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Health inspection

VIEW HEIGHTS CONV HOSPCMS #0564171 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's responsible party (RP 1) was notified following the resident's involvement in a physical altercation with another resident and of an interdisciplinary team (IDT) conference for one out of three sampled residents (Resident 1). This deficient practice resulted in RP 1 not being informed of Resident 1's physical altercation with Resident 2 on 7/25/2025 nor informed of an IDT conference following the incident on 7/28/2025, placing Resident 1 at risk for uncoordinated care and decisions without input from RP 1.Findings: During a review of Resident 1's admission Record, the admission Record indicated Resident 1 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included schizoaffective disorder (a mental illness that can affect thoughts, mood, and behavior), hypertension (high blood pressure), and diabetes mellitus (DM- a disorder characterized by difficulty in blood sugar control and poor wound healing). During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set ([MDS], a resident assessment tool), dated 5/5/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 1's cognitive skills (ability to think and reason) for daily decision making were intact. The MDS indicated Resident 1 was independent with activities of daily living (ADLs- routine tasks/activities such as bathing, dressing and toileting a person performs daily to care for themselves). During a review of Resident 2's admission Record, the admission Record indicated Resident 2 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included schizophrenia (a mental illness that is characterized by disturbances in thought) and psychoactive substance abuse (the harmful use of substances that affect mental processes, leading to significant health risks and social consequences). During a review of Resident 2's MDS, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 2's cognitive skills for daily decision making were intact. The MDS indicated Resident 2 was independent for ADLs. 1. During a review of Resident 1's Change of Condition Note, dated 7/25/2025, the Change of Condition Note indicated on 7/25/2025, Resident 1 walked towards Resident 2 and suddenly hit him on the left side of the face unprovoked. The Change of Condition Note indicated Resident 1's conservator (Responsible Party [RP 1]) was notified on 7/25/2025 at 3:16 p.m. During a review of Resident 1's Progress Notes, dated 7/25, 7/26, 7/27, 7/28, 7/29, and 7/30/2025, the Progress Notes did not indicate a voicemail was left notifying RP 1 of Resident 1's involvement in a physical altercation. There were no notes to indicate attempts to follow up with RP 1 to ensure she was made aware of Resident 1's involvement in a physical altercation. During an interview on 7/30/2025 at 11:41 a.m. with RP 1, RP 1 stated she was never made aware of the physical altercation that involved Resident 1. RP 1 stated that she did not receive any calls or voicemails from the facility regarding the incident that occurred on 7/25/2025. RP 1 stated, To be honest, they (the facility) have not been good at notifying me about any changes or [Resident 1's] plan of care. I always have to call and ask about things. During a concurrent record review and interview on 7/30/2025 at 12:07 p.m. with Registered Nurse (RN) 1, (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 3 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 07/30/2025 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 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Resident 1's Resident Representative Notification section of the Change of Condition Note, dated 7/25/2025, was reviewed. The Resident Representative Notification section indicated RP 1 was notified of the incident on 7/25/2025 at 3:16 p.m. The Resident Representative Notification section indicated RN 1 signed the completion of the section. RN 1 stated after a change of condition occurred, it was important to notify the resident's RP because it was the RP's right to be aware of any changes that occurred in the resident. RN 1 stated if RP 1 was not successfully contacted, then a voicemail should be left and a follow-up call should occur to ensure the RP was notified. RN 1 stated she recalled, on 7/25/2025, she helped Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1 with documenting after the incident. RN 1 stated she signed the notification section of the Change of Condition Note because she thought LVN 1 was able to successfully notify RP 1 of the incident. RN 1 stated if LVN 1 was unable to speak to RP 1, then a voicemail should have been left and documented, or LVN 1 should have followed up or endorsed a need for a follow-up for the next shift. RN 1 stated there was no documentation to indicate LVN 1 left a voicemail or followed up. During an interview on 7/30/2025 at 12:21 p.m. with LVN 1, LVN 1 stated the normal process was to notify the resident's RP of any changes of condition. LVN 1 stated she called RP 1's number but was not able to speak with RP 1. LVN 1 stated she left a voicemail, but did not document that a voicemail was left. LVN 1 stated she did not document or follow up to ensure RP 1 was informed of Resident 1's change of condition because the shift was chaotic and that she was very busy. During a concurrent record review and interview on 7/30/2025 12:34 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), Resident 1's Resident Representative Notification section of the Change of Condition Note, dated 7/25/2025, was reviewed. The Resident Representative Notification section indicated RP 1 was notified of the incident on 7/25/2025 at 3:16 p.m. There was no documentation to indicate a voicemail was left or follow-up attempts were made. The DON stated the normal expectation for any change of condition was to document the notification to the physician and RP. The DON stated if RP 1 did not answer her phone, LVN 1 should have continued to follow up or endorse to the following shift to follow up. The DON stated LVN 1 should have left a voicemail and documented that a voicemail was left. The DON stated RP 1 had the right to be made aware of any change of conditions that occurred with Resident 1 and the licensed nursing staff had the responsibility to ensure RP 1 was made aware of Resident 1's physical altercation. The DON stated the lack of documentation and follow-up led to a delay in RP 1's notification of Resident 1's involvement in a physical altercation. 