F 0568
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing
home.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure individual financial records were provided
to residents on a quarterly basis.
Residents Affected - Few
This failure had the potential to violate the residents' rights to be routinely informed of their personal funds
account activity.
Findings:
During an interview on 4/14/25: at 11:26 a.m. with Resident 10 and Resident 13, Residents 10 and 13
verbalized that the facility held their personal funds for safekeeping. Residents 10 and 13 were informed
that a facility usually deposited resident personal funds into a bank account specifically created for the
resident. When asked if the facility had provided them with a copy of their account statements or any
documentation of their account activities, both residents verbalized they have not.
During an interview on 4/16/25 at 3:48 p.m. with business office staff (BOS), BOS verbalized only providing
an account statement if a resident requested an update and does not provide resident account statements
on a regular basis. BOS was informed of regulatory requirements that in addition to requests, resident
account statements must be provided on a quarterly basis. BOS stated, We will start doing that.
During an interview on 4/16/25 at 4:24 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON), DON was informed of the
finding and acknowledged that the facility will start providing individual account statements on a quarterly
basis.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedures (P&P) titled, Accounting and Records of Resident
Funds, dated 4/2021, the P&P indicated in part, . 5) Individual accounting records are made available to the
resident through quarterly statements and upon request
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.
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Santa Paula Post Acute Center
250 March Street
Santa Paula, CA 93060
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F 0577
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the most current survey
results and the plan of correction was posted in a place readily accessible to residents and the public.
Residents Affected - Few
This failure had the potential for the residents, family and their legal representatives to not be fully informed
of the facility's deficient practices and how they were corrected.
Findings:
During a concurrent observation and interview on 4/15/25 at 3:58 p.m., with the Administrator Assistant
(AA) the survey results binder was observed stored in a file organizer mounted high on the wall outside of
the medical records office in the east wing hallway. AA acknowledged the survey results binder is not easily
accessible to residents in wheelchairs, and it should be placed in a location where residents can review it
without having to ask for help.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 4/16/25 at 4:45 p.m., with the Director of Nursing
(DON), the survey results binder was reviewed. The survey results binder included the results of
complaints, and the last recertification survey conducted from 3/18/24 to 3/21/24. The DON was not able to
find the plan of correction in the binder. DON stated the plan of correction is not in the binder for residents
and visitors to review and acknowledged it should be.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled Survey Results, Examination of,
(undated), the P&P indicated, 2. A copy of the most recent standard survey, including any subsequent
extended surveys, follow-up revisits reports, etc , along with state approved plans of correction of noted
deficiencies, is maintained in a 3-ring binder located in an area frequented by most residents, such as the
main lobby or resident activity room.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Santa Paula Post Acute Center
250 March Street
Santa Paula, CA 93060
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F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
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.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure privacy curtains were in
good condition for one of four sampled residents (Resident 54).
Residents Affected - Few
This facility failure had the potential for the patient's privacy to be compromised.
Findings:
During an initial tour of Resident 54's room on 4/14/25 at 11:00 am., the privacy curtain on the right side of
the resident's bed was observed to have large tears on multiple areas.
During an interview with the licensed nurse (LN) 2 on 4/14/25 at 12:34 pm, LN2 acknowledged the curtain
needs to be replaced.
During an interview with the maintenance supervisor (MS) on 4/14/25 at 2:40 pm, the MS indicated
housekeeping is the one in charge of maintaining the curtains.
During an interview with the housekeeping supervisor (HS) on 4/14/25 at 3:39 pm, the HS acknowledged
the tears on the privacy curtain.
The facility policy and procedure titled Maintenance Service dated December 2009 indicates Maintenance
service shall be provided to all areas of building, grounds and equipment.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Santa Paula Post Acute Center
250 March Street
Santa Paula, CA 93060
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F 0645
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow up on positive Level I Preadmission
Screening and Resident Reviews (PASRR-mental disability assessment) for two of eight sampled residents
(Residents 34 and 43).
Residents Affected - Few
This failure had the potential to result in the residents not followed up for mental health screening post
admission and not being adequately assessed to receive recommended care and treatment.
Findings:
1. During a review of Resident 34's admission Record (AR) indicated, the resident was admitted to the
facility with a history of diagnoses that include unspecified psychosis (when someone has delusions or
hallucinations), unspecified mood affective disorder (mood disturbances that cause significant distress or
impairment), and schizophrenia (mental disorder characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and
disorganized thinking, speech, and behavior).
During a review of document titled, Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) letter, with the subject of
Notice of PASRR (Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review) Level I Screening Results dated 8/7/24
for Resident 34 indicated, Positive for SMI (serious mental illness).
Further record review of document titled, DHCS letter, with the subject of Notice of Attempted Evaluation,
dated 8/07/24, for Resident 34 indicated, Unable to complete Level II evaluation .Facility staff were
unresponsive to two or more separate attempts of communication within 48 hours of the Level I Screening
.The case is now closed. To reopen, the facility must resubmit a new Level I screening.
