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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Villa Mesa Care CenterCMS #0561361 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 0645 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. An admission Record indicated the facility admitted Resident #42 on 08/03/2024. According to the admission Record, the resident had a medical history that included diagnoses of paranoid schizophrenia and severe major depressive disorder with psychotic symptoms. Residents Affected - Some An admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 08/07/2024, revealed Resident #42 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 14, which indicated the resident had intact cognition. The MDS revealed the resident had active diagnoses to include depression and schizophrenia. A typed document from the California Department of Health Care Services dated 08/04/2024, indicated a Level II mental health evaluation was not required due to an Exempted Hospital Discharge. According to the document, if Resident #42 remained in the nursing facility longer than 30 days, the facility must resubmit a new Level I screening on the 31st day. Resident #42's medical record revealed no documented evidence the facility submitted a new Level I screening for the resident on the 31st day after admission to the facility. During an interview on 10/02/2024 at 1:52 PM, the MDS Coordinator stated he was not aware he should resubmit a Level I screening within certain times frames. The MDS Coordinator acknowledged a Level I screening was not resubmitted for Resident #42. During an interview on10/02/2024 at 2:15 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated she was not involved in the PASARR process. The DON stated she expected PASARR screenings to be completed accurately and submitted/resubmitted timely. During an interview on 10/02/2024 at 2:24 PM, the Administrator stated she was not involved in the PASARR process, but expected PASARR screenings to be completed accurately and timely. Based on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a preadmission screening and resident review (PAASRR) screening was completed prior to admission to the facility for 3 (Residents #22, #42, and #86) of 5 sampled residents reviewed for PASARR screening. Findings included: A facility policy titled, Pre-admission Screening Resident Review Level I, revised10/2018, specified, Policy: The State of California has adopted a process to submit Pre-admission Screening Resident Review electronically. All facilities must complete the [PASARR] by midnight of the date of (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: 056136 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 056136 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/03/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Villa Mesa Care Center 867 E. 11th St Upland, CA 91786 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 0645 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some admission. The policy revealed IX. The BOM [Business Office Manager] will review the status of [PASARR] daily before Stand-Up Meeting to review if new admissions' [PASARR] have been completed. X. The BOM will report during Stand-Up Meeting the status of the [PASARR(s)]. The policy indicated, XII. The admission Coordinator/Case Manager will ensure that the [PASARR] is part of the admission mini packet. XIII. The facility Administrator will ensure any incomplete [PASARR(s)] are completed that day. If the person who initiated the [PASARR] is not there the following date to complete it, it must be completed by a [PASARR] Administrator. According to the policy, XV. The Medical Records admission Audit will include [PASARR] completion. 1. An admission Record revealed the facility admitted Resident #22 on 07/01/2024. According to the admission Record, the resident had a medical history that included diagnoses of schizoaffective disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and anxiety disorder. An admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 07/08/2024, revealed Resident #22 had Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) Score of 13, which indicated the resident had intact cognition. The MDS indicated the resident had active diagnoses to include anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, and PTSD. Resident #22's Patient Care Plan: Anxiety included a problem/need statement dated 07/01/2024, that indicated the resident had behaviors of anxiety due to diagnoses of schizoaffective disorder and PTSD that manifested by rapid mood changes. Resident #22's medical record revealed no documented evidence the facility completed a Level I PASARR Screening prior to admission of the resident to the facility. During an interview on 10/01/2024 at 11:14 AM, the MDS Coordinator stated the resident's PASARR was never transferred from their previous facility, and the facility never received a PASARR for Resident #22. 2. An admission Record revealed the facility admitted Resident #86 on 08/01/2024. According to the admission Record, the resident had a medical history that included diagnoses of schizophrenia and anxiety disorder. An admission [NAME] Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 08/30/2024, revealed Resident #86 had Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) Score of 12, which indicated the resident had moderate cognitive impairment. The MDS indicated the resident had active diagnoses to include anxiety disorder, depression, and schizophrenia. Resident #86's care plan included a problem/need statement dated 08/27/2024, that indicated the resident had schizophrenia. The care plan revealed the goal was for the resident to receive specialized services as recommended by a Level II determination evaluation report as indicated and coordinated by the interdisciplinary team. Resident #86's Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Level I Screening, dated 07/10/2024, revealed Resident #86 had diagnosis of dementia psychosis and had been prescribed Seroquel. The Level I PASARR screening revealed the resident was positive for a serious mental illness and a Level II screening was required. Resident #86's medical record revealed no evidence to indicate a Level II screening was conducted. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 056136 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 056136 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/03/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Villa Mesa Care Center 867 E. 11th St Upland, CA 91786 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 0645 During an interview on 10/01/2024 at 10:20 AM, the MDS Coordinator stated he did not ensure a new PASARR for Resident #86 was submitted. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 056136 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.

  • 0645GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F645 - Preadmission Screening for individuals with a mental disorder and individuals

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 3, 2024 survey of Villa Mesa Care Center?

This was a inspection survey of Villa Mesa Care Center on October 3, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Villa Mesa Care Center on October 3, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities"

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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