F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure residents received adequate
supervision to prevent accidents for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1), when on 10/23/24,
Resident 1 eloped (leaves a facility without supervision or permission and may be a danger to themselves
or others) from his bedroom through the sliding door that should have been securely locked in place.
This failure resulted in Resident 1 allegedly removing the sliding door lock, opening the sliding door and
eloped from the facility, resulting in Resident 1 ' s emergency room visit on 10/24/24.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 1's Interdisciplinary Team (IDT- team that consists of various staff that are
involved with resident ' s care) Note, dated 10/24/24, the note indicated, . Resident eloped on 10/23/2024.
Discussed and reviewed with IDT. After reviewing with staff, resident removed door lock and eloped through
sliding glass door sometime after hourly check. Staff reported resident was last seen during hourly checks
at 0700 (7:00 a.m.). At 0720 (7:20 a.m.) resident unable to be located for breakfast and medication pass .
During an interview on 10/25/24 at 2:00 p.m. with the director of nursing (DON), the DON stated on
10/23/24, Resident 1 had eloped from the facility. The DON stated it was concluded that Resident 1 had
removed the secured lock on Resident 1 ' s room sliding door and left the facility.
During a review of Resident 1's admission Record (a summary of information regarding a patient which
includes patient identification, past medical history, insurance status, care providers, family contact
information and other pertinent information), the AR indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE] with diagnosis for Schizoaffective disorder (mental disorder that includes seeing or hearing and
holding false beliefs), depression (mental disorder that causes sad mood or loss of interest in activities),
need for assistance with personal care .
During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set [MDS a resident assessment tool used to identify
cognitive (mental processes) and physical functional level assessment] dated 9/13/24, the MDS indicated,
Resident 1's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS screening tool used to assess resident cognitive level)
score was 15 out of 15 (0 - 7 indicated severe cognitive impairment [memory loss, poor decision making
skills] 8-12 moderate cognitive impairment, (13 -15) cognitively intact) which indicated Resident 1 was
cognitively intact.
During a review of Resident 1's, Elopement Care plan (CP), dated 9/17/24, the CP indicated, .
(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)
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Facility ID:
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Event ID:
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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
555244
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/25/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1685 Shaffer Rd
Atwater, CA 95301
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 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Special treatment Program facility . at risk for elopement related to involuntary placement, refusal to take
medication, danger to self/community, self-well-being history of substance abuse, past history of elopement
. will not leave facility unattended .admit to a locked/secured (egress) facility .
During an interview on 10/25/24 at 2:48 p.m. with the mental health worker (MHW), the MHW stated he had
been notified of the incident in which Resident 1 had eloped from the facility and exited through the sliding
door. The MHW stated the sliding doors in resident ' s rooms were always kept locked and all doors were
secured with a window screw.
During an interview on 10/25/24 at 2:58 p.m. with licensed vocational nurse (LVN) 1, the LVN 1 stated she
was aware of the incident that occurred on 10/23/24, when Resident 1 eloped from the facility and exited
through the sliding door in Resident 1 ' s room. LVN 1 stated the facility expectation was for all sliding doors
in resident ' s rooms to have been locked and secured at all times.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 10/25/24 at 3:06 p.m. in Resident 1's room with the
maintenance assistant (MA), the MA stated he was aware of the incident that occurred on 10/23/24, when
Resident 1 eloped from the facility and exited through the sliding door in Resident 1's room. The MA stated
Resident 1 had removed the lock stopper that was in place to secure the resident ' s sliding door from
opening. The MA stated the sliding doors should have been locked at all times as the sliding doors were not
used. The MA stated the sliding door locks were tightened with pliers, but if continued disruption occurred,
the locks could have loosened allowing the sliding door to open. The MA stated the sliding doors were
checked during monthly inspections. The MA stated checking the sliding doors was not documented on the
maintenance checklist and was just something they did.
During an interview on 10/25/24 at 3:18 p.m. with certified nursing assistant (CNA) 1, CNA 1 stated she
was aware of the incident that occurred on 10/23/24, when Resident 1 eloped from the facility and exited
through the sliding door in Resident 1's room. CNA 1 stated the sliding door locks were put in place to keep
the sliding doors locked and closed. CNA 1 stated it was easy to open the sliding doors because the sliding
door locks were simple to remove. CNA 1 stated since (after the incident) the sliding doors were secured
with wood, the doors could no longer open and were effectively locked.
During a telephone interview on 10/30/24 at 11:59 a.m. with the administrator (ADM) and the Maintenance
Director (MD), the ADM stated the sliding doors were not used and could have been considered a wall as
the sliding doors had no purpose. The ADM stated the sliding doors should have been locked at all times.
