Skip to main content

Inspection visit

Health inspection

FRENCH PARK CARE CENTERCMS #5551032 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

555103 01/16/2026 French Park Care Center 600 E Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701
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, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to provide the necessary pharmaceutical services for one of six sampled residents (Resident 2). * Resident 2 did not receive the medication as ordered by the physician. This failure posed the risk of Resident 2 receiving unnecessary medication and negative health consequences.Findings: Review of facility's P&P titled Medication Administration revised 12/19/22, showed the medications are administered by licensed nurses, or other staff who are legally authorized to do so in this state, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with professional standards of practice, with compliance guidelines to include: obtain and record vital signs, when applicable or per physician orders. When applicable, hold medication for those vital signs outside the physician's prescribed parameters. Medical record review for Resident 2 was initiated on 1/16/26. Resident 2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of Resident 2's H&P examination dated 8/22/25, showed Resident 2 with history of Congestive Heart Failure and hypotension. Resident 2 had no capacity to make medical decisions. Review of Resident 2's Order Summary Report showed an order dated 8/20/25, for Midodrine HCl (medication to treat low blood pressure)10 mg tablet. Give one tablet via GT every eight hours for hypotension, hold if SBP greater than 100 mmHg. Review of Resident 2's care plan for hypotension dated 9/4/25, showed to administer Midodrine HCl tablet for hypotension, monitor the vital signs and notify the MD of significant abnormalities. Further review of Resident 2's MAR for January 2026 showed Resident 2 was administered Midodrine 10 mg tablet on the following dates and times:- 1/2/26, BP 106/61 mmHg, medication was administered at 0600 hours- 1/5/26, BP: 156/78 mmHg, medication was administered at 2200 hours- 1/7/26, BP: 102/60 mmHg, medication was administered at 1400 hours- 1/9/26, BP: 112/71 mmHg, medication was administered at 0600 hours and BP: 139/70 mmHg, medication was administered at 2200 hours- 1/10/26, BP: 139/68 mmHg, medication was administered at 2200 hours- 1/11/26, BP: 124/76 mmHg, medication was administered at 0600 hours and BP: 136/70 mmHg, medication was administered at 2200 hours- 1/13/26, BP: 127/64 mmHg, medication was administered at 2200 hours1/14/26, BP: 116/68 mmHg, medication was administered at 2200 hours- 1/15/26, BP: 106/66 mmHg, medication was administered at 1400 hours and BP: 138/68 mmHg, medication was administered at 2200 hours- 1/16/26, BP: 126/72 mmHg, medication was administered at 0600 hours and BP: 108/66 mmHg, medication was administered at 1400 hours On 1/16/26 at 1525 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 2 was conducted with RN 1. RN 1 stated Resident 2 had an order for Midodrine 10 mg every eight hours for hypotension and to hold if the SBP was greater than 100 mmHg. RN 1 verified the above findings and stated the medication should not have been administered on the above dates and times. RN 1 further stated it could affect the resident's health. On 1/16/26 at 1645 hours, the Administrator and Nursing Consultant were informed and acknowledged the findings. Page 1 of 2 555103 555103 01/16/2026 French Park Care Center 600 E Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701
F 0850 Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on interview and facility document review, the facility failed to ensure the social worker was qualified to fulfill the job responsibilities and role. * The facility social worker did not have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in social work or a bachelor's degree in a human services field including but not limited to sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology. This failure has the potential to jeopardize the health and well-being of 196 residents who required care and psychosocial needs in the facility.Findings: Review of the facility's job description for Social Services Director (undated) showed all facilities must provide medically-related social services to residents. Any facility with more than 120 beds must employ a qualified social worker on a full-time basis. The social services department must be directed by a qualified professional social worker who has a minimum of a bachelor's degree in social work or another human services field to include, but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling or psychology in addition to one year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting. Review of the SSD's employee file (undated) showed the SSD's high school diploma as the highest level of education in addition to previous SSD experience in another nursing facility. On 1/16/26 at 1105 hours, an interview was conducted with the SSD. The SSD stated she had been working as a full-time SSD for two and a half years at the facility. The SSD verified her highest level of education achievement was a high school diploma. On 1/16/26 at 1645 hours, the Administrator and Nursing Consultant were informed and acknowledged the findings. Residents Affected - Few 555103 Page 2 of 2

Reading this as a family member? Your long-term care ombudsman is a free advocate for residents and families.

Back to top

Citations

2 citations 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.

  • 0850GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F850 - Social worker

    Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 16, 2026 survey of FRENCH PARK CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of FRENCH PARK CARE CENTER on January 16, 2026. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at FRENCH PARK CARE CENTER on January 16, 2026?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were 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.

Share this reportEmail

Next steps

Concerned about a resident’s care?Find your local ombudsman through the Eldercare Locatoror file a complaint with your state survey agency.

Researching this visit professionally?Book a 15-minute calland we will walk through what we have on file.

Data from CMS Care Compare public records. Dataset last refreshed . If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.