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Inspection visit

Health inspection

NORTHRIDGE CARE CENTERCMS #0564123 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 3 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0641 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident assessment tool) assessment accurately reflected a resident's status for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident 1). Residents Affected - Some This deficient practice had the potential to lead to a delay or lack of delivery of care and services for Resident 1. Findings: During a review of Resident 1's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility admitted the resident on 6/7/2024 with diagnoses that included fracture (break in the bone) of the first lumbar vertebra (bone in the spine of the lower back), lumbar region spondylosis (inflammation and stiffness in the spine), and generalized muscle weakness. During a review of Resident 1's physician's Progress Notes dated 6/10/2024, the progress notes indicated Resident 1 had significant physical disability (any physical limitations or disabilities that inhibit the physical function of one or more limbs of a person). During a review of Resident 1's admission MDS dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 1 had severely impaired cognition (the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses). The MDS also indicated Resident 1 needed partial/moderate assistance with eating. The MDS further indicated Resident 1 was at risk of developing pressure ulcers/injuries (localized damage to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence). During a review of Resident 1's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 1 needed supervision or touching assistance with eating. The MDS further indicated Resident 1 is not at risk of developing pressure ulcers/injuries. During a review of Resident 1's Interdisciplinary Team (a group of health care professionals with various areas of expertise who work together toward the goals of the residents' care plan) meeting notes dated 9/12/2024, the IDT meeting notes indicated Resident 1 was non-ambulatory and required extensive assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs- activities related to personal care such as bathing, dressing and toileting). During an interview on 11/13/2024 at 10:08 a.m., with Certified Nursing Assistant 1 (CNA 1), CNA 1 stated Resident 1 was dependent on staff for all ADLs and needed partial and sometimes extensive assistance with eating. CNA 1 also stated that Resident 1 was mostly in bed and was being repositioned (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 5 Event ID: 056412 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 056412 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/13/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Northridge Care Center 7836 Reseda Blvd Reseda, CA 91335 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 0641 every two hours to prevent the development of pressure ulcers. Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm During a concurrent interview and record review on 11/13/2024 at 11:50 a.m., with the Director of Nursing (DON), reviewed Resident 1's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE]. The DON stated Resident 1's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] was an inaccurate reflection of Resident 1. The DON stated Resident 1 needed a lot of assistance from staff when eating and was a risk for developing pressure ulcers due to her immobility. Residents Affected - Some During a concurrent interview and record review on 11/13/2024 at 12:05 p.m., with the MDS Coordinator (MDSC), reviewed Resident 1's MDS dated [DATE]. The MDSC stated that having an inaccurate MDS would affect the resident's care plan and could possibly create care plans not appropriate for the resident. During a review of the facility's undated policy and procedure titled, Resident Assessment, the policy indicated the MDS should be completed for each resident and should be used to develop a comprehensive care plan to allow the resident to reach his/her highest practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial functioning. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Charting and Document, last revised 7/2017, the policy indicated documentation in the medical record will be objective, complete, and accurate. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 056412 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 5 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 056412 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/13/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Northridge Care Center 7836 Reseda Blvd Reseda, CA 91335 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 0692 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow their policy and procedure regarding Weight Change by failing to ensure a resident's physician's progress note addressed a resident's weight loss for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident 1). Residents Affected - Few This deficient practice had the potential to lead to a delay or lack of delivery of care and services for Resident 1. Findings: During a review of Resident 1's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility admitted the resident on 6/7/2024 with diagnoses that included fracture (break in the bone) of the first lumbar vertebra (bone in the spine of the lower back), lumbar region spondylosis (inflammation and stiffness in the spine), and generalized muscle weakness. During a review of Resident 1's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident assessment tool) dated 6/14/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 1 had severely impaired cognition (the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses). During a review of Resident 1's Interdisciplinary Team (a group of health care professionals with various areas of expertise who work together toward the goals of the residents' care plan) meeting notes for Weight Management dated 7/5/2024, the IDT meeting notes indicated Resident 1 had a weight loss of four (4) pounds (lbs. - unit of measurement) in one month. During a review of Resident 1's IDT meeting notes for Weight Management dated 8/5/2024, the IDT meeting notes indicated Resident 1 had a weight loss of four (4) lbs. in one month. During a review of Resident 1's IDT meeting notes for Weight Management dated 9/9/2024, the IDT meeting notes indicated Resident 1 had a weight loss of five (5) lbs. in one month. During a review of Resident 