F 0655
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being
admitted
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a care plan for hard of hearing (HOH - Hard of
hearing) was developed for one out of one sampled resident (Resident 131).
This failure had the potential for Resident 131 not to receive the appropriate care.
Findings:
Resident 131 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included fall, back pain,
hypertension (high blood pressure) per the facility's admission Record.
During an interview with Resident 131's daughter on 12/3/24 at 9:12 A.M. The daughter stated, Resident
131 was HOH and was concerned of Resident 131's safety.
During a concurrent interview and record review with licensed nurse (LN) 1 on 12/4/24 at 2:45 P.M. LN 1
stated, Resident 131 did not have a care plan for HOH. LN 1 further stated a care plan for HOH should
have been initiated upon admission by the nursing staff to properly address Resident 131's communication
needs.
During an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 12/5/24 at 10:30 A.M. The DON stated, residents
assessed with HOH should have a care plan for staff to address the communication needs. The DON
further stated, Resident 131's HOH care plan should have been initiated upon admission for nursing staff to
provide Resident 131 safety and care.
Review of the facility's policy titled, Care Planning, revised 2/2021, indicated, PROCEDURE .2c Care plan
problems include existing difficulties as well as potential problems as identified - sensory impairment.
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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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Carlsbad by the Sea
2855 Carlsbad Blvd
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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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 provide staff supervision during an Activity of
daily Living (ADL - everyday task) for one of three sampled residents (Resident 7) when Resident 7 was
observed using a disposable razor.
This failure had the potential to affect Resident 7's well- being.
Findings:
Resident 7 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included atrial fibrillation (A fib irregular heart rate), congestive heart failure (CHF - heart failure) per admission Record.
During a concurrent observation and interview with Resident 7 on 12/3/24 at 11:45 A.M. Resident 7 was
observed shaving her chin unsupervised by facility staff with a disposable razor. Resident 7 stated, she
shaves her chin everyday by herself.
During a concurrent interview and record review with licensed nurse (LN) 1 on 12/4/24 at 11:30 A.M.
Resident 7's nursing care plan (NCP - document with the appropriate nursing care) dated 11/14/24
indicated, Resident 7 was at risk for excessive bleeding related to the use of a blood thinner (medication to
treat A- fib). LN 1 stated per NCP, Resident 7 should have been provided with an electric razor and not a
disposable razor. LN 1 further stated, Resident 7 should have been supervised while Resident 7 was
shaving herself to prevent Resident 7 from an accidental cut and bleeding.
During an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 12/5/24 at 8:25 A.M., the DON stated nursing
staff should follow the NCP. The DON further stated Resident 7 should have been provided with an electric
razor and should have been supervised by a nursing staff while Resident 7 was shaving to prevent an
accidental cut and bleeding.
Review of the facility's policy titled ADL CARE dated 12/2019, indicated, POLICY. Nursing staff will provide
ADL care to each resident daily to meet their individual needs. PROCEDURE: 4. Assist resident as needed
with activities of daily living according to resident's plan of care.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Carlsbad by the Sea
2855 Carlsbad Blvd
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted
professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately
locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure all medications were locked
for one of two medication carts (Medication Cart #1).
This failure had the potential for Medication Cart #1 to be accessed by unauthorized personnel.
Findings:
An observation was conducted on 12/4/24 at 7:58 A.M. in the hallway by the nursing station. Medication
Cart #1 was noted unlocked and unattended by a Licensed Nurse (LN).
A concurrent observation and interview was conducted on 12/4/24 at 8:03 A.M. with Licensed Nurse (LN) 1.
LN 1 was observed inside the medication room. LN 1 later exited the medication room and went to
Medication Cart # 1. LN 1 stated medication cart #1 was left unlocked and unattended when she went to
the medication room. LN 1 opened the drawers of Medication Cart # 1 that contained medications without
unlocking it with a key. LN 1 stated the key lock button should have been pushed to lock the medication
cart. LN 1 stated she should have locked the Medication Cart # 1, when she went inside the medication
room to prevent unauthorized people to gain access to the medications.
An interview was conducted on 12/5/24 at 8:29 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated
medication carts should be locked when unattended. The DON further stated it was important to ensure
that medication carts were locked to prevent unauthorized access to the medication, for patient safety and
for prevention of drug diversion.
Review of the facility's policy titled Medication Storage dated 1/2023, indicated, PROCEDURES .3. In order
to limit access to prescription medications, only licensed nurses, pharmacy staff, and those lawfully
authorized to administer medications are allowed access to medication carts. Medication rooms, cabinets
and medication supplies should remain locked when not in use or attended by persons with authorized
access.
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056496
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Carlsbad by the Sea
2855 Carlsbad Blvd
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to store food safely when it:
Residents Affected - Some
1.
Left a vegan meatball, fruit, vegetables, and other food debris under prep table for 2 days.
2.
Did not label the facility's dry, frozen, and refrigerated foods with the month, the day, and the year.
3.
Did not clean up loose sugar from the bottom of a box of sugar packets in the dry storage room.
4.
Did not refrigerate soy sauce and orange sauce after opening per manufacturer's guidelines on sauces'
labels.
5.
Did not cover precooked shrimp in a sealed container in the middle section of the walk-in refrigerator.
These failures had the potential for foodborne illness and pests.
