active diagnoses was accurately
documented to reflect the resident's health status for one of two sampled residents (Resident 168).
Residents Affected - Few
This deficient practice resulted in an inaccurate MDS assessment for Resident 168. Resident 168 received
Aripiprazole (medication to treat psychosis [mental health condition characterized by a loss of touch with
reality]) for 5 days for schizophrenia (a mental illness that is characterized by disturbances in thought,
perception, emotions, and social interactions) with no documented diagnosis of schizophrenia.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 168's admission Record (AR), the AR indicated, Resident 168 was admitted to
the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included metabolic encephalopathy (a change in how your brain
functions), acute and chronic respiratory failure (a condition where you don't have enough oxygen in the
tissues in your body) with hypercapnia (when you have too much carbon dioxide in your blood), depression
(persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure in activities), and unspecified psychosis, not due to a
substance or known physiological condition (a severe mental condition in which thought, and emotions are
so affected that contact is lost with reality). Resident 168's AR did not list schizophrenia under the
Diagnosis Information section.
During a review of Resident 168's History and Physical (H&P) dated 2/28/25, the H&P indicated Resident
168 had the capacity to understand and make own decisions.
During a review of Resident 168's Minimum Data Set (), dated 3/3/25, the MDS indicated Resident 168's
cognition (ability to understand and process information) was cognitively intact, and Resident 168's mood
interview indicated a total severity score of 10 (a score of 10 to 14 indicates moderate depression).
Resident 168's potential indicators of psychosis indicated none of the above for Hallucinations (seeing,
hearing, or smelling things that are not real) and Delusions (unshakable beliefs in something untrue).
The MDS indicated Resident 168's active diagnoses selected under Psychiatric/Mood Disorder were
Depression (other than bipolar) and Psychotic Disorder (other than schizophrenia). Schizophrenia (e.g.,
schizoaffective and schizophreniform disorders) was not selected as an active diagnosis.
During a review of Resident 168's Medication Administration Record (MAR) for the month of March 2025,
the MAR indicated Resident 168 was given Aripiprazole Oral Tablet 20 milligrams (mg- unit of
measurement), one time a day for schizoaffective disorder at 9:00 a.m. on 3/1/25, 3/2/25, 3/3/25, and
3/4/25. The MAR indicated the Aripiprazole's start date was 2/28/25 at 9:00 a.m. and the discontinued date
was 3/4/25 at 8:03 p.m.
During a review of Resident 168's care plan (CP) titled, Care Plan Report, revised on 3/5/2025, the CP
indicated resident used psychotropic medications related to Aripiprazole Oral Tablet 20 mg for psychosis
manifested by lack of motivation to improve medical condition. The CP goal indicated, The resident will
be/remain free of psychotropic drug related complications, including movement disorder, discomfort,
hypotension, gait disturbance, constipation/impaction or cognitive/behavioral
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055247
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/06/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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F 0641
impairment through 5/28/25.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/6/25 at 3:26 p.m. Re with the Minimum Data Set
Coordinator (MDS C), Resident 168's medical record was reviewed. The MDS C stated Resident 168 had
received Aripiprazole for a total of 5 days based on the hospital notes indicating she had schizophrenia. The
MDS C reviewed Resident's 168's MDS, dated [DATE], and acknowledged there was no schizophrenia
selected as an active diagnosis.
Residents Affected - Few
During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/6/25 at 5:27 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON),
Resident 168's electronic medical record was reviewed. The DON stated when Resident 168 was admitted
to the facility, the hospital notes indicated, Problem List/Past Medical History: Ongoing: Schizophrenia
(Patient Stated). The DON stated, The current MDS assessment should be a Yes for schizophrenia based
on the hospital notes and by the fact that Resident 168 received antipsychotic medication from 2/28/25 to
3/4/25. The DON stated currently the MDS indicated No on schizophrenia. The DON acknowledged the
MDS assessment, dated 3/3/25 was incorrect for Resident 168. The DON stated it was important for the
MDS assessment to be accurate because it's the medical record for Resident 168, and an incorrect
assessment can lead to an incorrect diagnosis and the wrong medications given.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, MDS 3.0 Completion, revised 12/19/22,
the P&P indicated, Policy: Residents are assessed, using a comprehensive assessment process, in order
to identify care needs and to develop an interdisciplinary care plan. The P&P indicated, Coding of
Assessment: All disciplines shall follow the guidelines in Chapter 3 of the current RAI [Resident
Assessment Instrument, a tool that helps nursing home staff assess a resident's needs and strengths]
Manual for coding each assessment.
During a review of the Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument User's Manual (RAI manual for the MDS), revised October 2024, the manual indicated the steps for assessment of active
diagnoses include:
Step 1: Diagnosis identification is a 60-day look-back period. Medical record sources for physician
diagnoses include progress notes, the most recent history and physical, transfer documents, discharge
summaries, diagnosis/problem list, and other resources available. If a diagnosis/problem list is used, only
diagnoses confirmed by the physician should be entered. Diagnostic information, including past history
obtained from family members and close contacts, must also be documented in the medical record by the
physician to ensure validity and follow-up.
Step 2: Diagnosis status: Active or Inactive is a 7-day look back period. Once a diagnosis is identified, it
must be determined if the diagnosis is active. Active diagnosis are diagnoses that have a direct relationship
to the resident's current functional, cognitive, or mood or behavior status, medical treatments, nursing
monitoring, or risk of death during the 7-day look back period. Do not include conditions that have been
resolved, do not affect the resident's current status, or do not drive the resident's plan of care during the
7-day look back period, as these would be considered inactive diagnoses.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and
actions that can be measured.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interviews and record review, the facility failed to develop a care plan (CP), for one of one sampled resident
(Resident 52), that included management of intravenous (IV, the administration of substances, such as
fluids, medications, or blood products, directly into the vein) therapy for Resident 52.
This failure had the potential to result in unmet individualized needs for Resident 52 and the potential to
affect the resident's physical well-being.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 52's MDS dated [DATE], the MDS indicated, Resident 52 had severe impaired
cognition (mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding) for daily decision making.
The MDS indicated Resident 52 was dependent (helper does all of the effort) on staff for toileting hygiene,
showering, lower body dressing, and putting on/taking off footwear. The MDS indicated, Resident 52
needed maximum assistance (helper does more than half the effort) for oral hygiene, upper body dressing,
and personal hygiene.
During a review of Resident 52's admission Record (AR), the AR indicated Resident 52 was admitted to the
facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included chronic respiratory failure (a condition when the lungs
cannot get enough oxygen into the blood) with hypercapnia (presence of excessive amounts of carbon
dioxide in the blood) and pneumonia (an infection/inflammation in the lungs), unspecified organism.
