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.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to implement the use of a bed pad alarm (a pad
with sensors that will alarm when a resident stands up unassisted to help prevent falls by alerting staff) for
one (1) of four (4) sampled residents (Resident 1) as indicated on the care plan (a document that outlines
the facility's plan to provide personalized care to a resident based on the resident's needs) and facility fall
policy.This failure had the potential for Resident 1 to have repeated falls which could cause injury and harm
to the resident. Findings:During a review of Resident 1's admission Record, the admission Record indicated
Resident 3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included generalized muscle
weakness, lack of coordination, and congestive heart failure (CHF-a heart disorder which causes the heart
to not pump the blood efficiently, sometimes resulting in leg swelling). During a review of Resident 1's
Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident assessment tool), dated 6/8/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 1 with
moderately impaired cognitive skills (mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding)
for daily decision making. The MDS indicated Resident 1 required supervision or touching assistance
(helper provides verbal cues, touching/steadying and/or contact guard assistance during activity) with
eating, oral and personal hygiene and substantial/maximal assistance (helper does more than half the
effort needed to complete the activity) with toileting, bathing and lower body dressing. The MDS also
indicated Resident 1 was dependent (helper does all effort needed to complete activity) with rolling left and
right, bed to chair transfers, toilet transfers and the ability to move from lying to sitting on the side of the
bed. During a review of Resident 1's Physical Therapy (PT- a therapy that focuses on restoring, maintaining,
and improving physical function and movement) Therapy Progress Report, dated 7/15/2025, the PT
Therapy Progress Report indicated Resident 1 with the following functional deficits: decreased sitting
balance, decreased standing balance, decreased endurance and poor postural control during sitting and
standing. During a review of Resident 1's Occupational Therapy (OT- a therapy that aims to improve
individuals' ability to engage in meaningful activities of daily living) Therapy Progress Report, dated
7/15/2025, the OT Progress Report indicated Resident 1 had decreased safety awareness and decreased
overall strength. During a review of the Resident 3's Actual Witnessed Fall Care Plan revised 7/16/2025, the
Care Plan indicated Resident 1 had a witnessed fall with minor injury to the left hand after sliding off
wheelchair while in transportation van after going to an appointment. The care plan indicated Resident 1
with a history of weakness, lack of coordination, dementia (a progressive state of decline in mental abilities)
with forgetfulness and poor posture. The care plan indicated staff interventions included PT and OT
evaluation, use of tilt in wheelchair (wheelchair allows the user's entire seat and back to tilt as a single unit)
while going to appointments, and a post fall rehabilitation screen for possible skilled interventions.During a
concurrent interview and record review on 8/27/2025 at 1:17 PM with the Occupational Therapist, Resident
1's Therapy Post
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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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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
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Printed: 05/15/2026
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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
055293
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/28/2025
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 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Fall Screen, dated 7/31/2025 was reviewed. The Therapy Post Fall Screen indicated therapy
recommendations to include a tab alarm (bed alarm). The Occupational Therapist stated a tab alarm is a
device for Resident 1's bed and/or wheelchair that will alarm if she tries to get up or out. During a review of
Resident 1's Change of Condition (COC-a significant alteration in a resident's physical, mental, or
emotional status that requires attention and intervention from healthcare professionals) Evaluation, dated
8/12/2025, the COC Evaluation indicated Resident 3 had a fall and was found hanging from the bed from
side rails (metal or plastic bars that attach to the sides of a bed to provide support for moving, prevent falls
from bed, or prevent residents from getting out of bed and wandering). The COC indicated Resident 1
sustained a left elbow skin tear (traumatic wounds caused by friction when the upper layer of the skin
becomes torn from the underlying layers), right lower leg skin tear, and left knee contusion (a bruise).
During a review of Resident 1's Resident Had an Actual Unwitnessed Fall on 8/12/2025 care plan, initiated
8/12/2025, the care plan indicated staff interventions included were to educate resident on risk for fall and
to offer bed alarm. During a review of Resident 1's IDT Post Event Review, dated 8/14/2025, the IDT Post
Event Review indicated under Interventions done/IDT recommendations, was the use of a bed alarm for
Resident 1. During a concurrent observation and interview on 8/27/2025 at 11:24 AM with Resident 1, at
Resident 1's bedside, Resident 1 was observed lying in bed without a bed alarm. Resident 1 stated the
staff did not speak with her regarding the use of a bed alarm and has never had one on her bed. Resident 1
also stated she was not cleared to use a wheelchair for her appointment on 7/16/2025 and was told to go
via gurney but wanted a wheelchair because she felt it was safer for her than a gurney. During a concurrent
observation and interview on 8/27/2025 at 11:36 AM with Licensed Vocational Nurse 1 (LVN 1), at Resident
1's bedside, Resident 1 was observed lying in bed. LVN 1 stated Resident 1 did not have a bed alarm. LVN
1 stated Resident 1's fall interventions included the use of floor mats (a cushioned floor mat placed beside
a bed, chair, or other high-risk area to reduce the impact of a fall and minimize the risk of serious injury), to
keep the bed in the lowest position, and hourly staff rounding During an interview on 8/27/2025 at 2:10 PM
with the Director of Rehabilitation (rehab-therapy given to restore an individual back to their highest
possible level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being), the DOR stated the IDT recommended the
use of bed alarm during Resident 1's post fall IDT meeting on 8/14/2025. The DOR stated the use of bed
alarm will alert staff when Resident 1 is getting out of bed, which will allow staff to respond promptly to
Resident 1's needs to help prevent falls. During a concurrent interview and record review on 8/27/2025 at
3:12 PM with the ADON, Resident 1's electronic medical chart was reviewed. The ADON stated Resident
1's medical chart did not indicate an order for a bed alarm. The ADON stated Resident 1 should have a bed
alarm in place to prevent falls or should have been offered a bed alarm because it was recommended by
IDT. The ADON stated Resident 1's progress note did not indicate if a bed alarm was offered to Resident 1
or a care plan indicating bed alarm refusal. During a concurrent interview and record review on 8/27/2025
at 5:00 PM with the Director of Nursing (DON), Resident 1's electronic medical chart was reviewed. The
DON stated Resident 1's electronic medical record did not indicate that the resident refused a bed alarm.
The DON stated there would be an updated IDT meeting and care plan if Resident 1 refused the use of bed
alarm. During a review of the facility's Policy & Procedure titled, Fall Management Program, revised
6/1/2027, the P&P indicated the policy had a purpose to prevent resident falls and minimize complications
associated with falls, the Nursing staff and IDT, with input from the Attending Physician will identify and
implement interventions to reduce the risk of falls and the IDT will routinely review the plan of care at a
minimum of quarterly, with a significant change in condition and post fall and interventions
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055293
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
055293
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/28/2025
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 0689
will be implemented based on the resident's condition. The P&P also indicated the IDT Committee will meet
within 72 hours of a fall and will review and document the interventions to prevent future falls.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055293
If continuation sheet
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