F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or
her rights.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure two (2) of four (4) sampled residents (Resident 2
and 3), were treated with dignity and respect when: 1. Certified Nursing Assistant 3 (CNA 3) failed to speak
respectfully to Resident 2 during incontinent (involuntary loss of urine or stool) care on 8/24/2025 during
the night shift (11 PM through 7 AM). 2. CNA 3 failed to respect Resident 3's request not to receive
incontinent care on 8/21/2025 during the night shift. These failures had the potential to negatively affect
Residents 2 and 3's overall wellbeing. Findings: 1. During a review of Resident 2's admission Record, the
admission Record indicated Resident 2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included
adult failure to thrive?(a decline caused by chronic diseases and functional impairments which can cause
weight loss, decreased appetite, poor nutrition, and inactivity), dementia (a progressive state of decline in
mental abilities) and weakness. ? During a review of Resident 2's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident
assessment tool), dated 7/30/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 2 had moderately impaired cognitive
skills?(mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding)?for daily decision making. The
MDS also indicated Resident 2 was substantial/maximal assistance (helper does more than half the effort
needed to complete the activity) with eating, oral, personal and toileting hygiene and dependent (helper
does all effort needed to complete activity) with shower/bathing and lower body dressing. The MDS also
indicated Resident 2 had a?urinary catheter (a hollow tube inserted into the bladder to drain or collect
urine)?and was always incontinent (having no or insufficient voluntary control) of bowel. ? 2. During a
review of Resident 3's admission Record, the admission Record indicated Resident 3 was admitted to the
facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included hemiplegia (total paralysis of the arm, leg, and trunk on the
same side of the body) and hemiparesis?(weakness one side of the body),?dementia (a progressive state
of decline in mental abilities) and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). ? During a review of Resident 3's MDS,
dated 7/24/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 3 had severely impaired cognitive skills for daily decision
making. The MDS also indicated Resident 3 was dependent with toileting hygiene, shower/bathing,
partial/moderate assistance (helper does less than half the effort needed to complete the activity) with oral
and personal hygiene and supervision or touching assistance (helper provides verbal cues,
touching/steadying and/or contact guard assistance during activity) with eating. The MDS also indicated
Resident 3 was frequently incontinent with urine and bowel. During an interview on 8/26/2025 at 1:14 PM
with CNA 2, CNA 2 also stated staff are to speak and treat to all residents with respect. During an interview
on 8/26/2025 at 3:33 PM with CNA 3, CNA 3 stated she was assigned to Resident 2 on 8/24/2025 and
went to assist him with his incontinence care and told him No stop scratching, don't do this, come turn over.
CNA 3 stated Resident 2 has feces on his left hand and CNA 3 wanted to clean him up. CNA 3 stated
sometimes her voice can come across harsh to others but that was not her intention. CNA 3 stated she
should have talked to Resident 2 in a way that was
(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 4
Event ID:
055293
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
055293
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/27/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital
5522 Gracewood Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780
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 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
respectful. ? During an interview on 8/26/2025 at 3:50 PM, CNA 3 stated she was assigned to Resident 3
on the night shift of 8/21/2205. CNA 3 stated she told Resident 3 she would be providing her incontinent
care, but the resident refused. CNA 3 stated she could not leave Resident 3 wet, so she insisted she
needed to be changed and Resident 3 resisted. CNA 3 stated she did not think of leaving Resident 3 alone
or calling for another nurse or translator to further understand or explain clearly to Resident 3. CNA3 stated
she should not have provided care at that time if Resident 3 said she did not want it. ? During an interview
on 8/27/2025 with LVN 3 at 12:14 PM, LVN 3 stated Resident 3's primary language was Spanish, and she
was able to make her needs and wants known. LVN 3 stated according to facility policy, Residents have a
right to refuse care and if Resident 3 refused ADL care, the staff should have acknowledged the resident's
wants and went back later to offer ADL assistance and should have informed the LVN charge nurse. LVN 3
also stated that not honoring the residents' rights can upset them and can make them distrust staff there to
help them. ? During an interview on 8/27/2025 at 4:03 PM with CNA 4, CNA 4 stated Resident 3 spoke
Spanish and able to let staff know if she wanted incontinence care provided at that time. CNA 4 stated
during the night shift on 8/22/2025, Resident 3 informed her CNA 3 was rough with care and not listening or
trying to understand her while providing incontinent care. ? During a concurrent interview with the Director
of Nursing (DON) and record review on 8/27/2025 at 5:00 PM, the facility's policy & procedure (P&P) titled
Resident Rights- Quality of Life, implemented 5/1/2023, the P&P indicated the purpose to ensure all
residents are treated with the level of dignity they are entitled to while residing at the facility. The P&P also
indicated facility staff speak respectfully to residents at all times and staff treats cognitively impaired
residents with dignity and sensitivity. The DON stated per policy, dignity and respect are to be given to
every resident and speaking respectfully?means using a normal time of voice, respectful tone, explaining to
the resident what is to be done, and ensure culture and language differences are honored. The DON also
stated, if a resident is refusing care, staff should never force a resident to do comply but educate them,
