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Inspection visit

Inspection

ALVARADO CARE CENTERCMS #0561571 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 0835 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure their policy for Unusual Occurrence Reporting included major accidents and follow it to report a major accidental fall with injury according to the State and Federal regulations for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1). This deficient practice resulted an outdated policy and procedures being implemented when the facility made the decision not to report a major accidental fall with injury to the State Agency (SA). During a review of Resident 1's admission Record dated 7/10/25, indicated the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis including unsteadiness on feet, lack of coordination, Parkinson's disease (a progressive disease of the nervous system marked by tremor, muscular rigidity, and slow, imprecise movements), repeated falls, major depressive disorder (a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest), osteoarthritis (a progressive disorder of the joints, caused by a gradual loss of cartilage).During a review of Resident 1's History and Physical (H&P) dated 7/9/25 indicated the resident was having memory problems and had fluctuating capacity to make medical decisions. During a review Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a resident assessment tool) dated 7/7/25 indicated Resident 1 had moderately impaired cognitive (process of thinking, reasoning, judgement or remembering) function. Resident 1 was dependent (helper does all the effort) with toileting, shower, lower body dressing, putting on footwear and sit to stand and transfers. The assessment for walking was not attempted due to medical condition of safety concerns.During a review Resident 1's of the Nurses Notes dated 6/25/25 at 00:20 am indicated, resident again trying to physically fight the nurse. resident started to take steps toward his walker and he lost his balance and fell to the floor. During a review of Resident 1's Nurses Notes dated 6/25/25 at 2:50 am indicated, 911 was called due resident's unrelieved pain. resident transferred to hospital at approximately 3:00 am. During a review of Resident 1's CT (medical imaging procedure that uses X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body) pelvis (central core of your skeletal system) imaging report dated 6/25/25 at 8:43 am indicated Resident 1 had and fracture of the right femur (long bone of the thigh). During a review of Resident 1's Nurses Notes dated 6/30/25 at 10:48 pm the resident was readmitted to the facility. During a review of the facility's policy and procedures (P&) titled Unusual Occurrence Reporting implemented October 2023, indicated the facility will follow all applicable state and federal laws and regulation regarding the reporting of unusual occurrences. The Facility reports the following events by phone and in writing to the appropriate State or Federal agencies. Other Occurrences. Death of a resident, employee or visitor due to unnatural causes. Allegations of abuse, or neglect. Allegations of misappropriation of resident property; and. Other occurrences that interfere with Facility operations and affect the welfare, safety, or health of residents, employees or visitors. During a review of the California Code Regulations - 72541 - Unusual Occurrences, indicated Occurrences such as epidemic outbreaks, poisonings, fires, major accidents, death from unnatural causes or other catastrophes Residents Affected - Few (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: 056157 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 056157 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/10/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Alvarado Care Center 1154 S.Alvarado St Los Angeles, CA 90006 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 0835 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete and unusual occurrences which threaten the welfare, safety or health of patients, personnel or visitors shall be reported by the facility within 24 hours either by telephone (and confirmed in writing) or by telegraph to the local health officer and the Department.During a concurrent interview and record review on 7/10/25 at 1:37 pm with Director of Nursing (DON) of the facility's P&P for Unusual Occurrence Reporting and the California Code of Regulations, 72541 - Unusual Occurrences were reviewed. The DON stated they new how the fracture happened it was from a fall and not an unknown source. Would not be considered an unusual occurrence because they knew how it happened. DON verifies the facility's policy does not mention major accidents as being reportable and states the resident was prone to fractures due to the diagnosis of osteoarthritis. During a concurrent interview and record review on 7/10/25 at 1:50 pm with the facility Administrator (ADM) the California Code of Regulations, 72541 - Unusual Occurrences were reviewed. The ADM stated they didn't think the fracture was reportable because it was a witnessed fall. ADM reviewed the regulation where it indicates major accidents are reportable and ADM has nothing to add stays silent. Event ID: Facility ID: 056157 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.

  • 0835GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F835 - Administration

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 10, 2025 survey of ALVARADO CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of ALVARADO CARE CENTER on July 10, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at ALVARADO CARE CENTER on July 10, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently."

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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