F 0679
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, medical record review, facility document review, and facility P&P review, the facility
failed to provide the individualized and ongoing activity program to meet the needs and interests for three of
three sampled residents (Residents 1, 2, and 3) reviewed for activities. This failure had the potential for
Residents 1, 2, and 3 to negatively impact the residents' well-being.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled Activity Evaluation revised on 6/2018 showed the following:
- In order to promote physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of residents, an activity evaluation is
conducted and maintained for each resident at least quarterly and with any change of condition that could
affect his or her participation in planned activities;
- An activity evaluation is conducted as part of the comprehensive assessment to help develop activity plan
that reflects the choices and interests of the resident;
- The resident's activity evaluation is conducted by the Activity Department personnel, in conjunction with
other staff who evaluate related factors such as functional level, cognition, and medical conditions that may
affect activities participation;
- The resident's lifelong interests, spirituality, life roles, goals, strengths, needs, and activity pursuit patterns
ands preferences are included in the evaluation; and
- The activity evaluation is used to develop an individual activity care plan (separate from or as part of the
comprehensive care plan) that will allow the resident to participate in activities of his or her choice and
interest.
Review of the facility's P&P titled Quality of Life: Resident Self Determination and Participation revised on
12/2016 showed the following:
- Each resident is allowed to choose activities, schedules, and health care that are consistent with his or
her interests, values, assessments, and plan of care including activities, hobbies, and interests;
- In order to facilitate the resident choices, the administration and staff must inform the residents and family
members of the residents' right to self determination and participation in preferred activities; and
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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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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Healthcare Center of Orange County
9021 Knott Ave
Buena Park, CA 90620
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0679
- Residents are provided assistance as needed to engage in their preferred activities on a routine basis.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
1. On 6/19/25 at 0851 hours, an observation and concurrent interview was conducted with Resident 1.
Resident 1 was sitting up in his wheelchair outside his room. Resident 1 was awake, alert, oriented, and
verbally responsive. Resident 1 stated the television (TV) channels kept on going out and this problem had
been happening for the past three months. Resident 1 stated watching TV was his usual activity in the
facility. Resident 1 stated watching TV and eating food were the only activities he enjoyed. Resident 1
stated the facility offered activities; however, he was not a social person. Resident 1 stated he enjoyed
watching his TV shows. Resident 1 stated when he turned on the TV, certain channels did not show, or
were gone and not showing. Resident 1 stated the last time the TV channels were not working was on
6/10/25 between 0900 to 1000 hours. Resident 1 stated he requested for the maintenance staff to check it.
Per Resident 1, the maintenance staff said he needed to tell the Administrator to fix it. Resident 1 stated the
maintenance staff did not fix his TV and he also informed the nurses. In addition, Resident 1 stated he did
not inform the Administrator, and he did not meet the Administrator before. Resident 1 stated this facility
has had different administrators since he was admitted .
Residents Affected - Few
Medical record review for Resident 1 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 1 was readmitted to the facility on
[DATE].
Review of Resident 1's MDS assessment Section F for Customary Routine and Activities dated 10/4/24,
showed was coded 1 (one) for very important to do resident's favorite activities while in the facility.
Review of Resident 1's Activities Quarterly Participation review dated 10/4/24, showed the resident
preferred self-directive activities. Resident 1's favorite activities showed he had a huge passion for
motorcycles, cars, and music. Resident 1 enjoyed watching TV in his room and spending time with his sister
when she comes to visit him in the facility.
Review of Resident 1's H&P examination dated 10/29/24, showed Resident 1 had the capacity to
understand and make decisions.
Review of Resident 1's MDS assessment dated [DATE], showed Resident 1's Brief Interview for Mental
Status (BIMS) score was 15, indicating cognitively intact.
Review of Resident 1's Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) Conference Note dated 4/15/25, failed to show
discussion of Resident 1's TV channel concerns with Resident 1's sister. The note further showed the
interventions and plan of care discussed in the IDT meeting were to encourage Resident 1 to attend activity
of choice.
Review of Resident 1's Grievance report dated on 6/16/25, showed the incident occurred on 6/16/25 at
1400 hours regarding TV channels disappearing. Further review of the Grievance report showed the SSD
received the grievance from the resident and the Administrator was notified on 6/16/25. The follow-up
section of the report dated 6/17/25, showed the maintenance staff was resetting the TV channels and will
continue to follow up.
