F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, homelike environment
for two of four sampled residents (Residents 7 and 8) by:1. Failing to ensure Resident 7's room was free of
leaking ceiling (from rainwater).2. Failing to ensure Resident 8's room had a comfortable room
temperature.These failures had the potential for unsafe and unclean environment with the potential to place
Residents 7 and 8 at risk for physical discomfort.Findings:a. During a review of Resident 7‘s admission
Record, the admission Record indicated the facility admitted Resident 7 on 11/12/2025, with diagnoses that
included left tibia (shin bone. It's the second longest bone in your body, and it is an important part of your
ability to stand and move) displaced fracture (the pieces of your bone moved so much that a gap formed
around the fracture when your bone broke), diabetes mellitus (DM- a disorder characterized by difficulty in
blood sugar control and poor wound healing) and unspecified (unconfirmed) dementia (a progressive state
of decline in mental abilities).During a review of Resident 7's History and Physical (H&P-a medical
examination that involves a doctor taking a patient's medical history, performing a physical exam, and
documenting their findings), dated 11/12/2025, the H&P indicated Resident 7 was confused, with minimal
communication but does follow commands.During a review of Resident 7's Care Plan, dated 11/12/2025,
regarding the risk of fall and pain, the Care Plan indicated an intervention to modify environment as needed
to meet current needs:- Non-slip surface for bath/shower,- Floors that are even and free from spills and
clutter,During a review of Resident 7's Minimum Data Set (MDS-a resident assessment tool), dated
11/18/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 7's cognitive (mental action or process of acquiring knowledge
and understanding) skills for daily decisions were moderately impaired.During an observation on
11/21/2025, at 11:16 a.m., inside Resident 7's room, Resident 7 lying in bed close to the door. Observed an
open yellow container with a blanket spread on the floor underneath the yellow container. The yellow
container was placed beside the window under an open part of the ceiling with visible drops of rainwater. In
the middle of the room a towel was spread on the floor and a light gray trash bin was placed on top of the
towel and a bulging ceiling paint was observed on the ceiling directly above the light gray trash bin. During
a concurrent observation, and interview on 11/21/2025, at 11:18 a.m., with Licensed Vocational Nurse 2
(LVN 2), inside Resident 7's room. LVN 2 stated there was a leak in the ceiling by the window of Resident
9's bed and by the foot of Resident 10's bed. LVN 2 stated there was a visible drop of water from the ceiling
of Resident 7's room. LVN 2 stated both Resident 9 and Resident 10 were moved out of the room.During an
interview on 11/21/2025, at 11:55 a.m. with Certified Nursing Assistant 1 (CNA 1), CNA 1 stated Resident 7
was left in a room with a leaking ceiling and had no plan of moving her (Resident 7) out of the room yet.
CNA 1 stated Resident 7's room temperature could drop and get cold because of the leaking ceiling
especially at night.During an interview on 11/21/2025, at 12:02 p.m., with LVN 2, LVN 2 stated
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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.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Mirage Post Acute
44445 15th St W
Lancaster, CA 93534
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F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
leaking ceiling could potentially affect Resident 7's convenience, and safety because room temperature
could be cold.During an interview on 11/21/2025, at 12:18 p.m., with LVN 3, LVN 3 stated leaking ceiling in
a resident's room could result to mold (organisms that can grow virtually anywhere, both in homes and
outdoors) and if the ceiling gets soft from the water damage, ceiling could fall onto Resident 7. LVN 3 stated
all residents including Resident 7 should be moved out of the room with leaking ceiling.During an interview
on 11/21/2025, at 12:22 p.m., with the Maintenance Supervisor (MS), the MS stated he (MS) was not
aware of a leak in the ceiling of Resident 7's room. The MS stated if he (MS) was informed, he (MS) would
have move all residents out of Resident 7's room, open the ceiling, patch it dry, inspect if there were any
molds, use a fan and a humidifier (a device for keeping the atmosphere moist in a room to help reduce the
spread of viruses and promote other potential health benefits) for half a day or the whole day.During an
interview on 11/21/2025, at 12:45 p.m., with Maintenance 2 (M 2), M 2 stated today 11/21/2025, at 6:30
a.m., Registered Nurse 1 (RN 1) reported that Resident 7's room had a leak. M 2 stated all residents
should have been moved out of Resident 7's room.During an interview on 11/21/2025, at 1:32 p.m. with the
MS, the MS stated the facility did not have a policy for leaking ceiling and comfortable room temperature.b.
