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Inspection visit

Health inspection

OCEANVIEW POST ACUTECMS #0553562 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.

F 0567 Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the safety and proper monitoring of resident funds for one of three residents investigated, Resident 1, when Resident 1 lost money in his personal bank account. Residents Affected - Few This failure had the potential to affect the resident's psychosocial and general well-being. Findings: During a concurrent observation and interview of Resident 1 on 8/13/24 at 4:20 p.m., Resident 1 was laying in his bed, alert and verbally responsive. He appears calm and comfortable. Resident 1 stated that the previous business office manager (PBOM), who was no longer working with the facility, had taken money from his bank account. Review of Resident 1's clinical records indicated, he was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including unspecified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe), essential primary hypertension (high blood pressure), and hyperlipidemia (a condition in which there are high levels of fat particles in the blood). Resident 1's brief interview for mental status (BIMS, an assessment used in long-term care facilities to monitor cognition) score was 10, dated 7/26/24, which suggests moderately impaired cognition. Review of the facility's investigation report dated 8/15/24 indicated, that PBOM was arrested by police. The police department reported this to the administrator of the facility. During an interview with the administrator (ADM), on 8/22/24 at 4:00 p.m., ADM verified that Resident 1 reported to them that PBOM had taken money from his bank account. ADM stated that the facility received copies of the account of Resident 1 and forwarded them to law enforcement. ADM further verified that they should have initiated checks and balance system for business office practices to safeguard resident funds and prevent this incident to happen because the personal money of Resident 1 was not protected. During an interview with the director of nursing (DON), on 9/24/24 at 3:15 p.m., DON verified that resident funds should be safe and protected. DON further verified that there should be checks and balance system for business office practices to protect resident funds, including Resident 1's money. Review of the facility's policy titled, Resident Rights, revised, December 2016 indicated, Employees shall treat all residents with kindness, respect and dignity. Federal and state laws guarantee (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: 055356 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 055356 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/02/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Oceanview Post Acute 200 Lighthouse Avenue Pacific Grove, CA 93950 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 0567 certain basic rights to all residents of the facility. These rights include the resident's right to be free from abuse misappropriation of property, and exploitation 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: 055356 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 055356 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/02/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Oceanview Post Acute 200 Lighthouse Avenue Pacific Grove, CA 93950 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 0687 Provide appropriate foot care. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that the resident receive proper foot care and treatment for one of three residents investigated, Resident 2, when Resident 2 did not get an immediate appointment to see a podiatrist. Residents Affected - Few This failure had the potential to affect the resident's foot condition, general health and well-being. Findings: During a concurrent observation and interview with Resident 2 on 8/13/24 at 4:30 p.m., Resident 2 was laying in his bed, calm, alert, oriented and verbally responsive. Resident 2 stated that he told the nurses that he wanted to see a podiatrist for his toenails, a few months ago but until now, he was never seen by a podiatrist. His toenails were long and uncut. During another concurrent observation and interview with Resident 2 on 8/22/24 at 4:20 p.m., Resident 2's toenails remained uncut and long. Resident 2 stated that no podiatrist had seen him until this time. During an interview with the minimum data set coordinator (MDSC, collects data related to residents in order to develop and evaluate a comprehensive care plan) on 8/22/24 at 4:25 p.m., MDSC verified that Resident 2 was not seen by a podiatrist yet because it was not covered by his insurance. MDSC further verified that the previous administrator had not approved, for the facility to pay Resident 2's appointment with a podiatrist. During the interview with the administrator (ADM) on 8/22/24 at 4:30 p.m., ADM verified that Resident 2 had not seen a podiatrist yet but was scheduled to see one already. Review of Resident 2' clinical records indicated, Resident 2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including nondisplaced fracture (broken bone where the pieces remain aligned) of base of neck of right femur (the region just below the ball of the right hip joint), subsequent encounter for closed fracture (resident is receiving routine care for a condition after the active treatment phase) with routine healing, generalized muscle weakness (decrease in muscle strength that can make it harder to move the body) and unspecified obesity (a disorder that involves having too much body fat). Resident 2's brief interview for mental status (BIMS, an assessment used in long-term care facilities to monitor cognition) score was 15, taken on 8/15/24, which suggests cognitively intact. Review of Resident 2's order summary report, dated 8/22/24 indicated, that Resident 2 had an order for referral to in house podiatrist on 3/31/24. During a concurrent record review of Resident 2's clinical records and interview with the director of nursing (DON) on 9/24/24 at 2:30 p.m., DON verified that Resident 2 had a referral order to in house podiatrist on 3/31/24 but was not seen, until recently. DON further verified that Resident 2 just had an appointment with the podiatrist on 9/4/24. During an interview with the social services director (SSD) on 9/24/24 at 2:40 p.m., SSD verified that Resident 2's delayed appointment with the podiatrist was because, it was not covered by his (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055356 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 055356 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/02/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Oceanview Post Acute 200 Lighthouse Avenue Pacific Grove, CA 93950 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 0687 insurance and the previous administrator did not approve, for the facility to pay for the coverage. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of the facility's policy titled, Physician Services, revised April 2013 indicated, Physician orders and progress notes shall be maintained in accordance with current Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA, primary purpose was to improve the quality of care provided by long-term care facilities and to enhance the quality of life of the residents) regulations and facility policy Residents Affected - Few Review of the facility's policy titled, Referrals, Social Services, revised December 2008 indicated, Social services personnel shall coordinate most resident referrals with outside agencies Referrals for medical services must be based on physician evaluation of resident need and a related physician order FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055356 If continuation sheet 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.

  • 0687GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F687 - Foot care

    Provide appropriate foot care.

  • 0567GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F567 - The resident has a right to manage his or her financial affairs

    Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 2, 2024 survey of OCEANVIEW POST ACUTE?

This was a inspection survey of OCEANVIEW POST ACUTE on October 2, 2024. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at OCEANVIEW POST ACUTE on October 2, 2024?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate foot care."

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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