On 6/19/25 at 1339 hours, an observation and concurrent interview was conducted with Resident 1.
Resident 1 was lying in bed awake and watching TV. Resident 1 was asked to check if his favorite TV
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B. Wing
A. Building
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06/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Healthcare Center of Orange County
9021 Knott Ave
Buena Park, CA 90620
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0679
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
channels were working. Resident 1 stated he woould check tomorrow and on the weekend if the TV
channels were working. Resident 1 verified he filed a grievance on 6/16/25. Resident 1 stated he did not
directly speak to the SSD, he reported the concern to the nursing staff and maybe it was reported to the
SSD. Resident 1 stated the maintenance staff and Administrator did not see him after he filed the
grievance. Resident 1 stated the maintenance staff did not come in to fix the tv or check the channels, and
the other staff did not offer any assistance to the problem. Resident 1 stated the TV channels were not
working for at least five days prior to him filing a grievance report, and he had heard other residents
complaining of their TV not working. Resident 1 stated he never even met the Administrator to talk or inform
him of the issue. Resident 1 stated he told the maintenance staff last month regarding the tv and the
maintenance staff told Resident 1 it is not about the TV, but the cable company. Resident 1 stated he was
upset and bought Netflix for his phone so he can watch shows or movies since the tv channels were not
working for a couple of days.
On 6/19/25 at 1355 hours, an interview was conducted with the Administrator and Maintenance Director.
The Administrator was asked regarding concerns with TV channels not working in residents' rooms. The
Administrator stated it was not the TV or the cable company. The Administrator stated all the TV channels
listed were working [NAME] the current TV channel guide, which were posted in each resident's room. In
addition, the Administrator stated the facility notified the resident and the resident's family and had provided
the updated TV channel guide list in each of the resident's room and to the family. Furthermore, the
Administrator stated if the residents wanted other channels not listed on the facility current channel guide
list, the resident and family must provide themselves. The Maintenance Director stated he only checked if
the resident complained of the TV not working.
On 6/19/25 at 1424 hours, an observation and concurrent interview were conducted with Administrator and
Maintenance Director. The Administrator and Maintenance Director were asked to check Resident 1's
roommate TV since Resident 1 refused to have the Maintenance Director check his TV. The Maintenance
Director verified the posted TV channel guide posted was the updated list. The Maintenance Director turned
on the TV and checked each channel per the channel list posted on the resident's wall. Channels 12, 16,
18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, and 39, which were on the channel list, were not working. The
Administrator and Maintenance Director verified the above findings. The Maintenance Director stated he
would reset the TV. If the TV channels were not working after three attempts to reset the TV, the
Maintenance Director stated he would look for a replacement TV. The Maintenance Director stated the TV
might not be receiving signal since it was old and not a smart TV. The Maintenance Director stated the
problem is not the cable company or internet, he stated it must be the facility's TVs. The Maintenance
Director was asked if he had reset the Resident 1's TV for the past two months and he stated he never
reset the TV for room Resident 1, only for Resident 1's roommate in room [ROOM NUMBER] A. The
Administrator stated the current TV channel guide list in resident's rooms were not the updated list. The
Administrator was reminded of his earlier statement regarding the updated list of available channels were
currently provided and posted in each of resident's room.
On 6/19/25 at 1619 hours, an interview and concurrent facility document review was conducted with the
SSD. The SSD stated she filled out the Grievance form for Resident 1 on 6/16/25, when Resident 1
reported concerns with the TV channels not working. The SSD stated she reported to the Maintenance
Director and Administrator. The SSD verified the Grievance report form dated 6/16/25 with Administrator's
signature of acknowledgement. The SSD stated the facility's grievance process would take five days to
respond to the concern/issue. The SSD verified the Grievance report follow up dated 6/17/25, showed
maintenance is currently resetting tv channels under the question to describe the findings of the incident.
The SSD stated
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055674
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/24/2025
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 0679
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
this was follow up was not completed by the Maintenance Director. The SSD stated this was the plan for the
maintenance staff to reset the TV channel. In addition, the SSD stated she informed the Maintenance
Director on 6/16/25, regarding Resident 1's TV channel concerns and she did not inform the Maintenance
Director again on the 6/17/25, since it was a follow up. Furthermore, the SSD stated no follow up was done
since 6/16/25, to fix Resident 1's TV concerns from the Maintenance Director.
Residents Affected - Few
On 6/24/25 at 0805 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with RN 1.