During a review of Resident 52's Order Summary Report (OSR), dated active as of 3/4/2025, the OSR
included a physician order, dated 3/1/2025, to restart intravenous 96 hours and as needed for
complications. The order indicated to change the [IV] dressing with site change and as needed.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/4/2025 at 8:38 AM with Registered Nurse 1 (RN 1),
Resident 52's medical records were reviewed. RN 1 stated there was no clinical documentation indicating a
CP was initiated or implemented for the management of IV therapy. RN 1 stated [developing CPs was
important to] ensure Resident 52 received the proper care and effective interventions from the nursing staff.
During a concurrent interview and record review of Resident 52's medical record on 3/5/2025 at 11:12 AM
with the facility's Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated comprehensive CPs needed to be developed
and implemented to provide proper treatment to the residents.
During a review of the facility's Policy and Procedure (P&P), titled, Comprehensive Care Plans, revised
12/19/2022, the P&P indicated to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for
each resident, consistent with resident rights, that included measurable objectives and timeframes to meet
a resident's medical, nursing, and mental, and psychosocial needs that are identified in the resident's
comprehensive assessment.
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055247
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A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/06/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
Based on interview and record review the facility failed provide supervision, consistent with the needs of
one of one sampled resident (Resident 18), and implement interventions indicated in the facility's policy and
procedure (P&P) titled, Fall Prevention Program.
This deficient practice resulted in Resident 18 experiencing an unwitnessed fall on 2/27/2025 and had the
potential to result in injury to Resident 18.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 18's admission Record (AR), the AR indicated Resident 18 was initially
admitted to the facility 2/6/2025 with multiple diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease (a condition that
occurs late in life and worsens with time in which brain cells degenerate; it is accompanied by memory loss,
physical decline, and confusion) and rheumatoid arthritis (persistent joint inflammation).
During a review of Resident 18's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident assessment tool) dated 2/12/2025,
the MDS indicated Resident 18's cognition (ability to understand and process information) was moderately
impaired and Resident 18 required maximal assistance (helper does more than half the effort) from facility
staff for moving from a sit to stand position and used a walker.
During a review of Resident 18's Fall Risk (FR) assessment, dated 2/16/2025, the FR assessment
indicated Resident 18 had a fall risk score of 17 which indicated Resident 18 was at risk for falls. The FR
assessment further indicated Resident 18 had a history of three or more falls in the past three months and
had a balance problem while standing.
During a review of Resident 18's Change in Condition Evaluation (COC, a sudden clinically important
deviation from a resident's baseline in physical, cognitive, behavioral, or functional domains), dated
2/16/2025, the COC indicated Resident 18 had a history of falls and a behavior of getting up unassisted.
The COC further indicated Resident 18 was found sitting on the floor mat located on the left side of
Resident 18's bed. The COC indicated Resident 18 stated Resident 18 had somewhere to be and that was
why Resident 18 got up without asking for help.
During a review of Resident 18's Change in Condition Evaluation (COC) dated 2/27/2025, timed at 6:40
AM, the COC indicated Resident 18 was noted sitting on the floor with a walker in front of Resident 18. The
COC indicated Resident 18 stated Resident 18 lost Resident 18's balance while getting ready for work. The
COC further indicated this condition, symptom or sign had occurred before and the treatment for the last
episode indicated a sitter at Resident 18's bedside.
During a concurrent interview on 3/6/2025 at 1:17 PM with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 3, LVN 3
stated Resident 18's current fall risk score of 19 and stated the higher the number, the higher the risk for
falls. LVN 3 stated Resident 18 was at risk for falls and a sitter (caregiver who supervises residents
requiring constant supervision) was implemented after Resident 18 fell a second time on 2/16/2025.
During an interview on 3/6/2025 at 1:51 PM with the Director of Staff Development (DSD), the DSD stated
the facility implemented a sitter for Resident 18 on 2/16/2025 during the 11 PM to 7 AM shift
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055247
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/06/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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F 0689
after Resident 18 fell a second time.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During an interview on 3/6/2025 at 2:26 PM with the DSD, the DSD stated the facility had not discontinued
Resident 18's sitter from 2/16/2025 to 2/27/2025 and there should have been a sitter for Resident 18 during
the night shift. The DSD stated there was no documentation indicating a sitter being present on 2/27/2025
when Resident 18 fell. The DSD stated without documentation [the facility could not prove] a sitter was
present at the time of the fall on 2/27/2025. The DSD stated, if a sitter was present, Resident 18 should not
have fallen.
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 3/6/2025 at 2:27 PM with Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) 7, CNA 7 stated Resident
18 had fallen around shift change at 6:30 AM and there was no staff watching Resident 18 when CNA 7
started CNA 7's shift.
During an interview on 3/6/2025 at 4:36 PM with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated Resident
18's fall could have been prevented if someone had been monitoring [supervising] Resident 18.
During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Fall Prevention Program, revised 12/19/2022, the P&P indicated
the nurse and/or interdisciplinary team will initiate interventions on the resident's care plan, in accordance
with the resident's level of risk. The P&P further indicated to provide additional interventions as directed by
the resident's assessment including but not limited to: iii. Sitter, if indicated.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055247
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/06/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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F 0690
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate
catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow appropriate infection control guidelines
related to a urinary catheter bag lying on the floor for a resident with an indwelling urinary catheter for 1 of 2
sampled residents (Resident 167).
This deficient practice had the potential to result in urinary tract infections for Resident 167.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 167's admission Record (AR), the AR indicated, Resident 167 was initially
admitted to the facility on [DATE], and then readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included anoxic brain
damage (where the brain is deprived of oxygen for a prolonged period, leading to damage or death of brain
cells), chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia (the lungs cannot deliver enough oxygen to the body over
time, leading to chronic oxygen deficiency), Moyamoya disease (certain arteries in the brain are
constricted), dependence on ventilator status (a serious medical condition that occurs when a patient is
unable to breathe independently), encounter for attention to tracheostomy, (routine care for a surgical
procedure that creates an opening in the front of the neck and inserts a tube into the windpipe), and
neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder (bladder muscles and nerves responsible for urine control are not
functioning properly due to damage to the nervous system).
During a review of Resident 167's History and Physical (H&P), dated 2/25/25, the H&P indicated Resident
167 did not have the capacity to understand and make decisions.
During a review of Resident 167's care plan (CP) titled, Care Plan Report, initiated on 2/25/25 and revised
3/3/25, the CP indicated Resident 167 had indwelling catheter due to neurogenic bladder/urinary retention.
The CP goal indicated, The resident will show no s/sx (signs/symptoms) of urinary infection through review
date (5/24/25). The CP indicated, The resident will be/remain free from catheter-related trauma through
review date (5/24/25). The CP interventions included to position the catheter bag and tubing below the level
of the bladder and away from entrance room door.
During a review of Resident 167's Treatment Administration Record (TAR)for March 2025, the TAR
indicated, Indwelling Foley Catheter 16F/10CC (16 French size [used to size catheters by their outer
circumference], 10CC [10 milliliters of sterile water, balloon size to hold the catheter in place in the bladder])
maintenance change every day shift starting on the 20th and ending on the 20th every month for urinary
retention.
