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
interview and record review, the facility failed to report allegations of sexual abuse to the California
Department of Public Health (CDPH) within two hours after the allegation was made for one of three
sampled residents (Residents 1).
This failure could have resulted in an unsafe living environment for Res 1.
Findings:
On February 14, 2024, an unannounced visit was made to the facility to investigate an allegation of sexual
abuse.
A review of Resident 1's admission RECORD, dated February 14, 2024, indicated, Resident 1 was
admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a diagnosis of right sided weakness/paralysis, due to a history of
stroke.
A review of Resident 1's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS- test for cognitive functioning), dated
February 3, 2024, indicated, the resident had a score of 7 (Severe cognitive impairment).
A review of Resident 1's Progress Notes, dated February 3, 2024, at 2:43 p.m., indicated, .Called and
notified pt's (patient's) daughter .from early incident .nurse witnessed . in dining room .she observed during
shift that another pt (Resident 2) had inappropriately touched pt (name of Resident 1) .
A review of Resident 2's admission RECORD, dated February 14, 2024, indicated, Resident 2 was
admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure (heart doesn't pump blood
well enough for the body's needs).
A review of Resident 2's BIMS, dated December 20, 2023, indicated, the resident had a score of 12
(moderate cognitive impairment).
On February 14, 2024, at 12:30 p.m., an interview was conducted with the facility Administrator (Admin).
The Admin stated, Resident 1's family member stormed into his office on February 9, 2024, and stated why
didn't you tell me (Res 1) was sexually abused. The Admin stated, Resident 1's family member told him that
an incident happened in the dining room, when Residents 1 & 2 were observed holding hands, by LVN 1.
The Admin stated, Resident 1 had her hand on top of Resident 2's hand. The Admin stated, both Residents
1 & 2's hands were placed on Resident 1's right thigh. The Admin stated, LVN
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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
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555247
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/25/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Rancho Mirage Health and Rehabilitation Center
39950 Vista Del Sol
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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)
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
1 separated both residents and informed the charge nurse (LVN 2). Admin further stated, he was not
notified of the incident between Residents 1 and 2 and neither was the DON (Director of Nursing) on
February 3, 2024.
The Admin further stated, he should have reported to CDPH when Resident 1's family member brought up
the allegation. The Admin stated, any type of abuse or allegation should be reported within two hours.
On February 14, 2024, at 12:47 p.m., LVN 1 was interviewed. LVN 1 stated, on February 3, 2024,
approximately at 12 p.m., she observed Resident 1 was sitting really close to her, side by side and Resident
2 had his hand between Resident 1's legs. LVN 1 stated, it seemed the position of Resident 2's hand was
inappropriate. LVN 1 stated, I don't think she (Resident 1) knew what was going on. LVN 1 stated, she
informed her charge nurse (LVN 2).
On February 14, 2024, at 2 p.m., LVN 2 was interviewed. LVN 2 stated, the incident happened on February
3, 2024, between 11-12 p.m. LVN 2 stated, she heard a conversation, voice getting louder in the dining
room. LVN 2 stated, LVN 1 came out of the dining room upset. LVN 2 stated, LVN 1 told her Resident 2's
hand was in between Resident 1's legs. LVN 2 stated, she told LVN 1 to inform the charge nurse of the
incident (between Residents 1 and 2). LVN 2 stated, the person who witnessed the incident should report to
the state (CDPH).
On February 14, 2024, at 4 p.m., an interview was conducted with Social Services Director (SSD), who
stated, she found out on February 5, 2024, through the communication board (communication via
electronic charting to department heads and nursing staff). The SSD stated, Residents 1 and 2 were
holding hands and their hands were in Resident 1's lap. The SSD stated, she did not report (to the
authorities), because she wanted to investigate to see if it was reportable. SSD further stated, she did not
report the incident to Admin or DON, until February 9, 2024. The SSD stated, she would report abuse right
away to abuse coordinator, DON, or file the report herself with authorities CDPH, ombudsman, APS (Adult
Protective Services) if needed.
On February 14, 2024, at 4:35 p.m., an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON), who
stated, we are all mandated reporters and if she saw or heard something that was reportable, she would
report it immediately.
On March 1, 2024, at 9:22 a.m., an interview was conducted with Resident 1's Family Member (FM), who
stated, on February 3, 2024, LVN 1 informed her, she saw Resident 2's hands in-between Resident 1's legs
in the dining room. The FM further stated, I kinda let it go (Residents 1 & 2's hands in Resident 1's lap),
because I thought it was reported by the facility to CDPH. The FM stated, until February 9, 2024, when she
asked the Admin of what happened with Resident 1's sexual abuse. The FM stated, the Admin said, What
abuse? The FM stated, she realized, the sexual abuse allegation was not reported to authorities by the
Admin and or facility. The FM stated, she reported the sexual abuse allegation on February 13, 2024 (10
days after she was made aware of the incident).
A review of the facility's Policy & Procedure, titled, Abuse Prevention and Mandated Reporting, revised,
August 2021, indicated, .Purpose: To ensure that resident's rights are protected by providing a method for
the prevention of any type of resident abuse . Policy .Each resident has the right to be free from .
reasonably (sic) suspicion of abuse . Reporting .Facility staff members are required to report incidents of
known or suspected abuse as follows .Suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment (including
injuries of unknown source and misappropriation of resident property) will
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
555247
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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
555247
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/25/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Rancho Mirage Health and Rehabilitation Center
39950 Vista Del Sol
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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
be reported within two hours .If events that cause the allegation do not involve abuse or not resulted in
serious bodily injury, the report must be made within twenty-four hours .
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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