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Inspection visit

Inspection

CITRUS GROVE POST ACUTECMS #0563151 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 0805 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that food provided to a resident on a puree diet ( a type of texture-modified diet where all foods are blended to a smooth, pudding-like consistency) was given as ordered by the physician, when a cotton candy was given for consumption for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1). This failure had the potential to place Resident 1 at risk for choking or aspiration. Findings: On May 13, 2025, Resident 1's record was reviewed. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses which included dysphagia (difficult swallowing). A review of Resident 1's History and Physical dated March 15, 2024, indicated, Resident 1 had the capacity to understand and make decisions. A review of Resident 1's Physician Order, dated June 13, 2024, indicated, Fortified diet [additional nutrients have been added to foods] Puree texture, Nectar/Mildly Thick Liquids consistency, LARGE PORTIONS. A review of Resident 1's Care Plan, dated June 13, 2025, indicated, .swallowing difficulty requiring altered texture diet: pureed foods, thickened liquids .Goal .Resident will safely consume prescribed diet with no signs of aspiration .Interventions .Offer choices within diet .Provide diet per order . A review of Resident 1's Nurses Progress Note, dated May 5, 2025, indicated, .STAFF NOTED THAT RESIDENT WAS CONSUMING COTTON CANDY, SPOKE WITH RESIDENT THAT RES IS CURRENTLY REGULAR DIET WITH PUREE TEXTURE AND MILD THICKENED FLUID . A review of Resident 1's Dietary Profile dated May 5, 2025, indicated, .Diet Texture .PUREE TEXTURE .RESIDENT IS TO REMAIN ON AN FORTIFIED DIET, PUREE TEXTURE . On May 13, 2025, at 11:19 a.m., Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1 was interviewed. LVN 1 stated, she worked on May 5, 2025, at around 1:30 p.m., and saw Resident 1 eating cotton candy, and the container was about half full. LVN 1 stated, Resident 1 was on a puree diet and was at high risk for aspiration. LVN 1 stated, the Business Manager gave the cotton candy to the resident and had done so in the past. (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: 056315 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 056315 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/20/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Citrus Grove Post Acute 9025 Colorado Avenue Riverside, CA 92503 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 0805 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few On May 13, 2025, at 1:44 p.m., Resident 1 was interviewed. Resident 1 stated, he was eating cotton candy when a staff took it away. On May 13, 2025, at 2:34 p.m., the Business Office Manager (BOM ) was interviewed. The BOM stated she had asked the previous Director of Nursing (DON) if the resident could eat cotton candy and was told he could. The BOM stated, she gave Resident 1 the cotton candy. On May 13, 2025, at 3:25 p.m., the Registered Dietitian (RD) was interviewed. The RD stated Resident 1's diet was fortified puree nectar thick liquid. The RD stated Resident 1 should not be given cotton candy. On June 18, 2025, at 3:31 p.m., the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) was interviewed. The ADON stated, the staff should communicate with nursing before giving any treats or snacks to residents. The ADON stated, Resident 1 was on a puree diet as prescribed and should have not been given cotton candy. The ADON stated, the diet was prescribed to prevent injury and reduce the risk of choking. A review of the facility policy and procedure titled Therapeutic Diets, undated, indicated, .Therapeutic diets are prescribed by the Attending Physician to support the resident's treatment and plan of care in accordance with his or her goals and preferences .Snacks will be compatible with the therapeutic diet . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 056315 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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.

  • 0805GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F805 - Food and drink

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 20, 2025 survey of CITRUS GROVE POST ACUTE?

This was a inspection survey of CITRUS GROVE POST ACUTE on June 20, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at CITRUS GROVE POST ACUTE on June 20, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs."

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.

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