F 0844
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in
ownership and/or administrative personnel.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify the required State Agency (SA) within ten
(10) days when there was a Change in Administrator (CHOA) on 11/13/2023. This failure had the potential
for the facility information to not be up to date and had the potential for the old Administrator (ADM) to
receive communication from the SA that was intended for the current ADM. Findings: During a concurrent
interview and record review on 12/2/2025 at 12:33 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), the facility's
organizational chart, undated was reviewed. The organizational chart indicated that ADM 1 was the
administrator. The DON stated ADM 1 had been the ADM since she assumed position as the DON in May
2025. The DON stated she was aware he was the ADM two years ago when she was a Licensed Nurse
(LN) at a sister facility.During an interview on 12/2/2025 at 12:51 p.m. with the Medical Records Director
(MRD), the MRD stated she had worked at the facility for 3 years. The MRD stated ADM 1 had been at the
facility as the ADM for over 2 years. The MRD stated staff were notified of the change of administrator
(CHOA) during a meeting and ADM 1 was introduced to staff. The MRD stated she was not sure what
reporting requirements were for a CHOA.During an interview on 12/2/2025 at 1 p.m. with the Social
Services Director (SSD), the SSD stated she had worked at the facility for 5 years. The SSD stated there
had been three ADM changes since she worked at the facility. The SSD stated ADM 1 was the third ADM
change. The SSD stated the ADM 1 started working at the facility in 2023 but was unsure of the exact
month. The SSD stated she was not aware if a CHOA report was made to the SA.During an interview on
12/2/2025 at 1:10 p.m. with ADM 1, ADM 1 stated he assumed the role of ADM for the facility on
11/13/2023. ADM 1 stated ADM 2 was the previous administrator and had left the facility before he
assumed the role of ADM. ADM 1 stated he was aware that the State of California required facilities to
report administrative changes to the SA. ADM 1 stated the [NAME] President of Operations (VPO) was
responsible for reporting the change. ADM 1 stated, since becoming the ADM, he had communicated and
represented the facility with the SA on many occasions, during surveys and inspections. ADM 1 stated he
was responsible for regulatory reporting.During a review of the facility document titled, Offer Letter, the
document indicated that ADM 1 was hired on 11/13/2023.During a review of the facility document titled,
Letter of Resignation (LR), dated 9/6/2023, the document indicated ADM 2 had sent a formal resignation to
the VPO effective 9/15/2023.During a review of the facility document titled, Applicant Individual Information
(HS215A) form (HS), dated 12/30/2023, the document indicated, .A. Applicant Facility Information. 1.
Facility Name: {named organization} dba (doing business as) {named 3 different facilities} . The document
indicated ADM 1 completed and signed the HS on the 12/30/2023. The document had no certified receipt
or stamped date indicating the document was received by the SA.During a phone interview on 12/10/2025
at 8:50 a.m. with ADM 1, ADM 1 stated the HS was submitted to the SA via postal service mail carrier.
ADM 1 stated he did not have proof the form was mailed to the SA. ADM 1 stated he never verified with the
SA if he was listed as the ADM on record. ADM 1 stated he did not know
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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
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Event ID:
055935
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
055935
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/02/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Ceres Postacute Care
1711 Richland Avenue
Ceres, CA 95307
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 0844
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
how to verify if he was the ADM on record. ADM 1 stated the facility had been waiting for electronic mail
(e-mail) from the SA to confirm the ADM on record had been updated. ADM 1 stated he was unsure when
he first learned he was not the ADM on record and would have to refer back to when he got an e-mail from
the SA. ADM 1 was unable to provide evidence of the correspondence between the facility and the SA on
the CHOA for the facility. ADM 1 stated the facility had no policy and procedure for CHOA. ADM 1 stated the
facility had no policy and procedure for reporting to the Regulatory Authority.During a phone interview on
12/10/2025 at 9:05 a.m. with the VPO, the VPO stated she was responsible for notifying the SA of the
CHOA. The VPO stated the ADM was responsible for ensuring the facility was in compliance with the SA at
all times. The VPO stated an appointment letter along with the HS was sent to the SA. The VPO was unable
to provide proof of the mailed documents. The VPO stated when documents were mailed to the SA, the
facility would receive a notification back in the form of a letter stating whether the application had been
accepted or not. The VPO was unable to provide the letter stating whether the application had been
accepted or not.During a record review of the Electronic Licensing Management System (ELMS) for the SA
Licensing and Certification (L&C), under the Facility - Related Entity Tab dated 12/11/25, the ELMS
indicated the ADM on record was, ADM 2 . role status: Active.start date-7/12/2022 and no end date.During
a record review of the ELMS program under the Facility- Applications Tab, dated 12/11/25, the ELMS
indicated the prior application for CHOA for the facility was on 4/22/2022 with Application ID: 2966790 and
the status: application approved. The ELMS indicated the most recent application for CHOA for the facility
was on 12/3/2025, Application ID: 4411485, and status: pending assignment. The ELMS indicated there
was no application for CHOA for the facility between 4/22/2022 and 12/3/2025. The ELMS indicated there
were no additional pending CHOA applications for the facility.During a review of California Code of
Regulations Title. 22, S 72211 - Report of Changes (CCR), dated as 11/28/25 Register 2025, No. 48,
reviewed on 12/12/2025, found at
https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IB8E826655B6111EC9451000D3A7C4BC3?viewType=FullText&originationCo
the CCR indicated, .(b) When a change of administrator occurs, the Department shall be notified within 10
days in writing by the licensee. Such writing shall include the name and license number of the new
administrator.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055935
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