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Inspection visit

Inspection

HEARTWOOD AVENUE HEALTHCARECMS #5551841 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 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to provide quality care to one of two sampled residents (Resident 1) when:The facility failed to create specific and measurable care plan interventions for Resident 1's risk for elopement.The facility staff failed to follow physician orders for monitoring elopement attempts.These failures had the potential for Resident 1 to have an increased risk for elopement, had the potential for staff caring for Resident 1 to be unaware of his elopement attempt on 2/19/26 and had the potential to contribute to Resident 1's elopement attempt on 2/19/26.1.During a review of Resident 1's Facesheet dated 2/25/26, facesheet indicated, Resident 1 was admitted to the facility 29 days ago. Resident 1 had diagnoses including Respiratory failure, Falls, and Alzheimer's Disease (disease characterized by memory loss and cognition decline).During a review of Resident 1's Elopement Risk assessment dated [DATE], Assessment indicated, Resident was scored a 7 indicating he was a moderate elopement risk.During a review of Grievance Form dated 2/19/26, form indicated, [Resident 1's family member] states [Resident 2] called her & informed her that [Resident 1] left the building.During an interview on 2/25/26, at 11:05 a.m., with Resident 2, Resident 2 stated, he saw Resident 1 open the door and walk outside the conference room area.During a review of Resident 2's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMSscore is a 0-15-point assessment used in long-term care to measure cognitive function in orientation, memory, and attention. Scores indicate cognitive impairment levels: 13-15 Intact) dated 1/25/26, indicated, Resident 2 scored 15 indicating Resident 2 was cognitively intact.During an interview on 2/25/26, at 12:15 a.m., with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1, CNA 1 stated, she saw Resident 1 open the door to the conference room and walk out the door.During a concurrent interview and record review on 2/25/26, at 1:01 p.m., with Director of Nursing (DON), Resident 1's Care plan was reviewed. Resident 1's Care plan indicated, At risk for: elopement and wandering out of facility. Due to: Hx [history of] Elopement/Wandering and impaired Cognitive Function and Safety Perception.Interventions: Check resident's whereabouts. Care plan indicated, no instruction for how often or when to check resident's whereabouts. DON stated, the care plan intervention for Resident 1 does not specify how often to observe the resident, it is not specific.During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Care Plans, Comprehensive Person-Centered dated 2025, the P&P indicated, A comprehensive, person-centered care plan that includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the resident's physical, psychosocial and functional needs is developed and implemented for each resident. 2. During a review of Resident 1's Order Summary dated 2/25/26 indicated, an order for Wandering/Elopement: Monitor number of times per shift resident attempts exit-seeking behavior, every day shift.start dated 1/30/26.During a concurrent interview and record review on 2/25/26, at 1:01 p.m., with DON, Resident 1's Medication Administration Record (MAR) dated February 2026 was reviewed. The MAR indicated, order for Monitor number of times per shift resident attempts exit-seeking behavior, every day shift was charted as 0 on 2/19/26. DON stated, the staff should have Residents Affected - Few (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: 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 02/25/2026 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 0684 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm charted a 1 for his elopement attempt on 2/19/26.During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Wandering and elopements dated 2025, the P&P indicated, The facility will identify residents who are at risk of unsafe wandering and strive to prevent harm.1. If identified as at risk for wandering, elopement, or other safety concerns, the residents care plan will include strategies and interventions to maintain the resident's safety. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555184 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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 25, 2026 survey of HEARTWOOD AVENUE HEALTHCARE?

This was a inspection survey of HEARTWOOD AVENUE HEALTHCARE on February 25, 2026. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at HEARTWOOD AVENUE HEALTHCARE on February 25, 2026?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

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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