F 0605
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's
ability to function.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure (Resident 1) who received
psychotropic (medications to manage mood, behavior, or perception) was free of unnecessary chemical
restraints. This deficient practice had the potential to result in Resident 1 receiving unnecessary medication
and can lead to adverse medication reactions. During a review of Resident 1's admission Record (AR)
indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and re-admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of
unspecified dementia (a progressive state of decline in mental abilities), difficulty in walking, Non-Hodgkin
lymphoma (NHL - is?a type of blood cancer that develops in the lymphatic system). During a review of
Resident 1's History and Physical (H&P), dated 8/8/2025, the H&P indicated Resident 1 was admitted from
the General Acute Care Hospital (GAHC) with diagnosis of recurrent falls. During a review of Resident 1's
History and Physical (H&P), dated 11/15/2025, the H&P indicated Resident 1 does not have the mental
capacity to understand and make medical decisions. During a review of Resident 1's Medication
Administration Record (MAR), dated 12/1/2025 - 12/31/2025, 1/1/2026 -1/31/2026, the MAR indicated
Resident 1 was receiving: Duloxetine (antidepressant medication) 60 milligrams (mg - metric unit of
measurement, used for mediation dosage and/or amount). once a day for depression manifested by crying.
Clonazepam (Benzodiazepine for severe anxiety medication) 0.5 mg every 12 hours for anxiety manifested
by yelling and crying. Depakote (mood stabilizer for bipolar mania medication) 250 mg two times a day for
irritation and mood stabilization. Seroquel (antipsychotic medication) 100 mg two times a day for
schizophrenia manifested by aggressive anger Lorazepam (Benzodiazepine/anti-anxiety) 0.5 mg every 6
hours as needed for anxiety manifested by yelling and screaming ordered on 12/11/25 x 14 days increased
to 1mg on 12/14/2025 x 14 days. During a review of Resident 1's Psychiatric Evaluation, dated 12/8/2025,
the Psychiatric Evaluation indicated Resident 1 was still delusional that people are in her room. During a
review of Resident 1's Interdisciplinary Care Conference (IDT), quarterly dated 12/9/2025, the IDT
indicated no medication review. During a review of Resident 1's Psychiatric Evaluation, dated 1/2/2026, the
Psychiatric Evaluation indicated Resident 1 was still delusional that people are in her room. During a review
of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident assessment tool) dated 1/20/2026, the MDS indicated
Resident 1 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS - a tool used to screen and identify the cognitive
condition) score of 5 which indicated to be severely impaired (problems with thinking/memory). The MDS
also indicated that Resident 1 was dependent on shower/bathe self. Substantial/maximal assistance
needed for oral hygiene, toileting hygiene, upper body dressing, lower body dressing, putting on/taking off
footwear, walking 10 feet. During a review of Resident 1's IDT with the admission dated 1/30/2026, the IDT
indicated no medication review. During an interview on 2/4/2026 at 2:54 PM with Licensed Vocational Nurse
(LVN) 2, LVN 2 stated that Resident 1 is being monitored for crying, yelling, anger, resisting care. LVN 2
stated Resident 1 would get upset because Resident 1 wanted to go home. No
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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.
