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Inspection visit

Inspection

San Luis Post Acute CenterCMS #0561891 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 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to develop a care plan with resident-specific interventions for 1 of 3 sampled residents (Resident 1) related to non-compliance with care and refusal to wear protective foam boots (designed to protect patient's feet-heels, ankles).This failure resulted in the development of maggots in the dorsal (upper side) wound of Resident 1's left foot and was transferred to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment. During a concurrent interview and record review, on 9/24/25, at 11:24 a.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated, The resident (Resident 1) was admitted on [DATE] with 10 plus wounds. All were pre-existing wounds upon admission. Resident 1's History and Physical dated 9/3/25, revealed Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease [a condition where arteries that carry blood to the arms, legs, and feet become narrow or blocked]) with associated chronic venous stasis (condition where blood pools in the veins, primarily the legs, due to impaired blood flow back to the heart) and chronic BLE (both lower extremities) wounds. During a review of the Treatment Administration Record (TAR), for the month of September 2025, treatment order indicated, Notes: To left dorsal foot dark necrotic area: Cleanse area, pat dry, paint on betadine, cover with non-adherent pad and cover with kerlix, change daily and as needed if soiled or dislodged.During a review of the Clinical Notes Report, dated 9/2/25, it indicated that Resident has refused to wear foam boots to BLE for heel protection at this time. MD aware and order is discontinued. During a review of the Clinical Notes Report, History and Physical Exam by the doctor, dated 9/3/25, indicated, Of note, boots ordered/recommended but he is refusing them. Further record review revealed that no care plan was developed for the refusal of foam boots, and when the physician discontinued the order, there was no evidence that showed the facility attempted to find alternative ways to protect Resident 1's foot wound and dressing.During a review of the Clinical Notes dated 9/22/25, it indicated, MD (name) made aware of wound and new verbal orders to send resident to (name of hospital) where resident originally was seen for BLE wounds for further evaluation.During a record review of hospital records titled ED Physician Notes, dated 9/22/25, it indicated, States they have noticed maggots on his left foot and The left foot has a 5 cm. x 7 cm. area of dry necrosis with maggots in the wound.During a telephone interview, on 9/24/25, at 12:29 p.m., with the Charge Nurse (CN), CN stated she performed treatments for Resident 1's wounds on the left dorsal foot for 2 consecutive days on 9/21/25 and 9/22/25; there was nothing out of the ordinary observed on 9/21/25. CN further stated that on 9/22/25, when cleansing solution was applied to the wound bed, there was bubbling and a single grain like object crawled out of the wound. CN also stated the DON and the physician were notified of her findings and observation. During an interview on 9/24/25, at 1:50 p.m., with the Administrator (ADM) and the DON, when asked how maggots developed in Resident 1's wound, DON stated Resident 1 was non-compliant with care and often left his room's sliding door open, sitting either inside or outside his (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: 056189 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 056189 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/13/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE San Luis Post Acute Center 3033 Augusta Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 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 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete room. The ADM stated, because of this non-compliance, flies might have crawled past the kerlix gauze wrapped around the wound as it loosens/gets dislodged with movement. The DON concurred with the Administrator.During a record review of an article by the National Institute for Health, (undated), titled The Stages of Maggot Development , indicated, Maggots hatch from eggs in a wound within hours to a day and begin feeding, progressing through three larval stages over several days, during which they grow significantly and liquefy dead tissue for consumption. Event ID: Facility ID: 056189 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.

  • 0656GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F656 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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What happened during the November 13, 2025 survey of San Luis Post Acute Center?

This was a inspection survey of San Luis Post Acute Center on November 13, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at San Luis Post Acute Center on November 13, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be ..."

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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