F 0690
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate
catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to adhere to professional standards of practice for one out of
three sampled residents (Resident 4) when:
1. The facility did not implement the Urologist's (a physician that specialized in the urinary system) order for
daily suprapubic catheter (a catheter tube inserted through the lower abdomen into the bladder to drain
urine) flushes (sterile water was inserted through the catheter tube into the bladder to remove debris or
blockage).
2. Treatment nurse did not document a provided treatment or an assessment following a reported
suprapubic catheter complication.
These failures had the potential to cause a decline in health status.
Findings:
1. A review of the facility's policies and procedure (P&P) titled, Physician's Orders, dated 11/1/23, indicated,
A current list of orders must be maintained in the clinical record of each resident.
A review of the admission Record, dated 7/1/22, indicated Resident 4 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]
with the diagnoses of urinary tract infection (an infection in the urinary system) and obstructive and reflux
uropathy, unspecified (a disorder of the urinary tract that occurred due to a blockage of urine flow).
Resident 4 was not his own responsible party (decision maker).
During an interview on 4/17/25 at 7:59 am, Social Services Director stated, when orders come in [from
outside sources] it is given to the nurse and the nurse enters the order.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 4/17/25 at 11:34 am, with Director of Staff Development
(DSD) and Administrator (Admin), Resident 4's Doctor's Appointment Form, dated 9/6/24 was reviewed.
DSD and Admin confirmed, Resident 4 had seen the Urologist, and the Doctor's Appointment Form
indicated, Licensed Nurses (LN) were to flush Resident 4's suprapubic catheter two times a week with
Renacidin (a medication that was flushed into the bladder to break down matter that clogged the catheter
tube) and to perform sterile water flushes every day that Renacidin was not used. Admin reviewed all active
and discontinued orders and confirmed, there was no order present in the electronic medical record
regarding daily sterile water flushes. Admin stated, nursing should have followed up with that.
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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.
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2005 River Street
Susanville, CA 96130
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
2. A review of the facility's P&P titled, Suprapubic Catheter Care, dated, 10/1/10, indicated, the date, time,
procedure, and assessment would be documented in the resident medical record.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 4/16/25 at 11:48 am, with LN A, Resident 4's Health
Status Note (progress notes), dated 3/29/25 was reviewed. LN A stated, the progress notes indicated,
[Resident 4] had no urine output all night and the Treatment Nurse [TN] would flush the catheter. LN A
reviewed all progress notes dated 3/29/24 and stated, [TN] did not document the care that was provided.
A review of Resident 4's Active Orders, dated 9/7/24, indicated, Renacidin Irrigation Solution, use 30
milliliters (ml) via irrigation as needed for maintenance of catheter patency, irrigate catheter, clam catheter
for 30-60 minutes then drain, repeat until urine is clear.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 4/17/25 at 10:51 am, with DSD, Resident 4's progress
notes, dated 3/29/25 was reviewed. DSD confirmed, there was no documentation present that indicated, TN
had provided care to Resident 4's suprapubic catheter.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 11/17/25 at 11:34 am, with TN, Resident 4's progress
notes, dated, 3/29/25 was reviewed. TN stated, I flushed the catheter, the catheter was fine, there was
sediment [debris] in the tube, I flushed with the ordered flush, and I'm unsure how much urine output there
was. TN confirmed, TN did not document the procedure and stated, I should have. TN reviewed the
Medication Administration Record (MAR), dated 3/1/25 through 3/31/25, and confirmed, the MAR section
labeled Renacidin PRN (as needed) was blank. TN confirmed, TN had not documented the Renacidin PRN
flush on 3/29/25 and stated, I should have documented it.
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2005 River Street
Susanville, CA 96130
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F 0804
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide palatable (tasted good) meals to five
out of five sampled residents (Residents 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7) when they stated, the food was bad, had a weird
flavored spice that could be tasted on all the food, and the food was cold.
Residents Affected - Some
This caused residents to have feelings of anger and had the potential to cause unintended weight loss.