A review of Resident 34's clinical records showed no new level I PASRR was done after the 8/7/24
recommendation by DHCS.
During an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 4/17/25 at 10:52 a.m., the DON acknowledged
Resident 34 had a positive PASRR Level I and a PASRR Level II was not done. The DON stated Resident
34 was admitted directly to the facility from a hospital and was told by a representative at DHCS that the
facility did not need to have Resident 34 complete a Level II PASRR. The DON could not procure any
documentation from the State or DHCS indicating the Level II PASRR was not required.
2. During a review of the medical record for Resident 43, on 4/16/25 the medical record indicated an
admission date of 10/16/2024 with diagnoses including but not limited to 'Alzheimer's' (a progressive brain
disorder that primarily was conducted. affects memory, thinking, and behavior), 'Dementia' (a decline in
mental ability, particularly memory, thinking, and reasoning, that significantly impacts daily life), and
'unspecified psychosis' (a diagnosis assigned when someone experiences psychotic symptoms (delusions
or hallucinations), but their symptoms don't fully meet the criteria for a specific psychotic disorder, or there's
insufficient information to make a more specific diagnosis).
During a record review of the pre-admission PASRR Level 1 Screening, dated 9/3/24 revealed Resident 43
was Positive (+) for Serious Mental Illness (SMI). Level II PASRR was not followed up on by facility.
During a record review of a letter from The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) dated
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Santa Paula Post Acute Center
250 March Street
Santa Paula, CA 93060
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F 0645
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
10/16/24, the letter stated, Facility staff were unresponsive to two or more separate attempts of
communication within 48 hours of the Level I Screening.
During an interview conducted with the DON on 4/16/25 at 9:01 a.m., the DON confirmed that facility's
follow up was not made to DHCS because DON thought the case was closed, but acknowledged they
should have followed up with DHCS.
Further review of the medical record for Resident 43, it was noted that on 1/25/25, Resident 43 had a
significant change in condition to Hospice (a type of specialized healthcare that focuses on providing
comfort and support to individuals facing the end of life, particularly those with terminal illnesses), and a
PASARR screening had not been initiated.
During an interview with the DON on 4/15/25 at 1:41 p.m., the DON acknowledged that a PASRR Level I
Screening should have been done earlier for Resident 43's significant change in condition.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, admission Criteria (2001), the P&P
indicated in part, . If the Level I screen indicates that the individual may meet the criteria for a MD (mental
disorder), ID (intellectual disorder), or RD (related disorder), he or she is referred to the state PASARR
representative for the Level II (evaluation and determination) screening process .
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Santa Paula Post Acute Center
250 March Street
Santa Paula, CA 93060
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F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and
actions that can be measured.
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure turning and repositioning intervention on
the care plan (a document that summarizes how a patient's needs will be met, and their care will be
managed) was implemented for one of four sampled residents (Resident 56).
This facility failure had the potential for Resident 56 to develop a pressure sore (damage to the skin caused
by constant pressure.)
Findings:
During a review of Resident 56's health record (HR), the HR indicated Resident 56 was admitted with a
diagnosis of Parkinson's (movement disorder of the nervous system) disease and muscle weakness.
Nursing summary dated 4/10/25 indicated Resident 56 is an extensive assist on physical functioning, bed
mobility, transfer, eating, and toileting. Minimum Data Set (MDS) -a standardized assessment tool that
measures health status in nursing home residents)) dated 2/28/25, Section GG Functional Abilities and
Goals indicated, Resident 56 is a substantial/maximal assist for roll left and right, sit to lying, lying to sitting
on the side of the bed, sit to stand, chair/bed to chair transfer. Care plan indicated risk and potential for skin
breakdown with an intervention of turn and reposition every 2 hours. Turning and repositioning log indicate
on these dates: 3/1925, 3/25/25, 3/28/25, 3/30/25. 4/1/25, 4/6/25, 4/8/25, 4/12/25 and 4/15/25 Resident 56
was not turned and repositioned every 2 hours.
During a concurrent interview and record review with the director for staff development (DSD) on 4/16/25 at
12:18 pm, the DSD acknowledged Resident 56 was not turned every 2 hours.
The facility policy and procedure titled Repositioning dated May 2013 indicates in part The purpose of this
procedure is to provide for the evaluation of resident repositioning needs, to aid in the development of an
individualized care plan for repositioning, to promote comfort for all bed or chair bound residents and to
prevent skin breakdown and provide pressure relief for residents . Residents who are in bed should be on
at least an every 2 hour repositioning schedule . Resident who are in a chair should be on an every hour
repositioning schedule.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Santa Paula Post Acute Center
250 March Street
Santa Paula, CA 93060
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F 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated,
prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic
medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure psychotropic drugs (any medication
capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behavior) were not used unnecessarily for one of five sampled
residents (Resident 13) when there was no justification from the physician for continued use beyond 14
days of the drug Ativan and/or Lorazepam (a medication used to help control anxiety).
