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Inspection visit

Health inspection

SHIELDS RICHMOND NURSING CENTERCMS #0552921 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0791 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide dental services to meet the needs of two of three sampled residents (Resident 2 and Resident 3) when: Residents Affected - Few 1. The facility failed to promptly refer Resident 2 for dental services, within three days as required, when Resident 2's tooth was chipped. 2. The facility did not provide timely dental services to obtain full dentures for Resident 3. These failures had the potential to result in decreased food intake and potential significant weight loss for both residents. Findings: 1. During a review of Resident 2's admission Record, the admission Record indicated Resident 2 was admitted to the facility in May 2023 with diagnoses that included moderate protein-calorie malnutrition. During a review of Resident 2's Medication Review Report (MRR), the MRR indicated an order, dated 5/11/23, for Resident 2 to have dental consult with treatment and follow-up as indicated, and for Resident 2 to have regular, fortified diet regular texture and thin liquids. During a review of Resident 2's Dental Notes, dated 7/9/24, the Dental Notes indicated Resident 2's tooth has been Fractured for a month. During a review of Resident 2's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a resident assessment instrument used to identify resident care problems to be addressed in an individualized care plan), dated 5/18/24, the MDS indicated a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a scoring system used to determine the resident's cognitive status in regard to attention, orientation, and ability to register and recall information.) score of 13. A BIMS score of thirteen to fifteen is an indication of intact cognitive status. During an interview on 7/16/24 at 1:22 p.m. with Resident 2, Resident 2 stated it took the facility more than three months to get a dentist to check on the damaged tooth. Resident 2 stated she is having to chew food on the opposite side so as not to put more pressure on the affected tooth. Resident 2 stated she is not able to eat enough because of it. Resident 2 stated the damaged tooth should have been treated like an emergency. During a review of Resident 2's MRR, dated 7/16/24, the MRR indicated a physician's order dated 6/9/23 for Resident 2 to have regular, fortified diet with regular texture. (continued on next page) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 3 Event ID: 055292 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 055292 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/18/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Shields Richmond Nursing Center 1919 Cutting Blvd Richmond, CA 94804 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 0791 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few During a telephone interview on 7/22/24 at 11:28 a.m. with Social Services Director (SSD), SSD stated Social Services Assistant (SSA) took over Resident 2's case some time in May 2024. SSD stated Resident 2's fractured tooth was part of the partial lower dentures. During a review of Resident 2's Care Conference Summary, dated 5/20/24, written and signed by SSA, the Care Conference Summary indicated The resident wears upper and lower dentures, and one tooth has chipped. During a telephone interview on 7/23/24 at 11:43 a.m. with SSA, SSA stated a referral was sent to the dentist on 6/6/24, 16 days after SSA knew of the issue. SSA stated Resident 2 did not have any problems with eating and was able to chew as normal. SSA stated there was no documentation of the extenuating circumstances for the delay in sending the referral. SSA stated she was not aware that referrals for damaged or lost dentures should be made within three days. 2. During a review of Resident 3's admission Record, the admission Record indicated Resident 3 was admitted to the facility in October 2023 with diagnoses that included dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) following cerebral infarction (otherwise known as stroke, loss of oxygen supply to the brain leading to damage of brain tissues) and major depressive disorder (persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life). During a review of Resident 3's MRR, dated 7/17/24, the MRR indicated a physician's order, dated 10/19/23, for Resident 3 for Dental consult with treatment and follow-up as indicated. During an interview on 7/16/24 at 1:02 p.m. with Resident 3, Resident 3 stated being admitted in October 2023 to the facility, and some time later Resident 3's full dentures got lost. Resident 3 stated it took a long time for the dentist to come and start the process of replacing dentures. Resident 3 also stated feeling depressed and frustrated by the very slow process. During a review of Resident 3's MDS, dated 4/26/24, Resident 3's BIMS score was 15, indicating intact cognitive response. During a review of Resident 3's Dental Notes, dated 12/12/23, the Dental Notes indicated Resident 3 stated the facility Lost my dentures. The Dental Notes indicated Resident 3 did not have any natural teeth both upper and lower. During a review of Resident 3's Dental Notes, dated 7/9/24, the Dental Notes indicated a full set of dentures with case was ready but was not fitted because of COVID. During an interview on 7/18/24 at 10:02 a.m. with SSA, SSA stated the process of replacing Resident 3's dentures started on 2/6/24 when the dentist came to take dental impressions. SSA stated between then and 7/9/24, the delay was because of the dentist not coming to the facility for timely follow-up. During a telephone interview on 7/23/24 at 1:14 p.m. with SSA, SSA stated Resident 3's new dentures have not been delivered (seven months after report of loss). During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled Dental Services, last revised December 2016, the P&P indicated routine and emergency dental services are provided to the residents through a contract agreement with a licensed dentist that comes to the facility monthly, referral to (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055292 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 055292 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/18/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Shields Richmond Nursing Center 1919 Cutting Blvd Richmond, CA 94804 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 0791 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm the resident's personal dentist, to a community dentist or to other health care organizations that provide dental services. The P&P also indicated if dentures are damaged or lost, residents will be referred for dental services within three days. If the referral is not made within three days, documentation will be provided regarding what is being done to ensure that the resident is able to eat and drink adequately while awaiting dental services, and the reason for the delay. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055292 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 0791GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F791 - Dental Services

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 18, 2024 survey of SHIELDS RICHMOND NURSING CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of SHIELDS RICHMOND NURSING CENTER on July 18, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SHIELDS RICHMOND NURSING CENTER on July 18, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide or obtain dental services for each resident."

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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