F 0644
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for
services as needed.
Based on interviews, record reviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to refer 2 (Resident #40 and
Resident #55) of 4 sampled residents reviewed for preadmission screening and resident review (PASARR)
when the resident received a new mental illness diagnosis.
Findings included:
Review of the facility policy titled, Resident Assessment-Coordination with PASARR Program, implemented
on 07/23/2023, revealed, This facility coordinates assessments with the preadmission screening and
resident review program under Medicaid to ensure that individuals with a mental disorder [MD], intellectual
disability [ID], or a related condition receives care and services in the most integrated setting appropriate to
their needs. The policy specified, The facility must screen the individual using the State's Level I screening
process and refer any resident who has or may have MD, ID or a related condition to the appropriate
state-designated authority for Level II PASARR evaluation and determination.
Review of Resident #40's admission Record revealed the facility admitted the resident on 02/02/2022. Per
the admission Record, on 02/17/2022, the resident received a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder,
on 03/18/2022, a diagnosis of anxiety disorder, and on 09/26/2023, a diagnosis of depression.
Review of Resident #40's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD)
of 05/11/2022, revealed the resident had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 10, which
indicated the resident had moderate cognitive impairment. The MDS revealed the resident had active
diagnoses to include anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Review of Resident #55's admission Record revealed the facility admitted the resident on 06/24/2019. Pe
the admission Record, the resident received a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder on 04/07/2022.
Review of Resident #55's quarterly MDS, with an ARD of 06/17/2022, revealed Resident #55 had a BIMS
score of 6, which indicated the resident had severe cognitive impairment. The MDS revealed the resident
had active diagnoses to include anxiety disorder, depression, and psychotic disorder.
During an interview on 01/23/2024 at 9:50 AM, the MDS Director, stated a new PASARR screen was not
completed for Resident #40 or Resident #55 when the residents received new mental health diagnoses.
The MDS Director stated she thought a new PASSAR was only required if the resident had behaviors or
symptoms after receiving a new mental health diagnosis.
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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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Facility ID:
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Event ID:
555200
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
555200
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/23/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Almond View Care Center
1224 E Street
Williams, CA 95987
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 0644
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During an interview on 01/23/2024 at 10:59 AM, the Administrator stated she did not think that a new
mental illness diagnosis would require a new PASSAR to be completed.
During an interview on 01/23/2024 at 11:17 AM, the Director of Nursing stated she did not do PASSARs,
but she expected the policy to be followed.
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555200
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
555200
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/23/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Almond View Care Center
1224 E Street
Williams, CA 95987
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 0645
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the accuracy of the
preadmission screening and resident review (PASARR) level I screening for 1 (Resident #77) of 4 sampled
residents reviewed for PASARR.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings included:
Review of the facility policy titled, Resident Assessment-Coordination with PASARR Program, implemented
on 07/23/2023, revealed, This facility coordinates assessments with the preadmission screening and
resident review program under Medicaid to ensure that individuals with a mental disorder, intellectual
disability, or a related condition receives care and services in the most integrated setting appropriate to
their needs. Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: 1. All applicants to this facility will be screened
for serious mental disorders or intellectual disabilities and related conditions in accordance with the State's
Medicaid rules for screening.
A review of Resident #77's admission Record revealed the facility admitted the resident on 12/09/2023, with
diagnoses that included bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder.
A review of Resident #77's Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Level I Screening,
dated12/08/2023, revealed the resident did not have a serious diagnosed mental disorder such as
depression disorder, anxiety disorder, panic disorder, schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder, or symptoms
of psychosis, delusions, ad/or mood disturbance.
A review of Resident #77's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date
(ARD) of 12/13/2023, revealed the resident had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 4, which
indicated the resident had severe cognitive impairment. The MDS revealed the resident had active
diagnoses to include anxiety disorder, depression, and bipolar disorder.
A review of Resident #77's Order Summary Report, with active orders as of 01/23/2024, revealed an order
dated 12/30/2023, for olanzapine (an antipsychotic medication) oral tablet 10 milligram (mg), give one tablet
by mouth at bedtime for bipolar disorder and nortriptyline oral capsule 25 mg, give one capsule by mouth at
bedtime for depression.
During an interview on 01/23/2024 at 9:50 AM, the MDS Director indicated she was responsible for
completing the PASARRs. When she would get the initial packet from the hospital, she would look through it
and see if there were any mental diagnoses for the resident and add them to the Level I. Sometimes The
MDS Director confirmed Resident #77's PASARR level I screening was inaccurate. Per the MDS Director, a
level II examination should have been done for Resident #77.
During an interview on 01/23/2024 at 11:00 AM, the Administrator stated Resident #77's mental illness
diagnoses should have been included on the resident's PASARR level I screening.
During an interview on 01/23/2024 at 11:17 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated she did not do
anything specific with the PASARRs, but indicated the PASARR was important to see what other services
may be available for the resident. The DON stated her expectation was during the admission process, staff
would make sure the documentation was correct.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555200
If continuation sheet
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