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Inspection visit

Inspection

COLONIAL CARE CENTERCMS #0560433 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 3 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0553 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to include one of three residents (Resident 1) and/or his Responsible Party (RP 1) in an Interdisciplinary Team ([IDT] a group of professionals with different areas of expertise who work together to achieve a common goal or meet the needs of a resident) Conference when Resident 1 was found sitting on the floor on 7/1/2024. This deficient practice resulted in RP 1 not being aware of Resident 1's change of condition (COC) or their ability to provide input regarding Resident 1's care. This deficient practice had the potential for Resident 1's care needs to go unmet. Findings During a review of Resident 1's admission Record (Face Sheet), the Face Sheet indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of dementia (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities) and schizoaffective disorder (a mental illness which affects a person's mood and behavior). During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set ([MDS] a standardized assessment and care screening tool) dated 6/12/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 1's cognition (the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses) was severely impaired. The MDS indicated Resident 1 required partial to moderate assistance (helper does less than half the effort) for completion of his activities of daily living ([ADL] task such as bathing or showering, dressing, getting in and out of bed or a chair, walking, using the toilet and eating). During a review of Resident 1's COC Assessment Form dated 7/1/2024, the COC indicated Resident 1 was found sitting on the floor. During a review of Resident 1's Interdisciplinary Narrative, dated 7/18/2024, the IDT Narrative indicated Resident 1 exhibited a behavior of sitting on the floor due to his culture and it was the Resident 1's preference to sit on the floor. The IDT narrative indicated Resident 1, and/or RP 1 did not attend the IDT conference. During an interview on 9/12/2024 at 12:03 p.m., RP 2 stated it was not part of Resident 1's culture to sit or pray on the floor. During an interview on 9/13/2024 at 9 a.m., RP 1 state she was not informed about an IDT meeting or that Resident 1 was found sitting on the floor. RP 1 stated Resident 1 does not like to sit on the (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 6 Event ID: 056043 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 056043 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/13/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Colonial Care Center 1913 E 5th Street Long Beach, CA 90802 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 0553 floor. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm During an interview on 9/13/2024 at 9:48 a.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated she did not ask RP 1 if Resident 1's behavior of sitting on the floor was part of Resident 1's culture, and stated she assumed sitting on the floor was a cultural norm based on her experience with other residents' behavior of sitting on the floor. The DON stated she did not further investigate Resident 1's behavior to determine if Resident 1 should be placed on bowel and bladder training, if fall precautions should be implemented or if his medications needed adjusting. The DON stated Resident 1 was a new resident and the facility staff were in the process of getting to know him, and they should have reached out to RP 1, who was familiar with Resident 1's routine and behaviors. Residents Affected - Few During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P/P) titled Resident Rights dated 3/2023, the P/P indicated Federal and State laws guarantee certain basic rights to all residents of the facility which include being informed of and participating in, his or her care planning and treatment. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 056043 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 6 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 056043 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/13/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Colonial Care Center 1913 E 5th Street Long Beach, CA 90802 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 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement a care plan and/develop a care plan based on an accurate assessment of for one of three residents (Resident 1) after Resident 1 was found sitting on the floor and following Resident 1's fall and fracture (break of the bone) to his nose. These deficient practices resulted in Resident 1's care needs not being addressed and/or addressed inaccurately and had the potential to result in a delay of care. Findings During a review of Resident 1's admission Record (Face Sheet), the Face Sheet indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of dementia (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities) and schizoaffective disorder (a mental illness which affects a person's mood and behavior). During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set ([MDS] a standardized assessment and care screening tool) dated 6/12/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 1's cognition (the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses) was severely impaired. a. During a review of Resident 1's Change of Condition (COC) Assessment Form dated 7/1/2024, the COC indicated Resident 1 was found sitting on the floor. During a review of Resident 1's Interdisciplinary Narrative, dated 7/18/2024, the IDT Narrative indicated Resident 1 exhibited a behavior of sitting on the floor due to his culture and it was the Resident 1's preference to sit on the floor. During a review of Resident 1's Care Plan dated 7/2/2024, the Care Plan indicated Resident 1 had an altered behavior pattern related to diagnosis of dementia manifested by an episode of sitting on the floor. Under this care plan a goal was to minimize the risk of decline daily until the next assessment. The Care Plan's interventions included to assess what may cause the behavior and what may trigger the behavior and attempt to reduce/eliminate those triggers if possible. During an interview on 9/12/2024 at 12:03 p.m., RP 2 stated it was not part of Resident 1's culture to sit or pray on the floor. During an interview on 9/13/2024 at 9 a.m., RP 1 state she was not informed about an IDT meeting or that Resident 1 was found sitting on the floor. RP 1 stated Resident 1 does not like to sit on the floor. During an interview on 9/13/2024 at 9:48 a.