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.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to report to the California Department of Public
Health (CDPH), a physical abuse allegation immediately or within two (2) hours for one of three sampled
residents (Resident 1), when Resident 1 made an allegation that she was treated rough during a shower
and this was not reported to the facility's Abuse Coordinator or to CDHP in accordance with the facility's
Abuse Policy.This failure had the potential of creating an environment where abuse allegations are not
timely reported to the appropriate agencies, and result in all residents being at risk of physical and
emotional abuse without appropriate investigations, leading to an unsafe environment for residents and no
consequences for an actual abuser.During a review of the facility's Policy and Procedure titled, Abuse
Reporting and Investigation, dated 5/12/22, indicated, All reports of resident abuse.are reported to local,
state (CDPH), and federal agencies.and thoroughly investigated by facility management. Findings of all
investigations are documented and reported.If resident abuse. is suspected, the suspicion must be reported
immediately to the administrator and to other officials according to state law.Immediately is defined as:
within two hours of an allegation involving abuse or result in serious bodily injury.within 24 hours of an
allegation that does not involve abuse or result in serious bodily injury.During a review of Resident 1's
medical record, Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included Alzheimer's
disease (a progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, leading to severe
impairment in daily functioning), Dementia (progressive organic brain disorder with persistent loss of
intellectual functioning, memory impairment, and personality change) with agitation and Mood
Disturbances, and Depression.Resident 1's most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS, tool for evaluating and
implementing a standardized general assessment of residents), dated 11/19/25, was reviewed. Section C,
Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, assessment of cognitive function), reflected Resident 1 scored 99,
which equates to cognition being severely compromised. Resident 1 was not their own Representative (RP)
and does not make their own medical decisions but is able to express needs and desires verbally.During a
review of the document titled, Report of Suspected Dependent/Elder Abuse, State of California (SOC-341),
was completed by the facility on 12/9/25 and not submitted to CDPH until 12/10/25 at 1:43 pm. The form
indicated the Director of Nursing (DON) was informed by Activities Director (AD) that Resident 1
complained that Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) B, has been rough with Resident 1 during a shower. AD
documented she had heard people talking about this allegation for a couple of weeks. During an interview
on 12/18/25 at 1:15 pm, with AD on the telephone, AD stated that during Resident Council (monthly
meeting of residents to discuss issues and concerns regarding the facility) Resident 1 stated she was
treated roughly in the shower, but she did not recall when. AD concurred there were rumors among staff
about the allegation for a few weeks. AD confirmed she had not reported the allegation to the Abuse
Coordinator or to the DON, until 12/9/25. During an interview on
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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:
555221
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
555221
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/19/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Surprise Valley Community Hospital D/P Snf
741 N. Main Street
Cedarville, CA 96104
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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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
12/18/25 at 2:15 pm, with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LN) A in the conference room, LN A stated, I made a
mistake. I did not report the allegation when it initially was reported to me [by CNA C]. I should have
reported the allegation when it occurred. I do not recall when it occurred but it was awhile back. During an
interview on 12/18/25 at 2:45 pm, with CNA C in the conference room, CNA C stated they informed LN A of
the abuse allegation from Resident 1 regarding an incident in the shower, but they did not follow up and
make sure the LN Ae formally reported the allegation. CNA C could not recall when the allegation was
made but thought perhaps it was at the end of October 2025.During an interview on 12/19/25 at 7:40 am,
with DON in the conference room, DON confirmed staff did not report the abuse allegation in accordance
with the facility's Abuse Policy. The DON confirmed the notification of alleged abuse was made late to
CDPH.
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Facility ID:
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