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056413
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/06/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Temple City Healthcare
5101 Tyler Avenue
Temple City, CA 91780
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0605
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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episodes of delusion that people are in her room are currently being monitored. LVN 2 stated that the
purpose of monitoring episodes for why medications are being administered was to work on medication
reduction. During a concurrent interview and record review on 2/4/2026 at 2:54 PM with LVN 2, Resident
2's MAR, dated 2/1/2026 - 2/4/2026 was reviewed. The MAR indicated that Resident 1 was receiving the
following medications: 1. Duloxetine 60 mg once a day for depression manifested by crying. 2. Clonazepam
0.5 mg every 12 hours for anxiety manifested by yelling and crying. 3. Depakote 250 mg two times a day for
irritation and mood stabilization. 4. Seroquel 100 mg two times a day for schizophrenia manifested by
aggressive anger. 5. Lorazepam (Benzodiazepine/anti-anxiety) 0.5 mg two tablets every 6 hours as needed
for anxiety manifested by yelling and screaming. LVN 2 stated the behavior for each of the medications
including monitoring for side effects such as tardive dyskinesia, cognitive impairment, akathisia,
parkinsonism, was not currently being monitored. During an interview on 2/4/2026 at 3:30 PM with
Registered Nurse (RN) 1, RN 1 stated that Resident 1 needs Lorazepam (Ativan) for getting out of bed by
herself and crying. RN 1 stated that she tried to stay with Resident 1, but RN 1 must complete her other
duties and could not spend all the time with Resident 1. RN 1 stated there is no documentation of
alternatives being used prior to administering anti-anxiety medication Lorazepam (20 times from 12/1/25 12/31/25, administered 13 times from 1/1/26 - 1/31/26). During a concurrent record review and interview on
2/4/2026 at 3:30 PM with RN 1, License Nurses Notes, dated 12/14/2025 at 7:20 AM, the notes indicated
resident was being monitored for change of condition for inability to sleep and getting out of from the chair
and roaming the psychiatrist. RN 1 stated Resident 1's Physician was called on 12/14/2025 and the
Physician ordered to increase Lorazepam to 1 mg. RN 1 stated there were no alternatives documented
prior to administering the PRN medication when administered 20 times from 12/1/25 - 12/31/25,
administered 13 times from 1/1/26 - 1/31/26. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P)
titled, Psychoactive Medication Management, dated 7/2017, the P&P indicated the residents have the right
to be free from any physical or chemical restraints imposed for purposes of discipline or convenience.
During a concurrent interview with the Minimum Data Set Coordinator (MDSC) on 2/5/2025 at 10:00 AM
and a review of the P&P titled, Psychoactive Medication Management, dated 7/2017, the P&P indicated
IDT will review conduct the review of the response to psychoactive medication management at least
quarterly and as needed. The P&P indicated the review to include recommendations for the continued
usage, dose reduction, or discontinuation of medication. The MDSC stated, This was not done during
quarterly meeting and when Resident 1 had a fall on 12/28/2025, 1/7/2026, 1/12/2026, and 1/21/2026.
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056413
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/06/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Temple City Healthcare
5101 Tyler Avenue
Temple City, CA 91780
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that one of two sampled residents
(Resident 1) reviewed for accidents and supervision, was free of accident hazards as possible by failing to
identify the potential risk factors that led to resident falling on 12/28/2025, 1/7/2026, 1/12/2026, and
1/21/2026. Furthermore, the facility failed to ensure the Care Plan was revised after Resident 1 sustained a
fall on 12/28/2025. As a result, Resident 1 fell again on 1/7/2026 and sustained an open cut to the bridge of
the nose with bruising.These deficient practices resulted in Resident 1 sustaining a left hip fracture on
1/21/2026 [fourth fall] after falling from standing position and was transferred to General Acute Care
Hospital (GACH) on 1/21/2026. On 1/23/2026, Resident 1 underwent surgery for a left hip
hemi-arthroplasty (a surgical procedure that involves replacing half of the hip joint) and diminished in
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) that included a decline from walking 10 feet to not walking anymore after
Resident 1 was readmitted back to the facility on 1/29/2026. Resident 1 was transferred to a General Acute
Care Hospital (GACH) for further evaluation and treatment. Findings: Findings: During a review of Resident
1's History and Physical (H&P), dated 7/23/2025, the H&P indicated Resident 1 lived at an assisted living
facility and had multiple falls over the course of two weeks with 3-4 emergency room visits. The assisted
living facility staff asked the General Acute Hospital's Case Manager to assist in placing Resident 1 in a
skilled nursing facility. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. During a review of Resident 1's
admission Record (AR), the AR indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and re-admitted