RN 1 verified Resident 1's Activity assessment dated [DATE], showed his favorite activities were
self-directed activities like music, passion for motorcycles, watching tv in his room and spending time with
his sister when she visits. RN 1 was asked what the implication would be when Resident 1's preferred
activity like watching TV would not be provided. RN 1 stated Resident 1 would be greatly affected in a
negative way if the TV did not work since it was one of his specified preferences of enjoyment while in the
facility. RN 1 reviewed Resident 1's care plan for activities with RN 1 and verified there was no care plans
addressing his TV concern. RN 1 stated it must be the facility's responsibility to provide maintenance to
Resident 1's TV if it was not working. In addition, RN 1 stated the Administrators and/or DON failed to
inform her or any of the nursing staff of the recommendation for advising residents and their families to buy
Roku, firestick, or Netflix when there would be complaints of the TV channels. Furthermore, RN 1 stated
facility must do whatever it takes to fix the TV and provided channels to work.
2. On 6/19/25 at 1140 hours, an observation and concurrent interview was conducted with Resident 2.
Resident 2 was sitting in a gerichair, awake, oriented x 4, and verbally responsive. Resident 2 was asked if
he had any TV concerns during his stay in the facility. Resident 2 stated he did have concerns with the TV
channels because they were constantly not working every day for the past year. Resident 2 stated he has
been staying in the facility for five years. Resident 2 stated he gets pissed when the TV channels did not
work. Resident 2 stated Channels 43 through 60 were static, meaning channels were not showing.
Resident 2 stated he likes to watch baseball on Channel 23 since he used to be a baseball player and
currently Channel 23 was not working. In addition, Resident 2 stated he reported this TV concern to the
DON a couple months ago but nobody came to fix the TV. Resident 2 stated he received a copy of the
updated TV channel guide, however, no one from the facility assisted him to get the firestick. Furthermore,
Resident 2 stated watching TV was one of his main activities and reading his books since his accident.
Resident 2 was asked to have his TV channels checked by CNA 1 and he agreed.
On 6/19/25 at 1150 hours, an observation and concurrent interview was conducted with CNA 1 in Resident
2's room. CNA 1 was asked to check Resident 2's TV channels with Resident 2's permission. The TV
channel guide list was observed posted on Resident 2's wall. CNA 1 was asked to check each channel
listed on the TV channel guide. CNA 1 was observed going through each channel listed on the channel
guide and channels 3, 9, 21, 22, 23, and 27 were observed not working. CNA 1 verified the findings. CNA 1
stated Rooms 106 A and 108 B also complained of their TV channels not showing. CNA 1 stated if there
would be any TV concerns, he must report to the Maintenance Director.
Medical record review for Resident 2 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 2 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE].
Review of Resident 2's MDS assessment dated [DATE], showed Resident 2's BIMS score was 15,
indicating cognitively intact.
Review of Resident 2's care plan initiated 3/21/25, showed Resident 2 preferred independent
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055674
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/24/2025
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 0679
activities like watching TV, listening to music, and reading.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of Resident 2's MDS assessment Section F for Customary Routine and Activities dated 6/19/24,
was coded 1 for very important to do resident's favorite activities while in the facility.
Residents Affected - Few
On 6/19/25 at 1405 hours, an observation and concurrent interview was conducted with the Administrator
and Maintenance Director. The Administrator reviewed the updated TV channel guide listed 33 channels
and stated all the channels listed in the channel guide worked and posted in each resident's room. The
Administrator and Maintenance Director stated they were certain the all the channels worked. The
Administrator and Maintenance Director were requested to check the TV channels in Resident 2's room.
The TV channel guide list was observed posted on Resident 2's wall near the TV. The Maintenance Director
verified the channel guide list. The Administrator and Maintenance Director checked Resident 2's TV
channel guide list and the Maintenance Director turned on Resident 2's TV. The Maintenance Director
checked each channel listed on the channel guide. Channels 3, 9, 12, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, 28, 29,
and 32 were not working or showing. The Maintenance Director stated he would reset Resident 2's TV and
then all channels should work.
On 6/19/25 at 1415 hours, a follow up concurrent observation and interview was conducted with the
Maintenance Director and the Administrator. The Maintenance Director reset the TV, however Channels 3,
9, 12, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, 28, 29, and 32 were not showing . The Administrator asked the
Maintenance Director to check the listed channels again and the channels were still not working or
showing. The Administrator and Maintenance Director verified the above findings.
