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Inspection visit

Health inspection

MENIFEE LAKES POST ACUTECMS #0561851 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 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 interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure an allegation of abuse was reported within two hours to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), for one of four residents, (Resident 1). This failure had the potential to place Resident 1 at risk for further abuse or harm. Findings: A review of Resident 1's medical records indicated he was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses which included atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat), diabetes mellitus (abnormal blood sugar levels), with diabetic neuropathy (a type of nerve damage that can occur in people with diabetes), and anxiety disorder (a chronic condition characterized by an excessive and persistent sense of apprehension). A review of Resident 1's History and Physical dated February 10, 2025, indicated he had the capacity to make decisions. A review of Resident 1's Progress Notes dated February 8, 2025, at 3:39 a.m., indicated .Resident (Resident 1) aggressive towards staff. When writer came to respond to call light resident verbalized request for immediate needs for side rails in very rude and loud: '(explicit word)' .tried to hit writer with fist. Writer immediately left pt. (patient) room and assigned resident to other SN. Pt (Resident 1) reported to local Police about being abused . A review of Resident 1's eINTERACT Change in Condition Evaluation dated February 8, 2025, at 4:02 p.m., indicated .The change in condition, symptoms or signs I am calling about is/are . allegation of physical abuse .This started on: morning . allegation of physical abuse by staff . 1.Were the change in condition and notifications reported to primary care clinician .yes .2/8/25 13:00 .Recommendation of primary clinician(s) . monitor anticipate needs . On February 21, 2025, at 12:58 p.m., a telephone interview was conducted with Registered Nurse (RN 1). RN 1 stated on February 8, 2025, at approximately 12 a.m., he responded to Resident 1's call light. RN 1 stated that Resident 1 was aggressive and using inappropriate language toward staff. RN 1 stated that Resident 1's call light had fallen to the floor, and after picking it up and placing it back on Resident 1's bed, Resident 1 attempted to punch him. RN 1 further stated, during his lunch break at 3 a.m., the police were called by Resident 1, who claimed he was being abused by the staff. RN 1 stated that allegations of abuse should be reported to the administrator within 24 hours. (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: 056185 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 056185 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 02/21/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Menifee Lakes Post Acute 27600 Encanto Drive Sun City, CA 92586 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 On February 21, 2025, at 1:54 p.m., an interview was conducted with the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). The LVN stated that when there is an allegation of abuse, staff should notify the administrator within two hours. On February 21, 2025, at 2:05 p.m., an interview was conducted with RN 2. RN 2 stated that if a resident calls the police and makes an allegation of abuse, the incident should be reported to the facility administrator, the Ombudsman, the resident's physician, and the state survey agency within two hours. On February 21, 2025, at 2:36 pm., an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing, (DON). The DON stated that Resident 1 had called the police to report that RN 1 had abused him by squeezing his leg. The DON further stated that all allegations of abuse should be reported to the state survey agency immediately. On March 6, 2025, at 3:51 p.m., an interview was conducted with the Administrator (Adm). The Adm stated, on February 8, 2025, at around 1 p.m., Resident 1 reported an allegation of physical abuse that had occurred around 12 to 2 a.m. on the same day, involving RN 1. The Adm stated, licensed nurses became aware of the allegation of physical abuse when the police arrived at around 3 a.m. on February 8. 2025. The Adm stated, he reported Resident 1's allegation of abuse to CDPH, and the local state agency immediately on February 8, 2025 (approximately 10 hours after the allegation was made). The Adm stated he placed the RN on suspension pending the investigation. The Adm stated, the licensed nurses should have reported the allegation of abuse within two hours after the allegation was made. A record review of the facility's policy and procedure titled Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation revised December 19, 2022, indicated .Reporting/Response . 1. Reporting of all alleged violations to the Administrator, state agency, adult protective services and to all other required agencies (e.g., law enforcement when applicable) within specified timeframes: a. Immediately, but not later than 2 hours after the allegation is made, if the events that cause the allegation involve abuse or result in serious bodily injury . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 056185 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.

  • 0609GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 21, 2025 survey of MENIFEE LAKES POST ACUTE?

This was a inspection survey of MENIFEE LAKES POST ACUTE on February 21, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at MENIFEE LAKES POST ACUTE on February 21, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."

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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