During a review of Resident 8‘s admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility admitted
Resident 8 on 5/7/2024, with diagnoses that included metabolic encephalopathy (a change in how your
brain works due to an underlying condition), unspecified anxiety disorder (a feeling of unease, worry, or
apprehension) and essential hypertension (occurs when you have abnormally high blood pressure that's
not the result of a medical condition). During a review of Resident 8's Care Plan, dated 6/11/2025,
regarding room temperature preference, the Care Plan indicated an intervention to ensure comfortable and
safe environment.During a review of Resident 8's H&P, dated 10/10/2025, the H&P indicated Resident 8
had fluctuating capacity to understand and make decisions.During a review of Resident 8's MDS, dated
[DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 8's cognitive skills for daily decisions were intact. The MDS indicated
Resident 8 required moderate assistance from staff for all activities of daily living (ADL- activities such as
bathing, dressing and toileting a person performs daily).During an observation, and interview on
11/21/2025, at 11:25 a.m., with Resident 8, at Resident 8's doorway. Observed Resident 8 had a white
sheet covering her chest, down to her (Resident 8) toes. Resident 8 was calling for assistance and asking
for a blanket. Resident 8 asked the Surveyor to come inside her (Resident 8) room. Resident 8 stated the
room was too cold and Resident 8 requested a blanket from the Surveyor. During an observation, and
interview on 11/21/2025, at 11:32 a.m., with the MS, at Resident 8's doorway. MS checked Resident 8's
room temperature using a thermometer scanner (device that measures the temperature) and the
thermometer scanner showed 64 degrees Fahrenheit. The MS stated room temperature should be between
72 degrees to 77 degrees Fahrenheit.During an interview on 11/21/2025, at 12:18 p.m., with LVN 3. LVN 3
stated cold room temperature could start Resident 8's cough, colds (an illness affecting your nose and
throat) or arthritis (a disease that causes damage in your joints) pain.During an interview on 11/21/2025, at
4:12 p.m., with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated the best room temperature for residents'
comfort should be between 71 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit. The DON stated 64 degrees was too cold for
Resident 8. The DON stated cold room temperature could affect Resident 8's vital signs (blood pressure,
temperature, respiratory rate and heart rate) and could be uncomfortable for Resident 8.During a
concurrent interview, and record review on 11/24/2025, at 11:09 a.m., with the DON, facility's policy and
procedure (P&P), titled, Homelike Environment, dated 2001, and last reviewed on 7/24/2025, the P&P
indicated, Residents are provided with a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment and
encouraged to use their personal belongings to the extent
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mirage Post Acute
44445 15th St W
Lancaster, CA 93534
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possible.1. Staff provides person-centered care that emphasizes the residents' comfort, independence and
personal needs and preferences.2. The facility staff and management maximizes, to the extent possible, the
characteristics of the facility that reflect a personalized, homelike setting. These characteristics include:a.
clean, sanitary and orderly environment;b. comfortable (minimum glare) yet adequate (suitable to the task)
lighting;c. inviting colors and decor;d. personalized furniture and room arrangements;e. clean bed and bath
linens that are in good condition;f. pleasant, neutral scents;g. plants and flowers, where appropriate;h.
comfortable and safe temperatures; [NAME]. comfortable sound levels. The DON stated homelike
environment means room was clean and organized. The DON stated the facility's P&P indicated to have a
safe, clean, and comfortable environment. The DON stated Resident 7's leaking room with containers was
not a homelike environment. The DON stated Resident 8's room being too cold was also not a homelike
environment. The DON stated the facility P&P was not followed.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mirage Post Acute
44445 15th St W
Lancaster, CA 93534
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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 observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement a
person-centered care plan (a tool that ensures residents receive personalized, comprehensive, and
goal-oriented care in a nursing home setting) for one of three sampled residents (Resident 7) by failing to
develop a person-centered care plan to address Resident 7's safety secondary to refusal of room change
while Resident 7's room had a leaking ceiling from rainwater.This failure had the potential for delays in the
delivery of necessary care and services to Resident 7 and placed Resident 7's safety at
risk.Findings:During a review of Resident 7‘s admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility
admitted Resident 7 on 11/12/2025, with diagnoses that included left tibia (shin bone. It's the second
longest bone in your body, and it's an important part of your ability to stand and move) displaced fracture
(the pieces of your bone moved so much that a gap formed around the fracture when your bone broke),
diabetes mellitus (DM- a disorder characterized by difficulty in blood sugar control and poor wound healing)
and unspecified (unconfirmed) dementia (a progressive state of decline in mental abilities).During a review
of Resident 7's History and Physical (H&P-a medical examination that involves a doctor taking a patient's
medical history, performing a physical exam, and documenting their findings), dated 11/12/2025, the H&P
indicated Resident 7 was confused, with minimal communication but does follow commands.During a
review of Resident 7's Minimum Data Set (MDS-a resident assessment tool), dated 11/18/2025, the MDS
indicated Resident 7's cognitive (mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding) skills
for daily decisions were moderately impaired.During an observation on 11/21/2025, at 11:16 a.m., inside
Resident 7's room, Resident 7 lying in bed close to the door. Observed an open yellow container with a
blanket spread on the floor underneath the yellow container. The yellow container was placed beside the
window under an open part of the ceiling with visible drops of water. In the middle of the room a towel was
spread on the floor and a light gray trash bin was placed on top of the towel and a bulging ceiling paint was
observed on the ceiling directly above the light gray trash bin. During a concurrent observation, and
interview on 11/21/2025, at 11:18 a.m., with Licensed Vocational Nurse 2 (LVN 2), inside Resident 7's
room. LVN 2 stated there was a leak in the ceiling by the window of Resident 9's bed and by the foot of
Resident 10's bed. LVN 2 stated there was a visible drop of water from the ceiling of Resident 7's room.
