F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a
licensed pharmacist.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide pharmaceutical services that meet the
needs of the residents when two of four sampled residents (Residents 1 and 2) did not receive their
medications in a timely manner. These failures were not in alignment with the facility policy and procedures
and had the potential to not meet the residents' therapeutic needs which could lead to the worsening of
their health conditions.
Findings:
1. During an interview on 12/26/24 at 3 p.m., Resident 1 stated her medication Carbidopa-Levodopa (used
to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease [shaking palsy]) was scheduled three times a day but would
often receive them late. Resident 1 stated even today's doses were more than an hour late . Resident 1
stated she would have preferred it if nurses would give her medications on time.
During an interview on 12/26/24 at 3:15 p.m., Licensed Nurse A stated medications were supposed to be
administered within an hour of its schedule.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 12/26/24 at 5:40 p.m. with the Administrator, Resident
1's Levodopa-Carbidopa Administration History , dated 12/12/24-12/26/24 , was reviewed. The
Administration History indicated the medication was scheduled for 0700 (7 a.m.), 1200 (12 p.m.) and 1700
(5 p.m.). The Administration History indicated the medications were administered at 08:46 (8:46 a.m.) and
13:59 (1:59 p.m.) on 12/26/24. Further review of the Administration History indicated the medication was
administered an hour past its schedule 22 other times during the period of 12/12/24 to 12/26/24. The
Administrator stated the medications were given late.
During an interview on 12/26/24 at 6:05 p.m., the Administrator stated medications were supposed to be
given as scheduled, per the physician's orders. The Administrator stated delays in medication
administration could worsen the residents' symptoms.
2. During an interview on 12/24/24 at 1:50 p.m., Family Member (FM) stated it was upsetting when nurses
were hours late in giving Resident 2 her scheduled 9 a.m. medications on 11/28/24.
A review of Resident 2's MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION RECORD , dated 11/1/24-11/30/24 , indicated
Resident 2 had three medications scheduled to be administered at 9 a.m. on 11/28/24: Metoclopramide
(used to treat or prevent nausea and vomiting), Vitamin D3 (used to treat and prevent bone disorders) and
Metoprolol Tartrate (used to lower the blood pressure).
During a concurrent interview and review on 12/30/24 at 2 p.m. with the Administrator, Resident 2's
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safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
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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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Event ID:
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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
056296
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/26/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Crescent City Care Center
1280 Marshall Street
Crescent City, CA 95531
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Vitamin D3 Administration History, Reglan Administration History, and Metoprolol Tartrate Administration
History were reviewed. The Administration Histories indicated the medications were administered on
11/28/24 at 11:30 a.m., 11: 28 a.m., and 11:31 a.m., respectively. Further review of the Administration
Histories indicated the medications were given an hour past their schedule multiple times: seven
occurrences during the period of 11/25/24 to 12/9/24 for the Vitamin D, 12 other times during the period of
11/25/24 to 12/4/24 for the Reglan, and nine other times during the period of 11/25/24 to 12/9/24 for the
Metoprolol Tartrate. The Administrator stated were late, as they were given an hour past their schedule.
A review of the facility policy titled, Medication – Administration , dated January 01, 2023 , indicated,
Medications and treatments will be administered as prescribed to ensure compliance with dose guidelines .
B. The Licensed Nurse will prepare medications within one hour of administration. i. Medications may be
administered one hour before or after the scheduled medication administration time.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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