Findings:
A review of the facility ' s policy and procedure titled, Food and Nutrition Services, revised 10/1/24,
indicated, Each resident is provided with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet . and it was the
responsibility of the food and nutrition department to ensure meals were .palatable and attractive, and it is
served at a safe and appetizing temperature.
A review of Resident 1 ' s admission Record, dated 10/29/23, indicated, admission to the facility on [DATE]
with diagnoses of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, a lung disease that caused difficulty with
breathing), major depressive disorder (a sad mood), and adult failure to thrive (a decline in health status).
Resident 1 was her own responsible party (RP, made own decisions).
A review of Resident 1 ' s significant change of status Minimum Data Set (MDS, a resident assessment
tool), dated 4/14/25, indicated, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, an assessment tool used by
facilities to screen cognition, that included memory, orientation, and judgement status of the resident) score
of 13 out of 15, which indicated, good cognition.
A review of Resident 2 ' s admission Record, dated 2/7/24, indicated, admission to the facility on 2/7/24
with the diagnoses of major depressive disorder, hypomagnesemia (magnesium was a nutrient in the body,
low magnesium could affect the muscles and could increase the risk of heart attacks) and hypokalemia
(potassium was a nutrient in the body, low potassium could affect the muscles and cause weakness)
Resident 2 was her own RP.
A review of Resident 2 ' s annual MDS, dated [DATE], indicated, a BIMs of 15 out of 15, which indicated,
good cognition.
During a concurrent observation and interview, on 4/16/25 at 11:23 am, Resident 1 stated, the food is
nasty, inedible, vegetables are mushy and overcooked, the fried potatoes are hard, the fruit is sometimes
hard, and had a weird tasting spice all over it. Resident 1 stated, the pork chops are so hard you can ' t
stick a fork in it. Assistant Director of Nurses (ADON) was present and confirmed, there were food concerns
and stated, sometimes the meat is tough. Resident 2 (Resident 1 ' s roommate) stated, they serve meat I
can ' t eat; I have no teeth, and it ' s tough.
During an observation on 4/16/25 at 12:45 pm, Residents 1 and 2 were served lunch. The lid was removed
from the plate, and both residents were observed to grimace and frown after seeing what was on the plate
and Resident 2 stated loudly, rice again! The plate of food consisted of cauliflower, rice that looked like
Mexican style rice, and a finely chopped up mixture of light-colored meat. Both residents declined to eat
most of what was served, and facility staff was observed discussing alternates that could be provided.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lassen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
2005 River Street
Susanville, CA 96130
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F 0804
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
A review of the menu, indicated, lunch was Mandarin chicken, fried rice, roasted cauliflower, diced pears
and water.
A review of the Resident Council meeting notes, dated 1/17/25, the section titled, New Business (new
concerns that were discussed during Resident Council meeting), indicated, residents had concerns
regarding food being served cold. The Resident Council Suggestion/Issues/Questions/Concern form, dated
1/17/25, indicated, the pellet warmer was being fixed (a pellet warmer was used to warm ceramic disks
[pellets] that were placed under the meal plate to keep food warm), time logs would be placed on the meal
carts to ensure timely deliver of meal trays, and hot food would be held at 135 degrees until served.
A review of the Resident Council meeting notes, dated March 2025, the section titled, Old Business,
indicated, meal temps were ongoing, extra help with meal assistance was resolved. The Resident/Family
Response Form, dated 3/28/25, indicated, on 4/2/25, the Dietary Department had responded to resident
food concerns. Five residents were individually interviewed, and concerns regarding cold food, had not
been completely resolved. The section indicating that resident food issues had been resolved to reasonable
satisfaction was selected as yes.
A review of Resident 5 ' s admission Record, dated 10/11/22, indicated, admission to the facility on [DATE]
with the diagnoses of hypertension, and generalized muscle weakness.
A review of Resident 5 ' s Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], indicated, a BIMs of 15 out of 15, which indicated
good cognition.
