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 ensure that four out of four sampled residents
(Residents 1, 2, 3, and 4) had an individualized smoking safety care plan that identified smoking-related
risks, resident-specific interventions, and safety measures. Despite the facility's knowledge that these
residents smoked, there was no documented care-planning process to address smoking supervision,
designated smoking location, safety precautions, or ongoing evaluation and revision of the plan of care.This
failure resulted in residents not receiving individualized, person-centered care related to smoking safety,
with smoking-related risks remaining unrecognized and unmet, and had the potential to place residents at
risk for decline in health status, including injury or other adverse outcomes.During a review of the facility's
policy and procedure titled Resident Smoking - Smoke-Free Facility, revised 12/1/25, the policy stated that
any resident deemed safe to smoke, with or without supervision, will be allowed to smoke only in
designated smoking areas in accordance with the resident's care plan. The policy further stated that all safe
smoking measures will be documented in each resident's care plan and communicated to all staff, visitors,
and volunteers responsible for supervising residents while smoking, and that supervision will be provided
as indicated on the resident's care plan. The policy also stated that if a resident or family does not abide by
the smoking policy, the plan of care may be revised to include additional safety measures.During record
reviews on 12/19/25, Residents 1, 2, and 3's care plans and physician orders dated December 2025 were
reviewed. The care plans lacked documented, individualized interventions to support safe smoking
practices, including supervision requirements, designated smoking areas, or other smoking-related safety
measures.A review of Resident 1's medical record indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE] with diagnoses that included COPD, Tobacco use, alcohol abuse, ataxia following cerebral
infarction, and other psychoactive substance dependence with intoxication delirium. Resident 1's brief
interview for mental status (BIMs) score was 15, indicating Resident 1 was cognitively intact.During a
review of Resident 1's Interdisciplinary (IDT) Progress Note, dated 12/17/25, the IDT note indicates, despite
education the resident continues to smoke cigarettes on facility grounds. Resident has been observed
smoking near hazardous areas and sneaking out multiple times during the day and night. Nicotine patch
therapy was initiated but Resident refuses to use patches and continues to obtain cigarettes and lighters
from outside sources. The note also indicates that the care plan is to be updated to reflect elopement risk,
substance use behaviors and refusal of nicotine replacement therapy.During a review of Resident 1's care
plan, dated 11/26/25, the Care Plan did not indicate elopement risk or any kind of safe smoking plan.During
a review of Resident 2's medical record indicated Resident 2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with
diagnosis that include schizoaffective disorder, muscle weakness with frontal lobe and executive function
deficit. Resident 2's brief interview for mental status (BIMs) score was 15, indicating Resident 2 was
cognitively intact.
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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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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055612
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/13/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Feather River Care Center
1 Gilmore Lane
Oroville, CA 95966
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F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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During a review of Resident 2's care plan, dated 12/12/25, the Care Plan did not indicate a safe smoking
plan. During an interview with Resident 2 on 12/17/25 at 2:00 p.m., stated he does smoke cigarettes and he
was told he must go off of property. Out of sight, out of mind. The administrator here told me I need to go off
the property because they don't allow smoking here. Resident 2 stated he feels like they don't care about
him or what he wants. During a review of Resident 3's medical record indicated Resident 3 was admitted to
the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis that includes pleural effusion, malnutrition, nicotine dependence,
difficulty walking, and kidney disease. Resident 3's BIM score is 14, indicating Resident 3 is mentally
intact.During a review of Resident 3's care plan, dated 11/19/25 the Care Plan did not indicate a safe
smoking plan.During an interview with Resident 3 on 12/19/25 at 10:00 a.m., Resident 3 stated he does go
outside to smoke cigarettes 1-2 times a day. Resident 3 stated he goes out by himself but leaves his oxygen
in the room. Resident 3 stated he was signed off by physical therapy, which means he is safe to go outside
by himself. Resident 3 stated he wishes he did not have to go so far to smoke his cigarette. During a review
of Resident 4's medical record indicated Resident 4 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnosis that include
diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, muscle weakness, and difficulty walking. Resident BIMs
score was 15 indicating he is cognitively intact. During a concurrent interview and record review on
12/19/25 at 12:20 p.m. with Registered Nurse (RN) A, Resident 4's care plan and physician orders dated
December 2025 were reviewed. The care plan addressed smoking cessation; however, there were no
documented interventions or physician orders addressing safe cigarette smoking practices, including
supervision requirements, designated smoking location, or other safety measures. RN A stated she was
unable to locate a care plan or physician order authorizing Resident 4 to smoke cigarettes and therefore
contacted the Administrator to ask whether it was acceptable for the resident to smoke cigarettes due to the