inform the charge nurse and return later to ensure the care is provided. ? During a review of the facility's
P&P titled Resident Rights, revised 10/1/2017, the P&P indicated the facility must treat each resident with
respect and dignity and care for each resident in a manner and in an environment, that promotes
maintenance or enhancement of his or her quality of life, recognizing each resident's individuality. ? During
a review of the facility's P&P titled Privacy and Dignity, revised 6/1/2017, the P&P indicated staff assists the
resident in maintaining self-esteem and self-worth, residents are groomed as they wish to be groomed and
staff treats residents with respect including respecting their social status, speaking respectfully, listening
carefully.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055293
If continuation sheet
Page 2 of 4
Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055293
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/27/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital
5522 Gracewood Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780
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 0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one (1) of four (4) sampled residents (Resident 2),
was assessed and monitored for 72 hours after an alleged incident episode of physical abuse (an
intentional act causing injury or trauma to another person through bodily contact) as indicated in the
facility's policy and procedure (P&P). This failure had the potential for Resident 2 not to be monitored for
physical and/or psychosocial changes negatively affecting his overall well-being. Findings: During a review
of Resident 2's admission Record, the admission Record indicated Resident 2 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE] with diagnoses that included adult failure to thrive?(a decline caused by chronic diseases and
functional impairments which can cause weight loss, decreased appetite, poor nutrition, and inactivity),
dementia (a progressive state of decline in mental abilities) and weakness. ? During a review of Resident
2's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident assessment tool), dated 7/30/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 2
had moderately impaired cognitive skills?(mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and
understanding)?for daily decision making. The MDS also indicated Resident 2 was substantial/maximal
assistance (helper does more than half the effort needed to complete the activity) with eating, oral,
personal and toileting hygiene and dependent (helper does all effort needed to complete activity) with
shower/bathing and lower body dressing. ? During a review of Resident 2's Change in Condition (COC- a
significant alteration in a patient's physical, mental, or functional status) Evaluation, dated 8/24/2025, the
COC indicated an alleged incident of physical abuse toward Resident 2 by Certified Nurse Assistant 3
(CNA 3). ? During a review of Resident 2's Risk for Emotional Distress related to Allegations of Abuse care
plan?(a document that outlines the facility's plan to provide personalized care to a resident based on the
resident's needs), initiated 8/24/2025, the care plan indicated interventions to assess emotional status
regularly. ? During an interview on 8/26/2025 at 11:18 AM with Licensed Vocational Nurse 2 (LVN 2), LVN 2
stated there was an allegation of abuse towards Resident 2 on 8/24/2025 and nursing monitors his mental
and physical health for 72 hours as indicated on the facility's COC policy. ? During a concurrent interview
and record review on 8/26/2025 at 11:26 AM with LVN 2 and Registered Nurse 2 (RN 1), Resident 2's
electronic and physical medical chart was reviewed. The medical charts failed to indicate any monitoring of
Resident 2's condition on 8/25/2025 during the day shift (7 AM through 3 PM), evening shift (3 PM through
11 PM) and night shift (11 PM through 7 AM). RN 1 stated there is no evidence of monitoring documented
for Resident 2 after the COC. RN 1 stated the licensed nurses should have monitored and documented
Resident 2's condition for each shift on 8/25/2025. LVN 2 stated it is important to assess and monitor
Resident 2 for 72 hours because Resident 2 cannot verbalize changes so staff would not become aware of
any new changes without monitoring. ? During an interview on 8/26/2025 at 1:40 PM with the Director of
Staff Development (DSD),?the DSD stated?72-hour monitoring is done to monitor changes in condition
(improving or worsening), documentation is done in the electronic chart under nurses' notes and is
completed every shift. ? During an interview on 8/27/2025 at 12:14 PM with LVN 3, LVN 3 stated Resident 2
had a change in condition for an alleged instance of abuse and per facility policy, 72-hour monitoring by a
nurse each shift should have been done to monitor for bruising, injuries or pain that Resident 2 may
develop. LVN 3 stated Resident 2 has confusion and may be unable to verbalize changes, and if monitoring
is not done, staff will not be aware of changes which could lead to Resident 2 experiencing neglect?(fail to
care for properly). ? During an interview on 8/27/2025 at 5PM with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON
stated that according to the facility policy, staff should have completed the 72-hour monitoring for Resident
2, to ensure he was not in distress, there are no
Residents Affected - Few
(continued on next page)
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055293
If continuation sheet
Page 3 of 4
Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055293
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/27/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital
5522 Gracewood Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780
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 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
injuries and there are no additional changes in his condition. ? During a review of the facility's P&P titled
Change of Condition Notification, revised 6/1/2017, the P&P indicated the purpose to ensure residents,
family, legal representatives and physicians are informed of changes in the resident's condition in a timely
manner and a licensed nurse will document each shift for at least 72 hours.
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055293
If continuation sheet
Page 4 of 4