During an interview on 4/17/25 at 9:22 am, Resident 5 confirmed, Resident Council had voiced concerns
regarding food issues. Resident 5 stated, food concerns were getting better but there were still complaints.
Resident 5 stated, we don ' t get fried eggs anymore because they are overcooked and hard, sometimes
the meat is tough and overcooked, and sometimes hot food is not hot and cold foods are not cold. Resident
5 stated, they were served rice often, and I don ' t like rice, I don ' t tell anyone, and I just don ' t eat it.
A review if Resident 6 ' s admission Record, dated 1/13/23, indicated, admission to the facility on 1/13/23
with the diagnoses of COPD, malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus, or lung (lung cancer), and
major depressive disorder.
A review of Resident 6 ' s Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], indicated, a BIMs of 13 out of 15, which indicated
good cognition.
During an interview on 4/17/25 at 9:36 am, Resident 6 was asked how he like the food. Resident 6 began
cussing and loudly stated, I can ' t eat it! They always serve rice, I don ' t like it, sometimes it ' s cold, the
meat is tough, and it tasted bad.
A review of Resident 7 ' s admission Record, dated 6/3/24, indicated admission to the facility on 6/3/24 with
the diagnoses of COPD and major depressive disorder. Resident 7 was his own RP.
A review of Resident 6 ' s Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], indicated, a BIMs of 13 out of 15, which indicated
good cognition.
During an interview on 4/17/25 at 9:50 am, Resident 7 stated, the food is overcooked, meat was
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lassen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
2005 River Street
Susanville, CA 96130
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F 0804
tough, and there was a weird tasting spice on all of the food, including food there should not be spice on.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a concurrent interview and record review on 4/17/25 at 10:00 am, with Dietary Manager (DM), four
untitled documents dated 4/7/25 were reviewed. DM confirmed there were complaints regarding cold food,
and stated, the Dietary Department developed a cart audit log. DM stated, the cart audit log indicated the
time the cart was called to be picked up, what time staff picked up the cart, and the time the last meal from
the cart was served. Dm stated, the cart audit logs were developed to determine if the cold food was a
dietary department issue or caused by facility staff not passing the meal trays in a timely manner. DM
reviewed Hall #1 cart audit log, and stated, breakfast took 10 minutes [for facility staff] to pick up and 24
minutes to pass the trays, and if there ' s no warming pellet under the plate, the food would most likely be
cold and confirmed, the lunch section was not filled out by facility staff. DM confirmed, the cart audit log
labeled Hall #2 was not completed by facility staff and the breakfast and lunch sections were blank. DM
confirmed the cart audit log labeled, Social, indicated, facility staff did not enter the time the last tray was
served for breakfast and dinner. DM confirmed, the cart audit log labeled Assisted, did not include the time
the last tray was served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. DM stated, there was an order placed for more
warming pellets, the facility did not have enough for every plate. DM was asked about the weird spice that
residents had noticed on the food. DM stated, I ' ve noticed the cooks are using a garlic and herb
seasoning, maybe they are overusing it. DM reviewed, Food Temperature Log, dated 4/1/25 through
4/17/25. DM stated, the Food Temperature Log indicated, no food temperatures had been recorded for
dinner from 4/1/25 through 4/3/25, no food temperatures had been recorded for breakfast and lunch from
4/4/25 through 4/6/25, no food temperatures had been recorded for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from
4/7/25 through 4/16/25.
