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Inspection visit

Health inspection

HAYWARD GARDENS POST ACUTECMS #0554341 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.

055434 01/02/2026 Hayward Gardens Post Acute 1628 B Street Hayward, CA 94541
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 Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of three sampled residents (Resident 1) received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of care when:Facility did not monitor Resident 1's rash on bilateral breast fold for increased spread or signs of infection according to care plan.Facility did not promptly notify Resident 1's representative that Resident 1 had rash in multiple areas, bilateral breast fold. These failures caused Resident 1 to not receive appropriate care and services to meet needs and the potential to prevent Resident 1's emotional distress and Resident 1's representative their right to be informed. During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS- a federally mandated resident assessment and care guide tool), dated 6/5/25, the MDS indicated Resident 1 had no skin problems but was at risk of developing pressure ulcers/injuries. Resident 1 was confined to bed and diagnoses included End-Stage Renal Disease (a condition in which the kidneys lose the ability to remove waste and balance fluids).During an interview on 7/28/25, at 11:10 a.m., with Resident 1's Family Member/representative (FM1), FM1 stated the facility did not notify FM1 of changes in Resident 1's skin condition. FM1 stated the facility did not inform FM1 that Resident 1 had a wound under her breast. FM1 stated that when Resident 1 was transferred to the hospital, FM1 stated the Emergency Department (ED) nurse informed FM1 that Resident 1 had a wound under her breast that was septic.During a review of Resident 1's change of condition note, dated 4/24/2025, the change of condition note indicated Resident 1 had rashes in multiple areas and Resident 1 had stated the rash was spreading. The change of condition note also indicated Resident 1's representative was not notified.During a review of Resident 1's care plan, initiated 4/24/25, the care plan indicated Resident 1 had a rash on the right flank and between stomach folds; interventions included to monitor Resident 1's rash for increased spread or signs of infection.During a review of Resident 1's Treatment Administration Record (TAR), dated 4/1/25 to 4/30/25, and 5/1/25 to 5/31/25, the TARs indicated Resident 1's rash was not monitored for increase spread or signs of infection and skin conditions were also not monitored.During a review of Resident 1's ED notes, dated 6/16/25, the ED notes indicated Resident 1 had rashes noted to bilateral breast folds, more so on the left breast fold. During a concurrent interview and record review on 9/23/25, at 11:15 a.m., with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), Resident 1's change of condition note and care plan, dated 4/24/25, and Resident 1's TARs dated 4/1/25 to 4/30/25, and 5/1/25 to 5/31/25 were reviewed. The change of condition note indicated Resident 1's representative was not notified of rash to breast. TARs indicated Resident 1's rash noted to bilateral breast fold were not monitored according to the care plan. ADON stated Resident 1's representative (FM1) was not notified of Resident 1's rash to bilateral breast fold and Resident 1's rash was not monitored.During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Change in Resident's Condition or Status, revised February 2021, the P&P indicated, Our facility promptly notifies the resident, his or her attending physician, and the resident representative of changes in the resident's medical/mental condition and/or status (e.g., changes in level of Residents Affected - Few Page 1 of 2 055434 055434 01/02/2026 Hayward Gardens Post Acute 1628 B Street Hayward, CA 94541
F 0684 care, billing/payments, resident rights, etc.). Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few 055434 Page 2 of 2

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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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 2, 2026 survey of HAYWARD GARDENS POST ACUTE?

This was a inspection survey of HAYWARD GARDENS POST ACUTE on January 2, 2026. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at HAYWARD GARDENS POST ACUTE on January 2, 2026?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

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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