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Inspection visit

Health inspection

SAN PABLO HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTERCMS #0563592 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0610 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement their policy and procedure to thoroughly investigate an allegation of abuse for one (Resident 1) of three sampled residents. Resident 1 alleged that a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA1) hit him on the right leg because he refused to wear a sock. Facility designee/Director of Nursing (DON) did not interview alleged CNA, staff member assigned to provide care for Resident 1 and/or implement care plan to suspend alleged abuser while incident was under investigation. Residents Affected - Few This failure had the potential to place Resident 1 at risk for emotional distress, mistreatment, or abuse. Findings: During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a federally mandated resident assessment and care guide tool), dated 3/11/25, the MDS indicated Resident 1's Basic Interview of Mental status (BIMS, a scoring system used to determine the resident's cognitive status regarding attention, orientation, and ability to register and recall information. A BIMS score of thirteen to fifteen is an indication of intact cognitive status.) Resident 1 ' s score was 9 meaning mild cognition. Resident 1 had clear speech, difficulty communicating some words or finishing thoughts, misses some part or intent of message. Resident 1 was dependent on helper does all task to put on and take off socks. Resident 1 ' s diagnoses included cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or stroke. During a concurrent observation and interview on 4/1/25 at 10:20 a.m. with Resident 1 in his room. Resident 1 stated he did not want to talk about the allegation. During a review of Resident 1 ' s care plan dated 3/16/25, the care plan indicated Resident 1 alleged physical abuse from facility ' s CNA, interventions included to suspend alleged abuser while incident is under investigation. During an interview on 4/1/25 at 11:01 a.m. with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA1) , CNA1 stated she was not aware that Resident 1 alleged physical abuse by a CNA. CNA1 stated she was not informed of any allegation of abuse and was not suspended. CNA 1 stated she continued to assist Resident 1 with care as needed. During a concurrent interview and record review on 4/1/25 at 1:56 p.m., with Director of Nursing (DON), the investigation summary completed 3/21/25 was reviewed. The investigation summary did not include documentation that alleged CNA 1 and or Resident 1 ' s care givers were interviewed. DON stated facility process was to interview staff when the allegation involved staff member. DON stated alleged CNA1, and Resident 1 assigned care giver were not interviewed or suspended because Resident 1 was (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 4 Event ID: 056359 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 056359 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/01/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE San Pablo Healthcare & Wellness Center 13328 San Pablo Avenue San Pablo, CA 94806 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 0610 a poor historian. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Reporting Abuse, revised January 08, 2014, the P&P indicated, Upon an allegation of abuse by facility staff member, the facility staff member will be suspended and removed from the premises during the investigation. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 056359 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 4 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 056359 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/01/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE San Pablo Healthcare & Wellness Center 13328 San Pablo Avenue San Pablo, CA 94806 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 0825 Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure necessary treatment and care services was provided for one (Resident 2) of three sampled residents in accordance with professional standards of practice when, rehabilitation referral for restorative nursing (RNA) for Resident 1 was not followed up. Residents Affected - Few This failure had the potential for Resident 1 to not receive the necessary care and services to ensure mobility and muscle strength. Findings: During a review of Resident 2's Minimum Data Set (MDS - Resident assessment and care guide tool), dated 2/26/25, the MDS indicated Resident 2's Basic Interview of Mental Status (BIMS, a scoring system used to determine the resident's cognitive status regarding attention, orientation, and ability to register and recall information. A BIMS score of thirteen to fifteen is an indication of intact cognitive status.) score was 15 and indicated intact mental status. The MDS indicated Resident 2 was able to recall the correct year, month, and day of the week. MDS indicated Resident 2 need partial assistance from another person with walking from room to room. The MDS indicated Resident 2 had diagnoses that included morbid obesity. During a concurrent observation and interview on 4/1/25 at 11:15 a.m. Resident 2 sat up in bed in his room, awake and verbally responsive. Resident 2 stated he was not able to walk. Resident 2 stated Restorative Nursing Assistance (RNA) had not provided him treatment to help him to walk. During a concurrent interview and record review on 4/1.25 at 12:32 p.m. with Director of Rehabilitation (DOR1), Resident 1 ' s Occupational Therapy (OT) Discharge summary dated [DATE] was reviewed. OT and (PT) Physical therapy discharge recommendation indicated RNA for bilateral upper extremities (BUE) treatment and standing with front wheel walker (FWW) to facility maintenance of mobility and bilateral upper extremities (BUE) strength. DOR 1 stated Resident 1 was discharge from PT/OT therapy into RNA for functional maintenance of mobility and strength. During an interview on 4/1/25 at 12:30 p.m. with Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA1), accompanied by RNA2 and RNA3, RNA1 stated Resident 1 was not on RNA services. RNA 1 stated facility process was when resident was discharged from PT/OT, RNA referral is given to nursing department. RNA1 stated she was not aware Resident 1 had an RNA referral. During a concurrent interview and record review on 4/1/25 at 12:48 p.m. with Licensed Vocational Nurse/Director of Staff Development (LVN1), Resident 1 ' s Restorative Program description dated 3/13/25 was reviewed. Resident 1 ' s restorative program description indicated cable exercises as tolerated three times a week, walking in hallway with front wheel walker. LVN1 stated she was responsible to follow up with Resident 1 ' s RNA referral. LVN1 stated she was sick for two weeks and did not follow up on Resident 1 ' s RNA referral. During a concurrent interview and record review on 4/1/25 at 2:10 p.m. with Director of Nursing (DON), Resident 1 ' s Restorative Program description dated 3/13/25 was reviewed. DON stated he will investigate what happened and why Resident 1 ' s referral for RNA was not followed up. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 056359 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 4 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 056359 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/01/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE San Pablo Healthcare & Wellness Center 13328 San Pablo Avenue San Pablo, CA 94806 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 0825 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm During a review of the facility ' s policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Restorative Nursing Program Guidelines, revised September 19, 2019, the P&P indicated, The Director of Nursing Services (DON), or their licensed nurse designee, manages and directs the Restorative Nursing Program. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 056359 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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Citations

2 citations 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.

  • 0610GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F610 - In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  • 0825GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F825 - Specialized rehabilitative services

    Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 1, 2025 survey of SAN PABLO HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of SAN PABLO HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTER on April 1, 2025. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SAN PABLO HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTER on April 1, 2025?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Respond appropriately to all alleged violations."

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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