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Inspection visit

Health inspection

FULTON GARDENS POST ACUTE, LLCCMS #0558331 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 0677 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure necessary services were provided for two of three sampled residents (Resident 1 and Resident 2) when Resident 1 went one week (6/19/24-6/26/24) without receiving a shower and Resident 2 did not have a shower for six days. Residents Affected - Few These failures placed Resident 1 and Resident 2 at risk for poor hygiene, poor skin integrity, increased risk of infection, and self-isolation. Findings: a. Review of Resident 1's admission record indicated Resident 1 was admitted with diagnosis of generalized weakness and difficulty walking. Review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS, an assessment tool), dated 6/12/24, in section GG (functional abilities and goals) and section E (ability to shower/bathe self) indicated Resident 1 needed partial to moderate assistance with bathing and other Activities of Daily Living (ADL's). During an interview with Resident 1 on 7/2/24, at 2:26 PM, Resident 1 stated, Sometimes they only do showers once a week. They keep saying they have too many people to shower. Resident 1 also stated, Sometimes I'll get a shower once a week and sometimes not at all. Resident 1 stated bed baths were offered in place of a shower. Resident 1 stated the facility did not offer a choice of a shower when she received a bed bath. Resident 1 stated, I would prefer to have a shower and have never refused a shower. Resident 1 stated, I feel awful all over when I don't get a shower. During an interview on 7/2/24 at 2:26 PM, with Family Member (FM) 1, in response to Resident 1's missed showers, FM 1 stated, Usually I'll get involved and they'll put her on the schedule. FM 1 also stated, I've had to talk to them [facility] three times about her showers. She's been here since the beginning of June. b. Review of Resident 2's admission record indicated Resident 2 was admitted for generalized weakness and rehabilitation. During a concurrent Interview and record review with Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) 1 on 7/2/24, at 2:44 PM, Resident 2's document titled, Task: Shower, dated 6/5/24 through 7/2/24, was reviewed. CNA 1 stated showers were given twice a week. CNA 1 stated when residents were new admissions, sometimes they were put on the schedule right away. CNA 1 explained, sometimes a resident was placed on the morning shift but not given a group (CNA the resident was assigned to). CNA 1 stated staff needed to double check both schedules or the showers could be missed. CNA 1 stated Resident 2 complained about her shower not being given to her family member. CNA 1 stated Resident 2's family member (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: 055833 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 055833 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/02/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Fulton Gardens Post Acute, LLC 537 E. Fulton Street Stockton, CA 95204 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 0677 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few complained to staff over a period of three or four days about Resident 2 not getting a shower. CNA 1 stated Resident 2's family member ended up giving a shower to Resident 2. CNA 1 confirmed the documentation in the clinical record of missed showers for both Resident 1 and Resident 2. During a concurrent interview and record review with Licensed Nurse (LN) 1, on 7/2/24 at 3:11 PM, LN 1 stated showers were given twice a week. LN 1 confirmed no showers were documented as given for Resident 1 from 6/19/24 to 6/26/24. LN 1 stated Resident 2 should have had a shower on 6/15/24, but it was missed. LN 1 stated there was no reason documented for Resident 1 and Resident 2's missed showers, and no documentation of a refusal from either Resident 1 or Resident 2. LN 1 stated Resident 1's preference for a shower over a bed bath should have been honored. LN 1 indicated residents missing their showers could cause residents to become dirty, smell bad, and placed residents at risk for skin breakdown and complications. During a concurrent interview and record review with the Director of Staff Development (DSD) on 7/2/24 at 4:41 PM, the DSD stated the CNAs were supposed to double check the master shower sheet (A document of all of the showers scheduled for the facility). The DSD stated Resident 2 made a complaint about not receiving her showers. The DSD stated Resident 2 should have received a shower on Sunday 6/15/24, however the shower was missed. The DSD stated the risk of Resident 1 and Resident 2 missing their showers could result in issues such as feeling dirty and not wanting to leave their room due to having a foul body odor. The DSD stated showers should have been given as scheduled. The DSD confirmed that this practice of the residents missing their scheduled showers did not meet her expectations of the staff. During an interview with the Administrator on 7/2/24 at 5:00 PM, the Administrator stated her expectation was for all residents to have a shower twice weekly. The Administrator mentioned that showers may be missed under extenuating circumstances however confirmed that was not the case for Resident 1 and Resident 2 missing their showers. Review of the facility policy, Dignity and Respect, revised March 2023 indicated, .Residents shall be treated with dignity and respect at all times .means the resident will be assisted in maintaining and enhancing his or her self-esteem and self-worth . Residents shall be groomed as they wish to be groomed . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055833 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.

  • 0677GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 2, 2024 survey of FULTON GARDENS POST ACUTE, LLC?

This was a inspection survey of FULTON GARDENS POST ACUTE, LLC on July 2, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at FULTON GARDENS POST ACUTE, LLC on July 2, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."

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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