During an observation on 3/5/25 at 10:15 a.m. in Resident 167's room, Resident 167's foley catheter bag
was observed lying on the floor.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 3/5/25 at 10:17 a.m., in Resident 167's room, with the
Infection Preventionist Nurse (IPN), the IPN stated, the foley catheter bag should not be lying on the floor
because it is a potential source of infection for the resident. The IPN stated, All staff (Registered Nurses,
Licensed Vocational Nurses [LVNs], and Certified Nursing Assistants [CNAs]) are able to see the foley
catheter bag in that position and should be able to place it in the correct height.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055247
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/06/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0690
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
During an observation on 3/5/25 at 10:20 a.m., in Resident 167's room, LVN 5 was observed raising
Resident 167's bed to a height where the foley catheter bag was no longer lying or touching the floor.
During an interview on 3/5/25 at 10:25 a.m. with CNA 2, CNA 2 stated he was the CNA assigned to
Resident 167. CNA 2 stated he received in-services such as patient care, positioning, and foley catheter
every other week. CNA 2 was shown a picture of Resident 167's foley catheter bag lying on the floor next to
the bed, and CNA 2 stated, The foley bag should not touch or lie on the floor because it is unclean, and you
don't know what is on the floor; it could cause an infection to the resident. CNA 2 acknowledged the foley
bag lying on the floor was an infection control issue, and CNA 2 stated if he saw any foley bags touching or
lying on the floor in the other resident rooms, he would make sure to raise them to the proper height.
During a follow up interview on 3/5/25 at 10:43 a.m. with LVN 5 regarding Resident 167's foley bag, LVN 5
stated she noticed the foley bag lying on the floor when LVN 5 went to check on Resident 167. LVN 5
stated, That is why I raised the bed, so the foley bag would be off the floor. LVN 5 acknowledged that the
foley bag should not be touching or lying on the floor because the bag and tubing were a direct line to the
resident and may cause an infection if it was contaminated or result in an injury to the resident if someone
were to trip on the foley bag.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Appropriate Use of Indwelling Catheters,
revised 12/19/22, the P&P indicated, Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: . Indwelling urinary
catheters (urethral or suprapubic) will be utilized in accordance with current standards of practice, with
interventions to prevent complications to the extent possible. The plan of care will address the use of an
indwelling urinary catheter, including strategies to prevent complications.
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055247
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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F 0693
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and
provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** B. During a
review of Resident 20's AR, the AR indicated Resident 20 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with
diagnoses that included encounter for attention to gastrostomy (creation of an artificial external opening
into the stomach for nutritional support) and dysphagia (swallowing difficulty).
During a review of Resident 20's MDS, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 20 had severe impaired
cognition for daily decision making. The MDS indicated, Resident 20 was dependent on staff for oral
hygiene, toileting hygiene, showering, upper and lower body dressing, putting on/taking off footwear, and
personal hygiene.
During a review of Resident 20's Order Summary Report (OSR), dated active as of 3/4/2025, the OSR
included a physician's order, dated 1/23/2025, the order indicated, to administer Isosource 1.5 (nutritional
formula) rate at 63 cubic centimeter (cc, unit of measurement) per hour (cc/hr) for 20 hours. The order
indicated a start time of 12 noon and an off time of 8 AM or until 1260 cc was infused.
During an observation on 3/3/2025 at 9:18 AM, Resident 20 was awake, lying in bed, and CNA 1 was at
Resident 20's bedside. The tip of Resident 20's feeding tube was touching the floor.
During an interview on 3/3/2025 at 9:24 AM, with LVN 1, LVN 1 stated, the tip of Resident 20's GT tubing
was touching the floor. LVN 1 stated, GT tubing should not touch the floor because the floor was dirty.
During an interview on 3/3/2025 at 9:25 AM, with CNA 1, CNA 1 stated, I disconnected the GT feeding from
the resident and hung the tubing on the GT machine. I turned off and on the machine.
During an interview on 3/5/2024 at 11:21 AM, with the facility's DON, the DON stated, CNAs (in general)
were not allowed to [disconnect] turn on/off resident GT feedings. The DON stated GT tubing should not
touch the floor for infection control [purposes].
During a review of the facility's P&P, titled, Care and Treatment of Feeding Tube, revised 12/19/2022, the
P&P indicated, it is the policy of the facility to utilize feeding tubes in accordance with current clinical
standards of practice, with interventions to prevent complications to the extent possible. The P&P indicated
the use of infection control precautions and related techniques to minimize the risk of contamination.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure adequate gastrostomy tube
(GT, a tube inserted into the stomach through a surgical incision used for feeding and administration of
medications for a resident unable to swallow) treatment and services were provided for two of two sampled
residents (Resident 40 and Resident 20), who were receiving enteral feedings (liquid nutrition, delivery of
nutrients through a feeding tube directly into the stomach) when:
A.On 3/5/2025, Resident 40's GT was observed disconnected from the GT feeding pump with enteral
feeding spilling on the floor.
B.On 3/3/2025, the facility failed to follow infection control precautions to minimize the risk of GT
contamination, Resident 20's GT tip touched the floor. Additionally, the facility failed to
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055247
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0693
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
utilize feeding tubes in accordance with current clinical standards of practice by failing to ensure Certified
Nursing Assistant 1 (CNA 1) did not disconnect or turn Resident 20's GT feeding pump off/on as indicated
in the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Care and Treatment of Feeding Tube.
These deficient practices had the potential to result in unmet nutritional needs to Resident 40 and the
potential for GT complications to Resident 20.
Findings:
A. During a review of Resident 40's admission Record (AR), the AR indicated Resident 40 was initially
admitted to the facility 6/25/2024 with multiple diagnoses including chronic respiratory failure (condition that
occurs when the lungs cannot get enough oxygen) and dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) with GT.
During a review of Resident 40's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident assessment tool) dated 1/8/2025,
the MDS indicated Resident 6 had severely impaired cognition (ability to understand and process
information) and was dependent (helper does all of the effort) on facility staff for bathing and toileting.
During a review of Resident 40's Medication Review Report (MRR) with date range from 3/1/2025 to
3/31/2025, the MRR indicated Resident 40 had a physician order, start date 3/1/2025, for continuous
enteral feeding (uninterrupted administration of enteral formula over extended periods of time) formula:
Fibersource HN 1.2 (a nutritionally tube feeding formula with fiber) at a rate of 60 milliliters (mL - unit of
volume) per hour for 20 hours until 1200 mLs were infused.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 3/5/2025 at 4:12 PM with Licensed Vocational Nurse
(LVN) 7, Resident 18's GT feeding pump was powered on and was observed disconnected from Resident
18 with formula spilling from the GT to the floor. LVN 7 stated LVN 7 had powered off the GT feeding pump
and disconnected Resident 18 from the GT feeding pump around 3 PM so CNA 1 could give Resident 18 a
bed bath.
