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Inspection visit

Health inspection

HIGHLAND SPRINGS CARE CENTERCMS #5551351 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.

555135 08/22/2024 Highland Springs Care Center 1441 Michigan Avenue Beaumont, CA 92223
F 0558 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure two of eleven sampled residents' (Resident 4 and Resident 5) call lights were within reach. Residents Affected - Few This failure has the potential for Resident 4 and Resident 5 to have unmet needs due to inability to be able to call for assistance. Findings: On August 22, 2024, at 11:20 a.m., an unannounced visit to the facility was conducted for the investigation of two Facility Reported Incidents and one complaint. On August 22, 2024, at 12:48 p.m., a concurrent observation and interview was conducted with Resident 4. Resident 4 was sitting on the right side of her bed in her wheelchair. Resident 4 ' s call light was hanging above the right side of the head of the bed. Resident 4 stated she needed help to be changed and was not able to call for help. Resident 4 stated she was unable to reach her call light. On August 22, 2024, at 12:59 p.m., observed Resident 5 sitting in her wheelchair on the right side of the foot of Resident 4 ' s bed. Resident 5 ' s call light was sitting in the center of the bed, out of her reach. On August 22, 2024, at 12:59 p.m., an interview was attempted with Resident 5. Resident 5 was unable to answer questions. On August 22, 2024, at 1:05 p.m. an interview was conducted with the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The CNA stated that while residents are sitting in their rooms in a wheelchair their call lights should be within reach. The CNA stated Resident 4 and Resident 5 were unable to reach their call lights. A review of Resident 4 ' s medical records indicated she was admitted on [DATE], with diagnoses of diabetes mellitus type 2 (a long-term condition in which the body has trouble controlling blood sugar and using it for energy), osteoarthritis (a progressive disorder of the joints caused by gradual loss of cartilage and resulting in the development of bony spurs and cysts at the margins of the joints), and peripheral vascular disease (condition in which arteries outside the heart become narrowed or blocked). A review of Resident 4 ' s History and Physical dated November 17, 2023, indicated she had fluctuating capacity to make decisions. Page 1 of 2 555135 555135 08/22/2024 Highland Springs Care Center 1441 Michigan Avenue Beaumont, CA 92223
F 0558 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few A review of Resident 4 ' s Care Plan revised December 27, 2022, indicated Focus: Resident has self care deficits: Extensive assistance . related to . muscular weakness, poor balance, poor safety awareness, unsteady gait .Interventions . Call light within reach and attend needs promptly . A review of Resident 5 ' s medical record indicated she was admitted on [DATE], with diagnoses of dementia (a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning), diabetes mellitus type 2, major depressive disorder (a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest), anxiety disorder (a chronic condition characterized by an excessive and persistent sense of apprehension), and history of falling. A review of Resident 5 ' s History and Physical dated May 17, 2024, indicated she could not make decisions. A review of Resident 5 ' s Care Plan dated July 11, 2024, indicated Focus . Resident has self care deficits: Extensive assistance . related to: cognitive deficits, communication deficits, muscular weakness, poor balance, poor safety awareness, unsteady gait . intervention Call light within reach and attend needs promptly . A review of the facility ' s policy and procedure titled Call Lights dated September 2022, indicated .1. Each resident is provided with a means to call staff directly for assistance from his/her bed, from toileting/bathing facilities, and from the floor . 555135 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.

  • 0558GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F558 - The right to reside and receive services in the facility with reasonable

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 22, 2024 survey of HIGHLAND SPRINGS CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of HIGHLAND SPRINGS CARE CENTER on August 22, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at HIGHLAND SPRINGS CARE CENTER on August 22, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each 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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