LVN 2 stated both Resident 9 and Resident 10 were moved out of the room.During an interview on
11/21/2025, at 12:02 p.m., with LVN 2, LVN 2 stated leaking ceiling could potentially affect Resident 7's
convenience and safety because room temperature could be cold.During an interview on 11/21/2025, at
12:18 p.m., with LVN 3, LVN 3 stated leaking ceiling in a resident's room could result to mold (organisms
that can grow virtually anywhere, both in homes and outdoors) and if the ceiling gets soft from the water
damage, ceiling could fall onto Resident 7.During an interview on 11/21/2025, at 12:22 p.m., with the
Maintenance Supervisor (MS), the MS stated he (MS) was not aware of a leak in the ceiling of Resident 7's
room. The MS stated if he (MS) was informed, he (MS) would have move all residents out of Resident 7's
room, open the ceiling, patch it dry, inspect if there were any molds, use a fan and a humidifier (a device for
keeping the atmosphere moist in a room to help reduce the spread of viruses and promote other potential
health benefits) for half a day or the whole day.During an interview on 11/21/2025, at 3:30 p.m., with
Registered Nurse 1 (RN 1), RN 1 stated she (RN 1) did not develop a care plan to address Resident 7's
safety after refusing room change. RN 1 stated there should be a care plan with intervention like monitoring
Resident 7 in her (Resident 7) room every shift to check for her (Resident 7) safety in a room that had a
leaking ceiling. RN 1 stated it was still raining outside and leak in the ceiling could still be
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mirage Post Acute
44445 15th St W
Lancaster, CA 93534
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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possible.During a concurrent interview, and record review on 11/21/2025, at 3:43 p.m., with the Minimum
Data Set Nurse Assistant (MDSA), Resident 7's Care Plan dated 11/21/2025, regarding refusal of care was
reviewed. The Care Plan indicated the following interventions:-encourage active participation of care-Inform
of risks and ramifications (a consequence of an action or event) of continued noncompliance.- Monitor the
effectiveness of safety equipment.MDSA stated the care plan was generalized and did not indicate hourly
rounding to check and observe for the progression of leaks if improving or not and to check if Resident 7
was safe and feels safe inside the room. MDSA stated the care plan should be individualized to address
resident safety inside a room that had a leaking ceiling.During an interview on 11/21/2025, at 4:12 p.m.,
with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated Resident 7's Care Plan should be person centered or
individualized to address her (Resident 7) safety inside the room that had a leaking ceiling.During a
concurrent interview, and record review on 11/24/2025, at 11:09 a.m., with the DON, facility's policy and
procedure (P&P), titled, Homelike Environment dated 2001, and last reviewed on 7/24/2025, the P&P
indicated, Staff provides person-centered care that emphasizes the residents' comfort, independence and
personal needs and preferences. The DON stated Resident 7's Care Plan should have an intervention that
Resident 7 was being checked hourly to check for her (Resident 7) safety. The DON stated without the
person-centered care plan, there might be a delay in room change and placing Resident 7's safety at risk.
The DON stated the P&P for person-centered care was not followed.During a record review of facility's P&P,
titled, Comprehensive Person-Centered Care Plans, dated 2001, and last reviewed on 3/2025, the P&P
indicated, A comprehensive, person-centered care plan that includes measurable objectives and timetables
to meet the resident's physical, psychosocial and functional needs is developed and implemented for each
resident.6. The comprehensive, person-centered care plan: a. includes measurable objectives and
timeframes; b. describes the services that are to be furnished to attain or maintain the resident's highest
practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, including: (1) services that would otherwise be
provided for the above, but are not provided due to the resident exercising his or her rights, including the
right to refuse treatment; .9. When possible, interventions address the underlying source(s) of the problem
area(s), not just symptoms or triggers.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056039
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mirage Post Acute
44445 15th St W
Lancaster, CA 93534
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F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure resident safety for three of six sampled residents
(Resident 2, Resident 3, and Resident 4) when the ceiling of the residents' room was leaking with
rainwater. The facility did not move the residents from the room with leaking rainwater.This deficient practice
had the potential for Residents 2, 3, and 4 to be at risk of sustaining injury related to ceiling leaking with
rainwater.Findings:During a review of Resident 2's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the
facility admitted Resident 2 on 9/25/2024 with diagnoses including hypertension (the force of your blood
pushing against your artery walls is consistently too high) and anemia (a condition where your blood
doesn't have healthy red blood cells).During a review of Resident 2's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident
assessment tool), dated 10/2/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 2's thought process was intact and
required supervision assistance from staff to complete activities of daily living (ADLs - activities such as
bathing, dressing, and toileting a person performs daily).During a review of Resident 3's admission Record,
the admission Record indicated the facility admitted Resident 3 on 3/29/2024 with diagnoses including end
stage renal failure (kidneys have permanently failed and cannot filter waste and extra fluid from your body)
and hypertension.During a review of Resident 3's MDS, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 3 was
moderately impaired with thought process and required substantial assistance from staff to complete
ADLs.During a review of Resident 4's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility
admitted Resident 4 on 8/3/2025 with diagnoses including cirrhosis (permanent scarring of the liver, a
serious condition that can cause a range of symptoms from fatigue and poor appetite to more severe
complications like internal bleeding, confusion, and swelling) and seizures (a sudden, uncontrolled
electrical disturbance in the brain that causes temporary change in movement, sensation, aware, or
behavior).During a review of Resident 4's MDS, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 4 was severely
impaired with thought process and required substantial assistance from staff to complete ADLs.During an
interview on 11/18/2025 at 2:52 p.m. with Resident 4's Public [NAME] (PG) 1, PG 1 stated that she (PG 1)
did not receive any call from the facility to ask to do a room change for Resident 4.During an interview on
11/17/2025 at 11:35 a.m. with Resident 2, Resident 2 stated that his room's ceiling had been leaking since
Saturday, and the facility was trying to fix it and put the bucket under the leak. Resident 2 stated that he and
his other two roommate stayed in their room the whole time because facility staff did not move them (the
residents) anywhere. Resident 2 stated that he was very careful when walking to the bathroom because he
did not want to fall.During an interview on 11/17/2025 at 11:42 a.m. with License Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1,
LVN 1 stated that the previous shift endorsed to her (LVN 1) that the ceiling of Resident 2, Resident 3 and
