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Inspection visit

Health inspection

CAMELLIA GARDENS CARE CENTERCMS #0563161 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 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) failed to fill out the stop and watch form on 2/10/2026 and 2/11/2026 for one (1) of two (2) sampled residents (Resident 1), when Resident 1 was coughing, congested and having difficulty swallowing.This deficient practice had the potential for Resident 1 experiencing respiratory distress which can result in hospitalization and/or death.Findings:During a review of Resident 1's admission Record, the admission Record indicated Resident 1 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] and was readmitted on [DATE] with the following but not limited to diagnoses of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD-a chronic lung disease causing difficulty in breathing), acute respiratory distress (a serious condition characterized by rapid/labored breathing, shortness of breath, gasping, wheezing, and skin/chest retractions), and dysphasia (difficulty swallowing) During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident assessment tool), dated 2/2/2026, the MDS indicated the resident was severely impaired in cognitive (the ability to understand and make decisions) skills for daily decision making, The MDS also indicated the resident required substantial/maximal assistance (Helper does more than half the effort. Helper lifts or holds trunk or limbs and provides more than half the effort) with eating, oral hygiene, upper body dressing and personal hygiene but was dependent (helper does all of the effort. Resident does none of the effort to complete the activity. Or, the assistance of 2 or more helpers is required for the resident to complete the activity) on toileting hygiene, shower/bathe self, lower body dressing and putting on/taking off footwear.During an interview on 2/26/2026 at 4:20 PM, Resident 1's Responsible Party (RP) stated Resident 1 was hot to touch on 2/10/2026.During an interview on 2/27/2026 at 10:17 AM, CNA 1 stated on 2/10/2026 at 7:15am, CNA 1 noticed Resident 1 was congested with a lot of phlegm and was having a hard time swallowing her food.During an interview on 2/27/2026 at 11:07AM, CNA 2 stated on 2/10/2026 during 3pm -11pm shift (unable to tell the time), Resident 1 was hot to touch and had diarrhea.During an interview on 2/27/2026 at 11:31AM, Licensed Vocational Nurse 1 (LVN 1) stated when a CNA notices a change of condition (COC -a deviation in a person's physical, mental, or functional health status compared to their baseline) on the resident, the CNAs must fill out a Stop and Watch Form describing what they see in the resident and report it to the licensed nurse. LVN 1 also stated when the CNA gives the form to the licensed nurse, the license nurse must sign and acknowledge it.During an interview on 2/27/2026 at 12:30PM, CNA 3 stated on 2/11/2026 at 7am-3pm shift, CNA 3 observed Resident 1 was coughing and was congested.During an interview on 2/27/2026 at 1PM with Director of Staff Development (DSD), the Stop and Watch binder, was reviewed. DSD stated when a resident experiences a change of condition, the CNAs would have to fill out a Stop and Watch form, give one copy to the license nurse and give one copy to the DSD. DSD also stated the nurses should acknowledge the Stop and Watch form that is given to them. DSD stated even if the resident is discharged , the Stop and Watch form should still be in the binder. DSD also stated there was no Stop and Watch form for Residents Affected - Few (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: 056316 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 056316 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 02/27/2026 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Camellia Gardens Care Center 1920 N. Fair Oaks Avenue Pasadena, CA 91103 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 0684 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Resident 1 and there should be a Stop and Watch form.During a concurrent interview and record review on 2/27/2026 at 1:30PM with Director of Nursing (DON), the facility's Policy and Procedure titled Acute Condition Changes, revised 3/1028, was reviewed. DON stated per policy, if a resident has congestion, lots of phlegm, difficulty swallowing and diarrhea, that would be an acute condition change because the resident cannot breathe properly, it can affect her eating and cause dehydration. DON also stated the CNAs need to fill out the Stop and Watch form.During a review of the facility's P&P titled Acute Condition Changes, revised 3/1028, the P&P indicated nursing assistants are encouraged to use the Stop and Watch Early Warning Tool to communicate subtle changes in the resident to the nurse. Event ID: Facility ID: 056316 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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 27, 2026 survey of CAMELLIA GARDENS CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of CAMELLIA GARDENS CARE CENTER on February 27, 2026. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at CAMELLIA GARDENS CARE CENTER on February 27, 2026?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

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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