F 0687
Provide appropriate foot care.
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 provide foot care to one of three sampled
residents ( Resident 1).
Residents Affected - Few
As a result, Resident 1 ' s toenail was long and curled. This failure put Resident 1 at risk for fungal infection
and affect her health status.
Findings:
Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with the diagnoses which included dementia (loss of
memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with
daily life), per the facility ' s Face Sheet.
On 3/16/23 at 11:20 A.M., an observation was conducted with Resident 1. Resident 1 was lying on her bed.
She was awake and responded verbally but confused. Foot of the bed was slightly elevated. Noted
Resident 1 ' s toenails were long and curled.
On 3/16/23 at 11:25 A.M., a concurrent observation and interview was conducted with the DON. The DON
confirmed that Resident 1 toenails were long and curled. DON stated Resident 1 should have had her
toenails trimmed. The DON stated it was important to trim the toenails to prevent infections.
On 3/16/23 at 11:55 A.M., an interview was conducted with CNA 1 . CNA 1 stated that she was assigned
and familiar with Resident 1 ' s care. She stated that Resident 1 scheduled for shower twice a week. CNA 1
confirmed that Resident 1 ' s toenails were long and curled. CNA 1 stated that licensed nurses were
responsible for the residents ' toenails. CNA 1 stated nail care for residents were scheduled every Sunday.
On 3/16/23 at 3 P.M., an interview was conducted with CNA 3 . CNA 3 stated , nail care for residents were
scheduled every Sunday and CNAs were responsible to trim the residents nail unless the resident was
diabetic. CNA 3 stated , trimming of the foot nails were done by the licensed staff or the podiatrist. CNA 3
stated , licensed nurse would get report from the CNAs when residents toenails were long and needed to
be trimmed.
On 3/16/23 at 3:20 P.M., an interview was conducted with licensed nurse (LN) 1. LN 1 stated every Sunday
, residents were checked for their nails and toenails. CNAs would provide nail care for those residents who
were not diabetic. Licensed staff would notify Social Services department residents who needed to be seen
by podiatrist for their toenails.
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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
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
If continuation sheet
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Event ID:
055873
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
055873
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/25/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Community Care Center
8665 LA Mesa Blvd.
LA Mesa, CA 91942
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 0687
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
On 3/16/23 at 3:30 P.M., an interview was conducted with the Administrator (ADM). The ADM stated that
Resident 1 was not on the list for the podiatrist to see . The ADM further stated that Social Services did not
receive referral from the staff for Podiatrist to see the resident.
A review of the facility ' s policy and procedure, titled Fingernails/Toenails, Care of, dated February 2018
indicated .clean the nail bed, to keep nails trimmed , and to prevent infections .
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055873
If continuation sheet
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