2. During a review of Resident 1's Progress Notes, dated 7/25, 7/26, 7/27, 7/28, 7/29, and 7/30/2025, the Progress Notes did not indicate RP 1 was made aware of Resident 1's Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) conference held on 7/28/2025. During a review of Resident 1's IDT Conference Note, dated 7/28/2025, the IDT Conference Note indicated RP 1 was notified of the IDT conference. During an interview on 7/30/2025 at 11:41 a.m. with RP 1, RP 1 stated she never received notification of an IDT conference. During a concurrent record review and interview on 7/30/2025 at 11:48 a.m. with the Program Director (PD), Resident 1's IDT Conference Note, dated 7/28/2025, was reviewed. The IDT Conference Note indicated RP 1 was notified of the IDT conference. The PD stated the purpose of an IDT was to follow up on an incident to try to see what we can do to make sure it does not happen again and to formulate a plan of care. The PD stated it was important the RP was involved or notified of the IDT conference because the RP [had] the power and the facility had to consult with the RP to ensure he or she was in agreeance with the plan of care. The PD stated he completed and signed the IDT Conference Note that indicated RP 1 was notified of the IDT conference meeting on 7/28/2025. The PD stated he did not personally call and ensure RP 1 was made aware of the IDT conference meeting (on 7/28/2025) or the incident (on 7/25/2025) because he assumed LVN 1 successfully notified RP 1 based on her (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 056417 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 07/30/2025 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 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete documentation. The PD stated it was not his practice to call the RP before an IDT conference was scheduled because he relied on the RP to call and follow up with the facility, especially if there was a major injury. The PD stated RP 1 should have been aware of the IDT conference because she is the one that has the power and had the right to be informed of what is happening with the client. During a concurrent interview and record review on 7/30/2025 at 12:34 p.m. with the DON, Resident 1's IDT Conference Note, dated 7/28/2025, was reviewed. The IDT Conference Note indicated RP 1 was notified of the IDT conference. The DON stated an IDT conference was designed to ensure a treatment plan was developed through the involvement of the department heads, the resident, and the RP. The DON stated the RP was usually notified ahead of time so that the RP can meet with the facility staff at a scheduled time and can be a part of the resident's treatment plan. The DON stated RP 1 should have been made aware and notified of the IDT meeting, so RP 1 could have had an opportunity to be a part of the treatment plan. The DON stated the form was inaccurately completed if the PD indicated RP 1 was notified of the IDT meeting based on the notification documentation in Resident 1's Change of Condition Note. During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Resident-Resident Abuse Policy, dated 2023, the P&P indicated the facility was to notify each resident's legal representative should the resident be observed in a physical altercation with another resident.During a review of the facility's Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled, Change in a Resident's Condition, dated 12/2024, the P&P indicated the facility shall promptly notify the resident's Conservator/ Los Angeles Public Guardian of changes in the resident's medical/mental condition. The P&P indicated the nurse supervisor/ charge nurses would notify the resident's representative with the exception of those residents that are conserved in which the conservator would be notified when the resident is involved in any accident or incident that results in an injury including injuries of an unknown source. The P&P indicated notification would be made within the assigned shift of a change occurring in the resident's medical/ mental condition or status. During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Careplan Guidelines, dated 12/2024, indicated the Interdisciplinary Team would work in coordination with private or public guardians, and appropriate family members to develop and maintain a comprehensive care plan for each resident. Event ID: Facility ID: 056417 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 0580GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F580 - Notification of Changes

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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What happened during the July 30, 2025 survey of VIEW HEIGHTS CONV HOSP?

This was a inspection survey of VIEW HEIGHTS CONV HOSP on July 30, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at VIEW HEIGHTS CONV HOSP on July 30, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) tha..."

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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