F 0580
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room,
etc.) that affect the resident.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review the facility failed to notify the attending physician of an abuse
allegation for one of two sampled residents (Resident 1) reviewed for abuse.
As a result, the attending physician was not aware of the abuse allegation placing Resident 1 at risk for
further abuse. In addition, there was a potential for Resident 1 to not have appropriate safe interventions
and physician evaluation.
Findings:
On 5/20/25 at 8:30 A.M., an unannounced onsite visit at the facility was conducted related to an abuse
allegation.
Resident 1 (R1) was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including [NAME] cell carcinoma
(skin cancer) according to the facility's Face Sheet.
During an observation and interview on 5/20/25 at 8:32 A.M. with Resident 1, Resident 1 was in bed
leaning towards the left side of the bed near the bed rail. Resident 1 stated he had a concern with certified
nurse assistant (CNA) 3. Resident 1 stated CNA 3 was, Rough while turning him in bed.
During an interview on 5/20/25 at 9:46 A.M. with licensed nurse (LN) 1, LN 1 stated a resident's complaint
about a CNA being rough was considered an abuse allegation. LN 1 stated abuse allegations were
reported to the Director of Nursing (DON), Administrator, the resident's attending physician and the family.
A concurrent record review and interview was conducted on 5/20/25 at 10 A.M. with the Charge Nurse
(CN). The CN reviewed Resident 1's progress notes in the electronic medical record (EMR). The CN stated
there was no documentation that Resident 1's attending physician was notified regarding the abuse
allegation.
During an interview with the DON on 5/20/25 at 10:25 A.M., the DON stated she did not find documentation
regarding physician notification of the abuse allegation.
During an interview with the DON on 6/13/25 at 10:18 A.M., the DON stated it was important for a
resident's physician to be aware of an abuse allegation for the physician to evaluate the resident to ensure
there was no physical or psychosocial harm to the resident.
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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:
555144
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
555144
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/03/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
St. Pauls Health Care Center
235 Nutmeg Street
San Diego, CA 92103
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 0580
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
A review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation or
Misappropriation-Reporting and Investigating, dated February 2025 was conducted. The (P&P) indicated, If
resident abuse, neglect, exploitation .is suspected, the suspicion must be reported to the administrator .The
administrator or the individual making the allegation immediately reports his or her suspicion to .The
resident's attending physician; and g. The facility medical director.
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555144
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
555144
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/03/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
St. Pauls Health Care Center
235 Nutmeg Street
San Diego, CA 92103
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 0836
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in
compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted
professional standards.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review the facility failed to comply with the current state regulation on maintaining a
complete information as to past employment and qualifications.
As a result, the facility had no record of employees' past employment history or references and
qualifications.
Findings:
On 5/20/25 at 8:30 A.M., an unannounced onsite visit at the facility was conducted related to an abuse
allegation.
Resident 1 (R1) was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including [NAME] cell carcinoma
(skin cancer) according to the facility's Face Sheet.
During an interview on 5/20/25 at 8:32 A.M. with R1, R1 stated he had concerns regarding certified nurse
assistant (CNA) 3.
An interview was conducted on 5/20/25 at 10:25 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated
CNA 3 had been employed by the facility since 11/21/2000. The DON stated she checked CNA 3's file and
did not find a reference check prior to CNA 3's employment. The DON further stated that the human
resources [HR- the department which manages the company's employees including hiring, recruiting and
employee relations] also did not find references for CNA 3.
An interview was conducted on 5/20/25 at 12:50 P.M. with HR 1. HR 1 stated CNA 3 had been employed for
over 20 years and was not sure what was done back then. The current process was to check an employee's
background if the manager requested it. Prior to an employee's hire, managers would have to submit a hire
requisition and reference check. If a reference check was not requested, then it was not done. HR 1 further
stated the HR Manager (HRM) would know if there was a policy regarding newly hired employees.
During an interview on 5/20/25 at 2:42 P.M. with the HRM, the HRM stated CNA 3 had been employed by
the facility for 25 years and 17 years ago, reference checks were handwritten. The facility transitioned from
paper to electronic in 2018 and there was no reference available for the CNA. The HRM further stated,
reference checks were not mandatory, and it was done if requested only. The facility had no written policy
regarding reference checks.
During a follow up visit on 6/3/25 at 9:28 A.M. the Registered Nurse Supervisor (RNS) stated, prior to floor
orientation, a reference and background check were completed to ensure that the employee had no
criminal record.
The facility did not provide a policy and procedure regarding employment verification or employee reference
checks.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555144
If continuation sheet
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