The ADM stated Resident 1 figured out how to open the door and remove the lock. The MD stated the
sliding doors should have been locked and secured at all times and were checked monthly and randomly to
ensure they were secured.
During a review of Resident 1's acute care hospital document titled, Emergency Department Notes, dated
10/24/24, the document indicated, . History of bipolar (mental illness that causes mood swings) disorder
and suicide risk brought in by police department for anxiety and medical clearance for placement. Per law
enforcement, patient is conserved and recently ran away from the facility he is staying in . Patient comes in
with complaints of increased anxiety. Upon evaluation patient is here for medical clearance and admits to
methamphetamine [is a synthetic (man-made) stimulant(a substance that raises levels of physiological or
nervous activity in the body)] use . Amphetamine (is a stimulant drug) use on 10/24/2024 .
(continued on next page)
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Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555244
If continuation sheet
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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
555244
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/25/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1685 Shaffer Rd
Atwater, CA 95301
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 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Maintenance Service, dated 12/09, the
P&P indicated, . Maintenance service shall be provided to all areas of the building, grounds, and
equipment. The Maintenance Department is responsible for maintaining the buildings, grounds, and
equipment in a safe and operable manner at all times . Maintaining the building in good repair and free from
hazards .
Residents Affected - Few
During a review of the facility ' s policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Behavioral Health Elopement, dated
5/1/2024, the P&P indicated, . To establish a clear and effective process for preventing elopement,
managing elopement incidents, and ensuring resident safety in a Special Treatment Program . To maintain
a safer and secure environment for all residents. Elopement or unauthorized departure from the facility is a
serious risk and requires immediate attention. This policy outlines the procedures for preventing, identifying,
and responding to elopement incidents in our mental health facility .
During a review of the facility ' s P&P titled, Safety and Supervision of Resident ' s, dated 7/2017, the P&P
indicated, . Our facility strives to make the environment as free from accident hazards as possible. Resident
safety and supervision and assistance to prevent accidents are facility-wide priorities . Resident supervision
is a core component of the systems approach to safety .
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555244
If continuation sheet
Page 3 of 6
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
555244
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/25/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1685 Shaffer Rd
Atwater, CA 95301
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 0921
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and
the public.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation interview and record review the facility failed to provide a safe environment for one of three
sampled residents (Resident 1), when on 10/23/24, Resident 1 eloped (leaves a facility without supervision
or permission and may be a danger to themselves or others) from his bedroom through the sliding door that
should have been securely locked in place.
This failure resulted in Resident 1 allegedly removing the sliding door lock, opening the sliding door and
eloped from the facility, resulting in Resident 1's emergency room visit on 10/24/24.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 1's Interdisciplinary Team (IDT- team that consists of various staff that are
involved with resident's care) Note, dated 10/24/24, the note indicated, . Resident eloped on 10/23/2024.
Discussed and reviewed with IDT. After reviewing with staff, resident removed door lock and eloped through
sliding glass door sometime after hourly check. Staff reported resident was last seen during hourly checks
at 0700 (7:00 a.m.). At 0720 (7:20 a.m.) resident unable to be located for breakfast and medication pass .
During an interview on 10/25/24 at 2:00 p.m. with the director of nursing (DON), the DON stated on
10/23/24, Resident 1 had eloped from the facility. The DON stated it was concluded that Resident 1 had
removed the secured lock on Resident 1's room sliding door and left the facility.
During a review of Resident 1's admission Record (a summary of information regarding a patient which
includes patient identification, past medical history, insurance status, care providers, family contact
information and other pertinent information), the AR indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE] with diagnosis for Schizoaffective disorder (mental disorder that includes seeing or hearing and
holding false beliefs), depression (mental disorder that causes sad mood or loss of interest in activities),
need for assistance with personal care .
During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set [MDS a resident assessment tool used to identify
cognitive (mental processes) and physical functional level assessment] dated 9/13/24, the MDS indicated,
Resident 1's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS screening tool used to assess resident cognitive level)
score was 15 out of 15 (0 - 7 indicated severe cognitive impairment [memory loss, poor decision making
skills] 8-12 moderate cognitive impairment, (13 -15) cognitively intact) which indicated Resident 1 was
cognitively intact.
During a review of Resident 1 ' s, Elopement Care plan (CP), dated 9/17/24, the CP indicated, . Special
treatment Program facility . at risk for elopement related to involuntary placement, refusal to take
medication, danger to self/community, self-well-being history of substance abuse, past history of elopement
. will not leave facility unattended .admit to a locked/secured (egress) facility .