Findings:
On 12/3/24 at 8:35 A.M., the initial tour of the facility's kitchen was conducted with the Director of Dining
Services (DDS).
On 12/3/24 at 8:40 A.M., during the initial tour of the kitchen, a brown ball resembling a meatball, broccoli,
strawberry stems, a blueberry, and various crumbs were observed under a prep table in the center of the
kitchen.
On 12/3/24 at 8:49 A.M., an observation of the first walk-in fridge and interview with C1 was conducted. A
metal container in the center shelf of refrigerator was observed with cooked shrimp half covered by plastic
wrap. Chef (C1) stated that they were serving shrimp salad for lunch and they were prepping it that
morning. C1 stated the importance of storing the shrimp in a sealed container was to prevent contamination
and prevent foodborne illness.
On 12/3/24 at 8:54 A.M., an observation of the first dry storage room and interview with C1 & the DDS was
conducted. All boxes of food products were observed to be labeled with only the month and the day of
opening. C1 stated that they go through the dry goods fast so they only label with month and
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056496
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Carlsbad by the Sea
2855 Carlsbad Blvd
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
day. C1 stated that the importance of labeling with year is to make sure to maintain food quality and prevent
serving expired food. An opened Sauce for Orange Chicken dated 10/28 and soy sauce dated 8/11 were
observed in dry storage. Both sauces' labels indicated REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING FOR QUALITY.
C1 stated he was not aware these sauces had to be refrigerated after opening. The DDS stated that he was
not aware that these sauces had to be refrigerated after opening either and threw both sauces in garbage.
Residents Affected - Some
On 12/3/24 at 9:01 A.M., an observation of the second dry storage room and interview with C1 was
conducted. Sugar packets in cardboard box were observed with loose sugar all around the packets. C1
stated that he didn't know the sugar box had loose sugar at the bottom of it. C1 stated that sugar should be
contained in packet or sealed container to prevent attraction of pests.
On 12/4/24 at 9 A.M., an observation of walk-in freezer and interview with the DDS was conducted. Boxes
labeled with only month and day were observed all throughout the freezer. The DDS stated that he had
been changing the dates in dry storage the day before, but he had not been able to get in the freezer.
On 12/4/24 at 9:10 A.M., an observation of food prep area and interview with the DDS was conducted.
Observed same brown ball resembling a meatball, various food debris, and small cup under prep table from
the day before. DDS picked the ball up from the floor and stated that it was a vegan meatball from Monday
on 12/3/24.
On 12/4/24 at 1 P.M. an interview was conducted with the DDS.
The DDS stated that the expectation was the kitchen should be cleaned daily and there should be no
debris under the table. The DDS stated the importance of keeping the area under the prep tables clean was
pest prevention.
The DDS stated that the expectation was all food should be labeled with received date and expiration date,
including month, day, and year. The DDS stated the importance of accurate labeling was to preserve the
quality of food, and to prevent food born illness from expired food.
The DDS stated that the expectation for perishable foods (i.e. shrimp) should be stored in a sealed
container when in the refrigerator. The DDS stated that the importance of storing perishable food in sealed
container is to prevent contamination of food and the spread of foodborne illness.
The DDS stated that the expectation is that sugar packets should be intact, and there should be no loose
sugar in storage area. The DDS stated the importance of storing sugar in sealed container or in sealed
individual packets was pest prevention.
The DDS stated the expectation for storage of sauces was to follow manufacturer's guidelines on the label
of individual sauces. The DDS stated the importance of following manufacturer's guidelines is to prevent
foodborne illness from improperly stored sauces.
On 12/5/24 at 1:45 P.M., a concurrent observation of photos from kitchen task and interview with the
Executive Director (ED) was conducted.
The ED stated that the expectation for cleaning prep area was that staff should clean under table daily. The
ED state the importance of daily cleaning was pest prevention.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056496
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Carlsbad by the Sea
2855 Carlsbad Blvd
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
The ED stated that the expectation for food labeling was that all food should be labeled with full date
including month, day, year. The ED stated that the importance of accurate labeling was to preserve food
quality and prevent foodborne illness from spoiled food.
The ED stated the expectation for sugar storage in dry storage room is that there should be no loose sugar,
and all sugar packets should be intact. The ED stated the importance of proper sugar storage was pest
prevention.
The ED stated that all sauces should be stored according to manufacturer's guidelines. The ED stated the
importance of proper storage was to prevent foodborne illness.
The ED stated that perishable food like shrimp should be in a covered and sealed container in the
refrigerator. The ED stated the importance of storing perishable food in a seal container was to prevent
contamination and prevent food borne illness.
Review of facility policy titled FOOD STORAGE dated 1/1/2020 indicated Food storage areas should be
clean at all times .
Review of facility policy titled STORAGE & INVENTORY dated 1/1/20 indicated It is the policy of this facility
to store all dining services supplies in clean, appropriate containers at the proper temperature and in
location and manner prescribed by the law . Procedures .6. Date then store on shelves of appropriate
height and in the correct manner, all goods in original container or Department of Health approved
containers .10 .Date all cases .12. Check all foods in the refrigerator daily to make sure they are
appropriately covered. All foods and foods not in original containers must be COVERED, LABELED and
DATED .15. Leftovers shall be tightly covered, stored appropriately, and clearly labeled and dated .
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