F 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper
authorities.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure the allegation of resident to resident abuse was
promptly reported to the State Agency (SA, which is the California Department of Public Health) in
accordance with the facility policy and procedure for one of four sampled residents Resident 1.
Failure to promptly report allegation of abuse has potential for further abuse to happen thereby increasing
the harm to the resident.
Findings:
Record review of Resident 1's admission Record, dated 4/10/24, indicated, admitted to facility on 9/21/23
with diagnoses including: Seizures ( Involuntary body twitching), Alcohol dependence with Withdrawal,
Major Depression.
Resident 1 went Against Medical Advice (AMA) on 9/25/23.
During a review of facility document, Investigative Report, dated 9/30/23, indicated, Resident 1 is alert and
oriented, self-responsible, ambulatory with Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 14. On 9/25/23
at 3PM, Resident 1 discharged from the facility against medical advice. Resident 1 returned to the facility
on 9/25/23 at 8:45 PM with Officer K.F. Resident 1 alleged that on 9/23/23 around 3PM, while using the
bathroom, his roommate kicked the door and yelled, Hurry up and get out and claimed the bathroom door
hit his leg. Skin assessment of his leg done by licensed nurse, no bruising or redness noted. Resident 1
reported this incident on 9/23/23 around 4:35 PM to Licensed Nurse ( LN) but did not mention the door
hitting his leg. LN offered room change at that time but he refused.
During a review of facility document. Nurses Notes, dated 9/23/23 at 16:35, indicated, Resident complaint
to LN that around 0300 resident went to the bathroom and while using the restroom [ROOM NUMBER]D
kicked the door and yelled, Hurry up and get out. Per resident he did not notify any staff because he did not
want to make it a big deal. Resident requested to have resident 11 D removed by staff. LN notify him that
we are not able to do that. LN offered him another room, but he refused. Per resident he will stay in room
[ROOM NUMBER] and file a complaint with SS (social services) and Administrator. LN reminded him that
there are nurses/staff 24/7 and we are here to assist in case he feels unsafe or has issues. Resident is
calm and felt better after speaking with LN.
During a review of facility document, Nurses notes, dated 9/25/23 at 15:23 PM, indicated, AMA note:
Resident decided to leave the facility against medical advice, today 9/25/23. Resident was informed
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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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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056122
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Millbrae Care Center
33 Mateo Avenue
Millbrae, CA 94030
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 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
of his Last Covered day (LCD) for skilled services dated 10/2/23. Resident decided that he wanted to leave
earlier than the discharge date . Resident is alert and oriented and is self -RP. Resident was informed that
leaving the facility without a discharge order from the physician is considered against medical advice.
Resident verbalized understanding of risks of leaving AMA .understand he will not have order for home
health or Durable Medical Equipment(DME), no medications will be provided and transportation will not be
arranged by the facility. Resident verbalized understanding and signed AMA. SSA respected resident's
decision . Charge nurse signed as witness. Resident left around 3:10 PM together with his belongings. LTC
Ombudsman notified.
During an interview on 4/11/24, at 12 noon and concurrent chart review, with Administrator, per
Administrator, she only knew of the incident when patient came back with police officer after AMA that day
of 9/25/23. Per Administrator, no SOC 341 was reported on the day of incident.
During an interview on 4/11/24 at 12 Noon with Director of Nursing (DON), per DON, will need a reported
SOC and care plan and team meeting to address incident. No SOC, no care plan and no IDT meeting
found in chart.
During an interiew and concurrent chart review on 4/11/24 at 1:45 PM, with H.M. LVN, per LVN she has
worked for 5 years now in this facility.
Per LVN, I remember now, he has a lot of issues with other people.
Was passing medication and patient mentioned it to me, the roommate kicked the bathroom door.
To notify the DON and Administrator if I think its an abuse, I did not see him scared, some people are just
don't like each other.
He never mentioned, I'm scared so I don't think its an abuse.
Per LVN, Abuse reporting in services are given yearly and more often when needed.
During a review of facility document, Abuse Neglect Prohibition Policy , dated 6/22, indicated, Procedure: B.
Training: 1. The facility's abuse and neglect training program will be provided to all employees, through
orientation and on-going sessions related to abuse .at a minimum of annually and will include review of : iii.
How staff should report their knowledge related to allegations without fear or reprisal .
F. Reporting of Incidents, investigations, and facility's response to the investigation: i. All alleged
violations-Immediately but not later than :
1. 2 hours-if the alleged violation involves abuse or results in serious bodily injury. ii submit a written report
to the local Ombudsman or the law enforcement agency using the California Report of Suspected
Dependent Adult/Elder Abuse Form (SOC 341) . iv. The Licensing and Certification Program District Office
is required to receive these reports.
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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Printed: 05/15/2026
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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
056122
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Millbrae Care Center
33 Mateo Avenue
Millbrae, CA 94030
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 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide supervision to ensure safety for one of
one sampled resident (Resident 3) when Resident 3 was found outside the facility unaccompanied.
The facility's failure had the potential for resident harm.
Resident 3 was admitted with diagnoses including dementia (a decline in memory or other thinking
abilities).
A review of Minimum Data Set (MDS, a standard assessment tool) dated 2/23/24, Brief Interview of Mental
Status (BIMS, a brief memory test to help determine cognitive function (includes learning, thinking, and
decision-making abilities) score of 5 indicated severe cognitive impairment (rarely makes decision). MDS
also indicated Resident 3 has wandering behavior.
During observation on 4/11/24, at 11:45 AM, Resident 3 was alert, smiling. Resident 3 got out of bed and
ambulated to the bathroom. Resident 3 speaks a non-English language.
A review of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) notes dated 1/8/24, indicated, Resident 3 walked out of the
facility. A Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) noted resident's absence routine during staff rounding and was
located outside the facility.
During an interview on 4/11/24, at 11:40 AM, Registered Nurse (RN) 1 stated, [Resident 3] was confused.
She has dementia. [Resident 3] was located a couple of blocks away along El [NAME] Road (one of the
most use road by drivers). RN 1 further stated, [Resident 3] stated that she was looking for food. She's
always hungry. She had gained weight.
A review of the care plan titled, Resident is elopement risk dated 12/13/23, indicated, . Goal: the resident
will not leave facility unattended. Monitor behavior of wandering and or exit seeking behavior. Distract
resident from wandering by offering pleasant diversions, structured activities, food, conversation, TV, book.
Monitor residents whereabouts every shift. Staff to make checks to ensure resident is in areas of choice
within the facility .
A review of the Policy and Procedure titled, Elopement Behavior Management dated 12/2016, indicated, .It
is the policy of this facility to ensure that each resident who is elopement risk is identified, assessed, and
provided appropriate intervention, adequate supervision .Definition: elopement - a situation in which a
resident with impaired or poor safety awareness or judgement successfully leaves the facility or a secured
area undetected or unsupervised by staff. The following interventions will be taken to monitor the resident's
whereabouts and minimize recurrence: Implement visual check sheet for 72 hours post incident. The
checks will be done and documented every 15 minutes. If available, one-on-one supervision from the facility
will be used for the resident until the physician can determine the cause. Staff will encourage activities that
the resident enjoys to occupy the resident .
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