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Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, medical record review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure two of
three sampled residents (Residents 1 and 2) were provided the necessary care and services to maintain
their ADL capabilities.
Residents Affected - Some
* The facility failed to ensure Residents 1 and 2's dentures were cleaned and stored properly according to
the facility's P&P. These failures had the potential to negatively impact the residents' well-being.
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled Accommodation of Needs reviewed on 12/19/22, showed the facility will
evaluate and make reasonable accommodations for the individual needs and preferences of a resident.
Under the Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines, based on individual needs and preferences, the
facility will assist the resident as much as possible in maintaining and/or achieving independent functioning,
dignity, and well-being to the extent possible.
Review of facility's P&P titled Care of Dentures reviewed on 12/19/22, showed it is the practice of this
facility to provide denture care to residents. Under the Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines,
dentures may be placed in a properly labeled denture cup with warm water and a commercial denture
cleaner and cleaned as per package instructions. Store dentures in a properly labeled denture cup in tepid
water when not in use and place in a secure place to prevent loss.
1. Medical record review for Resident 1 was initiated on 2/12/25. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE].
Review of Resident 1's MDS dated [DATE], showed Resident 1 had a BIMS score of 7,which indicated
severe cognitive impairment. The MDS further showed Resident 1 required substantial or maximal
assistance in oral hygiene.
On 2/12/25 at 0830 hours, Resident 1 was observed lying in bed and the resident's denture cup was
observed on top of the beside drawer by the resident's bed.
On 2/12/25 at 0835 hours, an observation and concurrent interview was conducted with CNA 1 for Resident
1. CNA 1 stated the resident had already eaten breakfast and usually refused to wear her dentures.
Resident 1's upper and lower dentures were observed in a denture cup filled with very small amount of
clear liquid, resembling water. CNA 1 verified the findings and stated she had not cleaned
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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
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Event ID:
555021
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
555021
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/12/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Grove Post Acute
12332 Garden Grove Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
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 0676
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
Residents Affected - Some
Resident 1's dentures this morning. CNA 1 further stated Resident 1's dentures should have been cleaned
from the previous evening and submerged in water with the denture cleanser tablet.
On 2/12/25 at 1158 hours, Resident 1 was observed sitting in the wheelchair in the dining room, waiting to
be served lunch. Resident 1 was observed without her upper and lower dentures inside her mouth.
Resident 1 shook her head indicating no, when she asked if she wanted to wear her dentures. When
Resident 1 was asked if she had any discomfort when she wore her dentures, the resident shook her head
again indicating no.
On 2/12/25 at 1205 hours, a follow up observation and concurrent interview was conducted with CNA 1 for
Resident 1. Resident 1's upper and lower dentures were observed in a denture cup filled with a very small
amount of clear liquid, resembling water. CNA 1 stated she offered to place the dentures in for Resident 1
but Resident 1 refused to wear her dentures. When asked, CNA 1stated she did not clean the dentures
when she offered them for Resident 1 to wear. CNA 1 further stated she would clean Resident 1's
denturesbefore her shift ended.
On 2/12/25 at 1210 hours, an interview was conducted with LVN 1. LVN 1 stated Resident 1 would
sometimes refuse to wear her dentures. However, review of Resident 1's plan of care failed to show a care
plan problem addressing the resident'srefusal to wear the dentures.
2. Medical record review for Resident 2 was initiated on 2/12/25. Resident 2 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE], and readmitted on [DATE].
Review of Resident 2's H&P examination dated 8/16/24, showed the resident had no capacity to
understand and make decisions.
Review of Resident 2's MDS dated [DATE], showed Resident 2 required partial to moderate assistance
from the staff for oral hygiene.
On 2/12/25 at 0840 hours, an observation and concurrent interview was conducted with CNA 1 for Resident
2. Resident 2 was observed lying in bed. Resident 2's upper and lower dentures were observed in a
denture cup filled with a very small amount of clear liquid, resembling water. CNA 1 stated Resident 2
usually refused to wear her dentures. CNA 1 further stated the resident's dentures should have been
cleaned from the previous evening and submerged in a water with the denture cleanser tablet. CNA 1
verified the above findings.
On 2/12/25 at 0855 hours, an interview was conducted with LVN 1. When asked about the facility's policy
regarding denture care for the residents, LVN 1 stated the residents' dentures should be cleaned and
stored in water at night. LVN 1 further stated the CNAs were expected to clean the dentures and offer them
to the residents in the morning before breakfast.
On 2/12/25 1220 hours, an interview was conducted with the DSD. The DSD stated the CNAs in the
morning shift were expected to clean the residents' dentures every morning, before offering them to the
residents. The DSD further stated the CNAs in the evening shift should clean the dentures and store them
in water with the denture cleanser tablet.
On 2/12/25 at 1552 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with the
DON. The DON stated denture care should be provided by the CNAs daily. The DON stated when the
residents' dentures were not being used, the dentures should be submerged in water with the denture
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555021
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
555021
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/12/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Grove Post Acute
12332 Garden Grove Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
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 0676
cleanser tablet. The DON verified there was no care plan addressing Resident 1's refusal to wear the
dentures. The DON was informed and acknowledged the above findings.
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
Residents Affected - Some
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555021
If continuation sheet
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