absence of documented direction in the medical record. RN A further stated she was aware of the facility's
non-smoking policy and routinely educates residents regarding the policy. RN A stated she believed
residents who smoke cigarettes go outside around the corner of the building and clarified that she has not
supervised any residents while smoking cigarettes. RN A stated she had been told that residents were not
allowed to smoke cigarettes and there was no documentation in the care plan directing staff to allow or
supervise cigarette smoking.During an observation on 12/19/25 at 10:20 a.m., Resident 4 exited the facility
and wheeled himself in his wheelchair across uneven terrain in cold weather conditions to an area off
facility property. The resident was observed smoking in that area. The location observed was not identified
as a designated smoking area. No staff supervision or redirection was observed during the observation
period.During an interview on 12/19/25 at 12:40 p.m. with the Administrator, the Administrator confirmed
awareness that Residents 1, 2, 3, and 4 smoked cigarettes. The Administrator stated that the residents
went outside to smoke cigarettes but acknowledged the facility did not have a designated smoking area at
the time of the interview. The Administrator further stated that the facility was not currently following its
smoke-free facility policy and indicated the facility was in the process of obtaining supplies and equipment
to establish a designated smoking area and revise the smoking policy. The Administrator confirmed that
Residents 1, 2, 3, and 4 did not have individualized cigarette smoking safety care plans, including
documented interventions addressing cigarette smoking supervision, designated smoking location, or
safety measures.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055612
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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
055612
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/13/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Feather River Care Center
1 Gilmore Lane
Oroville, CA 95966
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 0926
Have policies on smoking.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement and enforce its smoking policy
when four of four residents were identified as smokers and the facility did not establish a designated
smoking area as required by facility policy.This had the potential to place residents who smoke at increased
risk for injury due to smoking in undesignated areas.During a review of the facility's Resident Smoking
Policy, dated 12/01/25, the policy indicated that residents deemed safe to smoke, with or without
supervision, are permitted to smoke only in designated smoking areas, at designated times, and in
accordance with the resident's individualized care plan.During a review of the facility's Resident Smoking Smoke-Free Facility Policy, dated 12/01/25, the policy indicated that smoking, including the use of
electronic cigarettes, is prohibited in all areas except the designated smoking area, and that a designated
smoking area sign will be prominently posted.During an interview on 12/17/25 at 10:30 a.m. with
Registered Nurse (RN) A, RN A stated that there are four residents who smoke. RN A confirmed the facility
is a non-smoking facility and stated that, per facility policy, residents who choose to smoke are instructed to
leave the facility property to do so. The RN further stated that residents' cigarettes are stored in the
medication cart, residents must request their cigarettes from nursing staff, and residents are required to
sign a log prior to leaving the facility to smoke, documenting that they are leaving the property.During an
observation on 12/19/25 at 9:00 a.m., the facility grounds and exterior areas and did not observe a
designated smoking area or designated smoking area signage on or off facility property.During an
observation on 12/19/25 at 10:20 a.m., Resident 4 exited the facility and wheeled himself in his wheelchair
across uneven terrain in cold weather conditions to an area off facility property. The resident was observed
smoking in that area. The location observed was not identified as a designated smoking area. No staff
supervision or redirection was observed during the observation period.During an interview on 12/19/25 at
10:00 a.m. with Resident 3, Resident 3 stated that he smokes and obtains his cigarettes from nursing staff.
The resident stated that he is instructed to leave the facility property in order to smoke. The resident further
stated that he propels himself in his wheelchair out of the facility and onto the public sidewalk along the
street, where he has been instructed to smoke. The resident stated that he was instructed to remain out of
sight while smoking.During an interview on 12/17/25 at 1:00 p.m. with Resident 2, Resident 2 stated that he
was instructed to smoke off the facility grounds. Resident 2 stated that he smokes twice per day and must
propel himself in his wheelchair up a hill and off the facility property in order to smoke. Resident 2 stated
that he was informed the facility is a non-smoking facility and that residents who smoke are permitted to go
off the grounds to do so.During a record review of Resident 1's smoking assessment dated [DATE], the
assessment indicated that Resident 1 does smoke but does not follow the non-smoking policy. Determined
Resident 1 can smoke independently. Education provided to Resident 1 on facility smoking policies and risk
of smoking.During an interview on 12/19/25 at 12:00 p.m., with the Administrator, the administrator
revealed he was aware that four residents go outside the facility to smoke. The Administrator confirmed the
facility is not following its smoke-free facility policy because the facility does not have a designated smoking
area. The Administrator stated the facility is working on obtaining supplies and equipment to build a
designated smoking area and stated the facility plans to revise its smoking policy once a designated
smoking area is established.
Residents Affected - Few
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