3. On 6/19/25 at 1200 hours, an observation and concurrent interview was conducted with Resident 3.
Resident 3 was lying in bed awake, alert, and oriented x 3. Resident 3 stated she had been living in the
facility for about six years. Resident 3 stated her favorites activities were puzzles books and watching TV.
Resident 3 stated a lot of the TV channels did not work for the past two to three months and she reported it
to the nurse. Resident 3 stated Channels 7, 13, 14, 16, and 29 were not working. In addition, Resident 3
stated she missed her soap operas, which she had been watching for years and the game shows. Resident
3 was observed with a sad face and teary eyes. Furthermore, Resident 3 stated she felt sad due to the TV
channels not working.
Medical record review for Resident 3 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 3 was readmitted to the facility on
[DATE].
Review of Resident 3's Activities Quarterly Review dated 11/21/24, showed Resident 3's favorite activities
were word search, crossword puzzles, read the bible, and watch television.
Review of the Resident Council Minutes dated 5/5/25, showed there were identified issues during the
meeting where the TV channels were not showing consistently. The Resident Council Response form dated
5/6/25, showed the activities department provided an updated list of all the available TV channels to the
residents. The Resident Council Response form further showed a suggestion for the residents to provide
their own firestick or roku box if they would like other channels not listed. The Resident Council Response
form failed to show the issue had been resolved to the residents' reasonable satisfaction.
Review of Resident 3's H&P examination dated 5/22/25, showed Resident 3 had the capacity to understand
and make decisions.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055674
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Healthcare Center of Orange County
9021 Knott Ave
Buena Park, CA 90620
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0679
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Review of Resident 3's MDS assessment dated [DATE], showed Resident 3's BIMS score was 15,
indicating cognitively intact.
Review of Resident 3's MDS assessment Section F Preferences for Customary Routine and Activities
dated 5/22/25, showed was coded 1 for favorite activities were very important to the resident while in the
facility.
On 6/19/25 at 1446 hours, an interview was conducted with the Maintenance Director. The Maintenance
Director stated he checked and resets the TV after receiving a complaint from the staff and/or family. The
Maintenance Director stated the resident's family usually ask for the remote control and the staff usually
requested for the TV to be reset since some channels did not work. The Maintenance Director stated
Channels 35 to 64 usually work and Channels 20 through 30 did not work and have to reset on by one. The
Maintenance Director stated he would go to the resident's room with TV concerns immediately and attempt
to fix it. The Maintenance Director stated he never provided maintenance or resetting of the TV since
1/2025 for Resident 1. In addition, the Maintenance Director stated he did not receive any request or report
regarding TV channels not working or available this month in room [ROOM NUMBER] ABC. The
Maintenance Director stated did not receive any report from Social Service Director of any TV concerns or
complaints for Resident 1 this month. The Maintenance Director stated since he started two and a half
years ago, the TV issue had been going on and off. The Maintenance Director stated he had been informing
the Administrators since he started, but the problem keeps going in circles. The Maintenance Director
stated he did what he could to fix it, however he was waiting for the Administrator's plan to resolve it.
Furthermore, the Maintenance Director stated he reported this TV channel problem in the stand up meeting
and Administrator and Assistant Administrator were informed of the TV channels not working.
On 6/19/25 at 1520 hours, an interview and concurrent facility document review was conducted with the
Administrator. The Administrator stated he was aware of the tv channels not available or working since
5/5/25, due to the grievance. The Administrator stated he was informed by Activity Director. In addition, the
Administrator stated this concern was brought up to his attention during the recent survey on 6/2-6/5/25.
The Administrator reviewed Resident 1's grievance form dated 6/16/25, and verified his signature. The
Administrator stated they were planning to follow up since this was ongoing issue. The Administrator was
asked if he went to Resident 1's room to check his TV if it was working or to reset and he stated he did not
go to the Resident 1's room since 6/16/25. The Administrator stated the Maintenance Director did not check
Resident 1's TV since they were still resetting the box and pinpointing the cause. Furthermore, the
Administrator stated his plan to fix it was whenever the TV channel issue comes up, he would have
Maintenance Director reset the tv and no other plans or action.
On 6/19/25 at 1527 hours, an interview was conducted with the Assistant Administrator. The Assistant
Administrator stated the Administration including herself were aware of the TV channels not working since it
was a constant issue and she had received complaints from the Ombudsman. The Assistant Administrator
stated the all the resident rooms in the facility have a TV and the admission packet does not mention or
inform the resident or family requiring to provide their TV. The Assistant Administrator stated the resident's
activities were very important, it helps the residents with their quality of life and psychosocial well-being.
