F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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 record review, the facility failed to provide a safe, comfortable, homelike
environment for three of four sampled residents (Residents 1, 2, and 3) when a broken HVAC (Heating,
Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) unit was not repaired in a timely manner, resulting in the inability for staff
to control the temperature within a unit of the facility.As a result, Residents 1, 2, and 3 were uncomfortable
and reported feeling too cold during the night.Findings:1. During a record review on 12/10/25 the admission
Record indicated Resident 1 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included fibromyalgia (a
condition that causes widespread body pain, fatigue, and sleep issues), need for assistance with personal
care.During a record review, the MDS (Minimum Data Set-a federally mandated assessment tool) indicated
Resident 1 had a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) of 12, which indicated moderate cognitive
impairment.During a concurrent observation and interview with Resident 1 on 12/10/25 at 7:22 A.M.,
Resident 1 was observed in bed, with multiple white and brown blankets covering her. There was an air
vent observed on the ceiling, directly above the foot of Resident 1's bed. Resident 1 stated, The last few
nights its been very cold. I've got a lot of blankets on me right now. At night, its so cold, even with the covers
my body is like ice. Resident 1 stated the vent blew air towards her, which made her feel colder. Resident 1
stated she slept with her head under the covers because it was so cold.2. During a record review on
12/10/25 the admission Record indicated Resident 2 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which
included need for assistance with personal care, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a lung disease
which makes breathing difficult) and bradycardia (a slow heart rate).During a record review, the MDS
(Minimum Data Set-a federally mandated assessment tool) indicated Resident 1 had a BIMS (Brief
Interview for Mental Status) of 12, which indicated moderate cognitive impairment.During a concurrent
observation and interview with Resident 2 on 12/10/25 at 7:49 A.M., Resident 2 was observed laying in bed
with a brown blanket on her. Resident 2 stated, Its too cold here, not just at night, but all day.It seems like its
really cold between 4 and 6 in the morning. Resident 2 stated the thermostat could not be adjusted to a
warmer temperature, but she was unsure why. Resident 2 stated staff brought her a space heater to use,
but the resident next door was using it.3. During a record review on 12/10/25 the admission Record
indicated Resident 3 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included difficulty in walking, need for
assistance with personal care, and unspecified fall.During a record review, the MDS (Minimum Data Set-a
federally mandated assessment tool) indicated Resident 1 had a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) of
12, which indicated moderate cognitive impairment.During a concurrent observation and interview with
Resident 3 on 12/10/25 at 7:53 A.M., Resident 3 was observed laying in bed. There was a space heater
observed across the room, on the floor. The space heater was turned on. Resident 3 stated staff provided
the space heater to her I have them turn it on from 6 to 9:30 in the morning. Otherwise its too cold at night.
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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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
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Previous Versions Obsolete
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Event ID:
055685
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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
055685
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Brighton Place Spring Valley
9009 Campo Road
Spring Valley, CA 91977
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 - Some
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Previous Versions Obsolete
Resident 3 stated she would not be able to sleep without the space heater, because she would feel too cold
at night.During a concurrent observation and interview with the Maintenance Supervisor (MS) on 12/10/25
at 8:37 A.M., the MS stated, the thermostat stopped working a few weeks ago. The MS stated the broken
HVAC unit controlled the temperature for rooms 1 through 5. The MS stated the facility was waiting for
approval from the facility's corporate department to fix the broken HVAC unit.During an interview with the
Director of Nursing (DON) on 12/10/25 at 9:02 A.M., the DON stated it was important for residents to
experience a comfortable environment, which included temperature.During a record review on 12/10/25 the
facility policy titled Resident Rooms and Environment, revised January 2012, indicated, The Facility
provides residents with a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment. Facility Staff will provide
residents with a pleasant environment and person-centered care that emphasizes the residents' comfort,
independence, and personal needs and preferences.Facility Staff aim to create a personalized, homelike
atmosphere, paying close attention to the following.F. Comfortable temperatures.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055685
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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
055685
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Brighton Place Spring Valley
9009 Campo Road
Spring Valley, CA 91977
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 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of four sampled residents
(Resident 3) was provided with a safe and comfortable environment when Resident 3 was observed with a
space heater in her bedroom.This deficient practice placed Resident 3 at risk for injury including burns and
fire.Findings:1. During a record review on 12/10/25 the admission Record indicated Resident 3 was
admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included difficulty in walking, need for assistance with personal
care, and unspecified fall.During a record review, the MDS (Minimum Data Set-a federally mandated
assessment tool) indicated Resident 1 had a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) of 12, which indicated
moderate cognitive impairment.During a concurrent observation and interview with Resident 3 on 12/10/25
at 7:53 A.M., Resident 3 was observed laying in bed. There was a space heater observed across the room,
on the floor. The space heater was turned on. Resident 3 stated staff provided the space heater to her I
have them turn it on from 6 to 9:30 in the morning. Otherwise its too cold at night. Resident 3 stated she
would not be able to sleep without the space heater, because she would feel too cold at night.During a
concurrent observation and interview with the Maintenance Supervisor (MS) on 12/10/25 at 8:37 A.M., the
MS stated, We're not allowed to have those [space heaters] in residents' rooms. They could get burned. the
MS statedDuring an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) ON 12/10/25 AT 9:02 A.M., the DON
stated, We can't give space heaters to the residents. They're a fire hazard.During a record review on
12/10/25, the facility's policy titled Electrical Appliances, revised January 2012, indicated, Only authorized
electrical appliances are permitted in resident living areas. The policy did not provide guidance on the use
of space heaters in resident rooms.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055685
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