F 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper
authorities.
Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure an allegation of abuse was reported
within the required timeframe for one of four sampled residents (Resident 1) when an allegation of abuse
was not reported to the State Agency.This failure resulted in delays in the abuse investigation process and
decreased the facility's potential to protect patients from physical and psychosocial harm.Findings:During a
review of Resident 1's admission records, the records indicated Resident 1 was admitted in September
2024 with diagnoses that included anxiety disorder (repeated episodes of sudden feelings of anxiety and
fear or terror), dementia (a progressive state of decline in mental abilities), and depression (persistent
feeling of sadness and loss of interest). Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a federally mandated
resident assessment tool) indicated Resident 1 had moderate cognitive impairment.During a review of
Resident 2's admission records, the records indicated Resident 2 was admitted in March 2025 with
diagnoses that included metabolic encephalopathy (occurs when problems with metabolism cause brain
dysfunction), vascular dementia (decline in thinking skills caused by conditions that block or reduce blood
flow to the brain), schizophrenia (a mental illness that is characterized by disturbances in thought), bipolar
disorder (sometimes called manic-depressive disorder; mood swings that range from the lows of
depression to elevated periods of emotional highs), depression, and delusional disorders (an illness where
a person cannot tell what is real from what is imaginary). Resident 2's MDS indicated Resident 2 had
severe cognitive impairment.During a review of the SOC 341 (Report of Suspected Dependent Adult/Elder
Abuse), dated 8/4/25, the report indicated, .[Resident 2] was walking down the hallway toward nurses
station passed [Resident 1's room] where [Resident 1] was sitting in her wheelchair. [Resident 1] was
reaching for gloves and [Resident 2] went to reach for the same glove box. [Resident 2] then made contact
with [Resident 1's] left arm with her right hand - with an open palm. [Resident 2] and [Resident 1] were
immediately separated by staff and both assessed with no injuries noted. The report further indicated that
the report was faxed to the ombudsman on 8/4/25 but not to the Department.During a review of Resident
1's Interdisciplinary (IDT) Notes, dated 8/7/25, the notes indicated, IDT met to discuss a report of an
incident between 2 residents. On 8/4/25 approximately 0120 PM [1:20 p.m.] CNA [Certified Nursing
Assistant] staff was walking down the hallway and observed [Resident 1] sitting in her wheelchair near her
room and attempted to reach for a box of gloves. [Resident 2] was also observed to be reaching for the
same box of gloves. [Resident 2] with an open palm made contact with [Resident 1's] left arm.Police and
Ombudsman were notified. SOC 341 was faxed to the Ombudsman.During an interview on 8/8/25 at 10:33
a.m. with the Administrator (ADM), the ADM stated, .On 8/4/25, we filed a SOC to the ombudsman.We did
not report to CDPH because both residents had dementia and there were no injuries.[the incident was ]
Witnessed by CNA staff, [Resident 1] stopped [Resident 2] from getting the box, [Resident 2] held the arm
that [Resident 1] used to grab the box. The ADM further stated the incident was reported to ombudsman
but not to CDPH per the All-Facilities Letter (AFL - informs health
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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)
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Event ID:
555184
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
555184
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/08/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heartwood Avenue Healthcare
1044 Heartwood Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94591
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 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
facilities about changes in requirements, new technologies, scope of practice, or general information
affecting them) 24-09.During an interview on 8/8/25 at 3:02 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), the
DON stated he was aware of the incident that happened on 8/4/25 between Resident 1 and Resident 2.
The DON stated, .[Resident 2] was in the wheelchair and there was a glove box nearby.[Resident 2] was
reaching for the glove box, [Resident 2] touched [Resident 1's] left arm.It was witnessed.Happened in
8/4/25.It was submitted to ombudsman, not to CDPH. The DON further stated the expectation is to report
immediately any allegation of abuse and stated, .If aggressor has diagnosis of dementia, it is something
that you have to report to ombudsman only and the police, no need to report it to CDPH.they need to know
what's going on.and to conduct investigations and follow up. The DON added, .we're here to take care of
them [residents] and we try to provide a safe place for the residents.During a telephone interview on 8/8/25
at 3:22 p.m. with CNA 1, CNA 1 stated, .I was pushing another resident in the wheelchair, I was in the
hallway, I saw [Resident 2] reaching the box of gloves by [Resident 1's room].[Resident 1] tried to stop
[Resident 2] and [Resident 2] didn't liked that so she tapped [Resident 1] on the left arm.During a review of
the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled Abuse Investigation and Reporting, revised 7/2025, the P&P
indicated, All reports of resident abuse.shall be promptly reported to local, state and federal agencies (as
defined by current regulations) and thoroughly investigated by facility management.1. All alleged violations
involving abuse.will be reported by the facility Administrator, or his/her designee, to the following persons or
agencies: a. The State licensing/certification agency responsible for surveying/licensing the facility.
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