F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement the system of identifying
and monitoring fall risk residents for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1).
Residents Affected - Few
This failure has the potential for the staff not to provide interventions to residents, resulting to recurrent falls.
Findings:
On August 12, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., during observation with Resident 1 sitting in a wheelchair in the activity
room. He was observed wearing a neck brace (neck support), with black purplish discoloration on the right
periorbital (surrounding the eye) area and a band aid on the right eyebrow.
Resident 1 ' s record was reviewed. Resident 1 was admitted to facility on July 7, 2024, with diagnoses
which included muscle weakness, difficulty in walking, dementia (forgetful).
A review of the History and Physical Examination, dated July 9, 2024, indicated, Resident 1 did not have
the capacity to understand and make decisions.
A review of the Fall Risk Assessment, dated July 7, 2024, indicated a score of 70 (score of 45 and higher
indicates resident as high risk for fall) .High Risk for Falling .
A review of the care plan, dated July 8, 2024, indicated, .resident is at risk for falls due to weakness
.impaired balance .anticipate needs and meet resident ' s needs .follow facility fall protocol .
A review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS- an assessment tool), dated August 4, 2024, indicated Resident 1
required maximal assistance on sit to stand, chair/bed to chair transfer. The MDS indicated Resident 1
needed some help in mobility.
On August 12, 2024, at 10:25 a.m., an interview was conducted with the Activity Director (AD). The AD
stated Resident 1 fell and hit his face to the ground while he was in the activity room. She further stated,
activity staff did not identify Resident 1 as a high risk for fall.
On August 12, 2024, at 10:51 a.m., a concurrent interview and record interview was conducted with
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN 1) in nurse's station 3. LVN 1 stated she was not able to identify residents
who were considered high risk to fall. She further stated there was no lists of documents for them to use as
a tool for communication to all staff.
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055255
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/19/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Corona Health Care Center
1400 Circle City Drive
Corona, CA 92879
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 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
On August 12, 2024, at 11:25 a.m., a concurrent interview and record review was conducted with the
Registered Nurse Supervisor (RN 1). She stated there was no updated and no files of lists of residents with
high risks for fall for nurses ' station 1, 2, and 3. She further stated the listed summary of residents ' high
risk for fall should had been use as a tool to communicate to nursing and non-nursing personnel to
enhanced awareness of fall.
Residents Affected - Few
On August 12, 2024, at 11:45 a.m., an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). He
stated that his expectation to nursing staff was to have an everyday master list of residents of high risks to
fall, give copy to non-nursing staff such as activity department, and could focus on residents who may fall.
The DON further stated fall prevention policy should had been followed to prevent potential repeated fall.
On August 12, 2024, at 12:41 p.m., an interview was conducted with the Activity Assistant (AA). He stated
he was conducting bingo activity in the dining room with residents and did not know that Resident 1 was
high risk for fall. The AA further stated if Resident 1 had an identifier or listed as high risks for fall, he will put
Resident 1 beside him and will look after him.
A review of facility policy and procedure titled, Fall Risks Assessment, dated March 2028, indicated, .The
nursing staff, in conjunction with attending physician .therapy staff and others, will seek to identify and
document risk factors for falls and establish a resident resident-centered falls prevention plan based on
relevant assessment information .
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
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If continuation sheet
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055255
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/19/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Corona Health Care Center
1400 Circle City Drive
Corona, CA 92879
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 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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 a consistent and accurate reconciliation of
controlled medications (drugs or medications that possess the potential for being misused) for two sampled
residents (Resident 1 and Resident 2).
This failure resulted in loss of medications and the potential for Resident 1 and Resident 2 to experience
preventable suffering and inadequate pain management. In addition, this failure increased the risk for drug
diversion (unauthorized/illicit use).
Findings:
A review of Resident 1 ' s clinical records, the face sheet (contains demographic information) indicated
Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses which included acute respiratory failure
with hypoxia, difficulty walking, and idiopathic peripheral neuropathy.
A review of Resident 1 ' s physician ' s orders, dated February 1, 2024, indicated a physician order for,
Norco 5/325 mg (Hydrocodone acetaminophen) 1 tablet by mouth every 6 hours as needed for moderate to
severe pain.
A review of Resident 2 ' s clinical records, the face sheet (contains demographic information) indicated
Resident 2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that Osteoarthritis (breakdown of joint
tissues) and age-related Osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones).
A review of Resident 2 ' s physician ' s orders, dated February 14, 2024, the following medication were
ordered:
Tramadol HCL Oral tablet 50 mg (Tramadol HCL) give 1 tablet by mouth every 8 hours for pain
management.
On August 12, 2024, at 3:35 PM, during an interview, LVN 2 stated on August 6, 2024, after receiving a call
from the pharmacy, she realized that the second bubble pack that contained 30 Norco tablets and the
narcotic count sheet that came along with it, was missing.
On August 12, 2024, at 4:40 PM, during an interview, LVN 4 stated she does not accept the cart key
completely until everything is ok. LVN 4 stated the nurse that she would be relieving, and the witness nurse
would count the bubble pack, count the medication, and would make sure current number matches the
count sheet and the bubble pack. LVN 4 stated the narcotics with multiple bubble packs would indicate in
the bubble pack and the count sheet, 1 out of 3 cards 2 out of 3 cards, 3 out of 3 cards, that is how the
nurse would know if a bubble pack and count sheet are missing.
On August 12, 2024, at 4:53 PM, during an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated,
the Norco bubble pack with 30 tablets and the paper count sheet were reported missing the afternoon of
August 6, 2024. He started his investigation right away and could not find the Norco bubble pack that
contained 30 tablets. In addition, the DON stated, while investigating he noticed Resident 2 ' s Tramadol q 8
hour, were missing two bubble packs of 30 tablets each, (total of 60 tablets) along with the two narcotic
count sheets.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055255
If continuation sheet
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Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055255
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/19/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Corona Health Care Center
1400 Circle City Drive
Corona, CA 92879
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 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
On August 12, 2024, at 5:28 p.m. during an interview, LVN 5 stated, she has been working full time at the
facility. She stated she would not accept the key for the cart until everything matches. LVN 5 stated the
pharmacy would write on the buble pack, 1 out of 3, 2 out of 3. She stated the count sheet would indicate,
30 of 90 and 60 of 90, while pointing at the bubble pack and the count sheet.
A review of the facility ' s Charge Nurse job position, Medication Administration Functions., dated October
2020, indicated, .Review the controlled substance and drug disposal records for accuracy and notify the
Director of Nursing and pharmacy of discrepancies ' .
A review of the facility ' s policy and procedure titled, Controlled Substances, dated April 2019 indicated,
.controlled substances are reconciled upon receipt, administration, disposition and at the end of the shift
.controlled medications are counted at the end of each shift. The nurse coming on duty and the nurse going
off duty determine the count together .
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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If continuation sheet
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