F 0658
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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, the facility failed to ensure Licensed Nurses (LNs) administered medications to
residents per physician's order for two residents (Resident 1 and Resident 2) of four sampled residents
when LNs administered medications late.
Residents Affected - Some
This finding had the potential to result in serious side and adverse effects to the residents receiving late
medications.
Findings:
A review of an admission record indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses
which included palliative care (specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses which is focused
on relieving suffering and improving quality of life) and malignant neoplasm of skin (skin cancer).
A review of a facility document titled, Medication Audit Admin Report, dated 3/1/25 to 3/31/25 indicated:
-On 3/1/25, propranolol (medication used to treat tremors) 60 milligrams (mg, a unit of measurement) was
scheduled to be given at 12 p.m. It was documented as administered at 4:14 p.m.
-On 3/1/25, methadone (medication used to treat chronic pain) 2.5 mg was scheduled to be given at 12p.m.
It was documented as administered at 4:12 p.m.
-On 3/2/25, gabapentin (medication used to treat nerve pain) and methadone, were scheduled to be given
at 9 a.m. They were documented as administered between 10:47 a.m. to 10:48 a.m.
A review of Resident 2's Medication Administration Record for April 2025, indicated Resident 2 was
admitted to the facility on [DATE] with medical diagnoses which included Epilepsy (A brain disease which
causes seizures).
A review of a facility document titled, Medication Audit Admin Report, dated 4/1/25 to 4/10/25 indicated:
-On 4/1/25, ropinirole (medication used to treat Parkinson's Disease (a neurological disorder which affects
movement)) 2 mg was scheduled to be given at 8 a.m. It was documented as administered at 9:43 a.m.
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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:
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Event ID:
056361
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
056361
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Fortuna Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, LP
2321 Newburg Road
Fortuna, CA 95540
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 0658
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
-On 4/2/25, levetiracetam (medication used to prevent seizures) 1000 mg was scheduled to be given at 8
a.m. It was documented as administered at 9:13 a.m.
-On 4/3/25, aspirin (medication used to prevent strokes (a blockage in the vessels that deliver oxygen to the
brain and can lead to brain damage) 81 mg was scheduled at 8 a.m. It was documented as administered at
9:35 a.m.
During an interview on 4/10/25 at 12:25 p.m., LN A stated nursing staff were assigned around 30 residents
per shift, including morning shift. LN A medications were administered up to one hour late to the residents
because of the staffing shortage. LN A stated this was a result of the high number of resident assignments
per nurse.
During an interview on 4/10/25 at 1:02 p.m., LN B stated the facility was extremely short-staffed for LNs
after approximately eight LNs had resigned simultaneously in January of 2025 when management decided
to switch from twelve-hour shifts to eight-hour shifts. LN B stated since the change, a typical assignment
ranged from 28 to 34 residents during morning shift per LN. LN B stated this made it impossible to
administer all the resident medications timely. LN B stated management assigned only three nurses on the
floor to provide direct resident care for a census of around 90 residents.
During an interview on 4/10/25 at 1:30 p.m., Resident 2 stated medications were often administered late.
Resident 2 stated receiving her medications late made her very anxious because she had restless leg
syndrome, and when not given her medications timely, she was in a lot of discomfort.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 4/10/25 at 4:01 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON)
reviewed the Medication Audit Admin Reports for Resident 1 and Resident 2 and confirmed the
medications were documented as administered late. The DON also reviewed the staffing sheets from
February 23, 2025 through March 2, 2025, and April 3, 2025, through April 7, 2025, and confirmed the
facility [AD8] had not met the State staffing requirements. The DON stated she herself would not be able to
administer all the resident medications timely with such heavy resident assignments.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 4/10/25 at 4:25 p.m., LN C reviewed the Medication
Audit Admin Report for Resident 1 and confirmed Resident 1's medications were administered more than
one hour after the scheduled time. LN C confirmed the medications were administered late. LN C stated the
facility was very short-staffed on LNs and resident assignments were so heavy it was impossible to
administer all resident medications timely. LN C stated, We need more help.
A review of the facility's policy titled, Medication-Administration, last revised in January of 2012, indicated,
The Licensed Nurse will prepare medications within one hour of administration .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:
056361
If continuation sheet
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