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, Licensed Nurses (LNs) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) failed to
provide urinary catheter care for one resident (Resident 1) out of three sampled residents when Resident 1
developed a facility acquired mucosal membrane skin injury (damage to the skin and/or underlying soft
tissue caused by pressure from a medical device used for therapeutic purposes) and urinary tract infection
(UTI- an infection of the bladder/urinary tract) from an indwelling urinary catheter (flexible tube remaining in
the bladder to continuously drain urine into an external bag).This failure resulted in Resident 1 sustaining a
laceration which measured 1.3 centimeters (cm-a unit of measure) long and 0.5 cm wide to Resident 1's
urinary meatus (the external opening of the penis) and a severe infection with Pseudomonas Aeruginosa (a
serious, often antibiotic-resistant bacteria that causes UTI).Findings:A review of Resident 1's admission
record indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis of benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH) with lower urinary tract symptoms (a common, noncancerous enlargement of the
prostate gland in men which causes difficulty urinating) and diabetes mellitus (a chronic disorder which
results in the body's inability to use food energy efficiently and causes wounds to heal slowly). A review of
Resident 1's care plan, dated 12/18/25, indicated Resident 1 had an indwelling urinary catheter due to his
diagnosis of BPH with lower urinary tract symptoms. Resident 1's goal was to be free from catheter related
trauma. Staff were expected to Monitor/ document [Resident 1] for pain/discomfort due to [the urinary
catheter and].Monitor/record/report to MD [physician] for s/sx [signs and symptoms] [of a] UTI: pain,
burning.A review of Resident 1's order recap report indicated Resident 1 had the following orders in
place:-Starting on 1/4/26, staff were expected to insert an indwelling urinary catheter inserted for urinary
retention (inability to drain the bladder); and,-Starting on 1/4/26, staff were expected to provide urinary
catheter care to Resident 1.A review of Resident 1's Medication Administration Record (MAR), dated
January 2026, indicated LNs conducted urinary catheter care for Resident 1 during the day, evening, and
night shifts from 1/13/26 through 1/19/26.A review of Resident 1's skin check assessment dated [DATE] at
10:30 a.m. indicated Resident 1 did not have any skin concerns on his genitals.A review of Resident 1's
shower sheets, dated 1/14/26 through 1/18/26 indicated CNAs did not find any skin changes on Resident 1
and LNs reviewed and verified what was documented on the shower sheets.A review of Resident 1's
Occupational Therapist (OT) progress note dated 1/19/26 indicated, Therapist noted drainage from catheter
site and requested wound nurse to assess the area for possible infection. Therapist assisted the wound
nurse initially with initiation of pericare, however a second nurse assisted with a more complete assessment
of [Resident 1's] needs .[Resident 1] was agreeable to OT session however [Resident 1] required
assessment by nursing for possible infection at catheter site.Toileting hygiene= Dependent.Shower/bathe
self= Not applicable.Lower body dressing [i.e. putting on underwear or putting on pants]=
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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
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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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056300
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/11/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Granada Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, LP
2885 Harris Street
Eureka, CA 95503
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 0690
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Dependent.Personal hygiene= Dependent.A review of Resident 1's progress note dated 1/19/26 at 12:01
p.m., indicated, .Treatment RN [Registered Nurse] was notified by [Occupational] therapy of a possible
ureteral infection.[Resident 1's] urethra [the tube connecting the bladder to the outside of the body allowing
for excretion of urine] is split down the middle, approx. [approximately] 1/ 2 - inch thickness, with purulent
[containing pus (a thick, milky, white-yellow to brown fluid that accumulates at the site of infection] green
and yellow exudate [discharge] inside the urethra, and climbing down the [urinary] catheter tube. [Resident
1] states ‘this thing needs to come out. It hurts. It's been like this for a while.'A review of Resident 1's
progress note dated 1/19/26 at 12:11 p.m. indicated, Resident has pain in the area when moving or
providing catheter care.A review of Resident 1's skin check assessment dated [DATE] at 12:18 p.m.,
indicated Resident 1 had a new facility acquired skin issue which involved a laceration located on Resident
1's urethra on his penis. The assessment described the wound as having erythema (redness of the skin or
mucosal membrane) and edema (swelling) with increased exudate. The wound measured 1.5 cm in length
and 0.5 cm wide, and Resident 1 described the pain as sharp. A review of Resident 1's progress note dated
1/19/26 at 1:44 p.m. indicated, MD [physician] ordered UA [urinalysis- a common diagnostic test that
analyzes urine to detect infections] & C&S [culture and sensitivity- a test used to identify the specific
bacteria causing an infection].to be sent out today.A review of Resident 1's UA and C&S test results dated
1/22/26 indicated the bacteria known as pseudomonas aeruginosa was causing Resident 1's urine to:
appear turbid (significantly cloudy); test 3+ positive for white blood cell esterase (an enzyme released by
WBC as it fights off bacteria. 3+ indicates the highest amount the test can detect); test positive for blood;
test positive for nitrites (a specific marker for UTI); and many bacteria which were all considered to be