This failure had the potential for Resident 13 to receive an unnecessary medication and have adverse
complications due to the medication.
Findings:
During a review of the order summary (OS) for Resident 13, the OS indicated Lorazepam 1 mg (milligram unit of measure) tablet. Give 1 tablet by mouth every 8 hours as needed for anxiety for 30 Days m/b
(manifested by) inability to relax. Starting 3/18/25 with STOP date of 4/17/25.
During an interview on 4/16/25 at 3:37 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), DON acknowledged the
physician order for PRN (as needed) Lorazepam was for 30 days and there was no physician justification
for continued use beyond 14 days.
During a review of facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled Psychotropic Medication Use, dated July
2022, P&P indicated, 12. Psychotropic medications are not prescribed or given on a PRN basis unless that
medication is necessary to treat a diagnosed specific condition that is documented in the clinical record. a.
PRN orders for psychotropic medications are limited to 14 days. 1. For psychotropic medications that are
NOT antipsychotics (medications for a mental health condition where it's difficult to tell what's real and what
isn't): If the prescriber or attending physician believes it is appropriate to extend the PRN order beyond 14
days, he or she will document the rationale for extending the use and include the duration for the PRN
order.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Santa Paula Post Acute Center
250 March Street
Santa Paula, CA 93060
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F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure kitchen and food storage
sanitation was maintained when:
Residents Affected - Some
1. The sanitizing solution used in the kitchen was not routinely tested for concentration when the solution
gets replaced every two hours.
2. The ice machine cleaning and sanitization procedures were not done according to manufacturer
guidelines.
The facility's failure to implement proper sanitization practices placed vulnerable residents at increased risk
of foodborne illnessFindings:
1. During a concurrent observation, interview, and record review on 4/14/25 at 9:50 a.m., inside the facility
kitchen with the Interim Dietary Supervisor (IDS), IDS was observed performing a chemical concentration
test of the kitchen sanitizing solution found in red containers. The chemical test measured 700 ppm (parts
per million - a unit of measurement that describes the concentration of a substance in a solution or
mixture). IDS mentioned the measurement should be at least 200 ppm as shown on the kitchen form
Quaternary Ammonium (the chemical found in the sanitizing solution that is used to kill bacteria, viruses
and molds) Log, dated April 2025. IDS also mentioned the sanitizing solution was replaced every two
hours. When asked if staff performed chemical concentration testing every time the solution was replaced,
IDS stated, We don't test it.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedures (P&P) titled, Quaternary Ammonium Log Policy,
dated 8/2023, the P&P indicated in part, POLICY: The concentration of the ammonium in the quaternary
sanitizer will be tested to ensure the effectiveness of the solution . PROCEDURE . The replacement
solution will be tested prior to usage
2. During a concurrent interview and record review on 4/14/25 at 2:40 p.m., with the facility's Maintenance
Supervisor (MS), the Ice Machine Cleaning Log(s), from January 2025 - March 2025 were reviewed. The
log indicated the following maintenance tasks performed on the ice machine: a) Clean fins of coil - use
vacuum cleaner or cleaning solution, b) Lubricate all parts in accordance with manufacturer, c) Tighten all
connections required, d) Check and clean lid gasket, e) Clean exterior of the machine. MS indicated he
performed the cleaning tasks using Nickel Safe Ice Machine Cleaner (a food-grade product for removing
scale deposits from ice makers) , and IMS-III Sanitizing Concentrate (chemical that prevents the growth of
bacteria, mold and mildew within ice machines and dispensers) to sanitize the EXTERIOR of the ice
machine ONLY.
During a review of the ice machine manufacturer's ICE Machine Cleaning and Sanitizing Instructions,
undated, the instructions indicated the following steps: . 4) Add recommended amount of approved nickel
safe ice machine cleaner to the water trough according to label instructions on the container, 5) Initiate the
wash cycle at the ICE/OFF/WASH switch by placing the switch in the WASH position. Allow the cleaner to
circulate approximately 15 minutes to remove mineral deposits, 6) Depress the purge switch and hold until
the ice machine cleaner has been flushed down the drain and diluted by incoming water ., 10) Use an EPA
(Environmental Protection Agency) approved food equipment sanitizer at the solution mix recommended by
the sanitizer manufacturer, 11) Add enough sanitizing solution to fill the water trough to overflowing and
place the ICE/OFF/WASH switch to the WASH position and allow
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055957
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/17/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Santa Paula Post Acute Center
250 March Street
Santa Paula, CA 93060
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812
to circulate for 10 minutes and inspect all disassembled fittings for leaks ., 12) Depress the purge switch
and hold until sanitizer has been flushed down the drain
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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