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Inspection visit

Health inspection

RANCHO MIRAGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #5552471 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 follow up with the physician regarding the Registered Dietitian's (RD) recommendation to discontinue the resident 's high protein nourishment (HPN) for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1). Residents Affected - Few This failure had the potential to contribute to the resident's significant weight gain of 29 pound (lbs) (26.6 percent) over 6 months. Findings: On October 3, 2024, an unannounced visit was made to the facility for a quality-of-care issue. A review of Resident 1 ' s medical records titled Face Sheet, indicated, Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a diagnosis of cerebral infarction ({stroke}-Lack of oxygen to the brain, causing a decrease in brain function). A review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (an assessment tool) dated July 7, 2024, indicated, Resident 1 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (cognitive/memory assessment) score of 15 (cognitively intact). A review of Resident 1 ' s physician orders, dated January 3, 2024, indicated . HPN with meals for Hx (History) (of) weight loss . A review of Resident 1 ' s weight trends, from January 2024 to October 2024, indicated the following: January 11, 2024, 110 lbs. February 11, 2024, 112 lbs. March 10, 2024, 118 lbs. April 12, 2024, 124 lbs. May 12, 2024, 128 lbs. June 9, 2024, 132 lbs. (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 3 Event ID: 555247 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 10/10/2024 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 0684 July 4, 2024, 136 lbs. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm August 3, 2024, 138 lbs. September 3, 2024, 142 lbs. Residents Affected - Few October 3, 2024, 143 lbs. On October 7, 2024, at 12:09 p.m., an interview was conducted with Resident 1. Resident 1 stated, I ' m eating better now, I ' ve gained weight and don ' t need to gain anymore. A review of Resident 1 ' s care plan, dated August 15, 2024, indicated .High Nutritional risk . Significant weight gain of 29 lbs. (related to) increased appetite .Interventions . Diet as ordered . Monitor/report significant weight changes per month to (the) RD . RD to assess nutritional and hydration needs . A review of Resident 1 ' s IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) Weight Management Update, dated, August 15, 2024, at 1:14 a.m., indicated, IDT recommendations to, . change HPN to breakfast only . Further review of Resident 1's Medication Administration Record, for the months of August, September, and October 2024, and Resident 1's progress notes, indicated that the RD's recommendation to discontinue HPN with meals and reduce it to breakfast only was not followed up with the physician. In addition, Resident 1 continued receiving HPN with meals until October 9, 2024. On October 9, 2024, at 12:55 p.m., a concurrent interview and review of Resident 1 ' s weights, physician orders, and IDT Weight Management Updates were conducted with the Registered Dietitian (RD). The RD stated, she monitored and managed weight variance of residents by conducting weekly IDT Weight Management Update meetings with the Director of Nursing (DON), and the Director of Staff Services (DSS). The RD stated, if she made a dietary recommendation, the recommendation was given to the DON, DSS and licensed nurses. The RD stated, nursing staff reviewed the recommendations with the physician, and transcribed it into an order within 72 hours, if the physician agreed. The RD stated, she closely monitored Resident 1 ' s weight increase by reviewing resident ' s weekly to monthly weights, and reevaluating the resident ' s interventions, including diet orders. The RD stated, on August 15, 2024, Resident 1 ' s weight was 138 lbs., which was a 29 lb., 26.6% increase. The RD stated she recommended decreasing the resident ' s HPN to with breakfast, as, HPN is used to increase caloric intake and contributes to weight gain. The RD stated, her recommendation made on August 15, 2024, to decrease Resident 1 ' s HPN was not carried out by nursing, as resident continued to have current orders for HPN with all meals. The RD stated, this could have contributed to resident ' s continued weight gain. On October 10, 2024, at, 1:14 p.m., a concurrent interview and review of Resident 1 ' s IDT Weight Management Updates, dated August 15, 2024, and physician orders were conducted with the DON. The DON stated, during the IDT weight management meetings, they tried to find the root cause of the resident ' s weight gain or loss. The DON stated, the RD would make recommendations, provided a copy to the DON, DSS, and the licensed nurses. The DON stated, the licensed nurse would call the physician for the RD's recommendations. The DON stated if the physician would agree, the order would be transcribed into an order. The DON stated if the physician disagreed with the recommendation, the reason would be documented. The DON verified Resident 1 ' s HPN recommendations from RD on August 15, 2024, and stated, a physician order was not written to decrease resident ' s HPN to breakfast only. The DON (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555247 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 555247 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/10/2024 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 0684 stated, the RD ' s recommendations for Resident 1 was not carried out by the licensed nurses. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm A review of the facilities Policy & Procedure (P&P), titled, Dietician, revised, October 2017, indicated, . A qualified, competent, and skilled Dietitian will help oversee the food and nutrition services in the facility . 1. A qualified Dietitian . will help oversee food and nutrition services provided to the residents . 9. Our facility ' s Dietitian is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to: a. assessing nutritional needs of resident; b. Developing and evaluating regular and therapeutic diets . Residents Affected - Few A review of the facilities P&P, titled, Medication and Treatment Orders, revised, July 2016, indicated, . 7. Verbal orders must be recorded immediately in the resident ' s chart by the person receiving the order and must include prescriber ' s last name, credentials, the date and the time of the order . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555247 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

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What happened during the October 10, 2024 survey of RANCHO MIRAGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of RANCHO MIRAGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER on October 10, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at RANCHO MIRAGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER on October 10, 2024?

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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