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Inspection visit

Inspection

INLAND VALLEY CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #0564311 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 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide care and services to one of three sampled residents (Resident 3) by failing to ensure: 1. RNA 1 correctly applied Resident 3's right palm protector as indicated by rehabilitation staff. 2. RNA 1 and RNA 2 informed nursing staff when Resident 3's right palm and hand was known to get sweaty and develop moisture accumulation between the right thumb and index finger. These failures resulted in Resident 3 developing multiple open skin wounds on Resident 3's right thumb and index finger, and Resident 3 developed redness and an indentation on Resident 3's index finger knuckle. 3. Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA) 1 and RNA 2 informed licensed nurses on 12/11/2025 at 11 am when RNA 1 removed Resident 3's right palm protector (a hand splint or supportive device, often foam and fabric, designed to prevent fingers from digging into the palm, which stops skin breakdown, ulcers, and pain, especially in conditions causing severe finger flexion contracture [a stiffening/shortening at any joint, that reduces the joint's range of motion]) and observed skin breakdown and wounds to Resident 3's right thumb and index fingers. This failure had the potential to delay treatment of Resident 3's wounds and had the potential to cause further skin breakdown and put Resident 3 at risk for increased pain and development of infection. Findings: During a review of Resident 3's admission Record (AR), the AR indicated the facility admitted Resident 3 on 11/19/2024 and was readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included intracerebral hemorrhage (serious type of stroke [a medical emergency where blood flow to the brain is cut off, causing brain cells to die within minutes due to lack of oxygen] caused by bleeding inside the brain tissue from a ruptured blood vessel), muscle wasting and atrophy (thinning of muscle mass caused by disuse of the muscles or neurogenic conditions), and attention to tracheostomy (incision made in the windpipe to relieve an obstruction to breathing). During a review of Resident 3's Minimum Data Set (MDS- a resident assessment tool), dated 11/18/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 3 had severely impaired cognition (ability to think, remember, and function). The MDS indicated Resident 3 was dependent on others for all activities of daily living (ADLs- activities such as bathing, dressing and toileting a person performs daily). During a review of Resident 3's Joint/Mobility Assessment- Rehab (JMAR) dated 11/19/2025, timed at 10:17 am, the JMAR indicated Resident 3 had moderate/severe (25 50 percent movement) contracture of Resident 3's right hand fingers. During a review of Resident 3's untitled care plan (CP) initiated 11/25/2025, the CP indicated Resident 3 was at risk for decline in range of motion (ROM, the full movement potential of a joint) of upper and lower extremity related to limited mobility. The CP goals indicated to maintain and prevent decline in the resident's ROM and to decrease the risk of skin breakdown. The CP interventions included putting on splints per physician order, monitoring for pain and discomfort, and to monitor for any skin breakdown. During a review of Resident 3's Order Summary Report (OSR) active as of 12/10/2025, the OSR indicated Resident 3 had a physician order, dated 6/27/2025, for RNA to apply right hand palm protector to be removed only for hygiene, up Residents Affected - Few (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 2 Event ID: 056431 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 056431 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/12/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Inland Valley Care and Rehabilitation Center 250 W. Artesia Street Pomona, CA 91768 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 0684 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete to six hours every day, 5 times per week as tolerated. The order indicated RNA to monitor Resident 3's skin integrity and to monitor for signs or behavior indicating pain/discomfort during/after splint application. The order indicated if skin breakdown or signs of pain were present, to notify the charge nurse and document, every day shift every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. During a concurrent observation and interview with Registered Nurse 1 (RN 1) on 12/10/2025 at 12:57 pm, inside Resident 3's room, Resident 3 was observed. RN 1 stated the skin between Resident 3's right hand thumb and index finger were sticking together because they were too moist and the skin was open. RN 1 stated Resident 3's right hand was very contracted, and RN 1 could not open Resident 3's right hand. RN 1 stated Resident 3's middle fingernail on the right hand was long and had the potential to dig into Resident 3's palm. During an interview with RNA 1 and RNA 2 on 12/10/2025 at 1:13 pm, RNA 1 stated RNA 1 and RNA 2 worked together and would start to apply splints, hand rolls, and other devices on residents at 7 am. RNA 1 stated splints and devices were usually ordered to be in place for 4 or 6 hours. RNA 1 stated when RNA 1 went in to see Resident 3 on 12/10/2025 at 11 am, Resident 3 already had wounds on Resident 3's right thumb and index finger. RNA 2 refused to answer any questions. During an interview with Licensed Vocational Nurse 3 (LVN 3) on 12/10/2025 at 1:39 pm, LVN 3 stated LVN 3 worked as the facility's wound/treatment nurse. LVN 3 stated LVN 3 was never informed of Resident 3's wounds on Resident 3's right hand. LVN 3 stated it was important for VN 3 to be informed of resident's wounds so the wounds could be treated and monitored. During an interview with Certified Nursing Assistant 3 (CNA 3) on 12/10/2025 at 1:47 pm, CNA 3 stated CNA 3 saw Resident 3 between 7:30 am and 8 am on 12/10/2025, and Resident 3 did not have any hand rolls or splint on Resident 3's hands. CNA 3 stated CNA 3 checked on Resident 3 again at 10:30 am on 12/10/2025, and Resident 3 did not have any hand roll or splint on Resident 3's hands. Durin a subsequent interview with RNA 1 on 12/10/2025 at 2:31 pm, RNA 1 stated RNA 1 cleaned Resident 3's hands before RNA 1 put Resident ‘s splint on because Resident 3's hands got sweaty and some yellowish build up. RNA 1 stated Resident 3's thumb was bleeding when RNA 1 removed Resident 3's right hand palm protector at 11 am on 12/10/2025 but did not inform any licensed nurse about the bleeding on Resident 3's right thumb and that Resident 3's palms were sweaty with yellowish build up. RNA 1 stated it was not the first time Resident 3's hands became bloody. During a concurrent observation and interview with RNA 1 on 12/12/2025 at 9:15 am, Resident 3 was observed. RNA 1 stated the elastic on the palm protector in Resident 3's right hand was supposed to go in between the thumb and the index finger. RNA 1 stated that was how RNA 1 had always put Resident 3's palm protector on. During a concurrent observation and interview with the Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) on 12/12/2025 at 9:23 am, OTR observed Resident 3's right hand palm protector and stated the way RNA 1 placed the Resident 3's right hand palm protector was not correct. OTR stated the elastic band for the palm protector was not supposed to be between the fingers but supposed to be placed on the back side of the hand. OTR stated the palm protector was supposed to protect the palm and the skin between Resident 3's thumb and index finger from pressure. OTR stated having the elastic band between the thumb and the index finger could lead to skin breakdown. Event ID: Facility ID: 056431 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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What happened during the December 12, 2025 survey of INLAND VALLEY CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of INLAND VALLEY CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER on December 12, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at INLAND VALLEY CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER on December 12, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

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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