F 0636
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every
12 months.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the lump (abnormal bumps or
swellings on or under the skin) at the back of neck of one of four residents (Resident 1), was assessed
timely and reported to the resident's physician. This deficient practice had the potential to result in the delay
of care and services necessary to treat Resident 1's back of neck lump and had the potential to cause
worsening condition of the lump. Findings:During a concurrent observation and interview on 7/17/2025 at
9:30 a.m. with Resident 1, Resident 1 stated he had a lump (mass) at the back of his neck. The lump was
observed like the size of a pea, did not look swollen and was not red. Resident 1 stated a family member
(FM)1 saw the lump and probably informed the nurse.During a review of Resident 1's admission Record,
the admission Record indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses including
schizoaffective disorder (a mental illness that can affect thoughts, mood, and behavior), alcohol
dependence (a chronic disease in which a person craves drinks that contain alcohol and is unable to
control his or her drinking), and nicotine dependence (a chronic, compulsive need to use nicotine despite
negative consequences.) During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident assessment
tool), dated 5/14/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 1 had intact cognition. The MDS indicated Resident 1
was independent with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as dressing, toilet use, personal hygiene, and
mobility. During a review of the County Case Management (CM) e-mail sent to the facility's Registered
Nurse (RN) 2 dated 6/16/2025 timed 2:27 p.m., the County CM email indicated notification to RN 2
regarding FM 1's request to have a nurse check Resident 1's bump on the middle of the neck. During a
review of Resident 1's Progress Notes dated 6/16/2025 to 7/15/2025, the progress notes did not indicate a
nurse had assessed Resident 1's bump on the middle of the neck when requested by the FM 1 as indicated
in the County CM email on 6/16/2025. The progress notes did not indicate RN 2 responded and provided
update to the County CM as requested in the email dated 7/15/2025. During a review of the County CM
e-mail dated 7/15/2025 timed 10:27 a.m., the County CM email indicated a requested update regarding
Resident 1's neck. During an interview on 7/17/2025 at 1:00 p.m. with RN 2, RN 2 stated the County CM's
email dated 6/16/2025, with the FM 1's request to assess Resident 1's lump in the middle of neck was
received. RN 2 stated Resident 1's neck was checked but there was nothing observed in the resident's front
neck. RN 2 stated Resident 1's back side of his neck was not assessed. RN 2 stated she did not document
Resident 1's assessment in the resident's progress notes. RN 2 stated she did not notify the doctor nor
replied to the County CM's e-mails, because there was nothing in Resident 1's neck. RN 2 acknowledged
that the County CM's email was received on 7/15/2025 following up updates about Resident 1's lump on
the back of his neck. RN 2 stated she went to Resident 1's room and assessed Resident 1's back of neck
and observed a small bump. RN 2 stated the consequence when the resident's skin was not properly
assessed, or concerns ignored was putting the resident at risk to sustain skin infections. RN 2
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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:
056417
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
056417
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/17/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
View Heights Conv Hosp
12619 S. Avalon Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90061
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 0636
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
stated Resident 1's FM inquiry was not addressed, and the County CM's email was not replied. During an
interview on 7/17/2025 at 2:47 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated residents' skin
were checked by the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) on shower schedules and by the nurses daily. The
DON stated when the family representative requested for residents to be assessed, the nurses should go
and assess the resident. The DON stated after RN 2 assessed Resident 1's back of neck, RN 2 should
have informed the doctor and Resident 1's County CM. The DON stated if there were no documentation in
the resident's clinical records about the findings, it meant the nurses did not acknowledge the FM's
concerns, and the assessment was never done. The DON stated the risk of Resident 1 not receiving the
proper assessment could cause worsening condition of Resident 1's back of neck lump. During a review of
the facility's undated policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Resident Assessment, the P&P indicated a
registered nurse should conduct and coordinate all comprehensive assessment, to identify the resident's
care needs. During a review of the P&P titled Charting and Documentation, dated 1/2025, the P&P
indicated all services provided to the residents should be documented in resident's medical record. The
P&P indicated treatments or services performed to the resident should be documented on the resident's
medical record.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
056417
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