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Inspection visit

Inspection

THE GROVE POST-ACUTECMS #0554382 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 0600 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure two of three sampled residents (Resident 1 and Resident 2) were free from physical abuse when Resident 1 and Resident 2 were in a physical altercation that resulted in Resident 1 sustaining a skin tear on her right forearm and discoloration on her right upper arm. This failure had the potential to result in serious physical injuries for Resident 1 and Resident 2. Findings: A review of a facility document titled admission Record, indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility in 2023 with diagnoses including depression and anxiety disorders. Review of Resident 1 ' s Minimum Data Set (MDS, an assessment tool), dated 2/6/24, indicated Resident 1 had a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 11 out of 15, which indicated moderate cognitive impairment. Review of Resident 1 ' s medical record titled, SBAR [Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation] and Initial COC [Change of Condition]/Alert charting and Skilled Documentation, dated 5/1/24, indicated Resident 1 had a skin tear on her right arm approximately 3 inches long on 5/1/24 at 9 p.m. Review of Resident 1 ' s Nurses Notes, dated 5/2/24, indicated Resident 1 had a resident altercation with roommate and, .Sustained a skin tear on her [right] forearm and discoloration on her [right] upper arm. Review of Resident 1 ' s note titled, IDT [Interdisplinary Team] – Grievance Investigation, intervention/s and Resolution, dated 5/2/24, indicated Resident 1 reported on 5/1/24 around 8 p.m. that her roommate struck the front of her right arm causing a skin tear and discoloration, as well as discoloration on her right upper arm. Review of Resident 1 ' s Nurse Practitioner (NP) note titled, Skilled Nursing/ Rehab Office/ Clinic Note, dated 5/2/24, indicated Resident 1 had a physical altercation with roommate resulting in trauma. The NP note further wrote, Per resident she was trying to open the balcony door last night but her roommate hit her right arm with a hard object. She had a large discoloration with skin tear on her forearm as a result of the trauma. She also has a new bruising on her deltoid region. (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 3 Event ID: 055438 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 055438 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/15/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE The Grove Post-Acute 124 Walnut Street Woodland, CA 95695 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 0600 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of Resident 1 ' s Order Summary Report, dated 5/2/24, indicated Resident 1 had a right arm skin tear to be cleansed with normal saline and to apply xeroform once daily until healed. A review of a facility document titled admission Record, indicated Resident 2 was admitted to the facility in 2023 with diagnoses including anxiety. Residents Affected - Few Review of Resident 2 ' s MDS, dated [DATE], indicated Resident 2 had a BIMS scored 13 out of 15, indicating they were cognitively intact. Review of Resident 2 ' s note titled, IDT – Grievance Investigation, intervention/s and Resolution, dated 5/2/24, indicated, [Resident 1] .was swinging her arms .and hitting [Resident 2] .and [Resident 2] pushed [Resident 1] . The IDT note further stipulated both residents were interviewed, and both parties confirmed a physical altercation had occurred. During an interview on 5/15/24 at 12:15 p.m. in Resident 2 ' s room, Resident 2 stated the incident happened at night when she wanted to close the sliding door and Resident 1 wanted to open the sliding door. Resident 2 further stated Resident 1 was angry and hit Resident 2 in the arms and shoulder multiple times. Resident 2 stated she pushed Resident 1. During a concurrent observation and interview on 5/15/24 at 12:55 p.m. inside Resident 1 ' s room, Resident 1 stated the event happened in the evening time, it was dark outside. Resident 1 further stated, We were both swinging arms at each other. As the result, Resident 1 blocked Resident 2 ' s swinging arm and got a skin tear on the right arm and bruising on the right upper arm. Resident 1 was seen with a skin tear on her right forearm with steri strips (thin adhesive bandages), and bruising on her right upper arm. During a concurrent interview and record review of the Report of Suspected Dependent Adult/Elder Abuse on 5/15/24 at 1:30 p.m. with the Administrator (ADM), the ADM confirmed the physical altercation occurred on 5/1/24 with injuries to Resident 1's arm. Review of the facility ' s policy titled, Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Misappropriation Prevention Program, dated 12/2023, indicated, Residents have the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property and exploitation. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055438 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 055438 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/15/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE The Grove Post-Acute 124 Walnut Street Woodland, CA 95695 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 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to report immediately to officials an alleged violation involving physical abuse between two residents (Resident 1 and Resident 2) of three sampled residents, when the Department received the report of alleged violation greater than two hours after the incident's occurrence. This failure decreased the facility's potential to protect vulnerable residents and provide a safe environment. Findings: Review of Resident 1's note titled, IDT [Interdisplinary Team] - Grievance Investigation, intervention/s and Resolution, dated 5/2/24, indicated Resident 1 reported on 5/1/24 around 8 p.m. that her roommate struck the front of her right arm causing a skin tear and discoloration, as well as discoloration on her right upper arm. Review of Resident 2's note titled, IDT - Grievance Investigation, intervention/s and Resolution, dated 5/2/24, indicated, [Resident 1] .was swinging her arms .and hitting [Resident 2] .and [Resident 2] pushed [Resident 1] . The IDT note further stipulated that both residents were interviewed, and both parties confirmed a physical altercation had occurred. During a concurrent interview and record review of the Report of Suspected Dependent Adult/Elder Abuse on 5/15/24 at 1:30 p.m. with the Administrator (ADM), the ADM confirmed the alleged abuse happened on 5/1/24, the licensed nurse and certified nursing assistant were aware of the incident on 5/1/24 but did not notify the ADM on 5/1/24. The ADM confirmed the facility had no proof the alleged abuse had been reported to the Department within 2 hours of becoming aware of the situation according to facility policy. Review of the facility's policy titled, Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Misappropriation - Reporting and Investigating, dated 12/2023, indicated, If resident abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of resident property or injury or unknown source is suspected, the suspicion must be report immediately to the administrator and to other officials according to state law. The policy further stipulated, Immediately is defined as within two hours of an allegation involving abuse or result in serious bodily injury . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055438 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0600GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F600 - Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • 0609GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 15, 2024 survey of THE GROVE POST-ACUTE?

This was a inspection survey of THE GROVE POST-ACUTE on May 15, 2024. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at THE GROVE POST-ACUTE on May 15, 2024?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect b..."

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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