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Inspection visit

Health inspection

MAYWOOD SKILLED NURSING & WELLNESS CENTRECMS #5551301 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 0626 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure two of three sampled residents (Resident 1 and Resident 2) were allowed to return to the facility where they both had been living. Residents 1 and 2 were not provided the first available bed after Resident 1 and Resident 2 were cleared to return to the facility following their stay at a General Acute Care Hospital (GACH). This deficient practice resulted in Residents 1 and 2 being transferred to another facility and had the potential to negatively affect the resident ' s psychosocial well-being. Findings: During a review of Resident 1 ' s admission Record (Face Sheet), the Face Sheet indicated Resident 1 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [(COPD], lung disease that causes blocked airflow from the lungs), Parkinson ' s disease (a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination) and chronic kidney disease ([CKD], condition which the kidneys are damaged and cannot filter blood as well as they should). During a review of Resident 1 ' s Minimum Data Set ([MDS] a standardized assessment and care screening tool) dated 5/21/2023, The MDS indicated Resident 1 was rarely/never understood and never/rarely made decisions. The MDS indicated Resident 1 was totally dependent on staff for toileting and needed extensive assistance for personal hygiene and dressing. During a review of Resident 1 ' s History and Physical (H&P), dated 6/17/2023, the H&P indicated Resident 1 did not have the capacity to understand and make decisions. During a review of Resident 1 ' s Change of Condition (COC) note dated 7/5/2023 at 11:10 p.m., the COC indicated Resident 1 was found to have shortness of breath, altered level of consciousness and a low oxygen saturation of 88% on room air. The COC indicated the paramedics were called and arrived at the bedside within minutes and Resident 1 was taken to GACH 1. The COC indicated Resident 1 ' s physician (MD1) ordered to transfer Resident 1 to GACH 1 and a bed hold (hold the resident ' s bed for 7 days). The Conservator was to be notified of the changes. During a review of Resident 1 ' s GACH inquiry packet, dated 8/2/2023, the GACH inquiry packet indicated the packet was sent to the facility on 8/2/2023. The GACH inquiry packet indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the GACH on 7/18/2023 and Resident 1 tested positive for C. auris on 6/14/2023. The GACH inquiry packet indicated Resident 1 ' s attending physician started discharge planning to the (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: 555130 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 555130 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/14/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Maywood Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre 6025 Pine Ave Maywood, CA 90270 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 0626 facility on 7/31/2023. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm During an interview on 8/8/2023 at 2:58 p.m. with the Admissions Coordinator (AC), AC stated Resident 1 was discharged from the facility after his seven-day bed hold on 7/12/2023. AC received an inquiry from the GACH to readmit Resident 1 on 8/2/2023. AC stated a referral was given to the DON to review the clinical portion to determine if Resident 1 could be readmitted . AC stated the DON determined that Resident 1 could not be readmitted due to testing positive for Candida auris ([C.auris], a type of fungus that can cause severe illness and spreads easily in healthcare facilities). AC stated C. Auris needed long term isolation and the facility did not have an available private room to accommodate his needs. Residents Affected - Some During an interview on 8/8/2023 at 3:35 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated, he reviewed the referral for Resident 1 and denied readmission to the facility, due to Resident 1 testing positive for C. auris. The DON stated, the facility could not risk the staff or residents getting this disease. The DON stated he received the referral packet on 8/2/2023 and denied readmission due to Resident 1 having C. auris. During a concurrent interview and record review on 8/8/2023 at 3:45 p.m. with the DON, the facility Census for the month of 8/2023, was reviewed. The census indicated that room [ROOM NUMBER]F was empty the month of 8/2023. The DON stated this room was kept empty, as it was their room, for possible covid residents. The DON stated there was no covid in the facility at this time. During a review of the facility ' s undated policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Bed Hold, the P&P indicated, The facility shall allow residents, who, because of medical necessity, are transferred to an acute hospital, to have the option of having the facility hold their bed open for up to seven (7) days or more, upon request. During a review of the facility ' s undated P&P titled, Permitting a Resident to Return to facility the P&P indicated, the facility should allow a resident, whose hospitalization or therapeutic leave exceeded the bed-hold period (7 days), to be readmitted to the facility immediately upon the first availability of a bed in a semi-private room provided. During a review of