Resident 4's room was leaking with rainwater and needed to be reported to maintenance. LVN 1 stated that
Resident 2, Resident 3 and Resident 4 stayed in their room when the ceiling was leaking and did not do a
room change. LVN 1 stated that she (LVN 1) should have changed the room for Resident 2, Resident 3 and
Resident 4 due to the residents' safety at risk because of the water on the floor from the ceiling.During an
interview on 11/17/2025 at 11:46 a.m. with Housekeeper (HK) 1, HK 1 stated she (HK 1) was assigned to
Resident 2, Resident 3 and Resident 4's room during the weekend. HK 1 stated that the ceiling was leaking
with rainwater and she placed a bucket under the dripping water.During an interview on 11/19/2025 at 9:44
a.m. with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), the ADON stated that residents (Residents 2, 3, and 4)
could fall if the floor was wet and it can possibly cause an accident for the residents.During an interview on
11/24/2025 at 1:20 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated that the facility did
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056039
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mirage Post Acute
44445 15th St W
Lancaster, CA 93534
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
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Residents Affected - Some
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not provide proper care or meet the residents' (Residents 2, 3, and 4) needs by not changing their room
when the ceiling was leaking with rainwater. This failure meant residents were not comfortable or safe in
their rooms.During a review of the facility policy and procedure titled, Homelike Environment, last review
date of 11/6/2025, the policy and procedure indicated, Residents are provided with a safe, clean,
comfortable and homelike environment The facility staff and management maximize to the extent possible,
the characteristics of the facility that reflect a personalized, homelike setting. These characteristics include:
a. Clean, sanitary and orderly environment
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056039
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mirage Post Acute
44445 15th St W
Lancaster, CA 93534
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F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to: A. Follow its policy and procedure titled,
Infection Prevention and Control Program, last reviewed on 11/6/2025, for one of three sampled residents
(Resident 1) by failing to: 1. Ensure that the third-party's (an external company or individual specializing in
air and water safety to the facility) recommendations indicated in the Annual Analytical Validation Viable
Legionella Bacteria Report (a document that confirms the effectiveness of a facility's Water Management
Program [ongoing plan to control and minimize hazards in building water systems primarily to prevent
growth of harmful bacteria such as Legionella bacteria {naturally found in [NAME], but becomes a health
risk when they grow in man-made water systems and the contaminated water is aerosolized - tiny particles
suspended in the air, leading to inhalation and causing lung illness}, ensure water safety by identifying
risks, assess water systems and implement control measures] in controlling Legionella growth), dated
2/26/2024, 12/9/2024, 1/24/2025, 2/19/2025, and 3/17/2025 were reviewed and followed. These reports
indicated that Legionella bacteria were found in the facility's water system since 2/26/2024; however, the
facility failed to act on the findings and failed to implement the recommendations outlined in the report. 2.
Ensure the facility's Water Management Program Water Safety Plan (a comprehensive risk assessment and
risk management approach that encompasses all steps in a drinking-water supply chain to identify
hazardous conditions and outline steps to minimize the health impact of waterborne pathogens [some
bodies of water have microorganisms called pathogens that can cause residents to get sick]) was reviewed
and followed when Legionella bacteria were detected (identify the presence or existence of) at the facility
since 2/26/2024. 3. Ensure the Infection Preventionist Nurse (IP Nurse) carried out her (IP Nurse) duties
and responsibilities by coordinating and overseeing the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program
(IPCP - refers to evidence-based practices and procedures that, when applied consistently in health care
settings, can prevent or reduce the risk of transmission of microorganisms to residents and health workers)
in relation to the Legionella bacteria detected at the facility since 2/26/2024. 4. Ensure the facility identified
the areas in the water system that could encourage the growth and spread of Legionella or other
waterborne bacteria (caused by pathogenic microbes {microorganisms that can cause disease in humans)
spread via contaminated water). 5. Ensure a communication process was in place for the previous
Administrator (Administrator 2) to inform the current Administrator (Administrator 1) of the Legionella
bacteria detected at the facility since 2/26/2024 when Administrator 1 took over and started working at the
facility on 4/2025. B. Report to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) that the facility's water
system was positive for Legionella bacteria since 2/26/2024. These deficient practices resulted in Resident
1 having a Change in Condition (a major decline in a resident's health status) on 10/25/2025 at 7:37 a.m.,
including altered mental status (a change in mental function), fever (abnormally high body temperature),
shortness of breath, and was found unresponsive (does not respond to activity, touch, sound, or other
stimulation). The paramedics (individuals trained to provide emergency medical care to people who are
injured or ill, typically in a setting outside of a hospital) arrived at the facility on 10/25/2025 at 7:45 a.m. and
transferred Resident 1 to the General Acute Care Hospital (GACH) where Resident 1 underwent a
Legionella pneumoniae sputum procedure (a diagnostic test in which a sample of sputum [thick, sticky
substance from the lungs] is collected and analyze in a laboratory for the presence of Legionella bacteria)
on 10/25/2025 at 10:46 a.m., which detected Legionella bacteria. Resident 1 subsequently died at the
GACH on 10/31/2025 (specific time not indicated). Findings: During a review of Resident 1's admission
Record, the admission Record indicated the facility
Residents Affected - Few
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056039
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A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mirage Post Acute
44445 15th St W
Lancaster, CA 93534
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Residents Affected - Few
originally admitted Resident 1 on 2/12/2025 and readmitted in the facility on 10/2/2025 with diagnoses
including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD - a chronic lung disease that causes air to become
trapped in the lungs, making it hard to breathe) and type two (2) diabetes mellitus (DM - a condition where
the body does not use insulin [a hormone that regulates blood sugar by helping sugar from food move from
the bloodstream into the body's cells for energy] properly to get energy from the food eaten). During a
review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident assessment tool), dated 10/8/2025, the MDS
indicated that Resident 1 was severely impaired (having significant limitations) in thought processes and
required dependent assistance (resident requires total physical or mechanical help) from staff to complete
activities of daily living (ADLs - activities such as bathing, dressing, and toileting a person performs daily).
