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Inspection visit

Health inspection

NOBLE CARE CENTERCMS #5551051 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 0825 Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide physical therapy services for one of three sample residents (Resident 1) as ordered by the physician and as outlined in the plan of care when Resident 1 was ordered to receive physical therapy five times per week beginning on 7/4/25 but documentation showed multiple missed therapy sessions.This failure placed Resident 1 at risk for decline in functional abilities and unmet care plan goals.Findings:A Review of Resident 1's admission RECORD, indicated, Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with primary diagnoses of urinary tract infection (UTI, an infection in the urinary system), diabetes type 2 (the body's inability to regulate sugar levels), acute kidney failure (sudden onset usually due to a medical issue), stage 3 chronic kidney disease (a condition where the kidneys are moderately damaged and unable to filter waste products effectively), and muscle wasting atrophy (a condition where muscles lose mass and strength due to prolonged inactivity or immobilization).Review of Resident 1's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, an assessment tool), dated 7/7/25, indicated Resident 1 scored 15 out of 15 points total. A score of 15 indicated Resident 1 had no cognitive impairment. During an interview with Resident 1 on 7/31/25 at 9:25 a.m., Resident 1 stated that she was informed she would receive physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Resident 1 also reported that just recently, another therapist came in on Saturdays and Sundays to provide therapy. Resident 1 stated that if she does not have therapy, she remained in bed and performed her own exercises with a resistance band (elastic bands of varying resistance used to add tension to strength training exercises, promoting muscle growth), leg lifts, and Kegel exercises (exercises to strengthen the muscles in the pelvis region). Resident 1 stated her last therapy session consisted of sitting on the edge of the bed with her legs hanging down, performing leg exercises, squeezing a ball with her hand, and lifting a weight over her head. Resident 1 expressed that PT/OT services were not helping her improve.A review of Resident 1's physician order, dated 7/4/25, indicated, .PT to address .thera ex [therapeutic exercise], thera ac [therapeutic activity], neuro reeducation [a therapeutic technique used to retrain the brain and body to restore normal coordinated movement patterns], w/c [wheelchair] mgt [management] training, and pt [patient]/care giver training for 5x [times]/week for 6 weeks [stop date of 8/15/25] .During an interview with the Occupational Therapist (OT) on 7/31/25 at 1:46 p.m., the OT stated that the physical therapist was not in the building, and she was unsure if the therapist may be reached via phone. The OT confirmed that Resident 1 was scheduled to receive rehabilitation services five times per week. A review of Resident 1's physician progress note dated 7/4/25, indicated, .[Resident 1] has a chronic left upper extremity weakness, she wears a brace for prevention of contractures [a permanent tightening and shortening of muscles, tendons, skin, or ligaments]. [Resident 1] has generalized weakness, patient will be participating in physical therapy .she is at high risk for decline .A review of Resident1's Care Plan Report initiated on 7/4/25 indicated, .Focus: Physical Therapy Care Plan.Goal: Residents Affected - Some (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: 555105 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 555105 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/31/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Noble Care Center 2740 North California Street Stockton, CA 95204 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 0825 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Pt will improve bed mobility to mod [moderate]/min [minimal assistance] .Target Date: 9/30/25. Interventions: .Therapeutic activity.Therapeutic exercise.Wheelchair mobility.A review of PT documentation dated 7/4/25 titled, PT Evaluation & Plan of Treatment showed Resident 1 was evaluated and a treatment plan was developed with the following details: .Treatment Approaches. Frequency: 5 time(s)/week.Duration: 6 weeks.Intensity: Daily.Certification Period: 7/4/2025 - 8/15/2025.A review of Resident 1's Physical Therapy Treatment Encounter Note(s) dated 7/4, 7/6, 7/7, 7/8, and 7/14/25 indicated Resident 1 received a PT session.A review of Resident 1's Physical Therapy Treatment Encounter Note(s) dated 7/9/25 indicated, .[Resident 1] Refused Treatment .A review of Resident 1's Physical Therapy Treatment Encounter Note(s), dated 7/11/25, indicated, .Missed therapy session d/t [due to] staff illness. Despite efforts to cover it, there was insufficient staff available to facilitate the session. The client [Resident 1] has been notified of the situation and rescheduled .A review of Resident 1's Physical Therapy PT Therapy Progress Note dated 8/18/25, indicated, .[Resident 1] was seen for 5 day(s) during the 7/4/25-8/2/25 progress period .During an interview with the Administrator (Admin) on 7/31/25 at 4:28 P.M., the Admin stated that the facility did not have a Physical Therapist at this time but expected one to return on 8/4/25.During a concurrent interview and record review over the phone with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 9/15/25 at 3:45 p.m., the DON confirmed Resident 1's physical therapy progress note read that Resident 1 was only seen 5 times from 7/4/25-8/2/25 and that her PT order was to have five therapy sessions per week. The DON confirmed Resident 1 was not seen by PT in the month of July after 7/14/25. The DON stated missed therapy session risks included missed opportunities for strengthening which was the goal. Review of an online article from the Cleveland Clinic titled, Physical Therapy (Physiotherapy), dated 3/7/24, indicated, .Physical therapy is a common treatment that can help you .manage symptoms from a health condition that affects how you move. It's a combination of exercises, stretches and movements that'll increase your strength, flexibility and mobility to help you move safely and more confidently . https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/physical-therapy Event ID: Facility ID: 555105 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.

  • 0825GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F825 - Specialized rehabilitative services

    Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 31, 2025 survey of NOBLE CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of NOBLE CARE CENTER on July 31, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at NOBLE CARE CENTER on July 31, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident."

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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