the facility ' s P&P titled, Enhanced Standard Precautions, dated 8/22/2019, the P&P indicated, Admissions would be based on whether or not the facility can provide appropriate care for the medical/surgical condition and denial of admission should not be based on positive MDRO (Multidrug-resistant bacteria, bacteria[tiny, single-celled living organisms] that are resistant to one or more classes of antimicrobial) test results. B. During a review of Resident 2 ' s Face Sheet dated 8/14/2023, the Face Sheet indicated Resident 2 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including Tourette ' s disorder (a nervous system disorder involving repetitive movements or unwanted sounds), dysphagia (difficulty swallowing foods or liquids), and dementia (a condition that causes progressive loss of memory). The face sheet indicated Resident 2 was discharged to the GACH on 6/28/2023. During a review of Resident 2 ' s H&P, dated 2/26/2023, the H&P indicated Resident 2 could make needs known but could not make medical decisions. During a review of Resident 2 ' s MDS dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 2 could sometimes understand and be understood by others. The MDS indicated Resident 2 was totally dependent on staff (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555130 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 555130 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/14/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Maywood Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre 6025 Pine Ave Maywood, CA 90270 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 0626 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some for moving around and off the unit and extensively dependent on staff for moving in bed, moving between surfaces, dressing, eating, toilet use, and personal hygiene. During a review of Resident 2 ' s Bedhold Notification (a consent form informing about holding or reserving a resident ' s bed while the resident is absent from the facility for therapeutic leave or hospitalization), dated 6/5/2023, the Bedhold Notification indicated Resident 2 was transferred to the GACH on 6/5/2023 with a desire for a bedhold. During a review of Resident 2 ' s GACH inquiry packet, undated, the GACH inquiry packet indicated Resident 2 tested positive for C. auris in the axilla (armpit) and groin on 8/3/2023. The inquiry packet indicated Resident 2 was admitted to the GACH on 6/28/2023. During an interview on 8/14/2023 at 3:40 p.m. with the Infection Preventionist (IP), the IP stated residents with C.auris required long term contact isolation precautions (precautions intended to prevent spread of infectious agents, which are spread by direct or indirect contact with the patient or the patient ' s environment) and a private bathroom. The IP stated staff were able to take care of a resident with C. auris but the director of staff development (DSD) would have to arrange for specific staff to work with C. auris. The IP stated there was one room available with a private bathroom but it is saved for covid positive residents. The IP stated, as of 8/14/2023 there were no residents with covid in the facility. During an interview on 8/14/2023 at 4:00 p.m. with the AC, the AC stated when she received an admission referral from a hospital, she would give it to the DON for review. The AC stated she did not receive a referral for Resident 2 until 8/14/2023 but since Resident 2 was a former resident, the AC kept in touch to see Resident 2 ' s status. The AC stated the case manager from the hospital had let her know Resident 2 was positive for C. auris on 8/7/2023. The AC stated on 8/7/2023 she told the case manager that the facility was unable to accept Resident 2 in the facility due to not having an available room. During an interview on 8/14/2023 at 4:28 p.m. with the DON, the DON stated he did not want to take the risk of having C. auris in the building and spreading it to other residents. The DON stated there was currently one available room with a private bathroom and it was saved for covid positive residents. The DON stated no residents in the facility were covid positive. The DON stated staff were able to take care of residents on contact isolation precautions. During a subsequent interview on 8/17/2023 at 10:27 a.m. with the DON, the DON stated he was unable to accept Resident 2 back to the facility due to C. auris. During a review of the facility ' s P&P titled, Bedhold, undated, the P&P indicated the facility shall allow a resident whose hospitalization exceeded the bed hold period to be readmitted to the facility immediately upon the first availability of a bed in a semi-private room provided the facility could provide adequate care FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555130 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.

  • 0626GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F626 - Transfer and discharge-

    Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 14, 2023 survey of MAYWOOD SKILLED NURSING & WELLNESS CENTRE?

This was a inspection survey of MAYWOOD SKILLED NURSING & WELLNESS CENTRE on August 14, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at MAYWOOD SKILLED NURSING & WELLNESS CENTRE on August 14, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy."

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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