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Inspection visit

Health inspection

MONROVIA POST ACUTECMS #0552592 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

055259 03/20/2025 Monrovia Post Acute 1220 E. Huntington Drive Duarte, CA 91010
F 0557 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed for one of four sampled residents (Resident 1) to assist Resident 1in finding her missing personal belongings. Residents Affected - Few This failure had the potential for Resident 1 to feel unheard and/or disrespected. (Cross Reference F842) Findings: During a review of Resident 1's admission Record (AR), the AR indicated the facility admitted Resident 1 on 8/19/2024 with diagnoses including acute embolism (a medical condition where a foreign substance, such as a blood clot, air bubble, or tumor, travels through the bloodstream and blocks a blood vessel) and thrombosis (blood clot) of unspecified deep veins of lower extremities, morbid obesity (excessive amount of body weight), and fall. During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a resident assessment tool), dated 2/23/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 1 had no impairments in cognitive skills (ability to make daily decisions). The MDS indicated Resident 9 required substantial/maximal assistance (helper does more than half the effort) from staff for bathing, lower body dressing, and toileting hygiene. During an interview on 3/20/2025 at 10:08 a.m. with Resident 1, Resident 1 stated Resident 1 was missing two cord holders (device used to strap power cords together). Resident 1 stated Resident 1 reported the missing items to Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1. During an interview on 3/20/2025 at 11:50 a.m. with CNA 1, CNA 1 stated Resident 1 informed CNA 1 that Resident 1 was missing two cord holders. CNA 1 stated CNA 1 did not report Resident 1 ' s missing items to CNA 1 ' s supervisors. During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/20/2025 at 1:45 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), the facility ' s Theft and Loss Report Log, dated January 2025 and February 2025, were reviewed. The Theft and Loss Report Log indicated no theft or loss were reported. The DON stated the log should list any reports of missing items. During an interview on 3/20/2025 at 2:55 p.m. with the DON, the DON stated if residents (in general) report missing personal belongings to CNA ' s (in general), the CNA should report the missing items to their immediate supervisor who should in turn report to the facility ' s social services. Page 1 of 4 055259 055259 03/20/2025 Monrovia Post Acute 1220 E. Huntington Drive Duarte, CA 91010
F 0557 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few During a review of the facility ' s Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled, Personal Property, revised August 2022, the P&P indicated, .Resident belongings are treated with respect by facility staff, regardless of perceived value. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed for one of four sampled residents (Resident 1) to assist Resident 1in finding her missing personal belongings. This failure had the potential for Resident 1 to feel unheard and/or disrespected. (Cross Reference F842) Findings: During a review of Resident 1's admission Record (AR), the AR indicated the facility admitted Resident 1 on 8/19/2024 with diagnoses including acute embolism (a medical condition where a foreign substance, such as a blood clot, air bubble, or tumor, travels through the bloodstream and blocks a blood vessel) and thrombosis (blood clot) of unspecified deep veins of lower extremities, morbid obesity (excessive amount of body weight), and fall. During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a resident assessment tool), dated 2/23/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 1 had no impairments in cognitive skills (ability to make daily decisions). The MDS indicated Resident 9 required substantial/maximal assistance (helper does more than half the effort) from staff for bathing, lower body dressing, and toileting hygiene. During an interview on 3/20/2025 at 10:08 a.m. with Resident 1, Resident 1 stated Resident 1 was missing two cord holders (device used to strap power cords together). Resident 1 stated Resident 1 reported the missing items to Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1. During an interview on 3/20/2025 at 11:50 a.m. with CNA 1, CNA 1 stated Resident 1 informed CNA 1 that Resident 1 was missing two cord holders. CNA 1 stated CNA 1 did not report Resident 1's missing items to CNA 1's supervisors. During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/20/2025 at 1:45 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), the facility's Theft and Loss Report Log, dated January 2025 and February 2025, were reviewed. The Theft and Loss Report Log indicated no theft or loss were reported. The DON stated the log should list any reports of missing items. During an interview on 3/20/2025 at 2:55 p.m. with the DON, the DON stated if residents (in general) report missing personal belongings to CNA's (in general), the CNA should report the missing items to their immediate supervisor who should in turn report to the facility's social services. During a review of the facility's Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled, Personal Property, revised August 2022, the P&P indicated, .Resident belongings are treated with respect by facility staff, regardless of perceived value. 055259 Page 2 of 4 055259 03/20/2025 Monrovia Post Acute 1220 E. Huntington Drive Duarte, CA 91010