During an interview on 3/5/2025 at 4:16 PM with CNA 4, CNA 4 stated CNA 4's shift began at 3 PM and
CNA 4 had received bedside shift report from CNA 1 but was not told Resident 18 was disconnected from
the GT feeding machine. CNA 4 stated CNA 4 had not seen when the enteral feeding was disconnected but
CNA 4 was not the staff who disconnect Resident 18, and CNA 4 did not know how long the enteral feeding
had been spilling on the floor.
During an interview on 3/5/2025 at 11:21 AM with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated staff (in
general) could lose track of how much enteral feeding a resident had received if a resident was
disconnected from the GT feeding pump and a resident could lose weight.
During a review of the facility's P&P, titled, Care and Treatment of Feeding Tubes, dated 12/19/2022, the
P&P indicated, 9. Direction for staff regarding nutritional products and meeting the resident's nutritional
needs will be provided: e. Ensuring that the administration of enteral nutrition is consistent with and follows
the practitioner's orders. 10. Direction for staff regarding how to manage and monitor the rate of flow will be
provided: c. Periodic evaluation of the amount of feeding being administered for consistency with
practitioner's orders.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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F 0694
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
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 ensure two of two sampled residents
(Resident 52 and Resident 116) received care and services for the provision of peripheral IV (intravenous,
the administration of substances, such as fluids, medications, or blood products, directly into the vein) site
(a thin, flexible tube is inserted through the skin into a small vein in the periphery such as the hand, elbow,
or foot and can remain in place for several days) in accordance to facility's policy and procedure (P&P),
titled, Intravenous Therapy, when,
Residents Affected - Some
A and B.On 3/3/2025, Resident 52 and Resident 116's IV sites were not labeled with a date and time, to
indicate when the IV dressings were changed.
These failures had the potential to result in IV complications and infections to Residents 52 and Resident
116 and the potential to affect the resident's well-being.
Findings:
A. During a review of Resident 52's MDS dated [DATE], the MDS indicated, Resident 52 had severe
impaired cognition (mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding) for daily decision
making. The MDS indicated Resident 52 was dependent (helper does all of the effort) on staff for toileting
hygiene, showering, lower body dressing, and putting on/taking off footwear. The MDS indicated, Resident
52 needed maximum assistance (helper does more than half the effort) for oral hygiene, upper body
dressing, and personal hygiene.
During a review of Resident 52's admission Record (AR), the AR indicated Resident 52 was admitted to the
facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included chronic respiratory failure (a condition when the lungs
cannot get enough oxygen into the blood) with hypercapnia (presence of excessive amounts of carbon
dioxide in the blood) and pneumonia (an infection/inflammation in the lungs), unspecified organism.
During a review of Resident 52's Order Summary Report (OSR), dated active as of 3/4/2025, the OSR
included a physician order, dated 3/1/2025, to restart intravenous every 96 hours and as needed for
complications. The order indicated to change the [IV] dressing with site change and as needed.
During a review of Resident 52's Order Summary Report (OSR), dated active as of 3/4/2025, the OSR
included a physician order, dated 3/1/2025, the order indicated to administer Zosyn (medication used to kill
bacteria and to treat infections) Intravenous solution, 3-0.375 gram (gm, unit of measurement) per 50
millimeter (ml, unit of measurement) IV every six hours for pneumonia (an infection/inflammation in the
lungs) for seven days.
During an observation on 3/3/2025 at 8:35 AM, Resident 52 was lying in bed and awake. Resident 52's left
arm had a peripheral IV site; the dressing was unlabeled and did not indicate a date.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 3/3/2025 at 8:37 AM with the Infection Prevention Nurse
(IPN), Resident 52 was awake lying in bed and had an IV site on the left arm. The IV site was not labeled
with a date or time to indicate when the dressing was last changed. The IPN stated Resident 52's IV site
needed to be labeled with a date by the licensed nurse (in general) who inserted the IV line and a time to
know when the dressing was last changed for infection control [purposes].
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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F 0694
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
B. During a review of Resident 116's AR, the AR indicated Resident 116 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE] with diagnoses that included chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia (body or a region of the body is
deprived of adequate oxygen supply) and pneumonia, unspecified organism.
During a review of Resident 116's MDS dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 116 had moderately
impaired cognition for daily decision making. The MDS indicated, Resident 116 was dependent on staff for
oral hygiene, toileting hygiene, showers, upper and lower body dressing, putting on/taking off footwear, and
personal hygiene.
During a review of Resident 116's Order Summary Report (OSR), dated active as of 3/4/2025, the OSR
included a physician order, dated 2/24/2025, indicating to insert a peripheral IV and rotate the site used for
medication every 7 days and as needed.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 3/3/2025 at 8:41 AM, with the IPN, at Resident 116's
bedside, Resident 116 was awake lying in bed with a peripheral IV site on Resident 116's left hand. The site
was not dated to when the dressing was changed.
During an interview with facility's Director of Nursing (DON) on 3/5/2025 at 11:12 AM, the DON stated IV
sites should be labeled with a date, time of IV insertion, and the licensed nurse's initial to identify who and
when the IV was changed and to prevent infections.
During a review of the facility's P&P, titled, Intravenous Therapy, revised 12/19/2022, the P&P indicated, IV
sites are changed every 72 hours unless otherwise ordered by the physician. The P&P indicated in the
event an IV site is left in place longer than 72 hours, IV site will be checked for any infiltration (when fluids
or medications leak out of the vein and into the surrounding tissues often due to dislodged or a punctured
catheter, causing swelling, pain, or burning at the IV site).
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0695
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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 ensure one of three sampled resident's
(Resident 50) nasal cannula tubing (a medical device, a soft tubing, used to deliver supplemental oxygen,
the tube's ends splits into two prongs) was place properly by placing both nasal prongs in the Resident 50's
nostrils in accordance with the facility's policy and procedure (P&P), titled, Oxygen administration.
Residents Affected - Few
This deficient practice placed Resident 50 at risk for shortness of breath and/or hypoxia (low levels of
oxygen in the body tissues) and had the potential to result in a physical decline to Resident 50.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 50's admission Record (AR), the AR indicated Resident 50 was admitted to the
facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included chronic respiratory failure (a condition where the lungs
cannot get enough oxygen into the blood) with hypoxia (the body's tissues do not receive enough oxygen),
dependence on supplemental oxygen, and encounter for attention to tracheostomy (surgical opening in the
throat in which a tube is placed for the resident's breathing).
During a review of Resident 50's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a federally mandated resident assessment
tool) dated 1/9/2025, the MDS indicated, Resident 50 had severe impaired cognition (mental action or
process of acquiring knowledge and understanding) for daily decision making. The MDS indicated,
Resident 50 was dependent (helper does all of the effort) on staff for oral hygiene, toileting hygiene,
showers, upper/lower body dressing, putting on/taking off footwear, and personal hygiene.