During a review of Resident 1's Change in Condition (CIC - major decline in a resident's health status that
will not resolve without interventions) Form, dated 10/25/2025, the CIC indicated that Resident 1 was noted
with altered mental status (change in mental function), fever, shortness of breath, and was unresponsive.
The CIC further indicated that the paramedics arrived on 10/25/2025 at 7:45 a.m. and transferred Resident
1 to the GACH. During a review of Resident 1's Physician's Order, dated 10/25/2025, timed at 7:59 a.m.,
the Physician's Order indicated to transfer Resident 1 to GACH for further evaluation. During a review of
Resident 1's Care Plan Report (a structured and individualized approach that helps clinicians provide
effective care for the resident), dated 10/25/2025, the Care Plan Report indicated that Resident 1 was
transferred to GACH for further evaluation due to abnormal vital signs (basic measurements of the body's
essential functions), altered mental status, labored breathing (breathing feels difficult, requiring extra effort),
desaturation (a drop in blood oxygen levels below normal) and lethargy (a condition marked by drowsiness
and an unusual lack of energy and mental alertness). During a review of Resident 1's GACH record, dated
10/25/2025, the GACH record indicated the GACH Emergency Department (a medical unit for severe,
life-threatening conditions and serious injuries needed immediate care) admitted Resident 1 on 10/25/2025
at 8:05 a.m. presenting with altered mental status and being found unresponsive. The GACH record
indicated that on 10/25/2025 at 10:46 a.m., Resident 1 underwent a Legionella pneumoniae sputum
procedure, which indicated that Legionella bacteria were detected. During an interview on 11/13/2025 at
11:04 a.m., with Maintenance Supervisor 1 (MS 1), in the facility's water room, MS 1 stated that the facility's
most recent report titled, Annual Analytical Validation Viable Legionella Bacteria, which indicated that
Legionella bacteria were present in the facility's water, was dated 3/2025. MS 1 stated he (MS 1) did not
have a copy of the report in his (MS 1) office, but that a copy was kept by the IP Nurse. MS 1 stated that
maintenance staff (depending on who was on duty each day) had been performing daily water flushing (the
process of running water through the pipes in the water system) in room [ROOM NUMBER], room [ROOM
NUMBER], room [ROOM NUMBER], room [ROOM NUMBER], Nurse Station 1, Nurse Station 2, Bathtub 1,
and Bathtub 2 since 1/2024, based on instructions from the previous Maintenance Supervisor 2 (MS 2). MS
1stated he (MS 1) did not change or rotate any rooms included in the water flushing routine. MS 1 stated
there was no documented evidence that the facility implemented additional interventions (other than water
flushing) to prevent Legionella bacteria growth, such as replacing the angle stop valves (small valves
installed at the corner where a water line meets a fixture like under the sink, behind the toilet, or near the
water heater), faucets, water supply hoses (used to connect faucets to the water pipes under the sink), or
filters (devices that remove impurities by lowering contamination of water using a fine physical barrier). MS
1 further stated he (MS 1) did not have a copy of the facility's water flow diagram (a visual tool that shows
all the water sources and system flow) and was therefore unable to determine where
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A. Building
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mirage Post Acute
44445 15th St W
Lancaster, CA 93534
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Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Legionella bacteria or other opportunistic pathogens (is an organism that normally does not harm its host
but can cause disease especially when the host's resistance is low) could potentially grow. During an
interview on 11/13/2025 at 11:31 a.m., with the IP Nurse, the IP Nurse stated that on 11/12/2025, Public
Health Nurse 1 (PHN 1) e-mailed her (IP Nurse) indicating that the Los Angeles County Department of
Public Health's Acute Communicable Disease Control Program (LACDPH-ACDC) had identified a
presumptive healthcare-associated (when a resident had a continuous stay at the skilled nursing facility
during the 14 days before onset of symptoms) Legionella disease case in the facility (Resident 1). During a
concurrent interview and record review on 11/13/2025 at 2:02 p.m., with the IP Nurse, the recommended
actions from the Annual Analytical Validation Viable Legionella Bacteria Reports dated 2/26/2024,
12/9/2024, 1/24/2025, 2/19/2025, and 3/17/2025, and the facility's Domestic Water Flushing Log since
1/2024, were reviewed. The IP stated that all the results indicated Legionella bacteria had been found in the
facility's water since 2/26/2024. The IP stated that maintenance staff handled the interventions by
performing daily flushing in room [ROOM NUMBER], room [ROOM NUMBER], room [ROOM NUMBER],
room [ROOM NUMBER], Nurse Station 1, Nurse Station 2, Bathtub 1, and Bathtub 2 and by conducting
annual (every year) water testing for Legionella bacteria. During a concurrent interview and record review
on 11/13/2025 at 2:31 p.m., with the Director of Nursing (DON), IP Nurse, and MS 1, the recommended
actions from the Annual Analytical Validation Viable Legionella Bacteria Reports dated 2/26/2024,
12/9/2024, 1/24/2025, 2/19/2025, and 3/17/2025, the facility's Domestic Water Flushing Log since 1/2024,
and the facility's Water Management Program Water Safety Plan, dated 2025 (specific month and day not
indicated) were reviewed. The IP Nurse stated that the Water Management Program Water Safety Plan
indicated to Isolate the system to minimize exposure of water to patients (residents) as directed by Infection
Prevention. The Water Management Program Water Safety Plan indicated to Isolate means Disabling the
water supply to the fixture until remediation (act of correcting an error or a fault) has been conducted. The
IP Nurse further stated that the Water Management Program Water Safety Plan indicated to resample the
water for Legionella bacteria within five to 10 days after corrective actions were implemented. The DON, IP
Nurse, and MS 1 stated that the facility did not follow or act on the recommendations outlined in the Annual
Analytical Validation Viable Legionella Bacteria Reports dated 2/26/2024, 12/9/2024, 1/24/2025, 2/19/2025,
and 3/17/2025, or in the Water Management Program Water Safety Plan, dated 2025 and that there was no