abnormal.A review of Resident 1's hospital emergency department (ED) note dated 1/23/26 indicated,
.Physical Exam.GU [genitourinary- anatomy of the genitals and urinary system] Indwelling [urinary] catheter
in place.chronic pressure wounds present. Pus around meatus. Enlarged testicles with swelling, erythema,
and tenderness to palpation [touch].positive for large UTI.Final diagnoses [in ED].Urinary tract infection
associated with indwelling urethral catheter.During an interview in the facility hallway on 2/11/26 at 1:31
p.m., the Treatment Nurse (TN) stated both the LNs and CNAs were responsible for providing catheter care
for residents. The TN stated catheter care was a part of nurses' daily routine of perineal (small area of the
body between the anus and the external genitalia) care. The LNs were responsible for following up with the
physician for anything concerning.During an interview at the Side 1 nurses' station on 2/11/26 at 1:44 p.m.,
LN 1 stated CNA staff were responsible for providing catheter care to residents every two hours or sooner if
needed. LN 1 further stated CNAs were supposed to report any concerns or if something is not looking
right to the LN staff for follow up. LN 1 also stated catheter care was documented in the resident's
electronic medical record (EMR).During an interview in the facility conference room on 2/11/26 at 2:14 p.m.,
the OT stated she was working on transferring Resident 1 from the bed to his wheelchair. The OT stated
she pulled up his pants when he yelled, Ow, that hurts! The OT thought she pulled on Resident 1's catheter
tubing, which she observed was not secured to his thigh. The OT stated when she looked at his catheter,
she found a large smear of yellowish drainage on his pants as well as the tip of his penis. The OT stated the
opening on the penis appeared split and she was surprised no one caught this before me. The OT stated
she immediately reported her finding to Resident 1's primary nurse.During an interview in the Director of
Nursing (DON) office on 2/11/26 at 3:20 p.m., the DON stated the CNA staff were responsible for catheter
care, which included cleaning around the meatus. The DON stated CNAs had catheter care listed on the
competency checklist which was completed upon hire and assessed annually. The
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
056300
If continuation sheet
Page 2 of 3
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
056300
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/11/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Granada Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, LP
2885 Harris Street
Eureka, CA 95503
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 0690
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
DON confirmed there was no documented evidence in Resident 1's EMR that CNAs conducted or provided
catheter care for Resident 1. During a phone interview on 2/24/26 at 8:41 a.m., the DON stated the facility
used catheter leg straps to secure and stabilize the catheter tubing. The DON added the leg straps were
available for staff to implement on residents with an indwelling catheter. The DON stated the use of a leg
strap did not have a specific location to be documented aside from a nurse's progress note. The DON
acknowledged she did not find evidence of the placement or use of a leg strap to secure Resident 1's
urinary catheter in Resident 1's EMR. During a phone interview on 2/25/26 at 8:29 a.m., the physician (MD)
stated Resident 1 likely had small increments of tearing of his meatus over a period of time but stated, It
should have caught someone's attention at some point. The MD further stated she was concerned that the
infection was not detected by nursing staff, considering foley care was ordered to be provided every shift.
The MD stated an infected wound would begin pus formation, on average, between one or two days
following bacterial exposure. The MD confirmed Resident 1's pressure injury to his penis and subsequent
UTI did not happen in a matter of hours as it was evidenced by the amount of exudate from the tip of
Resident 1's penis and the lack of blood from a new wound.During an interview on 2/25/26 at 12:39 p.m.,
the DON stated catheter care was validated upon hire and annually thereafter with the Director of Staff
Development. A review of facility's policy titled Indwelling Catheter-Insertion, Maintenance, and
Discontinued of, dated 8/19/25, did not indicate how catheter care was expected to be completed.A review
of the facility's policy titled Indwelling Catheter-Insertion, Maintenance, and Discontinued of dated 8/19/25,
indicated, Secure the catheter to the patient's thigh using a securement device or tape.A review of the
facility's policy titled Indwelling Catheter dated 8/19/25 indicated, Purpose.To provide safe, appropriate,
current guidance for the use of indwelling catheters for clinical use.A review of an undated Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC- the leading national public health agency in the United States)
presentation titled Indwelling Urinary Catheter Insertion and Maintenance indicated, Interventions to
Prevent CAUTI [catheter associated UTI].Properly secure catheters to prevent movement and urethral
traction.Meatal Cleaning.Assess the patient for any pain or discomfort.Inspect the meatus for redness,
irritation and drainage.Assess the catheter where it enters the meatus for encrusted material and
drainage.Clean the meatus during daily bathing.Ensure the tubing does not go in and out of the urethra
during cleaning.Consider the use of checklists.If the patient must have an indwelling urinary catheter, pay
attention to maintenance practices.A review of facility policy titled Pressure Injury Prevention, dated
7/31/24, indicated Implement interventions.monitoring.medical tubes and catheters. Staff will observe for
any signs of potential or active pressure injury daily.
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