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Inspection visit

Health inspection

SAN BRUNO SKILLED NURSINGCMS #5552761 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 0688 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and a review of records, the facility failed to ensure that one of 9 sampled residents (Resident 1) receive consistent range of motion (ROM) exercises to the left lower extremity (LLE) during the period from admission on [DATE] to hospital transfer on 07/16/2025, to prevent contractures. This failure resulted in the development of contractures in the resident's LLE.During a review of Resident 1's Physical Therapy Medicare, PT Evaluation & Plan of Treatment (PTEPT), dated 11/20/2024, the PTEPT indicated, Resident 1 did not have contractures and that Resident 1's right lower extremity (RLE) and the left lower extremity (LLE) had range of motion (ROM) that was within normal limits (WNL). During a review of Resident 1's Joint Mobility Screen (JMS), dated 01/02/2025, the JMS indicated Resident 1 had full ROM of the left and right hips, knees, and ankles. During a review of the Occupational Therapy Treatment Encounter Notes ([NAME]) dated 01/22/2025 to 03/06/2025, the documentation failed to indicate that Resident 1 participated in lower extremity ROM exercises.During a review of Occupational Therapy Treatment Encounter Note ([NAME]), dated 02/27/2025, the [NAME] indicated Resident 1 still had trouble straightening her [left] knee when standing up during transfers and while getting dressed. The therapist said a physical therapy evaluation would be recommended.During a review of Physical Therapy Medicare, PT Evaluation & Plan of Treatment (PTEPT), dated 03/06/2025, the PTEPT indicated New Goal in which Patient will increase PROM Left Knee Extension to -60 degrees in order to facilitate weight acceptance during gait with a target date of 03/20/2025. The PTEPT also indicated that Resident 1's baseline extension was -85 degrees, with a prior level of function (PLOF) of zero degrees. A normal degree of knee extension is typically considered to be zero degrees, which represents a fully straightened leg.During a review of Physical Therapy Treatment Encounter Note (PTTEN), dated 03/06/2025, PTTEN indicated that Resident 1's ability to do everyday tasks had recently gotten worse. It also said that the muscles in both of her legs were tighter than before, especially the hamstrings (the muscles at the back of the thigh). The therapist thought she might be starting to develop contractures, which means her muscles could become stuck in a bent position.During interview on 11/12/2025 at 1:50 PM with interim Director of Rehabilitation (DOR), interim DOR stated Resident 1 started to have a decrease in ROM of the left knee in March 2025, but they were not considered contractures. Interim DOR also confirmed the degree of left knee flexion had not been documented in March 2025.During interview on 11/10/2025 at 1:41 PM with Director of Nursing (DON), DON confirmed a change-of-condition (COC) evaluation for changes in lower extremity mobility in March 2025 had not been performed and documented in the medical records for Resident 1, during the period from admission on [DATE] to hospital transfer on 07/16/2025.During a review of Physical Therapy Progress Report (PTPR) for Resident 1, dated 04/22/2025, the PTPR indicated that passive range of motion (PROM) extension of the left knee was zero degrees; baseline was -85 degrees on 03/06/2025; previous was -70 degrees on 04/03/2025; and current was (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: 555276 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 555276 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/12/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE San Bruno Skilled Nursing 890 El Camino Real San Bruno, CA 94066 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 0688 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete -60 degrees on 04/22/2025. This indicated a documentation of improvement in left knee extension between the period of 03/06/2025 to 04/22/2025. During a review of Physical Therapy Progress Report (PTPR) for Resident 1, dated 05/21/2025, the PTPR indicated that passive range of motion (PROM) extension of the left knee was zero degrees; baseline was -85 degrees on 03/06/2025; previous was -50 degrees on 05/01/2025; and current was -50 degrees on 05/21/2025. This indicated a documentation of no improvements in left knee extension between the period of 03/06/2025 to 05/21/2025. During a review of Physical Therapy Progress Report (PTPR) for Resident 1, dated 06/18/2025, the PTPR indicated that passive range of motion (PROM) extension of the left knee was zero degrees; baseline was -85 degrees on 03/06/2025; previous was -85 degrees on 05/29/2025; and current was -85 degrees on 06/18/2025. This indicated a documentation of no improvements in left knee extension between the period of 03/06/2025 to 06/18/2025.During a review of the Physical Therapy Treatment Encounter Note (PTTEN) for Resident 1, dated 06/19/2025, it was noted that the Resident 1 required assistance with transferring from the bed to a wheelchair using skilled physical therapy services. The resident needed support with hand and foot placement during the transfer. Due to a contracture in the left leg, the resident was only able to bear weight on the right leg throughout the therapy session. This was the last PTTEN documented in Resident 1's medical record.During a review of Resident 1's Care Plan Report dated 07/08/2025, it was noted that a care plan addressing Physical Therapy-focused on abnormal gait, difficulty walking, impaired dynamic balance, impaired strength, mobility deficit, and muscle weakness-was initiated on 12/02/2024 and resolved on 01/28/2025. Additionally, the report indicated that a Restorative Nursing Range of Motion (ROM) care plan, including focus, goals, and interventions, was initiated on 01/02/2025 and resolved on 08/15/2025. However, there were no documented revisions to the Restorative Nursing ROM care plan to reflect changes in Resident 1's left lower extremity (LLE) ROM observed in March 2025.During a review of Hospitalist Progress Note, dated 07/17/2025, written shortly after hospital admission into Hospital 1, indicated Resident 1 had left lower extremity (LLE) contractures. In addition, the resident was noted to have a serious wound on the left heel that was covered with dead tissue and had a bone infection. There was also a deep pressure injury on the back of the left ankle, near the Achilles tendon, and another wound on the front of the same ankle that was also covered with dead tissue. Doctors were concerned there may be gangrene on the third and fourth toes of the left foot. In addition, the resident had a mild pressure injury on the tailbone area. Blood flow was noted to be poor in both legs, especially in the left leg where one of the main arteries is blocked. The doctors at the hospital considered doing surgery to loosen the tight leg muscles in the left leg. Doctors from the foot and blood vessel teams said that because the resident had poor nutrition, a tight left leg, and poor blood flow, it would be very hard for wounds on the heel and ankle to heal after surgery. Event ID: Facility ID: 555276 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.

  • 0688GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F688 - Mobility

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

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What happened during the November 12, 2025 survey of SAN BRUNO SKILLED NURSING?

This was a inspection survey of SAN BRUNO SKILLED NURSING on November 12, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SAN BRUNO SKILLED NURSING on November 12, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, u..."

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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