Residents Affected - Some
During an interview on 4/17/25, at 10:29 am, [NAME] was asked who was responsible for completing the
Food Temperature Log. [NAME] stated unawareness, and DM stated, It was my responsibility to train
[NAME] on Food Temperature Logs and I did not. DM confirmed, when the cooks did not monitor tray line
temps, and facility staff did not complete the cart audit forms, there was no way to ensure if cold food was
caused by the dietary department or facility staff not passing meal trays timely.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lassen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
2005 River Street
Susanville, CA 96130
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow safe infection control practices for three
out of four sampled residents (Residents 1, 2, and 3) when:
Residents Affected - Some
1. Facility staff did not wear personal protective equipment (PPE, gloves, gowns, or masks that were worn
to reduce the spread of infection) while performing resident care with Resident 1 and did not perform hand
hygiene (washing hands with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer) after providing care for
Resident 1 or before touching Resident 2; and
2. Enhanced barrier precaution (EBP, use of PPE to reduce the spread of infection for residents who have
wounds or foley catheters, a tube inserted into the bladder and was attached to a bag) signage and PPE
was not present outside of Resident 3's room and facility staff touched Resident 3's foley catheter tube
without use of PPE.
These failures had the potential for the spread of infection.
Findings:
1. A review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled Enhanced Barrier Precautions, dated 4/1/24,
indicated, EBPs employ targeted gown and glove use during high contact resident care activities when
contact precautions do not otherwise apply. The P&P indicated, transferring (moving from bed to chair) and
changing linen were considered high contact resident care activities.
A review of Resident 1's admission Record, dated 10/29/23, indicated, admission to the facility on [DATE]
with diagnoses of urinary tract infection (UTI, an infection in the bladder/urinary tract), klebsiella
pneumoniae (bacteria in the urinary tract that caused UTI), Escherichia coli (E. coli, natural bacteria found
in the gut and some strains could cause UTI), Proteus (Mirablis) (Morganii) (most often a pathogen of the
urinary tract), bacteremia (an infection in the blood that can lead to a life threatening complication known as
sepsis), and artificial opening of urinary tract status (urostomy, an opening in the belly that redirected urine
from the bladder to a bag that was attached to the belly). Resident 1 was her own responsible party (RP,
made own decisions).
A review of Resident 2's admission Record, dated 2/7/24, indicated, admission to the facility on 2/7/24 with
the diagnoses of UTI and hypertension (high blood pressure). Resident 2 was her own RP.
During an observation on 4/16/24 at 10:22 am, Student Nurse Aide (SNA) B was observed climbing onto
Resident 1's mattress. There was no linen on the mattress and SNA B was not wearing any PPE. Both
hands and both knees were in full contact of the mattress. SNA B was observed readjusting her own
clothing and walking over to Resident 2 without performing any hand hygiene. SNA B placed both hands on
top of Resident 2's blanket and rubbed Resident 2's legs (Residents 1 and 2 were roommates). SNA B was
observed leaving the room without performing hand hygiene.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 4/16/25 at 10:25 am, with SNA B, the EBP signage
outside of Resident 1 and 2's room was observed. SNA B confirmed observations made and stated,
[Resident 1] was on EBP for urinary [urostomy] and colostomy [a surgical procedure that allowed waste to
leave the body and into a bag]. SNA B stated, the EBP signage indicated, use of gowns and gloves during
linen changes and transfers. SNA B stated, I only wore gloves when I assisted with [Resident
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lassen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
2005 River Street
Susanville, CA 96130
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F 0880
1's] transfer and linen change.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During an interview on 4/16/25 at 11:42 am, the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) confirmed the
observations made of SNA B. ADON stated, I was in the room with [SNA B], I didn't tell her to get PPE, and
I should have.
Residents Affected - Some
2. A review of the facility's P&P titled Enhanced Barrier Precautions, dated 4/1/24, indicated, residents with
wounds would be placed on EBP and Signs are posted at the door or wall outside the residents room
indicating the type of precautions and PPE required. The P&P indicated PPE supplies will be made
available near or outside of the resident rooms, placement is at the discretion of the facility.
A review of Resident 3's admission Record, dated 2/19/19, indicated admission to the facility on 2/19/29
with the diagnoses of personal history of UTI and dementia (memory loss). Resident 3 was conserved (a
public guardian made decisions).