1's IDT meeting notes for Weight Management dated 10/14/2024, the IDT meeting notes indicated Resident 1 had a weight variance of 10% in a three (3) month period. During a review of Resident 1's physician's Progress Notes dated 7/3/2024 to 9/12/2024, the Progress Notes had no indication that Resident 1 was having monthly weight loss. During an interview on 11/13/2024 at 12:20 p.m., with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated Resident 1's physician was aware of the weight loss, as he was the one giving the orders for the weight loss interventions such as supplements, diet changes, and medication. The DON stated the physician should have addressed Resident 1's weight loss in the progress notes as it was a part of Resident 1's care plan and part of the weight loss policy. During a review of the facility's undated policy and procedure titled, Weight Change, the policy indicated it is the policy of the facility to monitor all residents' weights monthly and in cases of high-risk weight loss, ensure that the physician completes progress notes for weight loss or gain. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 056412 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 5 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 056412 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/13/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Northridge Care Center 7836 Reseda Blvd Reseda, CA 91335 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 0697 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide pain medication as ordered by the physician and follow the physician's order for pain medication parameters for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident 1). Residents Affected - Few This deficient practice had the potential to result in Resident 1's pain not being managed properly and potentially cause the resident to experience prolonged discomfort and pain. Findings: During a review of Resident 1's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility admitted the resident on 6/7/2024 with diagnoses that included fracture (break in the bone) of the first lumbar vertebra (bone in the spine of the lower back), lumbar region spondylosis (inflammation and stiffness in the spine), and generalized muscle weakness. During a review of Resident 1's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident assessment tool) dated 6/14/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 1 had severely impaired cognition (the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses). The MDS further indicated Resident 1 had frequent pain that interfered with day-to-day activities. During a review of Resident 1's Order Summary Report, the Order Summary Report indicated the following physician's orders: - Percocet (pain medication used for moderate to severe pain) 5-325 milligrams (mg - unit of measurement), give one tablet by mouth every six (6) hours as needed for moderate pain (4-6/10, numerical scale used to measure pain with 0 being no pain and 10 being the worst pain), dated 8/30/2024. - Percocet 5-325 mg, give two tablets by mouth every six (6) hours as needed for severe pain (7-10/10), dated 8/11/2024. During a review of Resident 1's Medication Administration Record (MAR, a report detailing the drugs administered to a resident by the licensed nurse in the facility) for 9/2024, the MAR indicated Resident 1 received one tablet of Percocet 5-325mg on 9/4/2024 after reporting a pain level of eight (8), a pain level higher than the 4-6/10 parameter indicated on the physician's order. During a concurrent interview and record review on 11/13/2024 at 11:30 a.m., with Licensed Vocational Nurse 2 (LVN 2), reviewed Resident 1's MAR for 9/2024. LVN 2 stated that if Resident 1 reported a pain level of 8, then according to the physician's orders, Resident 1 should have been medicated with two tablets of Percocet 5-325 mg, not one tablet. LVN 2 stated that a pain level of 8 means Resident 1 had severe pain and the one tablet of Percocet 5-325 mg was to be given for moderate pain. During a concurrent interview and record review on 11/13/2024 at 12:20 p.m., with the Director of Nursing (DON), reviewed Resident 1's MAR for 9/2024. The DON stated that on 9/4/2024, Resident 1 was not given the appropriate dose of pain medication based on Resident 1's pain level. The DON stated Resident 1 should have received two tablets of Percocet 5-325 mg for a pain level of eight (8) and not one tablet. The DON stated by not getting the appropriate physician ordered dose of pain medication, Resident 1 could have been undermedicated and left in pain. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 056412 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 5 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 056412 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/13/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Northridge Care Center 7836 Reseda Blvd Reseda, CA 91335 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 0697 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm During a review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Pain Assessment and Management, last revised 3/2020, the policy indicated it is the policy of the facility to help staff identify pain in the resident and to develop interventions that are consistent with the resident's goals and needs. The policy and procedure further indicated that when implementing pain management strategies, the medication regimen should be implemented as ordered. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 056412 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 5

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Citations

3 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.

  • 0641GeneralS&S Bno actual harm

    F641 - Accuracy of Assessments

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0692GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F692 - Assisted nutrition and hydration

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  • 0697GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F697 - Pain Management

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the November 13, 2024 survey of NORTHRIDGE CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of NORTHRIDGE CARE CENTER on November 13, 2024. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at NORTHRIDGE CARE CENTER on November 13, 2024?

Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."

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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