PRINTED: 05/14/2026
FORM APPROVED
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
OMB NO. 0938-0391
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: ___________
B. WING: _______________
056037
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/08/2018
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
PACIFIC HILLS POST ACUTE
370 Noble Ct
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(X4) ID
PREFIX
TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
PREFIX
TAG
F000
INITIAL COMMENTS
F000
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
(X5)
COMPLETE
DATE
The following reflects the findings of the
California Department of Public Health during
investigation of an abbreviated survey
regarding a complaint conducted on 6/8/18.
For Complaint CA00588915 regarding Quality
of Care/Treatment, the Department did
substantiate a Federal deficiency (see F 689).
The deficiency had a scope and severity of "G".
A Class "B" Citation was issued.
Inspection was limited to the complaint
investigated and does not represent the
findings of a full inspection of the facility.
Representing the California Department of
Public Health: 32892, Health Facilities
Evaluator Nurse.
F689
SS=G
Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices F689
CFR(s): 483.25(d)(1)(2)
§483.25(d) Accidents.
The facility must ensure that §483.25(d)(1) The resident environment
remains as free of accident hazards as is
possible; and
§483.25(d)(2)Each resident receives adequate
supervision and assistance devices to prevent
accidents.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview, and record review, the
facility failed to provide adequate supervision
for one of one sampled resident (1) while
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
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.
FORM CMS-2567(02-99) Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID: BD5811
Facility ID: CA070000048
If continuation sheet 1 of 4
PRINTED: 05/14/2026
FORM APPROVED
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
OMB NO. 0938-0391
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: ___________
B. WING: _______________
056037
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/08/2018
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
PACIFIC HILLS POST ACUTE
370 Noble Ct
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(X4) ID
PREFIX
TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
PREFIX
TAG
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
(X5)
COMPLETE
DATE
smoking. This failure resulted in Resident 1
sustaining second degree (partial thickness
burns that affect the epidermis and the dermis
[lower layer of skin] that cause pain, redness,
swelling, and blistering) burn wounds on his
face and left hand.
Findings:
Resident 1 was admitted with diagnoses
including chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD), hypertension (persistent
elevation of blood pressure), and heart failure (
inability of the heart to pump adequate blood to
the body). His minimum data set (MDS-an
assessment tool), dated 3/5/18, indicated he
had no cognitive impairment.
There was a physician's order dated 4/18/18, to
administer oxygen 2-4 liters per minute via
nasal cannula (plastic tubing that delivers
oxygen) to keep oxygen saturations above
90%.
During an interview with Resident 1 on 5/30/18
at 2:50 p.m., he stated certified nursing
assistant A (CNA A) accompanied him during a
smoke break on 4/29/18 around 10 a.m.. He
stated he was sitting in his wheelchair with a
portable oxygen container located at the back
of his wheelchair. Resident 1 stated CNA A lit
up his cigarette.
During an interview with CNA A on 5/30/18 at
2:57 p.m., he stated he accompanied Resident
1 during a smoking break on 4/29/18 around
10:00 a.m. Resident 1 was sitting in his
wheelchair with a portable oxygen container
located at the back of the wheelchair. He stated
Resident 1 was smoking and suddenly
complained of being lightheaded. CNA A
handed the nasal cannula to Resident 1 which
started the ignition. CNA A stated he
FORM CMS-2567(02-99) Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID: BD5811
Facility ID: CA070000048
If continuation sheet 2 of 4
PRINTED: 05/14/2026
FORM APPROVED
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
OMB NO. 0938-0391
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: ___________
B. WING: _______________
056037
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/08/2018
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
PACIFIC HILLS POST ACUTE
370 Noble Ct
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(X4) ID
PREFIX
TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
PREFIX
TAG
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
(X5)
COMPLETE
DATE
immediately applied wet towels to Resident 1's
face. He stated Resident 1 suffered minor
burns in his nostrils.
Review of Resident 1's nurse's progress notes
dated 4/29/18, indicated Resident 1 had burns
on both nostrils, left hand middle finger, neck,
and eyebrows. Nurse's progress notes, dated,
4/30/18 revealed a blister on his left middle
finger measuring 2 x 2 x .0.1 cm (centimeters,
unit of measurement)
During an interview with treatment nurse B (TN
B), on 6/5/18 at 8:51 a.m., he stated Resident 1
suffered multiple burn injuries including blisters
on his left middle finger. TN B further stated
Resident 1 was referred to the wound doctor
(WD).
During an interview with the WD, on 6/6/18 at
3:04 p.m., he stated Resident 1 had second
degree burns on his face and hand.
Review of Resident 1's Wound Care Specialist
Evaluation, dated 5/2/18, indicated Resident 1
had second degree burn wounds on his face
and left hand from cigarette/oxygen
combustion. The burn wound on his face
measured 2.5 x 5.5 cm and the burn wound on
his left hand measured 1.5 x 2.5 x 0.1 cm.
During an interview with medical director (MD)
on 6/5/18 at 12:03 p.m., he stated Resident 1
suffered burns on his nostrils, nasal area,
clavicle area, and left middle finger. He further
stated he had informed facility staff not to allow
residents to smoke while on oxygen during a
smoke break.
Review of the facility's policy dated 2/2018,
"Smoking Policy", indicated to monitor and
evaluate residents for safety related to
smoking. It further indicated "portable oxygen
FORM CMS-2567(02-99) Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID: BD5811
Facility ID: CA070000048
If continuation sheet 3 of 4
PRINTED: 05/14/2026
FORM APPROVED
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
OMB NO. 0938-0391
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: ___________
B. WING: _______________
056037
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/08/2018
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
PACIFIC HILLS POST ACUTE
370 Noble Ct
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(X4) ID
PREFIX
TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
PREFIX
TAG
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
(X5)
COMPLETE
DATE
tanks and/or other oxygen delivery systems are
NEVER allowed in designated smoking areas,
even if oxygen is turned off."
FORM CMS-2567(02-99) Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID: BD5811
Facility ID: CA070000048
If continuation sheet 4 of 4