on [DATE] with diagnoses of unspecified dementia (a progressive state of decline in mental abilities),
difficulty in walking, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL - is a type of blood cancer that develops in the lymphatic
system). During a review of Resident 1's Care Plan, titled High Risk for Falls Care Plan, dated 10/17/2025,
indicated Resident 1 was at risk for falls due to confusion, gait/balance problem, psychoactive drug use,
unaware of safety needs. The goal indicated for Resident 1 will be free of falls, free of minor injury, serious
injury, resident's fall risk will be reduced. The Care Plan Interventions included anticipating, meeting
Resident 1's needs, and following facility fall protocol. During a review of Resident 1's History and Physical
(H&P), dated 11/15/2025, the H&P indicated Resident 1 does not have the mental capacity to understand
and make medical decisions. During a review of Resident 1's Morse Fall Scale (MFS - a fall prevention
evaluation that is a quick and efficient way to assess the risk factors of a patient falling) dated 12/3/2025 the
MFS indicated Resident 1's score was105-high risk. During a review of Resident 1's Post Fall Assessment,
dated 12/28/2025, the Post Fall Assessment indicated Resident 1 fell when attempting to get out of bed to
go to the bathroom. Resident 1 was assessed with no apparent injury and was assisted to the bathroom
after the fall. Further review of Resident 1's Care Plan, tilted High Risk for Falls Care Plan, indicated no new
interventions were added to the care plan after Resident 1 fell on [DATE]. During a review of Resident 1's
Post Fall Assessment, dated 1/7/2026, the Post Fall Assessment indicated Resident 1 slipped when
Resident 1 attempted to get up to use the bathroom. During a record review of Resident 1's Progress Notes
(PN), dated 1/7/2026 at 3:48 AM the PN indicated Resident 1 had an injury with the fall and sustained an
open cut to the bridge of the nose with bruising. During a record review of Resident 1's PN, dated 1/7/2026
at 8:22 AM, the PN indicated the attending physician ordered Resident 1 to be sent out to the GACH.
During a record review of Resident 1's PH, dated 1/7/2026 at 9:22 AM, the PN indicated Resident 1 was
transferred to the GACH. During a record review on Resident 1's Progress Notes, dated 1/7/2026 at 5:40
PM Resident 1 was readmitted to the facility with laceration to the bridge
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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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
056413
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/06/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Temple City Healthcare
5101 Tyler Avenue
Temple City, CA 91780
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 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Previous Versions Obsolete
of the nose repaired with Dermabond (a sterile super glue used by doctors to close cuts, scrapes, or
surgical incisions instead of using stitches, staples or tape) and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI - an infection in
the bladder/urinary tract). UTI treated with Ceftriaxone (antibiotic) at the GACH and to continue
Cefpodoxime (antibiotic) at the facility. During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident
assessment tool) dated 1/20/2026, the MDS indicated Resident 1 was severely impaired (problems with
thinking/memory) in cognition. The MDS also indicated that Resident 1 was dependent on shower/bathe
self and needed substantial/maximal assistance for oral hygiene, toileting hygiene, upper body dressing,
lower body dressing, putting on/taking off footwear, and walking 10 feet. During an interview on 1/30/2026
at 1:07 PM with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1, LVN 1 stated Resident 1 never calls for help and that
was her (Resident 1's) biggest issue. LVN 1 stated that Resident 1 would get out of bed and put her shoes
on and get up without calling for staff assistance. LVN 1 further stated that at night Resident 1 gets up to try
to use the bathroom without calling for staff assistance. LVN 1 stated that during the daytime there are more
staff that can constantly watch Resident 1. During an interview on 1/30/2026 at 1:44 PM with Registered
Nurse Supervisor (RNS) 1, RNS 1 stated Resident 1, always tried to get up without telling anyone and
thinks she can still move normally, but she is weak. During an interview on 2/4/2026 at 3:11 PM with
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) 1, CNA 1 stated Resident 1 was not aggressive towards others and
verbalized wanting to go home and cried one to two times a month. During an interview on 2/5/2026 at
1:39PM with the DON, DON stated Resident 1 can use the call light but chooses not to use the call light
because Resident 1 does not want assistance. The DON stated that the intervention for frequent visual
checks was not entered on Resident 1's care plan. DON stated it should have been entered into the care
plan, but it was not done. During a review of the facility's Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled, Comprehensive
Plan of Care, dated 12/2016, indicated care plans must be re-evaluated and modify to reflect changes in
care quarterly and with significant change in status.
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