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Inspection visit

Health inspection

BAKERSFIELD POST ACUTECMS #5552601 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 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. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the allegation of sexual abuse for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1) was reported timely to California Department of Public Health (CDPH-local stated agency) and local ombudsman (representatives assist residents in long-term care facilities with issues related to day-to-day care, health, safety, and personal preferences). This failure had the potential for Resident 1 not to be protected from further abuse and resulted in emotional distress. Findings: During a review of the facility provided document titled, Incident Investigation For (Resident 1), dated 2/25/25, the document indicated, Interview conducted by Director of Nursing (DON) on 2/24/25 with (Resident 1) .(Resident 1) has a BIMs (Brief Interview for Mental Status) of 15 (a score of 13 to 15 suggests the resident is cognitively intact). (Resident 1) reported on the night of 02/19/2025 (Licensed Vocational Nurse [LVN] 1) went into her room and kissed her on the corner of her mouth. (Resident 1) stated, It made me feel uncomfortable and very unsafe. Staff member (LVN 1) suspended on 02/24/2025 During a concurrent interview and record review, on 3/6/25 at 10:21 a.m. with Director of Nursing (DON), the SOC 341 (Report of Suspected Dependent Adult/Elder Abuse), dated 2/25/25 was reviewed. DON confirmed the SOC 341's were faxed to CDPH and local ombudsman on 2/25/25. During an interview on 3/6/25 at 11:07 a.m. with Resident 1, Resident 1 stated LVN 1 entered her room on 2/19/25 and kissed her on the corner of her mouth which made her feel uncomfortable. Resident 1 stated she did not have a close relationship with LVN 1 where kisses or hugs were acceptable. Resident 1 stated she had seen LVN 1 once after the incident. During an interview on 3/19/25 at 3:54 p.m. with LVN 2, LVN 2 stated she was working on 2/19/25 at around 7 p.m. she noted LVN 1 entered the facility with her husband, baby and dog, so she texted the DON because she thought it was unusual for LVN 1 to show up to the facility after her shift was over and visit the staff and residents. LVN 2 stated Resident 1 reported to her LVN 1 kissed her by her lips (2/19/25). LVN 2 stated Resident 1 stated she felt drunk raped. LVN 2 stated Resident 1 told her LVN 1 smelled like alcohol and LVN 1 made her (Resident 1) feel uncomfortable. LVN 2 stated she reported the information to the DON on 2/19/25. LVN 2 stated after the incident with LVN 1 Resident 1 was more anxious (feelings of worry, tension, and fear, often in anticipation of future events or situations) than usual and quieter. LVN 2 stated Resident 1 was prescribed hydroxyzine (medication used to help control anxiety and tension caused by nervous and emotional conditions) for the anxiety after the incident. (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 2 Event ID: 555260 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 555260 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/19/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Bakersfield Post Acute 6212 Tudor Way Bakersfield, CA 93306 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 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm During a review of Resident 1's Psychiatric Follow Up Evaluation, (PFUE) dated 2/25/25, the PFUE indicated, Emergency Encounter: . (Resident 1) states that a nurse, who was unscheduled, arrrived [sic] at the facility and entered her room and kisssed [sic] her neat [sic] the mouth. She does claim that for the past week she has been having some anxiety and would like some medication that she ccan [sic] take when she is feeling anxious At this time, Hydroxyzine has been ordered to help with her anxiety. Residents Affected - Few During a review of Resident 1's Medication Administration Record, (MAR) dated February 2025, the MAR indicated, Resident 1 was administered Hydroxyzine on 2/26/25 and 2/27/25 for anxiety. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation or Misappropriation - Reporting and Investigating, revised September 2022, the P&P indicated, All reports of resident abuse . are reported to local, state and federal agencies. 1. If resident abuse, .is suspected, the suspicion must be reported immediately to the administrator and to other officials according to state law. 2.The administrator or the individual making the allegation immediately reports his or her suspicion to the following persons or agencies: a. The state licensing/certification agency responsible for surveying/licensing the facility; b. The local/state ombudsman; . 3.Immediately is defined as: a. within two hours of an allegation involving abuse or result in serious bodily injury; or b. within 24 hours of an allegation that does not involve abuse or result in serious bodily injury. 4. Verbal/written notices to agencies are submitted via special carrier, fax, e-mail, or by telephone. During a review of the facility provided document titled, SOC 341, revised 2/2024, the document indicated, Report Of Suspected Dependent Adult/Elder Abuse General Instructions . Reporting Responsibilities And Time Frames: . In all other of abuse that occurred in a Long-Term Care (LTC) facility . a verbal report shall be made by telephone to the local law enforcement agency immediately and no later than two (2) hours after observing, obtaining knowledge of, or suspecting physical abuse. Send the written report to local law enforcement agency, the local Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP), and the appropriate licensing agency (for long-term health care facilities, the California Department of Public Health . within twenty-four (24) hours of observing, obtaining knowledge of or suspecting physical abuse. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555260 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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.

  • 0609GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 19, 2025 survey of BAKERSFIELD POST ACUTE?

This was a inspection survey of BAKERSFIELD POST ACUTE on March 19, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at BAKERSFIELD POST ACUTE on March 19, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."

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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