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Inspection visit

Inspection

PACIFIC COAST POST ACUTECMS #5550901 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 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive person-centered care plan for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1) when: 1. The facility staff did not develop a care plan for Resident 1's antibiotic (ATB, used to treat bacterial infections) therapy, which was prescribed on 11/3/24 to treat burning urination (a possible sign of infection); and 2. The facility staff did not develop a care plan to address Resident1's change in condition on 11/11/24. These failures placed Resident 1 at risk of not receiving necessary care and services to maintain resident's health, safety and well-being. Findings: 1.Review of Resident 1's clinical record indicated she was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including unspecified dementia (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interfere with doing everyday activities). Review of Resident 1's physician's order dated 11/3/24, indicated to give Cipro (an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections) 500 milligrams (mg, unit of measurement) 1 tablet by mouth two times a day for 10 days for burning urination. During concurrent interview and record review with the Director of Staff Development (DSD) on 12/9/24, at 1:56 p.m., the DSD confirmed that Resident 1 did not have a care plan to address Resident 1's antibiotic treatment or monitor her response to therapy. The DSD also stated that Resident 1 should have a care plan in place. 2. Review of Resident 1's Health Status note, dated 11/11/24, indicated, Resident 1 had bradycardia (a slow heart rate) HR (heart rate or pulse, number of times the heart beats per minute [bpm]; normal HR is 60-100 bpm) 54, Oxygen Saturation (O2 Sat, the amount of oxygen in the blood; normal oxygen saturation is 95-100%) 90% on room air (RA, normal air we breathe) .Axillary (armpit, body temperature measured in the armpit) 95 degrees Fahrenheit [°F, measurement of temperature]. Resident's skin was dry and cold to touch . Review of Resident 1's Health Status Note, dated 11/14/24, indicated, Resident 1 had increased (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: 555090 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 555090 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 02/04/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Pacific Coast Post Acute 720 East Romie Lane Salinas, CA 93901 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 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few confusion, general weakness, nonverbal, and not following instructions .Pulse 45 bpm .O2 sat 88 % . Resident 1 was transferred to the hospital for further evaluation due to increased confusion. During an interview with the DSD on 2/4/25, at 12:45 p.m., the DSD reviewed Resident 1's clinical record and confirmed that no care plan was developed to address bradycardia or the change in condition. The DSD acknowledged the facility should have created a care plan because Resident 1's condition had changed. Review of an undated facility's policy, titled, Care Plans, Comprehensive Person-Centered, indicated, A Comprehensive, person-centered care plan that includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the resident's physical, psychosocial and functional needs is developed and implemented for each resident .the interdisciplinary team reviews and updates the care plan: a. when there has been a significant change in the resident's condition . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555090 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.

  • 0656GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F656 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 4, 2025 survey of PACIFIC COAST POST ACUTE?

This was a inspection survey of PACIFIC COAST POST ACUTE on February 4, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at PACIFIC COAST POST ACUTE on February 4, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be ..."

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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