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated she did not ask RP 1 if Resident 1's behavior of sitting on the floor was part of Resident 1's culture, and stated she assumed sitting on the floor was a cultural norm based on her experience with other residents' behavior of sitting on the floor. The DON stated, she did not investigate Resident 1's behavior to determine if Resident 1 should be placed on bowel and bladder training, if fall precautions should be implemented or if his medications needed adjusting. The DON stated Resident 1 was a new resident and (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 056043 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 6 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 056043 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/13/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Colonial Care Center 1913 E 5th Street Long Beach, CA 90802 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 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm the facility staff were in the process of getting to know him, and they should have reached out to RP 1, who was familiar with Resident 1's routine and behaviors for input into Resident 1's care needs. b. During a review of a General Acute Care Hospital (GACH) Emergency Department (ED) Physician's note dated 9/1/2024, the ED Physician's note indicated Resident 1's had a nasal bone fracture (broken nose). Residents Affected - Some During a review of Resident 1's Licensed Nurse note dated 9/1/2024, the Licensed Nurse note indicated Resident 1 was readmitted to the facility with slight swelling to his nose and dried blood on his skin. The Licensed Nurse note indicated the facility would continue with Resident 1's plan of care. During a review of Resident 1's clinical record, there was no documentation to indicate a care plan was developed regarding Resident 1's broken nose. During an interview on 9/13/2024 at 9:48 a.m., and a subsequent interview at 12:35 p.m., the DON after reviewing Resident 1's clinical record, stated she could not find a care plan for Resident 1's nasal fracture. The DON stated a care plan addressing Resident 1's nasal fracture, pain, treatment, consults and monitoring should have been created. During a review of the facility's P/P titled Care Plans, Comprehensive Person Centered, dated 3/2033, the P/P indicated the IDT team to review and update the care plan when the resident has been readmitted to the facility from a hospital stay. The P/P indicated assessments of residents are ongoing and care plans are revised as information about the residents and the resident's condition change. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 056043 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 6 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 056043 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/13/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Colonial Care Center 1913 E 5th Street Long Beach, CA 90802 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 0842 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure Psychiatrist Evaluation Progress notes and General Acute Care Hospital (GACH) records were available in the clinical record for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1). This deficient practice resulted in Resident 1's clinical records being incomplete and had the potential for non-continuity of care. Findings During a review of Resident 1's admission Record (Face Sheet), the Face Sheet indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of dementia (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities) and schizoaffective disorder (a mental illness which affects a person's mood and behavior). During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set ([MDS] a standardized assessment and care screening tool) dated 6/12/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 1's cognition (the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses) was severely impaired. a. During a review of Resident 1's Physician's order dated 6/7/2024, the Physician's order indicated for Resident 1 to have a psychiatrist evaluation with treatment and follow up as indicated. During a review of Resident 1's clinical records, there was no documentation indicating that a psychiatric evaluation was conducted. During an interview on 9/12/2024 at 3:44 p.m., the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) stated, Resident 1 was on the facility's list for a psychiatric evaluation for 7/15/2024 after his fall on 7/1/2024 and again on 8/5/2024. The ADON, after reviewing Resident 1's clinical record, stated he could not find any documentation regarding Resident 1's psychiatric evaluations. During an interview on 9/12/2024 at 3:44 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated after Resident 1 was found sitting on the floor on 7/1/2024, she requested that Resident 1 have a psychiatric evaluation to review is medication, she later did not see that a psychiatric evaluation was done, so she requested another evaluation in 8/2024. The DON, after reviewing Resident 1's clinical record, stated she could not find a psychiatric evaluation for Resident 1 during 7/2024 or 8/2024. During an interview on 9/12/2024 at 3:59 p.m., the Medical Records Director (MRD) stated Resident 1's psychiatric evaluation notes were requested and received (9/12/2024) for Resident 1's psychiatric evaluations on 7/15/2024 and 8/5/2024. b. During a review of Resident 1's nursing progress notes dated 8/31/2024, the notes indicated Resident 1 was transported via 911 to a GACH due to a fall resulting in a laceration to the bridge of Resident 1's nose. During a review of Resident 1's clinical records, there was no documentation from the GACH (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 056043 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 6 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 056043 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/13/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Colonial Care Center 1913 E 5th Street Long Beach, CA 90802 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 0842 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some indicating the care Resident 1 received or treatment orders during his admission to the GACH on 8/31/2024. During an interview with the DON and a concurrent review of Resident 1's clinical records on 9/13/2025 at 9:48 a.m., Resident 1's clinical records indicated there were no GACH records available from Resident 1's recent admission to the GACH on 8/31/2024. The DON stated the records from the GACH should have been requested when they were not sent with Resident 1 on his return to the facility on 9/1/2024 . The DON stated the GACH records were needed to provide information regarding the care Resident 1 received when he was at the GACH and all medical records documenting the care of Resident 1 should have been available for review by facility staff. During an interview on 9/13/2024 at 11:15 a.m., the MRD stated Resident 1's GACH record were requested and received (9/13/2024) for Resident 1's GACH stay of 8/31/2024. During a review of the facility's undated policy and procedure (P/P) titled Medical Records, the (P/P) indicated the facility shall maintain complete, accurate, readily accessible, and systemically organized medical records for each resident admitted . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 056043 If continuation sheet Page 6 of 6

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Citations

3 citations 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.

  • 0553GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F553 - The right to participate in the development and implementation of his or her

    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

  • 0656GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F656 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0842GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F842 - Resident-identifiable information

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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What happened during the September 13, 2024 survey of COLONIAL CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of COLONIAL CARE CENTER on September 13, 2024. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at COLONIAL CARE CENTER on September 13, 2024?

Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care."

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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