documented evidence indicating these actions were implemented. During an interview on 11/13/2025 at
3:13 p.m. with Administrator 1, Administrator 1 stated that he (Administrator 1) began working at the facility
at the end of 4/2025. Administrator 1 stated that MS 1 was responsible for the facility's Water Management
Program. Administrator 1 stated that the water testing company (third party) had been reporting the water
test results to the previous administrator (Administrator 2), which was why he (Administrator 1) was not
aware of the water test results. Administrator 1 further stated that he (Administrator 1) did not contact the
water testing company to inform them that he (Administrator 1) was the new administrator of the facility
because no issues had been reported to him (Administrator 1). During a concurrent observation and
interview on 11/19/2025 at 10:55 a.m., the facility's water system in randomly selected residents rooms
(room [ROOM NUMBER] and room [ROOM NUMBER]), shower tubs (Bathtubs 3, 4, 5, and 6), Station 1
utility faucet, Station 2 utility faucet, kitchen ice machine, and the beauty shops (Beauty Shop 1 and Beauty
Shop 2), was observed with LACDPH-ACDC team (ACDC MD 2, ACDC MD 3, ACDC Team Member 1,
ACDC Team Member 2, ACDC Team Member 3, and ACDC Team Member 4) together with the facility's
DON, IP Nurse, and Nurse Consultant. ACDC MD 2 stated that the facility's water system had a lot of
faucets (number of faucets not specified) that were not in use. During an interview with ACDC
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056039
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mirage Post Acute
44445 15th St W
Lancaster, CA 93534
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Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
MD 2 on 11/19/2025 at 12:12 p.m., ACDC MD 2 stated that he (ACDC MD 2) was concerned that the
facility's water system had a lot of dead leg (a section of potable {safe to drink} water pipe which contains
water that has no flow or does not circulate). During an interview on 11/19/2025 at 3:14 p.m., with the IP
Nurse, the IP Nurse stated that her (IP Nurse) responsibility as an IP Nurse regarding monitoring
Legionella was to assist the administration and maintenance management with any potential or suspected
exposure to Legionella bacteria. The IP nurse stated that she (IP Nurse) reviews the Annual Analytical
Validation Viable Legionella Bacteria reports with the team, along with the accompanying
recommendations. The IP Nurse stated that she (IP Nurse) did not carry out her role in managing
Legionella, and that there was no documented evidence that the facility developed or implemented a plan
to address facility-specific infection control needs and requirements identified in the facility assessment and
infection control risk assessment. During an interview on 11/20/2025 at 11:13 a.m., with the IP Nurse, the
IP Nurse stated that the facility should follow the water management recommendations until no Legionella
bacteria were detected in the water. The IP Nurse stated that she (IP Nurse) was not aware that the
facility's water tested positive for Legionella on 2/26/2024 and only became aware of the water test results
conducted on 11/26/2024 (results and recommendations were reported by the third-party testing company
to the facility on [DATE]) when Administrator 2 informed her (IP Nurse). The IP Nurse stated that she was
not made aware of any water testing results after 12/9/2024. The IP Nurse stated that she (IP Nurse) did
not maintain any logs indicating whether residents were being monitored for potential Legionella exposure.
The IP Nurse stated that without monitoring residents and maintaining logs, the facility could not determine
if residents were affected or potentially exposed to Legionella bacteria. The IP Nurse stated that monitoring
residents was essential because they (residents) could develop worsening respiratory (refers to the lungs
and breathing) issues, require hospitalization or die as a result of Legionella exposure. The IP Nurse stated
that the facility failed to monitor residents for Legionella-related illness, failed to implement and follow the
water management plan recommendations, and did not isolate residents with pneumonia (an infection in
the lungs that inflames the air sacs, causing them to fill with fluid or pus [a thick, opaque (not transparent),
usually yellowish-white, fluid matter that is formed as part of an inflammatory response typically associated
with an infection]). The IP Nurse stated the facility did not report to CDPH that Legionella bacteria was
detected at the facility's water system since 2/26/2024 to 3/17/2025. The IP Nurse stated the presence of
Legionella bacteria in the facility's water system should be reported to CDPH within 24 hours due to
unusual occurrence in the facility. During an interview on 11/20/2025 at 12:20 p.m., with the DON, the DON
stated that the IP Nurse manages the monthly surveillance log for Legionella. The DON stated that the IP
Nurse should notify the DON when the facility's water tests positive for Legionella bacteria. The DON stated
that she (DON) was not aware that the 3/17/2025 water test was positive for Legionella. The DON stated
that had she (DON) been aware, she (DON) would have ensured the facility implemented the
recommended actions outlined in the Water Management Plan. The DON further stated that there was no
documented evidence that the facility monitored the residents for Legionella exposure. The DON stated that
the facility failed to ensure effective communication between incoming and outgoing administrators
regarding the presence of Legionella bacteria in the water. The DON stated that this situation was
preventable. The DON stated that monitoring and communication should have been the responsibility of the
IP Nurse, but the IP Nurse did not carry out these duties, and proper communication did not occur. The
DON stated the presence of Legionella bacteria in the facility's water system was an unusual occurrence
and was not reported to CDPH. The DON stated the presence of Legionella bacteria in the facility's water
system must be
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056039
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mirage Post Acute
44445 15th St W
Lancaster, CA 93534
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F 0880
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
reported to CDPH within 24 to 48 hours as unusual occurrence according to facility's policy and procedure.