During an interview on 10/25/24 at 2:48 p.m. with the mental health worker (MHW), the MHW stated he had
been notified of the incident in which Resident 1 had eloped from the facility and exited through the sliding
door. The MHW stated the sliding doors in resident' s rooms were always kept locked and all doors were
secured with a window screw.
(continued on next page)
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555244
If continuation sheet
Page 4 of 6
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
555244
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/25/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1685 Shaffer Rd
Atwater, CA 95301
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 0921
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 10/25/24 at 2:58 p.m. with licensed vocational nurse (LVN) 1, the LVN 1 stated she
was aware of the incident that occurred on 10/23/24, when Resident 1 eloped from the facility and exited
through the sliding door in Resident 1's room. LVN 1 stated the facility expectation was for all sliding doors
in resident ' s rooms to have been locked and secured at all times.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 10/25/24 at 3:06 p.m. in Resident 1's room with the
maintenance assistant (MA), the MA stated he was aware of the incident that occurred on 10/23/24, when
Resident 1 eloped from the facility and exited through the sliding door in Resident 1 ' s room. The MA
stated Resident 1 had removed the lock stopper that was in place to secure the resident ' s sliding door
from opening. The MA stated the sliding doors should have been locked at all times as the sliding doors
were not used. The MA stated the sliding door locks were tightened with pliers, but if continued disruption
occurred, the locks could have loosened allowing the sliding door to open. The MA stated the sliding doors
were checked during monthly inspections. The MA stated checking the sliding doors was not documented
on the maintenance checklist and was just something they did.
During an interview on 10/25/24 at 3:18 p.m. with certified nursing assistant (CNA) 1, CNA 1 stated she
was aware of the incident that occurred on 10/23/24, when Resident 1 eloped from the facility and exited
through the sliding door in Resident 1 ' s room. CNA 1 stated the sliding door locks were put in place to
keep the sliding doors locked and closed. CNA 1 stated it was easy to open the sliding doors because the
sliding door locks were simple to remove. CNA 1 stated since (after the incident) the sliding doors were
secured with wood, the doors could no longer open and were effectively locked.
During a telephone interview on 10/30/24 at 11:59 a.m. with the administrator (ADM) and the Maintenance
Director (MD), the ADM stated the sliding doors were not used and could have been considered a wall as
the sliding doors had no purpose. The ADM stated the sliding doors should have been locked at all times.
The ADM stated Resident 1 figured out how to open the door and remove the lock. The MD stated the
sliding doors should have been locked and secured at all times and were checked monthly and randomly to
ensure they were secured.
During a review of Resident 1 ' s acute care hospital document titled, Emergency Department Notes, dated
10/24/24, the document indicated, . History of bipolar (mental illness that causes mood swings) disorder
and suicide risk brought in by police department for anxiety and medical clearance for placement. Per law
enforcement, patient is conserved and recently ran away from the facility he is staying in . Patient comes in
with complaints of increased anxiety. Upon evaluation patient is here for medical clearance and admits to
methamphetamine [is a synthetic (man-made) stimulant(a substance that raises levels of physiological or
nervous activity in the body)] use . Amphetamine (is a stimulant drug) use on 10/24/2024 .
During a review of the facility ' s policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Maintenance Service, dated 12/09, the
P&P indicated, . Maintenance service shall be provided to all areas of the building, grounds, and
equipment. The Maintenance Department is responsible for maintaining the buildings, grounds, and
equipment in a safe and operable manner at all times . Maintaining the building in good repair and free from
hazards .
During a review of the facility ' s policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Behavioral Health Elopement, dated
5/1/2024, the P&P indicated, . To establish a clear and effective process for preventing elopement,
managing elopement incidents, and ensuring resident safety in a Special Treatment Program . To maintain
a safer and secure environment for all residents. Elopement or unauthorized departure
(continued on next page)
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555244
If continuation sheet
Page 5 of 6
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
555244
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/25/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1685 Shaffer Rd
Atwater, CA 95301
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 0921
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
from the facility is a serious risk and requires immediate attention. This policy outlines the procedures for
preventing, identifying, and responding to elopement incidents in our mental health facility .
During a review of the facility ' s P&P titled, Safety and Supervision of Resident ' s, dated 7/2017, the P&P
indicated, . Our facility strives to make the environment as free from accident hazards as possible. Resident
safety and supervision and assistance to prevent accidents are facility-wide priorities . Resident supervision
is a core component of the systems approach to safety .
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555244
If continuation sheet
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