F 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment,
and neglect by anybody.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure two (Resident 1 and 3) of three sampled residents
were free from verbal and physical abuse when,
1. Resident 2 screamed, hit and made verbal threats to harm Resident 1 during an altercation in the
hallway; and
2. Resident 2 threw an object at Resident 3 who reacted by pushing the table, lost his balance and fell at a
bingo game in the dining room.
This failure caused repeated resident-to-resident altercations, emotional distress and potential to result in
injuries for residents in the facility.
Findings
1. Review of Resident 2 ' s progress notes dated 3/12/24 indicated Resident 2 screamed, hit and made
verbal threats to harm Resident 1. Resident 2 was angry that Resident 1 was in the room next to Resident
2. Resident 2 demanded that Resident 1 leave her side of the hallway.
During an interview with Resident 1, on 4/3/24, at 11:26 a.m., Resident 1 stated he went to visit one
resident in the room next to Resident 2 ' s room, when Resident 2 came out of her room and started
screaming at him and made racist remarks at him. Resident 1 further stated Resident 2 hit him in the chest
area. Resident 1 stated he was upset because he was not free to go where he wanted in the facility.
During an interview with Resident 2, on 4/3/24, at 12:30 p.m., Resident 2 stated Resident 1 called her
yellow and made racist remarks at her. Resident 2 stated she had a shouting match with Resident 1
because she was upset about the name calling and did not want Resident 2 coming around the hallway
towards her room. Resident 2 stated Resident 1 spit in her face.
Review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS- an assessment and care screening tool used to guide
care), dated 9/13/21, indicated Resident 1 ' s Basic Interview of mental status (BIMS) score was 15
(meaning cognitively intact). Resident 1 had no behavioral symptoms. Resident 1 ' s diagnosis included
congestive heart failure.
Review of Resident 2's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE], indicated Resident 2 ' s Basic Interview of mental
status (BIMS) score was 15. Resident 2 had mood symptoms of feeling down, depressed or
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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:
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Event ID:
056213
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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
056213
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/03/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Tampico Healthcare Center
130 Tampico Street
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
hopeless. Resident 2 had no physical or verbal behavioral symptoms, such as hitting, kicking, pushing,
screaming, cursing and threatening others. Resident 2 ' s diagnosis included schizophrenia (a disorder that
affects a person ' s ability to think, feel and behave clearly) and dementia (a group of thinking and social
symptoms that interferes with daily functioning).
Review of Resident 2's behavioral care plans, undated, indicated, Resident 2 had behavioral changes
related to schizophrenia and dementia manifested by angry outbursts, yelling, screaming, not wanting
visitors for roommate, not wanting to be greeted by another male resident, refusal of medication, physical
and verbal aggression towards other residents. The care plan interventions included refer to behavioral
treatment facility.
During an interview on 4/3/24, at 1:53 p.m., with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN 1), LVN 1 stated she
heard Resident 2 yell at Resident 1 to get out of the hallway. LVN 1 said Resident 2 stated Resident 1 spat
in her face and Resident 2 made threats to harm Resident 1.
During an interview on 4/3/24, at 1:59 p.m., with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA 1), CNA 1 stated
Resident 2 took a swing at Resident 1 and hit Resident 1 in the chest. CNA 1 further stated Resident 2 was
upset that Resident 1 was in the hallway near Resident 2 ' s room.
2. Further review of Resident 2 ' s progress notes, dated 2/9/24, indicated Resident 2 joined other residents
to play bingo game in the dining room. Resident 3 put one bingo card on top of Resident 2's card. Resident
2 got upset. Resident 2 asked for an empty box of chocolate and threw it at Resident 3. Resident 3 got
upset, stood up and reacted by pushing the table. Resident 2 pushed back on the table which caused
Resident 3 to lose balance and fall.
Review of Resident 3's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE], indicated Resident 3 ' s Basic Interview of mental
status (BIMS) score was 13 (meaning cognitive intact). Resident 3 was not able to report correct day of the
week. Resident 3 had episodes of feeling bad about himself. Resident 3's diagnoses included mood
disorder.
During an interview on 4/3/24, at 1:11 p.m., with Social Services Assistant (SSA), SSA stated while she
assisted residents back to their rooms after the Bingo activity, Resident 2 pushed at the table. Resident 3
pushed back at the table, lost his balance and fell in the dining room.
