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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for
a safe transfer/discharge.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to follow its transfer and discharge policy and procedure for
one of three sampled residents (Resident 1) when the facility failed to comply with the legal requirements to
notify the Resident 1 of the transfer or discharge, the reasons for the move in writing and in a language and
manner they understand, develop and implement an effective discharge planning process that focuses on
the resident's discharge goals and after the hospitalization, the facility refused to re-admit Resident 1 in
accordance with court order. This failure placed Resident 1 at risk for loss of safety, homelessness, and
delay in care.Findings:During a review of Resident 1's admission Record (AR- a summary of information
regarding a resident which includes patient identification, past medical history, insurance status, care
providers, family contact information and other pertinent information), the AR indicated, Resident 1 was
admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis for fusion of spine cervical region (surgical procedure that
joins two or more bones in the neck to create a stable structure), functional quadriplegia (not able to move
all four limbs but no damage to the brain or spinal cord), inflammatory spondylopathy (disease that causes
pain, stiffness and inflammation to areas that attach to bones), chronic pain syndrome, spinal stenosis
cervical region (condition in which the spinal canal puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves). During a
review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set [MDS a resident assessment tool used to identify cognitive
(mental processes) and physical functional level assessment] dated 6/17/25, the MDS indicated, Resident
1's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS screening tool used to assess resident cognitive level) score
was 15 out of 15 (0 - 7 indicated severe cognitive impairment [memory loss, poor decision making skills]
8-12 moderate cognitive impairment, (13 -15) cognitively intact) which indicated Resident 1 was cognitively
intact. During a review of document titled, Department of Health Care Services Office of Administrative
Hearings and Appeals, dated 11/7/25, the document indicated, . The appeal is granted [Facility Name] has
not met the legal requirements to involuntary discharge [Resident 1]. Therefore, facility must follow the
required procedures to appropriately discharge Resident. Resident was transferred to hospital and facility
refused to readmit Resident. Facility is not excused from complying with the discharge requirements. before
discharging a resident, a long term care facility must provide proper notice, identify and establish a legally
permissible reason for the discharge, adequately document the reasons for the discharge in the medical
record, and provide sufficient preparation and orientation to ensure a safe and orderly discharge from the
facility. in this case, facility transferred Resident to hospital and has not actually discharged Resident to a
location that can meet his needs. Facility must readmit Resident and find a suitable discharge location or
coordinate a discharge to another location that can meet his needs. Therefore, coordinating a safe
discharge does not stop in this case even though Resident is not in Facility. During a review of Resident 1's
hospital note titled, Case Management Note, dated 11/10/25, the note
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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:
555115
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
555115
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/02/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Majestic Mountain Care Center
40131 Highway 49
Oakhurst, CA 93644
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 0627
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
indicated, . Social worker consulted with [Registered Nurse] and escalated barriers for discharge to [skilled
nursing facilities-SNF] to Leadership team. Statewide search for long term care placement at a SNF has
been sent out and there are no acceptance. [Patient] came from home with daughter and per patient, is
refusing to return due to not having support. During an interview on 12/2/25 at 10:49 a.m. with the
administrator (ADM), the ADM stated Resident 1 was not readmitted into the facility since the court order to
readmit Resident 1 was ordered on 11/7/25. The ADM stated the facility was informed by the acute care
hospital (ACH), where Resident 1 was staying, that Resident 1 would be admitted to another facility. During
an interview on 12/2/25 at 12:00 p.m. with licensed vocational nurse (LVN) 1, LVN 1 stated the facility
process for an unplanned discharge was for the facility to involve the assistance of the social services
director (SSD). LVN 1 stated it was the SSD who would arrange to call resident or resident representative to
follow up on the unplanned discharge. During an interview on 12/2/25 at 12:38 p.m. with the SSD, the SSD
stated the facility had informed him of the granted appeal that ordered the facility to readmit Resident 1. The
SSD stated the facility initiated a plan to readmit Resident 1 by ensuring there was a room and bed
available. The SSD stated there were multiple concerns regarding Resident 1 being readmitted to the
facility. The SSD stated he was informed by the ADM that Resident 1 was being transferred to another
facility. During an interview on 12/2/25 at 12:58 p.m. with the ADM, the ADM stated the facility was
preparing to readmit Resident 1 when the court order was received. The ADM stated there were concerns
with Resident 1's return to the facility due to Resident 1's history of behaviors. The ADM stated the SSD
was assisting the ACH for an alternate placement for Resident 1. The ADM stated the facility was prepared
to readmit Resident 1 ensuring there was a room available within the facility and initiated in-services for all
staff on caring for residents with behaviors. The ADM stated the decision to not readmit Resident 1 was
decided after concerns were raised with Resident 1's behavior. The ADM stated Resident 1 was not
readmitted into the facility following the court order on 11/7/25. During a phone interview on 12/3/25 at 3:11
p.m. with Resident 1, Resident 1 stated he had been discharged from the ACH and was residing with a
family member. Resident 1 stated he was informed that the facility was refusing to readmit him. Resident 1
stated his preference was to return to the facility as soon as possible. Resident 1 stated he was informed by
the facility that they would not be re-admitting him following the court order on 11/7/25. During a review of
Resident 1's hospital note titled, Emergency Department Note- Social worker Note, dated 11/17/25, the
note indicated, . Patient accepted at [Facility Name] for long term care. family unable to care for patient.
[Social worker] spoke with [Family Member] patient needs to be at a care facility, family unable to care for
him. [Social worker] made patient aware that he has accepting placement, at first patient was upset,
because he does not want to be at a care center, stated he would rather be on the street. Patient is bed
bound, unable to ambulate due to functional status. Patient made aware being on the streets in his
condition would be unsafe. Patient recently was home with [family member] and [family member] was
unable to care for him. The Note indicated Resident 1 was discharged from the ACH to a skilled nursing
facility on 11/17/25. During a review of document tilted, Notice of Transfer Discharge, dated 11/25/25, the
document indicated, . [Resident 1] being discharged because the facility cannot safely or adequately meet
your clinical, psychiatric, and behavioral health needs. On November 17, 2025, you were transferred from
[ACH name] to your new residence, [Facility Name & Address] . During a review of the facility's policy and
procedure (P&P) titled, Transfer and Discharge, dated 12/19/22, the P&P indicated, . It is the policy of this
facility to permit each resident to remain in the facility, and not initiate transfer or discharge for the resident
from the facility, except in limited circumstances. Discharge refers to the
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555115
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
555115
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/02/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Majestic Mountain Care Center
40131 Highway 49
Oakhurst, CA 93644
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 0627
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
movement of a resident from a bed in one certified facility to a bed in another certified facility or other
location in the community, when return to the original facility is not expected.The facility's transfer discharge
notice will be provided to the resident and the resident's representative in a language and manner they can
understand. the notice must be provided at least 30 days prior to a facility initiated transfer or discharge of
the resident. Exceptions to the 30-day requirement. the health and safety of individuals in the facility would
be endangered due to clinical or behavioral status of the resident. in these exceptional cases, the notice
must be provided to the resident. and long term care Ombudsman as soon as practicable before the
transfer or discharge. emergency transfers/discharges- initiated by the facility for medical reasons to an
acute care setting such as a hospital, for the immediate safety and welfare of a resident. the resident will be
permitted to return to the facility upon discharge from the acute care setting. in situations where the facility
has decided to discharge the resident while resident is still hospitalized , the facility will send a notice of
discharge to the resident and resident representative before the discharge.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555115
If continuation sheet
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