Skip to main content

Inspection visit

Health inspection

CRESCENT CITY CARE CENTERCMS #0562961 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 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 (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: 056296 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. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG 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) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 056296 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

Reading this as a family member? Your long-term care ombudsman is a free advocate for residents and families.

Back to top

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.

  • 0755GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F755 - Pharmacy Services

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 26, 2024 survey of CRESCENT CITY CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of CRESCENT CITY CARE CENTER on December 26, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at CRESCENT CITY CARE CENTER on December 26, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharm..."

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.

Share this reportEmail

Next steps

Concerned about a resident’s care?Find your local ombudsman through the Eldercare Locatoror file a complaint with your state survey agency.

Researching this visit professionally?Book a 15-minute calland we will walk through what we have on file.

Data from CMS Care Compare public records. Dataset last refreshed . If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.