During a concurrent observation, interview, and record review, on 4/16/25, at 3:27 pm, with Infection
Preventionist (IP), Resident 3 was observed with her legs hanging off the bed and moaning loudly. IP called
for assistance and two unnamed Licensed Nurses and Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) C assisted
Resident 3 back into bed, CNA C was observed adjusting the foley catheter tube (a tube that was inserted
into the bladder that connected to a bag that urine drained into) with her bare hands and tried to reattach
the foley catheter tube to a device that was attached to Resident 3's left thigh. (The device was used to
secure the foley catheter tube and protect it from dislodgement). IP was observed providing PPE to the
unnamed LNs and CNA C. IP observed the wall and door outside of Resident 3's room and confirmed,
there was no PPE or sign that indicated Resident 3 was on EBP. IP confirmed, Resident
3 required EBP due to having a foley catheter and a wound. IP reviewed maps of the facility that were titled,
February EBP, March 2025 EBP, and April 2025 EBP. IP stated, the maps indicated, [Resident 3] was not
on IP's EBP list and should have been.
During an interview on 4/17/25 at 9:53 am, CNA C confirmed, touching Resident 3's foley catheter tube
with bare hands and stated, I should have worn gloves.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lassen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
2005 River Street
Susanville, CA 96130
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0919
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to answer call lights in a timely manner when
five out of five sampled residents (Residents 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7) stated experiencing long call light wait times.
Residents Affected - Some
This failure caused residents to have feelings of anger, worthlessness, and had the potential to negatively
impact resident health status.
Findings:
A review of the facility ' s policy and procedure titled, Answering the Call Light, revised 9/1/23, indicated,
The purpose of this procedure is to ensure timely responses to the resident ' s requests and needs and that
call lights would be answered as soon as practicable (able to be done).
A review of Resident 1 ' s admission Record, dated 10/29/23, indicated, admission to the facility on [DATE]
with diagnoses of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, a lung disease that caused difficulty with
breathing), major depressive disorder (a sad mood), and was dependent upon supplemental oxygen
(additional oxygen that was needed for people with breathing problems). Resident 1 was her own
responsible party (RP, made own decisions).
A review of Resident 1 ' s significant change of status Minimum Data Set (MDS, a resident assessment
tool), dated 4/14/25, indicated, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, an assessment tool used by
facilities to screen cognition, that included memory, orientation, and judgement status of the resident) score
of 13 out of 15, which indicated, good cognition.
A review of Resident 2 ' s admission Record, dated 2/7/24, indicated, admission to the facility on 2/7/24
with the diagnoses of major depressive disorder and hypertension (high blood pressure). Resident 2 was
her own RP.
A review of Resident 2 ' s annual MDS, dated [DATE], indicated, a BIMs of 15 out of 15, which indicated,
good cognition.
During an interview on 4/11/25 at 2:29 pm, Family Member (FM) stated, [Resident 1] called me on the
morning of 3/30/25 and stated no one answered the call light. FM stated, [Resident 1] told me she had
gone out into the hallway to find help. FM stated, calling the facility and no one answered.
During a concurrent observation and interview, on 4/16/25 at 12:21 pm, Resident 1 stated, one Sunday, on
3/30/25, I waited two hours in the morning for my call light to be answered and I think it was between 10:00
am and 12:00 pm. Resident 2 confirmed being present during the long call light wait time. Resident 2
pointed to the hall outside of their door and stated, [Resident 1] had to go out there to get help. Resident 2
stated, a long time ago, I used to time the call lights, and stopped because it didn ' t change anything.