F 0842 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to accurately document in one of four sampled residents (Resident 1) medical record the facility staff members who were present at Resident 1 ' s quarterly care conference (also known as a care plan meeting, is a scheduled meeting where staff, residents, and family members discuss the resident's care plan, progress, and any concerns) on 2/27/2025. This failure resulted in Resident 1 ' s medical records to contain inaccurate information. (Cross Reference F557) Findings: During a review of Resident 1's admission Record (AR), the AR indicated the facility admitted Resident 1 on 8/19/2024 with diagnoses including acute embolism (a medical condition where a foreign substance, such as a blood clot, air bubble, or tumor, travels through the bloodstream and blocks a blood vessel) and thrombosis (blood clot) of unspecified deep veins of lower extremities, morbid obesity (excessive amount of body weight), and fall. During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a resident assessment tool), dated 2/23/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 1 had no impairments in cognitive skills (ability to make daily decisions). The MDS indicated Resident 9 required substantial/maximal assistance (helper does more than half the effort) from staff for bathing, lower body dressing, and toileting hygiene. During an interview on 3/20/2025 at 10:08 a.m. with Resident 1, Resident 1 stated the facility conducted a care plan meeting with Resident 1 on 2/27/2025 at Resident 1 ' s bedside. Resident 1 stated the facility staff inacuratly documented on Resident 1 ' s medical record that the activities assistant was present at the care plan meeting. During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/20/2025 at 12:49 p.m. with the Activities Assistant (AA), Resident 1 ' s Multidisciplinary Care Conference, dated 2/27/2025, was reviewed. Resident 1 ' s Multidisciplinary Care Conference indicated the AA attended the quarterly care conference on 2/27/2025. The AA stated the AA did not attend the care conference. During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/20/2025 at 2:00 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), Resident 1 ' s Multidisciplinary Care Conference, dated 2/27/2025, was reviewed. Resident 1 ' s Multidisciplinary Care Conference indicated AA attended the quarterly care conference on 2/27/2025 along with Dietary, the MDS nurse, the Social Worker, and Resident 1. The DON stated it was the DON ' s expectation that the different disciplines meet at the same time to be on the same page. During a review of the facility ' s Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled, Charting and Documentation, revised July 2017, the P&P indicated, Documentation in the medical record will be objective (not opinionated or speculative), complete, and accurate. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to accurately document in one of four sampled residents (Resident 1) medical record the facility staff members who were present at Resident 1's quarterly care conference (also known as a care plan meeting, is a scheduled meeting where staff, 055259 Page 3 of 4 055259 03/20/2025 Monrovia Post Acute 1220 E. Huntington Drive Duarte, CA 91010
F 0842 residents, and family members discuss the resident's care plan, progress, and any concerns) on 2/27/2025. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm This failure resulted in Resident 1's medical records to contain inaccurate information. (Cross Reference F557) Residents Affected - Few Findings: During a review of Resident 1's admission Record (AR), the AR indicated the facility admitted Resident 1 on 8/19/2024 with diagnoses including acute embolism (a medical condition where a foreign substance, such as a blood clot, air bubble, or tumor, travels through the bloodstream and blocks a blood vessel) and thrombosis (blood clot) of unspecified deep veins of lower extremities, morbid obesity (excessive amount of body weight), and fall. During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a resident assessment tool), dated 2/23/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 1 had no impairments in cognitive skills (ability to make daily decisions). The MDS indicated Resident 9 required substantial/maximal assistance (helper does more than half the effort) from staff for bathing, lower body dressing, and toileting hygiene. During an interview on 3/20/2025 at 10:08 a.m. with Resident 1, Resident 1 stated the facility conducted a care plan meeting with Resident 1 on 2/27/2025 at Resident 1's bedside. Resident 1 stated the facility staff inacuratly documented on Resident 1's medical record that the activities assistant was present at the care plan meeting. During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/20/2025 at 12:49 p.m. with the Activities Assistant (AA), Resident 1's Multidisciplinary Care Conference, dated 2/27/2025, was reviewed. Resident 1's Multidisciplinary Care Conference indicated the AA attended the quarterly care conference on 2/27/2025. The AA stated the AA did not attend the care conference. During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/20/2025 at 2:00 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), Resident 1's Multidisciplinary Care Conference, dated 2/27/2025, was reviewed. Resident 1's Multidisciplinary Care Conference indicated AA attended the quarterly care conference on 2/27/2025 along with Dietary, the MDS nurse, the Social Worker, and Resident 1. The DON stated it was the DON's expectation that the different disciplines meet at the same time to be on the same page. During a review of the facility's Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled, Charting and Documentation, revised July 2017, the P&P indicated, Documentation in the medical record will be objective (not opinionated or speculative), complete, and accurate. 055259 Page 4 of 4

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Citations

2 citations recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

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

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

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

  • 0557GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F557 - Respect and Dignity

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

  • 0842GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F842 - Resident-identifiable information

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 20, 2025 survey of MONROVIA POST ACUTE?

This was a inspection survey of MONROVIA POST ACUTE on March 20, 2025. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at MONROVIA POST ACUTE on March 20, 2025?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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