F 0600
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment,
and neglect by anybody.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure one resident (Resident 1) of two
sampled residents was free from physical abuse when Resident 2 punched Resident 1 in the eye.This
failure resulted in Resident 1 sustaining a bruise on the left eye.Findings:A review of Resident 2's
admission record indicated admission to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis which included Wernicke's
Encephalopathy (a severe neurological disorder caused by a deficiency of Vitamin B1) and anxiety disorder
(a mental health condition characterized by excessive worry, fear, and nervousness that can interfere with
daily life).A review of Resident 2's Minimum Data Set (MDS, an assessment tool) dated 8/19/25 indicated
Resident 2 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, an assessment tool used by facilities to screen
and identify memory, orientation, and judgement status of the resident) score of 15 (the person thought and
remembered well at the time of the assessment).A review of Resident 2's Psychotherapeutic Drug
Summary dated 9/1/25 at 12:35 a.m. indicated Resident 2 was on four orders for psychotropic medications
(medication that affect a person's mental state, emotions, and behavior) due to behaviors of angry
outbursts and physical aggression.A review of Resident 1's admission record indicated admission to the
facility on 8/29/25 with a diagnosis which included Alcoholic Cirrhosis of Liver without Ascites (a chronic
liver disease caused by excessive alcohol consumption, leading to scarring and damage to the liver) and
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (a disorder characterized by difficulty in blood sugar control and poor wound
healing).A review of Resident 1's MDS dated [DATE] indicated Resident 1 had a BIMS score of 10 (which
indicated the person had mild impairment in their thought and memory process at the time of the
assessment).A review of Resident 2's Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation (SBAR-a
communication tool used by healthcare workers when there is a change of condition among the residents)
Communication Form and progress note, dated 10/2/25 at 9:34 p.m., indicated, [Resident 2] had physical
altercation with [Resident 1].A review of Resident 1's SBAR Communication Form and progress note, dated
10/2/25 at 9:35 p.m. indicated, Situation.resident-to-resident altercation .During rounds at approx. 8pm
resident heard yelling from room., then [Resident 1] reported incident.of resident-to-resident altercation with
physical contact.A review of Resident 1's Skin Observation Tool dated 10/2/25 at 11:45 p.m. indicated,
.Bruise noted under [Resident 1's] Left eye. This tool did not indicate Resident 1 had any other bruising to
the body prior to 10/2/25.A review of Resident 2's nursing progress note dated 10/3/25 at 12:49 a.m.
indicated, Resident on monitoring for Physical and Verbal aggression d/t [due to] resident to resident
altercation.Resident left facility, taken by police at approx. [11:30 p.m.].A review of Resident 1's nursing
progress note dated 10/6/25 at 2:19 p.m. indicated, .Resident on monitoring for emotional distress related
to altercation (physical) with another resident resulting in violent behavior. Patient complains of tolerable
pain over his left eye. Bluish discoloration around the eyes still noted.A review of Resident 1's nursing home
visit by the physician dated 10/10/25 at 9:58 p.m.
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
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Event ID:
056120
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
056120
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
North Bay Post Acute
300 Douglas Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
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 0600
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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indicated, Chief complaint.Altercation.[Resident 1] had an altercation with [Resident 2], [Resident 2] end up
punching patient in the face, leaving a left eye ecchymosis [bruise], [Resident 2] now in jail.Objective
[Assessment].Left eyelid and periphery with ecchymosis.During an interview on 10/10/25 at 11:50 p.m.,
Case Manager B (CM B) stated she saw Resident 1 on 10/3/25 and Resident 1 told CM B that he asked
Resident 2 to turn off the light and the conversation turned into a verbal argument then Resident 2 became
physical.During a concurrent observation in Resident 1's room and interview on 10/10/25 at 12:49 p.m.,
Resident 1 was sitting up in bed with the blankets up around his face. Resident 1 refused to be interviewed
and stated he wanted to be left alone.During a telephone interview on 10/13/25 at 1:56 p.m., Licensed Staff
A (LS A) stated on 10/2/25 she heard yelling from Resident 1 and Resident 2's room and went to see what
happened. When she entered the room, she saw Resident 1's meal tray on the floor. LS A stated she saw
Resident 1 had bruising under his left eye and asked if he wanted to go to the emergency room. Resident 1
refused so LS A offered Resident 1 an ice pack for his left eye. LS A stated when the police arrived
Resident 1 wanted to press charges and Resident 2 was arrested and taken by the police. LS A stated she
asked Resident 1 what happened, and he stated, he asked Resident 2 to turn out the light and the
conversation turned into an argument resulting in Resident 2 punching Resident 1 in the left eye. LS A
stated Resident 2 had not returned to the facility and was waiting for a court hearing.A review of the
facility's policy titled, Alleged or Suspected Abuse and Crime Reporting, dated 2/21/25, indicated, Each
Resident has the right to be free from abuse.
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Facility ID:
056120
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