During a review of the Infection Control Nurse - Job Description, undated, the job description indicated the
primary purpose of the Infection Control Nurse is to plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct our
infection control program and its activities in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards,
guidelines, and regulations that govern such program, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the
Infection Control Committee to ensure that an effective infection control program is maintained at all time.
During a review of the facility's Domestic Water Flushing Log from 1/2024 to 3/31/2025, the log indicated
that the facility performed water flushing in the following rooms:1. 1/1/2024 to 1/31/2024 - Rooms 1, 2, 3,
and 4; Nurse Stations 1, and 2; Bathtubs 1 and 2. 2. 2/1/2024 to 2/28/2024 - Rooms 1, 2, 3, and 4; Nurse
Stations 1, and 2; Bathtubs 1 and 2. 3. 11/1/2024 to 11/30/2024 - Rooms 1, 2, 3, and 4; Nurse Stations 1,
and 2; Bathtubs 1 and 2. 4. 12/1/2024 to 12/31/2024 - Rooms 1, 2, 3, and 4; Nurse Stations 1, and 2;
Bathtubs 1 and 2. 5. 1/1/2025 to 1/31/2025 - Rooms 1, 2, 3, and 4; Nurse Stations 1, and 2; Bathtubs 1 and
2. 6. 2/1/2025 to 2/28/2025 - Rooms 1, 2, 3, and 4; Nurse Stations 1, and 2; Bathtubs 1 and 2. 7. 3/1/2025
to 3/31/2025 - Rooms 1, 2, 3, and 4; Nurse Stations 1, and 2; Bathtubs 1 and 2. During a review of the
facility's Annual Analytical Validation Viable Legionella Bacteria Reports dated 2/26/2024, 12/9/2024,
1/24/2025, 2/19/2025, and 3/17/2025 indicated the following results: 1. First water sample: Collected on
2/14/2024; result was reported to the facility on 2/26/2024. Result: For domestic water, one (1) sample
showed the presence of Legionella bacteria (room [ROOM NUMBER]). 2. Second water sample: Collected
on 11/26/2024; result was reported to the facility on [DATE].Result: For domestic water, two (2) water
samples showed detectable Legionella bacteria (room [ROOM NUMBER] and room [ROOM NUMBER]). 3.
Third water sample: Collected on 1/15/2025; result was reported to the facility on 1/24/2025. Result: For
domestic water, three (3) water samples showed detectable Legionella bacteria (room [ROOM NUMBER],
Bathtub 1, and room [ROOM NUMBER]). 4. Fourth water sample: Collected on 2/11/2025; result was
reported to the facility on 2/19/2025. Result: For domestic water, three (3) water samples showed
detectable Legionella bacteria (room [ROOM NUMBER], Bathtub 1, and room [ROOM NUMBER]). 5. Fifth
and last water sample: Collected on 3/7/2025; result was reported to the facility on 3/17/2025. Result: For
domestic water, two of three water samples showed detectable Legionella bacteria (Bathtub 1 and room
[ROOM NUMBER]). Further review of the facility's Annual Analytical Validation Viable Legionella Bacteria
Reports dated 2/26/2024, 12/9/2024, 1/24/2025, 2/19/2025, and 3/17/2025 indicated the following
Recommended Actions for water samples reported on 2/26/2024, 12/9/2024, 1/24/2025, 2/19/2025, and
3/17/2025: - It is recommended that positive fixtures (general category of devices that are installed for the
intentional supply and usage of water within a building) and adjacent taps be thoroughly flushed for five
minutes a day for a period of five to seven days. It is important to verify the hot water temperature reaches
the target temperature. It is also recommended that the affected showerheads and associated hose lines
be replaced. - It is also recommended to either replace or descale (remove built-up or incrustation
{formation of a hard, thick layer or crust of deposited material on the surfaces of pipes, pumps and other
system components}) and disinfect the fixtures in the affected rooms per your Management Plan Standard
Operating Procedures (SOP) in Section 4. - All positive locations should be re-tested following completion
of corrective actions in order to re-establish acceptable control. If additional testing continues to show the
presence of Legionella bacteria, alternate control measures should be considered, including the use of
permanent secondary disinfection system or routine remediation procedures. - Continue to follow all the
preventative actions as part of your Water Safety Plan, including routine testing of the water systems.