During a review of Resident 50's Order Summary Report (OSR), dated active as of 3/4/2025, the OSR
included a physician order, dated 1/26/2025, the order indicated to apply oxygen via nasal cannula at one
liter (L, unit of measurement) per minute (L/min), may titrate oxygen to maintain oxygen saturation (is a
measure of how much oxygen the blood is carrying as a percentage of the maximum it could carry) greater
or equal to 92 percent (%) every shift.
During a review of Resident 50's care plan (CP), revised on 1/26/2025, the CP indicated Resident 50 had
history of chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia. The CP's interventions indicated for staff to administer
oxygen as ordered [by the physician] to Resident 50.
During an observation on 3/3/2025 at 11:45 AM, Resident 50 was asleep, lying in bed. The nasal cannula
was located on Resident 50's forehead.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 3/3/2025 at 11:48 AM with the facility's Infection
Prevention Nurse (IPN), the IPN stated, the nasal cannula was not placed in Resident 50's nostrils. The IPN
stated, nasal cannulas needed to be inside both nostrils to ensure proper oxygen delivery that was ordered
by the medical doctor. The IPN stated, if the nasal cannula was not placed in both nostrils, Resident 50's
oxygen saturation would drop.
During an interview on 3/5/2025 at 11:15 AM with the facility's Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated
nasal cannulas needed to be inside the nostrils for Resident 50 to get the right amount of oxygen therapy
needed. The DON stated, if nasal prongs were not placed in both nostrils, it could
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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F 0695
result in shortness of breath and poor oxygenation to Resident 50.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a review of the facility's P&P, titled, Oxygen Administration, revised 5/20/2024, the P&P indicated,
oxygen is administered to residents who need it, consistent with professional standards of practice. The
P&P indicated oxygen is administered under order of a physician.
Residents Affected - Few
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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F 0726
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way
that maximizes each resident's well being.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of one sampled staff (Certified
Nurse Assistant 1 [CNA 1]) was competent with providing gastrostomy tube (GT, a tube inserted through
the abdomen that delivers nutrition directly to the stomach) care for one of two sampled residents (Resident
20) in accordance with the facility's policy and procedure (P&P), titled Care and Treatment of Feeding Tube.
This failure had the potential to place the residents with GTs, under the care of CNA 1, at risk for not having
their needs met safely and in a manner that promoted each resident's physical well-being.
Cross Reference F693
Findings:
During a review of Resident 20's admission Record, the AR indicated Resident 20 was admitted to the
facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included encounter for attention to gastrostomy (creation of an
artificial external opening into the stomach for nutritional support) and dysphagia (swallowing difficulty).
During a review of Resident 20's Minimum Data Set (MDS, resident assessment tool), dated 1/10/2025, the
MDS indicated Resident 20 had severe impaired cognition for daily decision making. The MDS indicated,
Resident 20 was dependent on staff for oral hygiene, toileting hygiene, showering, upper and lower body
dressing, putting on/taking off footwear, and personal hygiene.
During a review of Resident 20's Order Summary Report (OSR), dated active as of 3/4/2025, the OSR
included a physician's order, dated 1/23/2025, the order indicated, to administer Isosource 1.5 (nutritional
formula) rate at 63 cubic centimeter (cc, unit of measurement) per hour (cc/hr) for 20 hours. The order
indicated a start time of 12 noon and an off time of 8 AM or until 1260 cc was infused.
During an observation on 3/3/2025 at 9:18 AM, Resident 20 was awake, lying in bed, and CNA 1 was at
Resident 20's bedside. Resident 20's GT tubing was hanging on a pole and was disconnected from
Resident 20.
During an interview on 3/3/2025 at 9:25 AM, with CNA 1, CNA 1 stated, I disconnected the GT feeding from
the resident [Resident 20] and hung the tubing on the GT machine. I turned [the machine] off and on.
During an interview on 3/3/2025 at 9:26 AM, Licensed Vocational Nurse 1 (LVN 1) stated, the GT feedings
should not be disconnected from the residents [by CNAs]. LVN 2 stated, CNAs should not turn on or off the
GT machine because they were not licensed to do it.
During an interview on 3/5/2024 at 11:21 AM, with the facility's DON, the DON stated, CNAs (in general)
were not trained or allowed to [disconnect] turn on/off resident GT feedings. The DON stated, this action
was outside of CNAs scope of practice (specific types of activities and tasks that a healthcare professional
is legally allowed and qualified to perform, based on their training, education,
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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F 0726
and license).
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a review of the facility's P&P, titled, Care and Treatment of Feeding Tube, revised 12/19/2022, the
P&P indicated, it is the policy of this facility to utilize feeding tubes in accordance with current clinical
standards of practice.
Residents Affected - Few
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a
licensed pharmacist.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure accurate acquiring and dispensing of medications
by failing to:
A. Ensure accountability of the narcotic (medications that have compounds with paralyzing [causing a
person or part of the body to become partly or wholly incapable of movement] or numbing properties)
medications stored in one of two medication carts (Med Cart #2) between the off-going nurse and the
on-coming nurse on 3/1/2025 for the morning (AM) and the evening (PM) shifts.
B. Ensure, the correct dose of Polyvinyl Alcohol Ophthalmic Solution (eyedrops, medication used to relieve
eye dryness an soreness, particularly where the dryness is caused by a reduced flow of tears) was
administered as ordered by the physician for one of one sampled resident (Resident 50).
This deficient practice had the potential to lead to diversion (illegal distribution of abuse of prescription
drugs or their use for unintended purposes) of narcotic medications and resulted in an inadequate eyedrop
dose administered to Resident 50 with a potential for worsening of Resident 50's eye condition.
Findings:
A. During an interview on 3/6/2025 at 7:31 AM with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 6, LVN 6 stated at the
beginning of each shift change, the off-going nurse and on-coming nurse counted all the narcotics for the
residents designated to the nurse's assigned medication cart. [This was important] to ensure there were no
missing medications. LVN 6 stated each nurse signed a log titled, Controlled Substances Shift Count Log
(SCL). LVN 6 stated, the signature indicated the licensed nurse had reviewed all the narcotics in the cart
and all narcotics from that medication cart were accounted for.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/6/2025 at 4:38 PM with the Director of Nursing
(DON), the facility's SCL for Med Cart #2 was reviewed. The SCL indicated a space for signatures from the
off-going nurse and on-coming nurse from 3/1/2025 to 3/31/2025. The DON stated on 3/1/2025 the
off-going nurses' signatures (for AM and PM shifts) were missing, and the off-going nurse should have
signed the SCL but did not. The DON stated the nurse's signature showed that the narcotics were counted
and without the off-going nurse's signature, it was certain if both nurses counted the narcotics together
which could lead to the diversion of narcotic medications.