On 6/19/25 at 1646 hours, an interview was conducted with the Activity Director. The Activity Director stated
the importance of activities for the residents were to be able to socialize, entertainment, be productive,
exercise, and stimulate their brain. The Activity Director stated an activity
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055674
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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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 0679
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
assessment includes the resident's interests and preferences. In addition, the Activity Director stated after
assessment, they develop an activity care plan based on each resident's preferences/interest and family's
input or request from IDT meeting. The Activity Director stated Resident 1 likes to watch TV in his room and
talks to his sister over the phone. The Activity Director stated the TV channel concerns were brought up last
month during the Resident Council meeting and had been an ongoing issue for the last two to three
months. The Activity Director stated she informed the Maintenance Director and Assistant Administrator for
the past three months. In addition, the Activity Director stated the Maintenance Director had checked TVs of
the residents with complaints. The Activity Director stated the Maintenance Director did what he could to fix
the TV channels, however, it had been a recurrent issue per the residents. The Activity Director stated there
were no new recommendations or plan from the Assistant Administrator. The Activity Director stated the
residents could be greatly affected in a negative way if their preferred activities would not be available like
watching TV. Furthermore, the Activity Director stated the facility must provide a home like environment and
part of it was having working TV channels especially if that was the residents' preferred interest and activity.
On 6/19/25 at 1720 hours, an interview was conducted with the Administrator. The Administrator was asked
if the Maintenance Director works over the weekend, after hours or on call for example for TV concerns or
TV channels not working and he stated no, there was no maintenance staff after hours or over the
weekend. The Administrator stated he will not have the Maintenance Director come in after hours or over
the weekend just to fix TV concerns. The Administrator was asked if there were TV or channels problems
after hours and weekends, who was responsible to fix it and the Administrator stated the Maintenance
Director will have fix the TV concerns on Monday.
On 6/24/25 at 0815 hours, an interview was conducted with RN 1. RN 1 stated activities were very
important on the resident's daily life. The negative outcome of residents' preferred activities like music or tv
not being provided would affect their mood, the would be sad or depressed. In addition, RN 1 stated it
would affect residents' participation with their ADLs and high chance that residents will decline in their
health and well-being. Furthermore, RN 1 stated we cannot say it's just tv since it's part of the residents'
daily life, it's something they look forward to before they go to sleep and when they wake up.
On 6/24/25 at 0905 hours, an interview was conducted with the Administrator. The Administrator stated
there was no work order requested from Spectrum or any cable company prior to 6/19/25. The
Administrator stated he spoke to a technician who would fix the rest of the channels. The Administrator
stated he did not inform the residents or family upon admission they must provide their own TV, firestick or
roku. In addition, the Administrator stated the Activity Director and the Maintenance Director manually
checked the TV channels last Friday 6/20/25, and they were all working.
On 6/24/25 at 1000 hours, a telephone interview was conducted with the Ombudsman. The Ombudsman
stated since she took over last March 2025 she was aware of the TV channel issues and it has been
ongoing issue. The Ombudsman stated the previous ombudsman was aware of the TV channel problem
and facility's Administrators were disregarding the issue. Furthermore, the Ombudsman stated the
Administrators did not seem to understand the TV channel concerns and it was important to the residents,
especially if that was their favorite activity to do while in the facility.
On 6/24/25 at 1242 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated the facility provided
TV with cable channels and if any concerns, the facility was responsible to fix problem. The DON stated
resident's personal interest or activities were very important for the residents since this
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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
06/24/2025
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 0679
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
place was a continuation of their homelike environment. The DON stated implications will be residents will
be depressed and may get irritable. Furthermore, the DON stated she could not tell the resident No, you
cannot watch TV.
On 6/24/25 at 1305 hours, an interview was conducted with the Administrator, Assistant Administrator, and
DON. The Administrator failed to provide evidence in documentation or any cable company work order
receipt prior to 6/19/25, in attempts to resolve the TV channel problem. The Administrator and DON stated
they have not discussed or had care plan meeting with Resident 1 regarding the TV concerns or issues.
The DON stated Resident 1 had no care plan regarding TV concerns or issues. The Administrator,
Assistant Administrator, and DON were informed and acknowledged the above findings.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055674
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