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Inspection visit

Health inspection

HEALTHCARE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTYCMS #0556741 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.

F 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and medical record review, the facility failed to provide a homelike environment by maintaining the comfortable sound levels for one of six sampled residents (Resident 3). * Resident 3's roommates (Residents A and B) had caused the disruption due to their noise levels and Resident 3 reported the noise issue to the staff and subsequently requested a room change; however, there was no resolution or follow up to Resident 3's concern. This failure had to the potential for Resident 3 to continuously have interruption of sleep and disrupting their homelike environment. Findings a. Medical Record Review for Resident 3 was initiated on 3/25/24. Resident 3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of Resident 3's H&P examination dated 9/21/23, showed Resident 3 could make needs known but was unable to make medical decisions. b. Medical record review of Resident A was initiated on 3/26/24. Resident A was admitted to the facility on [DATE], and readmitted on [DATE]. Review of Resident A's H&P examination dated 6/7/23, showed Resident A had no capacity to understand and make decisions. c. Medical record review of Resident B was initiated on 3/26/24. Resident A was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of Resident B's H&P examination dated 1/30/24, showed Resident B had no capacity to understand and make decisions. On 3/25/24 at 1430 hours, a concurrent observation and interview was conducted with the Resident 3. Resident 3 was observed sitting upright in bed. Resident 3's roommates were Residents A and B. Resident A was observed lying in bed with the head of the bed more than 45 degrees and talking to himself. Resident 3 had expressed concern with the noise level from Residents A and B, especially at night. Resident 3 stated Resident A would talk to himself and sometimes screamed when the staff came in. Resident B's radio or TV was loud especially at night. Resident 3 stated he reported the noise issue to the staff and wanted to move to a quieter room, but there was no resolution or follow up to his concern. Resident 3 further stated the noise level was disturbing his sleep. (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 2 Event ID: 055674 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 055674 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/26/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Healthcare Center of Orange County 9021 Knott Ave Buena Park, CA 90620 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 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few On 3/25/24 at 1530 hours, an interview was conducted with the SSD. The SSD stated she was new to the facility and was not aware of Resident 3's concerns regarding the noise level and requested a room change. The SSD stated no one hadreported to her regarding the above issue. On 3/25/24 at 1620 hours, an interview was conducted with CNA 1. CNA 1 stated Resident A was confused when talking to self and sometimes screamed or yelled when the staff came into the room. Resident B turned on the TV or radio loud at night. CNA 1 stated Resident 3 complained about Resident B and when CNA 1 asked Resident B to turn off the TV or turn the volume down, Resident B became upset. CNA 1 stated sometimes they turned off the devices, but Resident B turned it back on. CNA 1 stated it was an ongoing issue. ON 3/25/24 at 1645 hours, an interview was conducted with CNA 2. CNA 2 stated Resident 3 complained about Resident B's television or radio being too loud especially at night. Resident 3 could not relax and sleep due to the noise level. CNA 2 reported it to the charge nurse, and the charge nurse was able to turn it off but once the charge nurse went outside of room, Resident B turned on the radio. CNA 2 stated Resident A could be redirected but continued to talk to himself and staff. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055674 If continuation sheet 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.

  • 0584GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F584 - Safe Environment

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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What happened during the March 26, 2024 survey of HEALTHCARE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY?

This was a inspection survey of HEALTHCARE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY on March 26, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at HEALTHCARE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY on March 26, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receivin..."

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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