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Inspection visit

Health inspection

FRENCH PARK CARE CENTERCMS #5551031 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 0755 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, medical record review, facility document review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure the necessary pharmacy services were provided to 16 of 16 sampled residents (Residents 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16) when the medications were not provided within their prescribed time. This failure had the potential for negative health outcomes to the residents. Findings: Review of the facility's P&P titled Medication Administration dated 12/19/22, showed the medications are administered within 60 minutes of scheduled time unless otherwise ordered by the physician. Review of the facility's document titled Medication Administration Times (undated) showed the medications are scheduled to be administered as follows: - daily, administer at 0900 hours; - twice a day, administer at 0900 and 1700 hours; - three times a day, administer at 0900, 1300, and 1700 hours; - bedtime, administer at 2100 hours; - four times a day, administer at 0900, 1300, 1700, and 2100 hours; - every eight hours, administer at 0600, 1400 and 2200 hours; - every six hours, administer at 0600, 1200, 1800, and 0000 hours; - every twelve hours, administer at 0900 and 2100 hours; - three times a day before meals, administer at 0630, 1130, and 1630 hours; - twice a day before meals, administer at 0630 and 1630 hours; - daily before meals, administer at 0630 hours; (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 3 Event ID: 555103 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 555103 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/17/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE French Park Care Center 600 E Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 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 0755 - every four hours, administer at 0000, 0400, 0800, 1200, 1600, and 2000 hours; Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm - three times a day in between meals, administer at 1000, 1400, and 2000 hours; - twice a day between meals, administer at 1000, and 1400 hours. Residents Affected - Few a. Review of Resident 3's medical record was initiated on 6/13/25. Resident 3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review ofResident 3's MDS assessment dated [DATE], showed a BIMS score of 11, indicating moderate cognitive impairment. Review of Resident 3's H&P examination dated 4/20/25, showed Resident 3 was able to make needs known and make own medical decisions. b. Review of Resident 4's medical record was initiated on 6/13/25. Resident 4 was admitted on [DATE]. Review of Resident 4's MDS assessment dated [DATE], showed a BIMS score of 12, indicating moderate cognitive impairment. c. Review of Resident 17's medical record was initiated on 6/13/25. Resident 17 was admitted on [DATE]. Review ofResident 17's MDS assessment dated [DATE], showed a BIMS score of 15, indicating moderate cognitive impairment. d. Review of Resident 16's medical record was initiated on 6/17/25. Resident 16 was admitted on [DATE]. Review ofResident 16's MDS assessment dated [DATE], showed a BIMS score of 6, indicating individual's cognitive function is intact. On 6/13/25 at 1006 hours, an observation and concurrent interview was conducted with LVN 2. LVN 2 was observed administering the medications to Resident 7. LVN 2 confirmed the medications given to Resident 7 were due at 0900 hours. LVN 2 stated she started the medication administration at 0830 hours because she had to provide assistance with another resident's change in condition. LVN 2 further stated she still needed to administer the medications scheduled for 0900 hours to Residents 4, 5, 11, 12, and 14. On 6/13/25 at 1008 hours, an observation and concurrent interview was conducted with LVN 1. LVN 1 was observed passing the medications. LVN 1 confirmed the medications were due at 0900 hours. LVN 1 stated she was late in the medication administration because a resident had a change in condition. LVN 1 further stated she needed to administer the medications scheduled for 0900 hours to Residents 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, and 15. On 6/13/25 at 1023 hours, an interview was conducted with Resident 3. Resident 3 stated she had not received her medications yet. Resident 3 further stated sometimes the medications were administered late. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555103 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 555103 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/17/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE French Park Care Center 600 E Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 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 0755 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm On 6/13/25 at 1032 hours, an interview was conducted with Resident 4. Resident 4 stated sometimes she receives her medications late. On 6/13/25 at 1035 hours, an interview was conducted with LVN 2. LVN 2 confirmed she just finished passing the medications scheduled at 0900 hours. Residents Affected - Few On 6/13/25 at 1039 hours, an interview was conducted with Resident 17. Resident 17 stated sometimes he receives his medications late. On 6/13/25 at 1050 hours, an observation and concurrent interview was conducted with LVN 1. LVN 1 was observed wheeling the medication cart back towards the nurses station. LVN 1confirmed she just finished passing the medications scheduled to be administered at 0900 hours. On 6/13/25 at 1120 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated the facility would notify the physician of the residents for the late medication administration today. On 6/17/25 at 1020 hours, an observation and concurrent interview was conducted with LVN 6. LVN 6 was observed administering medication to Resident 16. When LVN 6 was done administering the medications, LVN 6 was asked about medications administered to Resident 16. LVN 6 confirmed the medications given to Resident 16 were due at 0900 hours. LVN 6 stated she had a resident going for a medical appointment today and had to stop medication administration to assist the resident. On 6/17/25 at 1205 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated she expected the medications to be administered timely. The DON further stated the RN supervisor and unit managers were available to assist with a resident's change of condition, so medication administration wouldnot be interrupted to prevent any delay. On 6/17/25 at 1615 hours, an interview was conducted with the Assistant Administrator, DON, and ADON. The Assistant Administrator, DON, and ADON were informed and acknowledged the above findings. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555103 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0755GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F755 - Pharmacy Services

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 17, 2025 survey of FRENCH PARK CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of FRENCH PARK CARE CENTER on June 17, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at FRENCH PARK CARE CENTER on June 17, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharm..."

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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