During a review of the facility's in-service titled, Medication Administration, dated 2/10/2025. The in-service
indicated controlled drug quantities will be verified and reconciled at the change of each nursing shift and
this count needed to be documented.
B. During a review of Resident 50's admission Record, the AR indicated Resident 50 was admitted to the
facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included chronic respiratory failure (a condition where the lungs
cannot get enough oxygen into the blood) with hypoxia (absence of enough oxygen in the tissues to sustain
bodily functions), and dependence on supplemental oxygen (colorless, odorless gas) and encounter for
attention to tracheostomy (surgical opening in the throat in which a tube is placed for the resident's
breathing).
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a review of Resident 50's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a federally mandated resident assessment
tool), dated 1/9/2025, the MDS indicated, Resident 50 had severely impaired cognition (mental action or
process of acquiring knowledge and understanding) for daily decision making. The MDS indicated,
Resident 50 was dependent (helper does all of the effort) on staff for oral hygiene, toileting hygiene,
shower, upper/lower body dressing, putting on/taking off footwear and personal hygiene.
Residents Affected - Some
During a review of Resident 50's Order Summary Report (OSR), dated active as of 3/4/2025, the OSR
indicated a physician's order, dated 7/31/2024, the order indicated to instill two (2) drops of Polyvinyl
Alcohol Ophthalmic Solution on both eyes every 12 hours for dry eyes.
During a medication administration observation on 3/5/2025 at 9:08 AM, Licensed Vocational Nurse 2 (LVN
2) administered one drop of Polyvinyl Alcohol Ophthalmic Solution to Resident 50's left eye.
During a medication pass observation on 3/5/2025 at 9:11 AM, LVN 2 administered one drop of Polyvinyl
Alcohol Ophthalmic Solution to Resident 50's right eye.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/5/3035 at 9:21 AM of Resident 50's Medication
Administration Record (MAR) with LVN 2. The MAR indicated to instill 2 drops of Polyvinyl Alcohol
Ophthalmic Solution in both eyes to Resident 50. LVN 2 stated, I administered 1 [eye]drop [to] each eye.
LVN 2 stated, Resident 50 would not get the adequate dose of the medication as ordered by the physician.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/5/2025 at 11:28 AM with the facility's Director of
Nursing (DON), Resident 50's electronic medical records (PointClickCare - PCC, a cloud-based software
used in long-term and post-acute care facilities) was reviewed. The DON stated, medications would not
have the maximum expected effect if the physician's order was not followed correctly.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P), titled, Medication Administration, revised
12/19/2022, the P&P indicated, medications are administered by licensed nurses, or other staff who are
legally authorized to do so in this state as ordered by the physician and in accordance with professional
standards of practice. The P&P indicated to review the MAR to identify the medication to be administered.
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COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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F 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated,
prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic
medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure specific indication for the use of Ativan (medication
used to treat anxiety [group of mental disorders characterized by feelings of anxiety [an unpleasant state of
inner turmoil] and fear]) for one of five sampled residents (Resident 55) as indicated in the facility's policy
and procedure (P&P), titled Use of Psychotropic [medications that affect the brain and nervous system,
used to treat mental health conditions], Medications.
This deficient practice had the potential to result in the use of unnecessary psychotropic drugs and result in
an adverse drug event (injuries resulting from medication use including physical and mental harm, or loss
of function) to Resident 55.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 55's admission Record (AR), the AR indicated Resident 55 was admitted to the
facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included difficulty with walking and chronic respiratory failure (a
condition where the lungs cannot get enough oxygen into the blood) with hypoxia (low levels of oxygen in
the body tissues).
During a review of Resident 55's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a federally mandated resident assessment
tool), dated 1/15/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 55 had moderate impaired cognition (mental action or
process of acquiring knowledge and understanding) for daily decision making. The MDS indicated Resident
55 was dependent (helper does all of the effort) on staff for toileting hygiene, showers, lower body dressing,
and personal hygiene.
During a review of Resident 55's Order Summary Report (OSR), dated active as of 3/4/2025, the OSR
included a physician order, dated 2/24/2025, the order indicated Ativan 1 milligram (mg, unit of
measurement) via gastrostomy tube (GT, a tube inserted into the stomach through a surgical incision used
for feeding and administration of medications for a residents who are unable to swallow) every six hours as
needed for agitation for 14 days manifested by constant fidgeting.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/5/2025 at 11:09 AM with the facility's Director of
Nurses (DON), Resident 55's medical records were reviewed. The DON stated Resident 55's indication for
use [agitation] for Ativan was not a specific diagnosis. The DON stated, to administer Ativan, the medication
needed to have a proper and specific diagnosis with symptoms. The DON stated, agitation is not a specific
diagnosis or indication for Ativan use.
During a review of the facility's P&P, titled, Use of Psychotropic Medications, revised 12/19/2022, the P&P
indicated, residents are not given psychotropic drugs (psychiatric medicines that alter chemical levels in the
brain which impact mood and behavior) unless the medication is necessary to treat a specific condition, as
diagnosed and documented in the clinical record, and the medication is beneficial to the resident. The P&P
indicated, PRN (given as needed or requested) orders for all psychotropic drugs shall be used only when
the medication is necessary to treat a diagnosed specific condition that is documented in the clinical
record.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
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 proper food handling
practices by one of three dietary staff observed during lunch tray line.
Residents Affected - Few
This deficient practice had the potential for cross-contamination of food that could result in food borne
illness (any illness resulting from eating contaminated/spoiled foods) for 31 of 64 residents who received
food from the kitchen.
Findings:
During an observation of the kitchen tray line on 3/5/25 at 12:03 p.m., the cook, who was assisting the
dietary assistant (DA) with plating lunch food, was observed wearing blue nitrile gloves and using silver
oven mittens to hold plates, and then passing the plates to the DA who was placing food on the plates. The
cook was observed using silver oven mittens to remove hot plates from the oven. The cook was observed
touching the top of table with blue gloves, then touching the top of the oven mittens that were lying off to the
side on the table. Next, the cook was observed slicing bread (to be served with lasagna); the cook holding
the knife in her right hand (with the blue glove) and holding the bread as it was sliced with her left hand
(with the blue glove). The cook did not change gloves before touching the bread (after touching the oven,
the table, and then touching the top of the silver mitten). The cook was also observed wearing on the left
hand (silver oven mitten) and on the right hand (with blue glove) receiving a plate with food on it from the
DA, then the cook placed the plate cover over the food and gave the plate to another dietary staff to place
on the food rack.
