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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or
her rights.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to treat with respect and dignity, for two of five
residents (Residents A and B), when the facility left a deceased resident (Resident C) in the same room
with Residents A and B for approximately 12 hours, before removing the body.
This failure resulted in Residents A and B ' s experiencing negative psychosocial (a person ' s well-beingmental, emotional, social, and spiritual health) outcomes.
Findings:
On [DATE], at 9:05 a.m., an unannounced visit to the facility was conducted to investigate a complaint of
resident rights.
On [DATE], at 9:50 a.m., Resident C's bed was observed to be not made up and the sheets were dirty. Two
wheelchair footrests were observed on top of the bed.
On [DATE], at 10:00 a.m., an interview was conducted with Resident B. Resident B stated Resident C
passed away early in the morning of [DATE], and the Resident C's body was left in the room until 7:30 p.m.,
that night. Resident B stated, it was a very traumatic day, things should have been handled differently,
anyone who came in the room, did not acknowledge us (Resident A and B), the staff went to Resident C ' s
bed, and then would walk out of the room. Resident B stated her family came in to visit her during dinner
time and asked the staff if Residents A and B could eat our meals in another room, because Resident C's
body was starting to smell. Resident B stated she did not eat very much as it was difficult to eat with a dead
body next to her. Resident B stated the employees kept walking in and out of the room, not knocking on the
door, it was disrespectful. Resident B stated all she could think about was she did not want to end up like
Resident C, left dead in a room, no dignity.
On [DATE], a review of Resident C ' s medical records was conducted. Resident C was admitted to the
facility on [DATE], with diagnoses which included kidney disease and high blood pressure.
A review of Resident C ' s Daily Nurses Note, dated [DATE], at 12 p.m., indicated, . At 7:28 a.m. CNA
(certified Nursing Assistant) went into provide care for resident and she was unresponsive .CPR
(cardiopulmonary resuscitation- an emergency procedure that involves chest compressions and rescue
breathing) was started .fire department came in at 7:40 a.m. and took over . pronounce dead at 8:57 a.m.
A review of Resident C ' s Social Service Note, dated [DATE], at 7:30 p.m., indicated, .residents
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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.
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055474
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/25/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Woodcrest Post Acute & Rehabilitation
8133 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92504
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)
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remains (a dead body) picked up by (name of mortuary) .
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
On [DATE], a review of Resident B ' s medical records was conducted. Resident B was admitted to the
facility on [DATE], with diagnoses which included, fracture of the pubis (broken pelvis) and respiratory
failure (difficulty with breathing). Resident B ' s history and physical, dated [DATE], indicated Resident B has
the capacity to understand and make decisions.
Residents Affected - Few
A review of Resident B ' s Trauma Evaluation, dated [DATE], at 9:53 a.m., indicated, .identify the worst
event .witnessed roommate passing away and time it took for next steps after death .how much were you
bothered by the event .quite a bit .feeling or acting as if the stressful experience was actually happening
again .a little bit .felling very upset .quite a bit .having strong physical reactions .a little bit .avoiding external
reminders .quite a bit .blaming yourself or someone else for the stressful experience .moderately .feeling
jumpy or easily startled .a little bit .trouble falling or staying asleep .quite a bit .
A review of Resident B ' s Social Service Notes, dated [DATE], at 12:12 p.m., indicated, .discussed recent
passing of roommate and how resident is coping. Resident verbalized she is having a hard time. SSD
(Social Service Director) offered to make a referral to psychology so that resident can discuss and process
her feelings .resident agreeable. SSD offered room change, resident was interested .
On [DATE], at 10:30 a.m., the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) was interviewed. The LVN stated she was
the nurse assigned to Resident C when she passed away on the morning of [DATE]. The LVN was
observed to enter Resident C's room and stated the resident's bed was not cleaned since Resident C had
passed away yesterday. The LVN stated Resident C's bed should have cleaned up after the resident was
picked up by the mortuary.
On [DATE], at 10:40 a.m., the Administrator (ADM) was interviewed. The ADM stated a resident's dead
body would be removed from the room as soon as possible after the family arrives and given time to grieve.
On [DATE], at 1:15 p.m., an interview was conducted with the Social Services Director (SSD). The SSD
stated she followed up with Residents A and B, regarding the death of Resident C, and offered them both
room changes. The SSD stated normally the facility would contact the family after a death, and if the family
does not have a mortuary picked out, we can give them information, to make arrangements and to have the
body be picked up as soon as possible. The SSD stated she understands there was a smell from the
Resident C ' s body being left in the room for so long, the staff should have offered a room change to
Residents A and B.
On [DATE], at 1:40 p.m., an interview with the Staffing Coordinator (SC) was conducted. The SC stated he
had been a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and when a resident had died, and there are roommates, we
may take the resident who had died out of the room, or we take the roommate(s) out. The SC stated once a
resident had died, it would take about two or three hours until the mortuary picks up the body. The SC
stated 12 hours was an unusual amount of time to have a resident who had died, remain in the facility, the
roommates should not have to stay in the room with a dead resident.
On [DATE], at 2:10 p.m., an interview was conducted with the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). The LVN
stated it was not discussed with her about moving Resident C out of the room, after she died or Resident A
and B out of the room. The LVN stated before leaving at 3:30 p.m., she understood Resident C ' s family
was making arrangements, and the Registered Nurse (RN) was going to call and have the
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055474
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
055474
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/25/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Woodcrest Post Acute & Rehabilitation
8133 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92504
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 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
mortuary pick up the body. The LVN stated the dead body was to be removed from the facility within two
hours after a resident ' s death. Resident A or B did not say anything to her, about moving rooms, and the
Registered Nurse said she will deal with it.
On [DATE], at 2:25 p.m., an interview was conducted with the CNA. The CNA stated she felt bad for
Residents A and B and thought it would be traumatic to have a dead body in your room. The CNA stated
Resident C's body should have been removed from the room.
On [DATE], at 3:45 p.m., a review of Resident A ' s medical record was conducted. Resident A was
admitted to the facility on [DATE]. 2024, with diagnoses which included Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease (COPD- a group of lung problems that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe) and
Fibromyalgia (a condition that involves widespread pain and tiredness). Resident A ' s history and physical,
dated [DATE], indicated Resident A had the capacity to understand and make decisions.
On [DATE], at 4:25 p.m., an interview was conducted with Resident A. Resident A stated the staff did not
ask her if she wanted to move to another room after Resident C died. Resident A stated she was very
angry about the way things were handled. Resident A ' s family stated he was upset Resident A had to stay
in the room with a dead body for so many hours, it was very inappropriate.
On [DATE], at 4:35 p.m., an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated
the RN should have let her know Resident C had died, the body was in the facility too long. The DON stated
the staff should have offered to move Residents A and B to another room. The DON stated the situation
was not handled in an efficient way, the circumstances were not appropriate, and the expectations of the
staff were not followed through well.
A review of the facility ' s policy titled, Quality of Life-Dignity, dated February 2020, indicated, .each resident
will be cared for in a manner that promotes and enhances his or her sense of well-being .Residents are
treated with dignity and respect at all times .Staff are expected to knock and request permission before
entering residents ' rooms .standards of care that compromise dignity are prohibited. Staff are expected to
promote dignity and assist residents .
A review of the facility ' s undated policy titled, Resident Self Determination and Participation, indicated,
.respects and promotes the right of each resident .what the resident considers to be important .facilitate
resident choices .Residents are encouraged to make choices about aspects of their lives in the facility .
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