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Inspection visit

Health inspection

VINEYARD POST ACUTECMS #5551201 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 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one resident (Resident 1) of three sampled residents was provided a home-like environment with comfortable sound levels when Resident 4 was constantly yelling vulgar, offensive, and derogatory language. This resulted in Resident 1 being unable to get a full night of uninterrupted sleep and decreased Resident 1's potential to reach his maximum healthcare potential. Findings: A review of Resident 1 ' s admission record indicated he was admitted in 2/13/25 with diagnoses which included hemiplegia and hemiparesis (weakness and paralysis on one side of the body) following a cerebral infarction (stroke) affecting the left non-dominant side. A review of a Minimum Data Set (MDS- a federally mandated resident assessment tool), dated 2/19/25, indicated Resident 1 had moderate memory impairment (difficulty remembering recent events, trouble with problem-solving, and changes in judgment, but it does not typically interfere with daily functioning). A review of Resident 2 ' s admission record indicated he was admitted in 12/17/24 with diagnoses which included diastolic congestive heart failure (Stiffness of the left ventricle of the heart which does not allow the heart to properly fill with blood). A review of an MDS dated [DATE], indicated Resident 2 had moderate memory impairment. A review of Resident 3 ' s admission record indicated he was admitted in 2/27/25 with diagnoses which included chronic ulcer (Open wound that persists for more than six weeks, despite appropriate treatment) of right lower leg. A review of an MDS dated [DATE], indicated Resident 3 had moderate memory impairment. A review of Resident 4 ' s admission record indicated he was admitted in 2/28/25 with diagnoses which included hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting the left non-dominant side. A review of an MDS dated [DATE], indicated Resident 4 had moderate memory impairment. A review of Resident 4's interdisciplinary team (a group of professionals from different disciplines who work together collaboratively to achieve a common goal) note dated 3/7/25 at 11:53 a.m., indicated, [Resident 4] .screaming at night and upsetting other residents. During a phone interview on 3/11/25 at 8:30 a.m., Anonymous Witness XX stated Resident 1 was gravely affected by Resident 4 ' s constant yelling throughout the day and night, which did not allow (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: 555120 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 555120 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/11/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Vineyard Post Acute 101 Monroe Street Petaluma, CA 94954 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 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Resident 1 to rest and sleep. Anonymous Witness XX stated Resident 1 was recovering from a stroke, and this was an essential time to recover from the neurological (an area of the brain) damage caused by the stroke, therefore he required to be able to rest through the night. Anonymous Witness XX also stated Resident 4 had violently attacked staff at the facility, and police had to be called for this incident. During an interview on 3/11/25 at 9 a.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) acknowledged Resident 4 was very aggressive, confirmed police were called, and Resident 4 had been transferred to a hospital due to his aggressive behavior. The DON stated Resident 4 was back at the facility and was doing better after the physician prescribed lorazepam (an antianxiety medication) for him. During an interview on 3/11/25 at 9:40 a.m., Resident 4 acknowledged he had been aggressive at the facility and yelled frequently for help from staff because staff were not answering his call light. Resident 4 confirmed he physically hit a female Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) during care because she was hurting him while providing services. Resident 4 stated he became, aggravated with staff and was transferred to a hospital. During an interview on 3/11/25 at 10:15 a.m., Resident 1 stated Resident 4 screamed at all hours of the day and night to the top of his lungs, using vulgar, offensive and derogatory language towards staff. Resident 1 stated he had notified the charge nurses and the DON about it, but the situation persisted. Resident 1 acknowledged Resident 4 had been moved to another wing of the facility recently, but due to his aggressive behavior, he was returned to his previous room which was right next to his. Resident 1 stated he was unable to get a restful night ' s sleep because Resident 4 ' s screams constantly woke him up. Resident 1 stated this situation was very stressful to him, since he needed to recover from neurological damage caused by a stroke. Resident 1 stated things had not gotten better with Resident 4, he was still constantly yelling. During an interview on 3/11/25 at 10:35 a.m., Resident 2 stated he had heard Resident 4 screaming at all hours of the day and night and would be very upset if Resident 4 ' s room was next to his. During an interview on 3/11/25 at 10:42 a.m., Resident 3 stated he constantly heard Resident 4 screaming in a high aggressive tone, asking for staff help. Resident 3 stated staff were very gracious with him and worked hard. Resident 3 stated he believed Resident 4's needs could be better met at a mental health facility rather than a rehabilitation center. During interviews with CNA A on 3/11/25 at 11 a.m., Licensed Staff B on 3/11/25 at 11:30 a.m., CNA C on 3/11/25 at 11:45 a.m., and CNA D on 3/11/25 at 12 p.m., they all confirmed Resident 4 constantly used loud aggressive and offensive language toward staff and stated they did not feel this facility was the right place for Resident 4's care needs to be met. Record review of the facility policy titled, Homelike Environment, last revised in February of 2021, indicated, Residents are provided with a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment .The facility staff and management maximizes, to the extent possible, the characteristics of the facility that reflect a personalized, homelike setting. These characteristics include i. comfortable sound levels. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555120 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.

  • 0584GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F584 - Safe Environment

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 11, 2025 survey of VINEYARD POST ACUTE?

This was a inspection survey of VINEYARD POST ACUTE on March 11, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at VINEYARD POST ACUTE on March 11, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receivin..."

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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