Resident 2 stated, my call light will be on and they [facility staff] are laughing and joking outside the room
and ignore the light. Resident 1 stated, I use my call light went my urostomy [an opening in the belly that
redirected urine from the bladder to a bag that was attached to the belly] or ostomy [colostomy, an opening
in the belly that redirected stool to a bag that was attached to the belly] is leaking or detaches from the
wafer [the bag attached to a device called a wafer, the wafer was attached to the skin]. Resident 1 stated,
by the time they get
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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
056231
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/17/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lassen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
2005 River Street
Susanville, CA 96130
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 0919
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
here, I ' m so upset. Resident 1 maintained good eye contact, her voice became shaky, and tears were
observed in her eyes. Resident 1 stated, I ' m just tired, I do the best I can on my own, and I have no
motivation, I don ' t want to eat, and I just feel like I ' m giving up. Resident 1 stated, I was told someone fell
on the other side of the building, everyone was over there helping, and that ' s why it took so long to answer
my light. Resident 1 asked, Does everyone have to go over there? What if someone needed help? Resident
2 frowned and stated, I turn my light on for [Resident 1], sometimes I call the front desk for help, and
sometimes I go in the hallway to find someone.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 4/17/25 at 8:51 am, Administrator (Admin) stated, the
facility department heads performed daily call light audits and confirmed, this was in response to Resident
Council concerns regarding long call light wait times. Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) joined the
interview at 9:01 am and stated, on the morning of 3/30/25, I found [Resident 1] in the hallway and recall
[Resident 1] stated, she came into the hallway to get help because she had a long call light wait time.
ADON stated, ADON had been in the room [ROOM NUMBER] minutes prior, and after talking to other staff
members, the CNA and nurses stated, they had been in the room several times. ADON stated, I requested
a note be made regarding the frequency of Resident 1 ' s call light usage and staff entering the room on the
morning of 3/30/25. ADON reviewed Progress Notes, dated 3/30/25, and stated, there was no progress
note in the chart. Admin reviewed the fall log and stated there was a resident fall at 10:30 am on 3/30/25.
A review of Resident 5 ' s admission Record, dated 10/11/22, indicated, admission to the facility on [DATE]
with the diagnoses of hypertension, and generalized muscle weakness.
A review of Resident 5 ' s Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], indicated, a BIMs of 15 out of 15, which indicated
good cognition.
During an interview on 4/17/25 at 9:22 am, Resident 5 confirmed, call light wait times were an ongoing
issue and were brought up during many Resident Council meetings. Resident 5 stated, I don ' t use my call
light often, so I don ' t have an issue, but there are other residents who do.
A review of the Resident Council meeting notes, dated 1/17/25, the section titled, Old Business (concerns
that were discussed at the previous Resident Council meeting), indicated, residents had concerns
regarding the call lights not being answered in a timely manner, and the concern had been ongoing.
A review of the Resident Council meeting notes, dated March 2025, the section titled, Old Business,
indicated, residents had concerns regarding the call lights not being answered in a timely manner, and the
concern had been ongoing.
A review if Resident 6 ' s admission Record, dated 1/13/23, indicated, admission to the facility on 1/13/23
with the diagnoses of COPD, malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus, or lung (lung cancer), and
major depressive disorder.
A review of Resident 6 ' s Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], indicated, a BIMs of 13 out of 15, which indicated
good cognition.
During an interview on 4/17/25 at 9:36 am, Resident 6 stated, one time during the day, I waited two hours
for my call light to be answered. Resident 6 ' s voice grew louder during the interview and Resident 6 raised
his arms, shaking his hands above his head, and stated loudly, no one should have
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
056231
If continuation sheet
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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
056231
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/17/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lassen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
2005 River Street
Susanville, CA 96130
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 0919
to wait forever for help! Resident 6 stated, it didn ' t happen all the time, but it happens.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
A review of Resident 7 ' s admission Record, dated 6/3/24, indicated admission to the facility on 6/3/24 with
the diagnoses of COPD and major depressive disorder. Resident 7 was his own RP.
Residents Affected - Some
A review of Resident 6 ' s Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], indicated, a BIMs of 13 out of 15, which indicated
good cognition.
During an interview on 4/17/25 at 9:50 am, Resident 7 confirmed, Resident 6 ' s statement for long call light
wait times and stated, we are roommates, we see it all. Resident 7 stated, during long call light wait times,
we use the bathroom emergency light sometimes to get our lights answered, because they answer the
bathroom light faster.
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