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Inspection visit

Health inspection

ALMADEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #0560581 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some 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 ensure a comfortable, safe temperature level was maintained in the range of 71 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit (a unit of measurement of temperature) in the facility hallway, and three resident rooms (room [ROOM NUMBER], 2, and 3). This failure had the potential for the residents to have an uncomfortable environment. Findings: Review of Resident 1's face sheet (a document that gives a resident's information at a quick glance) indicated Resident 1 admitted to facility on 7/12/2023 with diagnoses right tibia fracture (a broken right lower leg bone), left femur fracture (a broken left thigh bone), congestive heart failure (a chronic condition in which the heart does not not pump blood as well as it should), asthma (a condition in which airways narrow, swell, and may produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe), and diabetes type 2 (a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar). Resident's minimum data set (MDS, a clinical assessment tool) dated 7/18/2023 indicated Resident 1's brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score of 15 of 15 (13-15 score means a intact cognition). During observation and interview with Resident 1 on 7/24/2023 at 10:25 a.m., Resident 1 stated she was feeling hot in room [ROOM NUMBER] and started upon admission to the facility. Resident 1 also stated room [ROOM NUMBER] was getting hotter by noon every day from last one week or so. Resident 1 further stated no cool air coming into room [ROOM NUMBER] and the facility provided a small electric fan to her but the fan was not able to keep up the cool air in the room [ROOM NUMBER]. Review of Resident 2's face sheet indicated Resident 2 admitted to facility on 2/20/2018 with diagnoses including atrial fibrillation (an irregular, often rapid heart rate that commonly causes poor blood flow), hypertension (a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high), and dementia (loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life). Resident 2 had a resposible party 1 (RP 1- person acting on behalf of the resident for day-to-day decision making for resident) for decision making. Resident 2's MDS assessment dated [DATE] indicated Resident 2's BIMS score of 3 of 15 (0-7: severely impaired cognition). During an interview with Resident 2's RP (RP 1) on 7/24/2023 at 1:10 p.m., RP 1 stated room [ROOM NUMBER] feels hot every time when he was visiting Resident 1. RP 1 also stated he was sweating in the room [ROOM NUMBER] during his visits, and he was concerned for Resident 2 for the high temperature in the room [ROOM NUMBER]. (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 3 Event ID: 056058 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 056058 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/09/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Almaden Health and Rehabilitation Center 2065 Los Gatos-Almaden Road San Jose, CA 95124 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 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some During a concurrent observation and interview with facility's Maintenance director (MD) on 7/24/2023 at 12:40 p.m., MD checked temperature in room [ROOM NUMBER] using facility's laser thermometer (LT: non-contact thermometer designed to accurately measure temperature from a distance). MD confirmed current temperature in the room [ROOM NUMBER] was 88 degrees Fahrenheit and no cold air coming through air-condition vent (a small opening responsible to redirecting cooled air into the room) located on room [ROOM NUMBER]'s ceiling. MD stated room [ROOM NUMBER]'s temperature should have been between 71 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit. Review of Resident 3's face sheet indicated Resident 3 was admitted to facility on 6/23/2023 with diagnoses including atherosclerotic heart disease (narrow of arteries close to heart), diabetes type 2, chronic kidney disease (mild to moderate damage to kidneys), dementia, and hypertension. Resident 3 had a RP for decision making. Resident 3's MDS assessment dated [DATE] indicated his BIMS score was 3 of 15. Resident 3 had a severed impaired cognition. During an interview with Resident 3's RP 2 (RP 2) on 7/24/2023 at 1:01 p.m., RP 2 stated room [ROOM NUMBER] feels always hot when visiting Resident 3 and no cold air coming through vent located on ceiling of the room [ROOM NUMBER]. RP 2 also stated she complained about the heat in the room [ROOM NUMBER] during recent heat wave and the facility provided electric fan to Resident 3 and after few days later staff took that fan away from room [ROOM NUMBER] to use inside the facility staff office. RP 2 confirmed no actions were taken after she complained to administrator a week ago for high temperature in room [ROOM NUMBER]. During a concurrent observation and interview with MD on 7/24/2023 at 1:32 p.m., MD checked temperature in room [ROOM NUMBER] using LT and he confirmed room [ROOM NUMBER]'s temperature was 87 degrees Fahrenheit. MD stated facility's air-conditioner was not working for about a week and there was no cool air coming through the vent for room [ROOM NUMBER]. Review of Resident 4's face sheet indicated Resident 4 was admitted to facility on 1/18/2023 with diagnoses including trimalleolar fracture of left leg (broken left ankle joint), congestive heart failure, epilepsy (a disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain disturbed, causing seizures [a sudden, uncontrolled burst of electrical activity in the brain]), diabetes type 2, and hypertension. Resident 4's MDS assessment dated [DATE] indicated Resident 3's BIMS score 15 of 15, intact cognition. During an interview with Resident 4 on 7/24/2023 at 1:15 p.m., Resident 4 stated room [ROOM NUMBER] feels hot all day. Resident 4 also stated there was no fan in room [ROOM NUMBER]. Resident 4 further stated staff were aware of heat in room [ROOM NUMBER], no one fixing. During a concurrent observation and interview with MD on 7/24/2023 at 1:35 p.m., MD checked temperature in room [ROOM NUMBER] using LT and confirmed temperature in room [ROOM NUMBER] was 88 degrees Fahrenheit. During a concurrent observation and interview with MD on 7/24/2023 at 2:10 p.m., MD checked temperature in hallway near nurse's station. MD confirmed temperature was in hallway was 90 degrees Fahrenheit. MD stated three of seven air-conditioner units were not working in the facility about a week and the date to repair was on 7/28/2023. MD also stated temperature in resident rooms, and in hallways should have maintained between 71 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit all the time. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 056058 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 056058 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/09/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Almaden Health and Rehabilitation Center 2065 Los Gatos-Almaden Road San Jose, CA 95124 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 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm During an interview with certified nursing assistance A (CNA A) on 7/24/2023 at 2:20 p.m., CNA A stated past several days there were few residents were complaining about hot temperature, and no cool air coming from vents in their rooms. CNA A also stated facility's MD was aware about the residents concern. CNA A further stated electric fans in resident's rooms and hallways were helping to keep temperature low in the facility during this heat weather. Residents Affected - Some During an interview with facility's administrator (ADMN) on 7/24/2023 at 4:00 p.m., ADMIN stated three of seven air-condition units currently not working in the facility started on 7/18/2023. ADMN scheduled a repair on 7/28/2023 regarding the air conditioning . ADMN also stated facility was using temporary cooling system with electric fans to reduce temperature in resident ' s rooms and facility hallway. ADMN further stated temperature in the facility should have been maintained between 71-81-degree Fahrenheit. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) tilted, Air Temperature Readings, undated, the P&P indicated, Investigate air temperature complaints. The acceptable range for air temperature is 71degrees to 81 degrees F. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 056058 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0584GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F584 - Safe Environment

    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.

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What happened during the August 9, 2023 survey of ALMADEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of ALMADEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER on August 9, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at ALMADEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER on August 9, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receivin..."

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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