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Inspection visit

Health inspection

MILLBRAE CARE CENTERCMS #0561221 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 0557 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Based on observation, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to manage residents ' belongings for Resident 1, 2, and 3, three of 6 sampled residents. Facility staff did not: Residents Affected - Few 1. Follow facility policy in identifying/marking residents ' belongings. 2. Have a facility policy to periodically update resident inventory. These failures resulted in Resident 1 and 3 with missing belongings. Findings: Review of Resident 3 ' s medical records titled INVENTORY OF PERSONAL EFFECTS, dated 02/10/2023, indicated he was admitted with two shirts, two sweaters, and a pair of white mitt/glove. During a concurrent observation and interview with the Certified Nursing Assistant 1 (CNA) caring for Resident 3, on 05/19/2025 at 2:00 PM, CNA 1 looked through Resident 3 ' s belongings and stated he had 14 white tee shirts, and four dark tee shirts. None of the clothing were marked to identify these clothing belonged to Resident 3. CNA stated all of Resident 3 ' s clothing were donated, and he has no idea what happened to Resident 3 ' s clothing/personal belongings identified during admission. During an interview on 05/19/2025 on 1:20pm Resident 1 stated she was missing a red and black flannel jacket and one of her right shoes was missing. During an interview on 06/13/2025 at 12:40 PM Resident 2 ' s Responsible Party, she stated Resident 2 ' s belongings were missing for at least two weeks. The RP stated staff found Resident 2 ' s missing sweatpants, two long shirts and a pair of shoes yesterday. During an observation of Resident 2 ' s clothing, on 06/13/2025 at 1:00 PM, none of Resident 2 ' s clothing were marked to identify who they belong to. Review of the facility ' s policy titled Residents ' Personal Property, dated December 2016, indicated .Prior to, or upon admission, residents will be advised of the kinds and amounts of clothing and possessions permitted for personal use, and whether the facility will accept responsibility for maintaining these items (e.g., cleaning and laundry) . Any personal clothing or possessions retained by the facility for the resident during his or her stay will be identified and inventoried upon admission and the copy of inventory provided to the resident. Review of the policy found no language (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 2 Event ID: 056122 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 056122 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/19/2025 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 0557 directing staff to update a resident ' s inventory list on an as needed basis and/or a regular basis. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm During an interview regarding resident belongings on 06/13/2025 at 11:44 AM, the Administrator stated upon admission, staff were expected to inventory resident ' s belongings and mark clothing with a permanent marker to identify who these clothing belonged to. Residents Affected - Few The Administrator was asked to clarify the facility ' s personal belonging policy regarding periodically updating and/or updating a resident ' s inventory list on an as needed basis. The Administrator stated the facility does not periodically update a resident ' s inventory list on a regular basis. The Administrator stated family members and/or RP were expected to updated staff when they bring belongings into the facility. The findings regarding Resident 1, 2, and 3 ' s belongings were shared with the Administrator. The Administrator could not explain why some of the clothing were not identify/marked by staff. The Administrator stated they might need to look at periodically updating resident belongings to ensure belongings were trackable and safe guarded. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 056122 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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.

  • 0557GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F557 - Respect and Dignity

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 19, 2025 survey of MILLBRAE CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of MILLBRAE CARE CENTER on May 19, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at MILLBRAE CARE CENTER on May 19, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions."

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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