During an interview on 3/5/25 at 12:15 p.m. with the Dietary Supervisor (DS), the DS stated the cook
should change her gloves before touching the bread because of cross-contamination from touching other
areas in the kitchen. The DS stated when handling ready-to-eat foods like bread, staff should not transfer
potential bacteria from surfaces like tables to the food directly, which can lead to a food borne illness for the
residents.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Personal Hygiene-Safety Food
Handling-Infection Control, revised 12/19/22, the P&P indicated, Policy: Guidelines for personal hygiene to
promote a safe and sanitary department must be followed. Gloves should be used when touching
ready-to-eat (RTE) foods. RTE foods are foods that will not receive additional cooking. Examples of RTE
foods are sandwiches, salads, ice, and similar foods. Utensils such as scoops, tongs, or ladles can also be
used to handle RTE foods. Ice is considered an RTE food and must be handled accordingly. When
retrieving ice from the ice machine, use a scoop or gloves. If using gloves, the gloves have to be changed if
staff touch equipment or other items that might cause cross-contamination of the ice.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Food Safety and Food Storage, revised
11/4/24, the P&P indicated, Food will also be stored, prepared, distributed and served in accordance with
professional standards for food service safety. The P&P indicated, Policy Explanation and Compliance
Guidelines: Food safety practices shall be followed throughout the facility's entire food handling process.
This process begins when food is received from the vendor and ends with delivery of the food to the
resident . Preparation of food, including thawing, cooking, cooling, holding and reheating . Distribution and
service of food to the resident, including transportation, set up, and assistance. The P&P indicated, When
preparing food, staff shall take precautions in critical
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
control points in the food preparation process to prevent, reduce, or eliminate potential hazards . Foods and
beverage shall be distributed and served to residents in a manner to prevent contamination and maintain
food at the proper temperature and out of the Danger Zone. The P&P indicated, Staff shall adhere to safe
hygienic practices to prevent contamination of foods from hands or physical objects . Additional strategies
to prevent foodborne illness include, but are not limited to . Preventing cross contamination of foods.
Residents Affected - Few
During a review of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Food Code, dated 2017, the food code indicated,
3-304.15 Gloves, Use Limitation. (A) If used, SINGLE-USE gloves shall be used for only one task such as
working with READY-TO-EAT FOOD or with raw animal FOOD, used for no other purpose, and discarded
when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. (B) Except as specified in (C) of this
section, slash-resistant gloves that are used to protect the hands during operations requiring cutting shall
be used in direct contact only with FOOD that is subsequently cooked as specified under Part 3-4 such as
frozen FOOD or a PRIMAL CUT of MEAT. (C) Slash-resistant gloves may be used with READY-TO-EAT
FOOD that will not be subsequently cooked if the slash-resistant gloves have a SMOOTH, durable, and
nonabsorbent outer surface; or if the slash-resistant gloves are covered with a SMOOTH, durable,
nonabsorbent glove, or a SINGLE-USE glove. (D) Cloth gloves may not be used in direct contact with
FOOD unless the FOOD is subsequently cooked as required under Part 3-4 such as frozen FOOD or a
PRIMAL CUT of MEAT.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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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** B. During a
review of Resident 117's AR, the AR indicated the facility initially admitted Resident 117 on 2/19/2025 with
diagnoses that included type 2 diabetes mellitus (a disease in which the body's ability to produce or
respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in elevated levels of glucose/sugar in the blood and
urine) and Urinary tract infection (UTI- infection that affects part of the urinary tract).
Residents Affected - Some
During a review of Resident 117's MDS, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated, Resident 117 had intact
cognition (mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding) for daily decision making.
The MDS indicated, Resident 117 required maximum (helper does more than half of the effort) assistance
with toileting hygiene, upper body/lower body dressing and putting on/taking off footwear. The MDS
indicated Resident 117 required moderate (helper does less than half of the effort) assistance for oral
hygiene, and personal hygiene.
During a review of Resident 117's Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR- a
communication tool used by healthcare workers when there is a change of condition among the residents),
dated 3/4/2025, timed at 3:15 PM, the SBAR indicated Resident 117 was noted with two episodes of loose
stool. The SBAR indicated, to collect stool to rule out Clostridium difficile (C. diff, a type of bacteria that can
cause diarrhea and inflammation of the colon).
During a review of Resident 117's care plan initiated on 3/5/2025, the care plan indicated Resident 117 was
placed on contact isolation. The care plan's interventions included for staff to observed good hand hygiene,
to provide education on the importance of maintaining contact precautions and provide an isolation cart in
Resident 117's room.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 3/6/2025 at 8:18 AM, with the COTA, the COTA was
inside Resident 117's room and was not wearing gloves or a gown while assisting Resident 117 with upper
body therapy. The COTA stated, he needed to wear [proper PPE] gown and gloves while assisting Resident
117 because Resident 117 was on contact isolation. The COTA stated, proper PPE must be worn to avoid
the spread of infections to other residents and staff.
During an interview on 3/6/2025 at 9:34 AM with the facility's Infection Preventionist Nurse (IPN), the IPN
stated, Resident 117 was still on contact isolation to rule out C-diff. The IPN stated, in a contact isolation
room, staff needed to wear a gown, gloves, and a mask before and while performing activities of daily living
(ADL, term used in healthcare that refers to self-care activities) or when in contact with the resident to
prevent the spread of infections to other residents and staff.
During a record review of the facility's P&P, titled, Transmission - Based (Isolation) Precautions, revised
7/18/2023, the P&P indicated contact precautions - donning PPE upon room entry and discarding before
exiting the room is done to contain pathogens (an organism that causes disease), especially those that
have been implicated in transmission through environmental contamination (e.g. C-diff). The P&P indicated,
recommendations included wearing PPE, gloves and gowns for contact precaution.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to implement infection control
practices to reduce and/or prevent the spread of infection when:
A. One of two staff (Respiratory Therapist, RT) failed to properly wear an isolation (staying away/kept away
from others) gown during tracheostomy care (procedure performed routinely to keep
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055247
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03/06/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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F 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
tracheostomy [surgical opening created through the neck into the windpipe to allow air to fill the lungs] and
the surrounding area clean and reduce the induction of bacteria [living organism that can cause an
infection] into the windpipe and lungs) for one of six sampled residents (Resident 6) who was under
enhanced barrier precaution (EBP-infection control intervention designed to reduce transmission of
multidrug-resistant organisms [MDRO, bacteria that are resistant to three or more classes of antimicrobial
drugs] that employs targeted gown and gloves use during high contact resident care activities).
B. One of two staff (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, COTA) failed to wear proper personal
protective equipment (PPE, protective clothing or equipment, designed to protect the wearer from injury or
the spread of infection or illness) while assisting one of six sampled residents (Resident 117), who was on
contact isolation.
This deficient practice had the potential to result in the spread infections throughout and affect the health of
the residents and/or facility staff.
Findings:
A. During a review of Resident 6's admission Record (AR), the AR indicated Resident 6 was initially
admitted to the facility 3/22/2011 and the resident was readmitted on [DATE] with multiple diagnoses
including chronic respiratory failure (condition that occurs when the lungs cannot get enough oxygen) and
quadriplegia (paralysis below the neck that affects all of a person's limbs [arms or legs]).