Additional recommended
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056039
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COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mirage Post Acute
44445 15th St W
Lancaster, CA 93534
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F 0880
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
action is advised for water sample report on 11/26/2025: - Since a majority of the samples were positive, it
is recommended that a chlorination process (process of adding chlorine or chlorine compounds to water to
kill harmful bacteria) be implemented in conjunction with flushing of the domestic water supply, as outlined
in your Water Safety Program in Section 4.Additional recommended action is advised for water sample
report on 1/24/2025: - It is recommended to sample from the angle stop at next visit to rule out detection in
the line. - Localized treatments such as fixture disinfections, riser disinfections refers to the practice of using
disinfectants within riser pipes, which are vertical sections of plumbing that carry water between floors in a
building or from the ground into a storage tank or irrigation line, and drop-leg (synonymous with a dead leg
or blind end, which is a section of piping with little or no water flow where water becomes stagnant)
plumbing disinfections can be very effective if the source of the contamination is indeed local. Additional
recommended action is advised for water sample report on 2/19/2025: - The samples with Legionella
detections may be associated with low-use areas where stagnant conditions can occur. All affected fixtures
should be temporarily isolated if directed by Infection Prevention. Examples of System Isolation may consist
of 1) Disabling the water supply to the fixture until remediation has been conducted, 2) Isolating the room
where the fixture is located from normal use, and 3) Installation of microbiological filters (physically remove
harmful microorganisms such as bacteria and particles from water using fine pore membranes (like 0.1-10
micron {or micrometer - unit of measure, symbolized as um, refers to the use of highly precise filtration
systems that measure and remove contaminants from water based on their extremely small size) to prevent
exposure to Legionella. - Since a majority of the samples were positive, it is recommended that a
chlorination process be implemented in conjunction with flushing of the domestic water supply, as outlined
in your Water Safety Program in Section 4. Additional recommended action is advised for water sample
report on 3/17/2025: - The samples with Legionella detections may be associated with low-use areas where
stagnant conditions can occur. All affected fixtures should be temporarily isolated if directed by Infection
Prevention. Examples of System Isolation may consist of 1) Disabling the water supply to the fixture until
remediation has been conducted, 2) Isolating the room where the fixture is located from normal use, and 3)
Installation of microbiological filters to prevent exposure to Legionella.- Since a majority of the samples
were positive, it is recommended that a chlorination process be implemented in conjunction with flushing of
the domestic water supply, as outlined in your Water Safety Program in Section 4. During a review of the
facility-provided policy and procedure titled, Legionella Water Management Program, last reviewed on
11/6/2025, the policy indicated, Our facility is committed to the prevention, detection and control of
water-borne contaminants, including Legionella. Policy Interpretation and Implementation Section: 1. As
part of the infection prevention and control program, our facility has a water management program, which is
overseen by the water management team. 5. The water management program includes the following
elements: .c. The identification of areas in the water system that could encourage the growth and spread of
Legionella or other waterborne bacteria, including the following: (1) Storage tanks; (2) Water heaters; (3)
Filters; (4) Aerators (process by which air is circulated through, mixed with or dissolved in a liquid or other
substances that act as a fluid); (5) Showerheads and hoses; (6) Misters (a device, such as a bottle, with a
nozzle for spraying a mist of water), atomizers (a device for emitting water as a fine spray), air washers
(recirculating water systems to force air through a spray of water to remove impurities and humidity) and
humidifiers (a device for keeping the atmosphere moist in a room); (7) Hot tubs; .(9) Medical devices such
as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines (machines that uses mild air pressure to keep
breathing airways open while you sleep),
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056039
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mirage Post Acute
44445 15th St W
Lancaster, CA 93534
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F 0880
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
hydrotherapy equipment (assists in creating a safe water environment in which to exercise) . d. The
identification of situations that can lead to Legionella growth, such as: (1) construction; (2) water main
breaks; (7) water stagnation; and(8) inadequate disinfection. e. Specific measures used to control the
introduction and/or spread or Legionella (e.g. [for example], temperature, disinfectants). f. The control limits
or parameters that are acceptable and that are monitored. g. A system to monitor control limits and the
effectiveness of control measures. h. Documentation of the program. 6. The water management program is
reviewed at least once a year, or sooner if any of the following occur: a. The control limits are consistently
not met.c. There are any disease cases associated with the water system. During a review of the
facility-provided policy and procedure titled, Legionella Surveillance and Detection, last reviewed on
11/6/2025, the policy and procedure indicated, Our facility is committed to the prevention, detection and
control of water-borne contaminants (any physical, chemical, biological (relating to living organisms), or
radiological ( relating to or involving high-energy radiation) substances or matter in water, other than water
molecules themselves, that can degrade water quality and pose risk to human health and environment),
including Legionella. Legionnaire's disease is included as part of our infection surveillance activities. As part
of the infection prevention and control program, all cases of pneumonia that are diagnosed in residents >
[greater than] 48 hours after admission are investigated for possible Legionnaire's disease. Risk factors for
developing Legionnaire's Disease include: c. Chronic lung disease, such as emphysema (progressive lung
disease that causes shortness of breath) or COPD; . f. Underlying illness, such as diabetes, renal failure
(kidney failure a condition which one or both kidneys no longer work on their own), or hepatic failure (liver is
no longer to function adequately for body needs). Residents who have signs and symptoms of pneumonia
may be placed on transmission-based (droplet [used to prevent transmission of infectious agents spread
through respiratory]) precautions, although person-to person transmission is rare. During a review of the
facility-provided policy and procedure titled, Infection Prevention and Control Program, last reviewed on
11/6/2025, the policy and procedure indicated, An infection prevention and control program (IPCP) is
established and maintained to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment and to help prevent
the development and transmission of communicable disease and infections. The IPCP is developed to
address the facility-specific infection control needs and requirements identified in the facility assessment
and the infection control risk assessment. The IPCP provides a system for preventing, identifying, reporting,
investigating, and controlling infections and communicable diseases for all residents. Elements of the IPCP
1. Coordination and Oversight a. The IPCP is coordinated and overseen by an infection prevention
specialist (infection preventionist). 2. Policies and Proceduresb. The infection prevention and control
committee, medical director, director of nursing services, and other key clinical and administrative staff
review the infection control policies at least annually. 3. Surveillance and reportingb. Surveillance tools are
used for identifying the occurrence of infections, recording their number and frequency, .monitoring
adherence to infection prevention and control practices, and detecting unusual pathogens with infection
control implications. During a review of the facility-provided policy and procedure titled, Unusual Occurrence
Reporting, last reviewed on 11/6/2025, the policy and procedure indicated, As required by federal or state
regulations, our facility reports unusual occurrences or other reportable events which affect the health,
safety, or welfare of our residents, employees or visitors. Unusual occurrences shall be reported via
telephone to appropriate agencies as requires by current law and/or regulations such incident or as
otherwise required by federal and state regulations. A written report detailing the incident and actions taken
by the facility after the event shall be sent or delivered to the
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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
056039
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mirage Post Acute
44445 15th St W
Lancaster, CA 93534
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)
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state agency (and other appropriate agencies as required by law) within forty-eight (48) hours of reporting
the event or as required by federal and state regulations.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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