The facility ' s policy and procedure, titled, Abuse Prevention Policy and Prohibition Program, dated 10/1/23,
indicated, each resident has the right to be free from abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and/or misappropriation
of property. The facility has zero-tolerance for abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and/or misappropriation of
resident property. Staff must not permit anyone to engage in verbal, mental, sexual, or physical abuse,
neglect, mistreatment, or misappropriation of resident property.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure two (Resident 1 and 3) of three sampled
residents were free from verbal and physical abuse when,
1. Resident 2 screamed, hit and made verbal threats to harm Resident 1 during an altercation in the
hallway; and
2. Resident 2 threw an object at Resident 3 who reacted by pushing the table, lost his balance and fell at a
bingo game in the dining room.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
056213
If continuation sheet
Page 2 of 4
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
056213
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/03/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Tampico Healthcare Center
130 Tampico Street
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
This failure caused repeated resident-to-resident altercations, emotional distress and potential to result in
injuries for residents in the facility.
Findings
1. Review of Resident 2's progress notes dated 3/12/24 indicated Resident 2 screamed, hit and made
verbal threats to harm Resident 1. Resident 2 was angry that Resident 1 was in the room next to Resident
2. Resident 2 demanded that Resident 1 leave her side of the hallway.
During an interview with Resident 1, on 4/3/24, at 11:26 a.m., Resident 1 stated he went to visit one
resident in the room next to Resident 2's room, when Resident 2 came out of her room and started
screaming at him and made racist remarks at him. Resident 1 further stated Resident 2 hit him in the chest
area. Resident 1 stated he was upset because he was not free to go where he wanted in the facility.
During an interview with Resident 2, on 4/3/24, at 12:30 p.m., Resident 2 stated Resident 1 called her
yellow and made racist remarks at her. Resident 2 stated she had a shouting match with Resident 1
because she was upset about the name calling and did not want Resident 2 coming around the hallway
towards her room. Resident 2 stated Resident 1 spit in her face.
Review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS- an assessment and care screening tool used to guide
care), dated 9/13/21, indicated Resident 1's Basic Interview of mental status (BIMS) score was 15
(meaning cognitively intact). Resident 1 had no behavioral symptoms. Resident 1's diagnosis included
congestive heart failure.
Review of Resident 2's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE], indicated Resident 2's Basic Interview of mental
status (BIMS) score was 15. Resident 2 had mood symptoms of feeling down, depressed or hopeless.
Resident 2 had no physical or verbal behavioral symptoms, such as hitting, kicking, pushing, screaming,
cursing and threatening others. Resident 2's diagnosis included schizophrenia (a disorder that affects a
person's ability to think, feel and behave clearly) and dementia (a group of thinking and social symptoms
that interferes with daily functioning).
Review of Resident 2's behavioral care plans, undated, indicated, Resident 2 had behavioral changes
related to schizophrenia and dementia manifested by angry outbursts, yelling, screaming, not wanting
visitors for roommate, not wanting to be greeted by another male resident, refusal of medication, physical
and verbal aggression towards other residents. The care plan interventions included refer to behavioral
treatment facility.
During an interview on 4/3/24, at 1:53 p.m., with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN 1), LVN 1 stated she
heard Resident 2 yell at Resident 1 to get out of the hallway. LVN 1 said Resident 2 stated Resident 1 spat
in her face and Resident 2 made threats to harm Resident 1.
During an interview on 4/3/24, at 1:59 p.m., with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA 1), CNA 1 stated
Resident 2 took a swing at Resident 1 and hit Resident 1 in the chest. CNA 1 further stated Resident 2 was
upset that Resident 1 was in the hallway near Resident 2's room.
2. Further review of Resident 2's progress notes, dated 2/9/24, indicated Resident 2 joined other residents
to play bingo game in the dining room. Resident 3 put one bingo card on top of Resident 2's card. Resident
2 got upset. Resident 2 asked for an empty box of chocolate and threw it at Resident
(continued on next page)
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
056213
If continuation sheet
Page 3 of 4
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
056213
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/03/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Tampico Healthcare Center
130 Tampico Street
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
3. Resident 3 got upset, stood up and reacted by pushing the table. Resident 2 pushed back on the table
which caused Resident 3 to lose balance and fall.
Review of Resident 3's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE], indicated Resident 3's Basic Interview of mental
status (BIMS) score was 13 (meaning cognitive intact). Resident 3 was not able to report correct day of the
week. Resident 3 had episodes of feeling bad about himself. Resident 3's diagnoses included mood
disorder.
During an interview on 4/3/24, at 1:11 p.m., with Social Services Assistant (SSA), SSA stated while she
assisted residents back to their rooms after the Bingo activity, Resident 2 pushed at the table. Resident 3
pushed back at the table, lost his balance and fell in the dining room.
The facility's policy and procedure, titled, Abuse Prevention Policy and Prohibition Program, dated 10/1/23,
indicated, each resident has the right to be free from abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and/or misappropriation
of property. The facility has zero-tolerance for abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and/or misappropriation of
resident property. Staff must not permit anyone to engage in verbal, mental, sexual, or physical abuse,
neglect, mistreatment, or misappropriation of resident property.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
056213
If continuation sheet
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