During a review of Resident 6's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident assessment tool) dated 1/31/2025,
the MDS indicated Resident 6 had severely impaired cognition (ability to understand and process
information) and was dependent (helper does all the effort) on facility staff for bathing and toileting.
During a review of Resident 6's Medication Review Report (MRR), dated 3/6/2025, the MRR indicated
Resident 6 had a physician's order with a start date of 9/4/2024, for EBP related to tracheostomy,
gastrostomy tube (feeding tube inserted through the abdomen directly into the stomach), CRE
(carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales, a type of bacteria resistant to most available antibiotics) and a
history of ESBL (extended spectrum beta lactamase - enzymes produced by some bacteria that may make
them resistant to some antibiotics).
During a concurrent observation and interview on 3/6/2025 at 3:30 PM with the RT, outside Resident 6's
room, the RT donned (put on) an isolation gown but failed to secure the ties located on the back of the
gown. The RT did not fully cover the RT's clothing and the RT's scrubs (sanitary clothing worn by
healthcare workers) touched Resident 6's bed. The RT stated the RT forgot to secure the back ties of the
gown. The RT stated the isolation gown was required for infection control purposes and a loose gown could
lead to contamination and potential spread of infection to other residents.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Enhanced Barrier Precautions, dated,
2024, the P&P indicated it is the policy of this facility to implement enhanced barrier precautions for the
prevention of multidrug-resistant organisms. The P&P indicated, EBP was defined as an infection control
intervention designed to reduce transmission of MDROs that employs gown, and gloves use during high
contact resident care activities.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055247
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/06/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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F 0912
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
Residents Affected - Some
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single
resident rooms.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure 11 of 32 resident rooms (rooms 115,
116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133) met the minimum requirement of 80 square feet (sq.ft. unit of measure) per resident in bedrooms with more than one resident.
This deficient practice had the potential to result in inadequate space for nursing care or resident care
devices.
Findings:
During a review of the facility's Census List, (CL) dated 3/2/2025, the CL indicated rooms 115, 116, 117,
118, 119, 120, 129, 131, 132 and 133 had three beds occupying each room.
During a review of the facility's Client Accommodation analysis, (CAA) dated, 3/3/2025 the CAA indicated
the following rooms were less than 80 sq.ft. per resident:
Room No.
No. of beds:
Room Size:
Floor Area:
115
3
190 sq.ft.
10 ft. x 19 ft.
116
3
190 sq.ft.
10 ft. x 19 ft.
117
3
190 sq.ft.
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055247
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0912
10 ft. x 19 ft.
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
118
3
Residents Affected - Some
190 sq.ft.
10 ft. x 19 ft.
119
3
190 sq.ft.
10 ft. x 19 ft.
120
3
190 sq.ft.
10 ft. x 19 ft.
129
3
190 sq.ft.
10 ft. x 19 ft.
130
3
190 sq.ft.
10 ft. x 19 ft.
131
3
190 sq.ft.
10 ft. x 19 ft.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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F 0912
132
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
3
190 sq.ft.
Residents Affected - Some
10 ft. x 19 ft.
133
3
190 sq.ft.
10 ft. x 19 ft.
During a review of the facility's room waiver request letter, dated 3/3/2025 the room waiver request letter
indicated the facility was in accordance with the special needs of the residents and maintained the
residents' best interest.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 3/6/2025 at 3:50 PM with Certified Nursing Assistant
(CNA) 5, room [ROOM NUMBER] was observed with three residents. CNA 5 stated the room was tight and
felt the smallest, but CNA 5 was still able to provide care to the residents. CNA 5 stated resident care
devices such as a hoyer lift (mechanical device that assists caregivers in safely transferring individuals with
limited mobility, using a sling to lift and support the person) could still be brought into the room for residents
if needed.
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A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/06/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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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 maintain a safe and sanitary bathroom
(Bathroom [ROOM NUMBER]) for 4 of 4 sampled residents (Resident 16, Resident 34, Resident 166 and
Resident 167).
This deficient practice had the potential for residents to be exposed to dirt, mold, rust and drywall dust,
which can cause respiratory/breathing problems.
Cross Reference F584
Findings:
During an observation on 3/3/25 at 12:45 p.m., in Bathroom [ROOM NUMBER] (shared bathroom between
Residents 16, 34, 166, and 167) the following were observed:
1. On the left corner and right corner of the toilet and along the baseboard was a dark black substance.
2. On the left and right side of the toilet the baseboard along the wall was warped.
3. Around the water shut off valve on the left side of the toilet there was a brown substance, and the wall
area was cracked and peeling.
4. On the right side of the toilet, the tile floor had a 3-inch crack with a ¼ inch groove in the tile.
5. The safety grab bar by the left side of the toilet had cracked and peeling plaster with an exposed screw
where the grab bar was fastened to the wall.
6. On the right side of the bathroom sink there was a 3-inch crack and black substance where the sink met
the wall.
7. Under the bathroom sink and on/around the plumbing cleanout (an accessible plug or fitting that allows
you to access the drain line for cleaning and unclogging) there was a brown color substance and
cracked/peeling plaster.
8. Under the bathroom sink along the baseboard was crack/unpainted plaster.
During a review of the Maintenance Department's logs titled, Wall Penetration, dated January 2024 to
December 2024, the logs did not indicate any repairs were made to Bathroom [ROOM NUMBER] nor were
Bathroom [ROOM NUMBER] listed on the logs as needing repairs.
During a review of the Maintenance Department's logs titled, Maintenance Checklist, dated December 2024
to February 2025, the logs did not indicate any bathrooms listed as part of the maintenance checklist.
During an interview on 3/5/25 at 10:30 a.m. in Bathroom [ROOM NUMBER] with the Maintenance
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COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Oaks Care Center
215 W Pearl St
Pomona, CA 91768
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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
Supervisor (MS), the MS acknowledged Bathroom [ROOM NUMBER], needed repairs due to the
conditions pose a hazard to the health of the residents. MS acknowledged the conditions of the bathroom
was not home-like for the residents. The MS stated he would start all repairs immediately.
During a review of Resident 16's, Resident 34's, Resident 43's, and Resident 45's admission Record (AR),
the ARs indicated, all four residents were admitted to the facility with a respiratory diagnoses such as
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD-a chronic lung disease causing difficulty in breathing) or
chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia (when your blood does not have enough oxygen), which placed the
residents in a vulnerable state of health.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Maintenance Inspection, revised
12/19/22, the P&P indicated, It is the policy of this facility to utilize a maintenance inspection checklist in
order to assure a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff and the public.
During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Safe and Homelike Environment, revised 12/19/22, the P&P
indicated, In accordance with residents' rights, the facility will provide a safe, clean, comfortable and
homelike environment . The P&P further indicated, Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: .
Housekeeping and maintenance services will be provided as necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly and
comfortable environment.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055247
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