F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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 provide a safe and sanitary environment for two (2) out of
three (3) sampled residents (Residents 1 and 2) in accordance with the facility's Infection Control and Pet
Programs policies. This deficient practice had the potential to put Resident 1 and 2 at risk of being exposed
to potential health and safety risks which include infection. During a review of Resident 1's admission
Record, the admission Record indicated the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses
that included type 2 Diabetes (a disease in which your body does not produce enough insulin needed to
control sugar levels in the blood), and liver cancer. During a review of Resident 1's History and Physical
(H&P) dated 7/21/2025, the H&P indicated that Resident 1 has the capacity to understand and make
decisions. During a review of Resident 2's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the resident
was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included dementia (a progressive state of decline
in mental abilities). During a review of Resident 2's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a care assessment and
screening tool) dated 5/14/2025, the MDS indicated the resident was assessed to have intact cognitive
(capable of remembering, learning new things, concentrating, or making decisions that affect everyday life)
and required substantial/maximal assistance (helper does more than half the effort) for toileting hygiene,
and showering. The MDS also indicated Resident 2 required partial/moderate assistance (helper does less
than half the effort) for upper body dressing, lower body dressing, putting on/taking off footwear and
personal hygiene. The MDS also indicated Resident 2 required setup or clean up assistance (helper sets up
or cleans up) for eating, and oral hygiene. During an interview on 7/28/2025 at 9:42 AM with Certified
Nursing Attendant (CNA) 1, CNA 1 stated that CNA 3 would bring a live chicken and baby possum into the
facility and invite residents to see the animals. During an interview on 7/28/2025 at 9:50 AM with CNA 2,
CNA 2 stated that CNA 3 would bring in a live chicken and put it uncaged on top of a table in a hallway
outside of residents' rooms. During an interview on 7/28/2025 at 9:56 AM with Registered Nurse1 (RN1),
RN 1 stated, facility staff are not allowed to bring in pets such as live chicken and baby possum because
the pets can expose residents to illness/ infection and residents may get sick. During an interview on
7/28/2025 at 10:04 AM with Licensed Vocational Nurse1 (LVN1), LVN 1 stated that CNA 3 would bring in a
baby possum and carry it around CAN 3's neck and walk around the facility. LVN 1 stated that CNA 3
brought a possum and chicken into the facility several times (but not able to remember exact dates). LVN 1
stated that animals/ pets such as possum and chicken can carry bacteria and disease to the residents
which can infect vulnerable residents. During an interview on 7/28/2025 at 10:11 AM with Resident 1,
Resident 1 stated that CNA 3 would bring a live chicken into the facility and place it on a table in the hallway
outside of resident rooms. Resident 1 stated that there would be bird feces around the chicken on the table
and along the hallway. Resident 1 stated, she felt it was a dirty thing to bring in a live chicken because the
droppings can get people sick. During an interview on 7/28/2025 at 10:17 AM with the
Residents Affected - Few
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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
TITLE
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
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Event ID:
055376
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
055376
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/28/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Huntington Drive Health and Rehabilitation Center
400 W. Huntinton Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91007
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 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Infection Preventionist (IP), IP stated that she had heard of CNA 3 bringing in a possum and chicken to the
facility and was first noticed bringing in animals about three months ago. IP stated that staff are not allowed
to bring in pets such as possum and chicken because the pets can carry diseases which may get residents
sick. During an interview on 7/28/2025 at 11:01 AM with RN 2, RN 2 stated that CNA 3 brought a live
chicken into the facility on 7/27/2025. During an interview on 7/28/2025 at 11:09 AM with the Director of
Nursing (DON), the DON stated that she saw CNA 3 bring in a live chicken and place it on a table in a
hallway on 7/27/2025. The DON stated facility staff are not allowed to bring live chicken or possum in the
facility because, live chickens carry disease which may infect residents. During an interview on 7/28/2025 at
1:44 PM with Resident 2, Resident 2 stated she saw a black live chicken in the hallway outside of resident
rooms before (unable to recall specific date). Resident 2 stated that the live chicken was not in a cage and
placed on a table by the hallway. Resident 2 stated, it is unsanitary and can get residents sick. During a
concurrent interview and record review on 7/28/2025 at 2:08 PM with the DON, the facility's policy and
procedure (P&P) titled, Infection Control (IC) dated 4/2025 and the P&P titled Pet Programs (undated) were
reviewed. The IC P&P indicated:1. This facility's infection control policies are intended to facilitate
maintaining a safe and sanitary environment and to help prevent and manage the transmission of diseases
and infections.2. The objective of the infection control policies and practices are to prevent, detect,
investigate and control infections in the facility.The Pet Programs P&P indicated:1. Any animal will be
brought into the facility on a leash or in a cage.2. Owner and/or handler will be asked to verify
immunizations and health status of the animal. An agency will also be asked to provide this information. The
DON stated that bringing in an uncaged live chicken to the facility and not reviewing/ verifying a vaccination
record for the live animal violates the facility's IC policy and Pet Programs policy. The DON stated that live
chickens pose an infection control risk to residents, and they are not part of a safe and sanitary
environment. The DON stated that residents may get sick after being exposed to a live chicken or possum.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055376
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