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Inspection visit

Health inspection

FEATHER RIVER CARE CENTERCMS #0556121 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.

055612 08/05/2025 Feather River Care Center 1 Gilmore Lane Oroville, CA 95966
F 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to update the care plan for three of three residents when:Resident 1's care plan was not updated with a 24 hour 1:1 monitor (where one staff member is assigned to continuously monitor a single resident for behaviors, needs, etc.) and visual checks every 15 minutes at night.Resident 2's care plan did not state an intervention of a 1:1 monitor.Resident 3's care plan did not state an intervention of a 1:1 monitor.This failure had the potential to result in physical and/or psychosocial harm to other residents and staff.During a record review of facility policy titled Care Plan Revisions Upon Status Change dated August 2024, indicated the comprehensive care plan will be reviewed, and revised as necessary, when a resident experiences a status change. Facility policy further indicated the care plan will be updated with the new or modified interventions. Facility policy also indicated care plans will be modified as needed by the MDS coordinator or other designated staff member.A record review of Resident 1's admission record indicated she was re-admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included bipolar disorder (a mental illness characterized by extreme shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels, including both high and low periods), schizoaffective disorder (a mental health condition characterized by symptoms of both schizophrenia (like hallucinations and delusions) and a mood disorder (like depression or mania), adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood (a mental health condition where an individual experiences an excessive emotional or behavioral reaction to a stressful life event or change), and parkinsonism (symptoms can include tremor, bradykinesia (slowed movement), rigidity (stiffness), and postural instability).During a record review of Progress Notes Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR - a communication technique used to structure and improve communication, especially in high-[NAME] situations like healthcare) Note for Providers dated 4/22/25 4:40 pm, indicated provider was notified of incident between Resident 1 and another resident. Provider recommended a 1:1 until further notice.During a record review of Interdisciplinary Team (IDT - a group of healthcare professionals who collaborate to develop and implement care plans for residents) Interdisciplinary Post Event Note dated 4/23/25 11:50 am, indicated IDT met and discussed the incident between Resident 1 and another resident on 4/22/25. IDT note further indicated a 1:1 will be in place until behaviors are decreased.During a record review of Resident 1's progress notes 7/31/25 2:29 pm, indicated IDT met to discuss resident. Progress note further indicated Resident 1 placed on visual checks every 15 minutes overnight when she was asleep by staff.During a record review Resident 1's care plan dated 6/25/25, indicated Resident 1 was placed on a 1:1 supervision until behaviors decreased. Care plan further indicated Resident 1's behaviors fluctuated. Care plan also indicated when Resident 1 was not having active behaviors, frequent checks were acceptable. Care plan indicated when Resident 1's behaviors increased, a 1:1 was to be provided. Care plan also indicated 1:1 supervision would continue to be reviewed by the IDT team for the need of a 1:1 vs frequent Page 1 of 2 055612 055612 08/05/2025 Feather River Care Center 1 Gilmore Lane Oroville, CA 95966
F 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some supervision to avoid distress to the resident and avoid further antagonizing her frustration and behaviors. Care plan did not indicate a 24 hour 1:1 monitor as an intervention for Resident 1. Care plan did not indicate visual checks every 15 minutes as an intervention for Resident 1.A record review of Resident 2's admission record indicated he was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included traumatic brain injury (a disruption of normal brain function caused by an external force, like a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or a penetrating head injury), traumatic subdural hemorrhage (a collection of blood between the brain's outer covering (dura mater) and the brain itself, caused by head trauma), and aphasia (a language disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate). During a record review of Resident 2's progress notes dated 7/12/25 11:40 pm, indicated Resident 2 noted with multiple episodes of threatening to kill 1:1 staff. Resident on 1:1 watch due to being a high fall risk.During a record review of Resident 2's progress notes dated 8/4/25 6:52 am, indicated Resident on 1:1 due to increased behaviors; banging head on wall.During a record review of Resident 2's IDT notes dated 7/31/25 9:40 am, indicated Resident has impulsive behaviors related to traumatic brain injury. Resident has behaviors of striking out, becoming easily agitated, and exit seeking. IDT determines that resident remain on 1:1 for this time.During a record review of Resident 2's care plan, there was no documentation of a 1:1 monitor intervention.A record review of Resident 3's admission record indicated he was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included bipolar disorder (mental health condition characterized by extreme shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels, alternating between periods of mania (or hypomania) and depression), depression (a serious mood disorder that affects how a person feels, thinks, and behaves), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe).During a record review of Resident 3's progress notes dated 7/26/25 2:47 pm, indicated Resident 3 was verbally aggressive towards roommate. Resident 3 to be a 1:1 until further notice.During a record review of Resident 3's care plan, there was no documentation of a 1:1 monitor intervention.During an interview with Administrator (Admin) on 8/5/25 at 11:11 am, Admin confirmed all three care plans for Resident 1, Resident 2, and Resident 3 were not updated with appropriate 1:1 monitor interventions per facility policy.During an interview with Director of Nursing (DON) on 8/5/25 at 11:11 am, DON confirmed Resident 1, Resident 2, and Resident 3 all required 1:1 monitoring interventions. DON stated Resident 1 was a 24-hour 1:1 during the day shift and evening shift and needs visual checks every 15 minutes overnight. DON confirmed this was not in Resident 1's care plan. DON stated Resident 2 required a 1:1 sitter. DON confirmed a 1:1 intervention was not in Resident 2's care plan. DON stated Resident 3 required a 1:1 sitter. DON confirmed a 1:1 intervention was not in Resident 3's care plan. DON verified all three residents did not have accurate or updated care plans. DON confirmed their care plans did not follow facility policy and should have. 055612 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.

  • 0656GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F656 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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What happened during the August 5, 2025 survey of FEATHER RIVER CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of FEATHER RIVER CARE CENTER on August 5, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at FEATHER RIVER CARE CENTER on August 5, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be ..."

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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