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Inspection visit

Inspection

River Bend Nursing CenterCMS #0558871 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 0558 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. 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 ensure the needs of residents were accommodated for five of nine sampled residents (Resident 3, Resident 4, Resident 5, Resident 6 and Resident 7) when:Resident 3 and Resident 4 did not have a call light system that accommodated their special needs; and, 2. Resident 5, Resident 6, and Resident 7 did not have their call lights within reach.These failures had the potential to result in residents being unable to ask for needed assistance and not attaining their highest practicable physical, psychosocial, and emotional well-being.Findings:1.During a review of Resident 3's face sheet (front page of the chart that contains a summary of basic information about the resident), indicated Resident 3 was admitted to the facility November 2023 with multiple diagnosis including contractures (a stiffening/shortening at any joint, that reduces the joint's range of motion) of left and right hand.During a review of Resident 3's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a federally mandated resident assessment tool) dated 1/5/26, the MDS indicated Resident 3 was dependent with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs- routine tasks/activities such as bathing, dressing and toileting a person performs daily to care for themselves).During a review of Resident 4's face sheet, indicated Resident 4 was admitted to the facility February 2023 with multiple diagnosis including quadriplegia (paralysis from the neck down, including legs, and arms, usually due to a spinal cord injury).During a review of Resident 4's MDS dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 4 was dependent with ADLs.During a concurrent observation and interview on 2/25/26 at 12:07 p.m. with Licensed Nurse (LN) 1 in Resident 3's and Resident 4's room, Resident 3 and Resident 4 had their call lights placed on their chest. LN 1 confirmed Resident 3 and Resident 4 had mobility issues that prevented them from using their call light. LN 1 further stated she did not know how Resident 3 and Resident 4 would be able to use their call light if they needed help.During an interview on 2/25/26 at 12:38 p.m. with Director of Nursing (DON), DON confirmed Resident 3 and Resident 4 were not given accessible call lights. DON stated, Why would I give him (resident) an accessible call light if he can't move? We don't do assessments for accessible call lights. They can't press them anyways.During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Resident Rights revised December 2016, the P&P indicated, .Employees shall treat all residents with kindness, respect, and dignity.these rights include.a dignified existence.The facility did not provide a policy and procedure for Call Light accessibility upon request. 2.During a review of Resident 5's face sheet, the face sheet indicated Resident 5 was admitted to the facility December 2022 with multiple diagnosis including respiratory failure.During a review of Resident 6's face sheet, the face sheet indicated Resident 6 was admitted to the facility October 2022 with multiple diagnosis including anoxic (when the brain receives no oxygen at all) brain injury.During a review of Resident 7's face sheet, the face sheet indicated Resident 7 was admitted to the facility February 2026 with multiple diagnosis including Parkinson's Disease (a progressive disease of the nervous system marked by tremor, muscular rigidity, and slow, imprecise movements).During a concurrent Residents Affected - Some (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: 055887 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 055887 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 02/25/2026 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE River Bend Nursing Center 2215 Oakmont Way West Sacramento, CA 95691 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 0558 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete observation and interview on 2/25/26 at 12:17 p.m., with LN 2 in Resident 5's and Resident 6's room, Resident 5 and Resident 6 were lying in bed, and their call lights were on the floor. LN 2 confirmed the call lights were not within the residents' reach. LN 2 acknowledged call lights on the floor were a safety issue.During a concurrent observation and interview on 2/25/26 at 12:21 p.m., with Respiratory Therapist (RT) in Resident 7's room, Resident 7 was lying in bed and her call light was on the floor. RT confirmed the call light was out of the resident's reach. RT acknowledged resident would not be able to use call light to get help.During a review of the P&P titled, Answering the Call Light, revised September 2022, the P&P indicated, .Ensure that the call light is accessible to the resident when in bed. Event ID: Facility ID: 055887 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.

  • 0558GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F558 - The right to reside and receive services in the facility with reasonable

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 25, 2026 survey of River Bend Nursing Center?

This was a inspection survey of River Bend Nursing Center on February 25, 2026. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at River Bend Nursing Center on February 25, 2026?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."

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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