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Inspection visit

Health inspection

VINELAND POST ACUTECMS #5550111 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 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a safe and homelike environment by failing to provide room temperatures between 71 degrees Fahrenheit (°F - unit of measure) to 81 °F for seven of 38 sampled residents (Residents 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7). This deficient practice had the potential to result in uncomfortable temperatures related to cold weather compromising the health and safety of Residents 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Findings: During an observation on 12/19/2024 at 11:45 a.m., the Maintenance Director (MD) got room [ROOM NUMBER]'s temperature reading of 67.8 °F. During an observation on 12/19/2024 at 11:46 a.m., the MD got room [ROOM NUMBER]'s temperature reading of 65.1 °F. During an observation on 12/19/2024 at 11:47 a.m., the MD got room [ROOM NUMBER]'s temperature reading of 66 °F. During an observation on 12/19/2024 at 11:48 a.m., the MD got room [ROOM NUMBER]'s temperature reading of 68.5 °F. During an observation on 12/19/2024 at 11:49 a.m., the MD got room [ROOM NUMBER]'s temperature reading of 68.1 °F. During an observation on 12/19/2024 at 11:50 a.m., the MD got room [ROOM NUMBER]'s temperature reading of 70.3 °F. During an observation on 12/19/2024 at 11:51 a.m., the MD got room [ROOM NUMBER]'s temperature reading of 67.2 °F. During an observation on 12/19/2024 at 11:52 a.m., the MD got room [ROOM NUMBER]'s temperature reading of 69 °F. During an observation on 12/19/2024 at 11:53 a.m., the MD got room [ROOM NUMBER]'s temperature reading of 69 °F. (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: 555011 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 555011 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/19/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Vineland Post Acute 10830 Oxnard Street North Hollywood, CA 91606 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 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm During an observation on 12/19/2024 at 11:54 a.m., the MD got room [ROOM NUMBER]'s temperature reading of 68.5 °F. During an observation on 12/19/2024 at 11:55 a.m., the MD got room [ROOM NUMBER]'s temperature reading of 68.8 °F. Residents Affected - Some During an interview on 12/19/2024 at 11:59 a.m., the MD stated it is important that residents rooms are in normal temperature ranges between 71 °F to 81 °F for residents' comfort because this facility is their home. During an interview on 12/19/2024 at 1:29 p.m., the Administrator stated it is important to make sure room temperatures are within 71 °F to 81 °F range for residents' safety. The Administrator stated the residents whould not be exposed to too much heat or cold weather for the residents' well-being. During an interview on 12/19/2024 at 1:53 p.m., the Director of Nursing stated that if the room temperatures were too cold the residents will be uncomfortable and will not be able to rest properly. The DON stated that it is important to make sure that residents' rooms had comfortable temperature ranges for the residents' comfort and safety. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Safe and Homelike Environment, last reviewed date of 4/17/2024, the policy indicated that the facility will provide and maintain comfortable and safe temperature levels. The facility should strive to keep the temperature in common resident areas between 71 °F to 81 °F. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555011 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.

  • 0584GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F584 - Safe Environment

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 19, 2024 survey of VINELAND POST ACUTE?

This was a inspection survey of VINELAND POST ACUTE on December 19, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at VINELAND POST ACUTE on December 19, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receivin..."

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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