F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or
her rights.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to treat one of seven residents reviewed for
resident rights, in a dignified manner when one resident (Resident 47) waited for 30 minutes to be served
her meal while the other residents ate their meals.
This deficient practice had the potential for Resident 47's self-esteem and self-worth to be devalued.
Findings:
According to the facility's Patient Information, Resident 47 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with
diagnoses that included hypertension (high blood pressure).
On 5/19/25, at 11:30 A.M., an observation was conducted of dining room lunch service.
On 5/19/25. at 12:03 P.M., lunch meal trays were passed out to the seven residents in the dining room.
On 5/19/25, at 12:07 P.M., all but one meal tray were served. Resident 47's tray was not served.
On 5/19/25, at 12:30 P.M., an interview was conducted with Resident 47. Resident 47 stated she does not
know why it is taking so long for her lunch tray. She stated it made her feel frustrated that everyone was
already eating and that she's waited almost 30 minutes for her tray and now, almost everyone was finished
eating their lunch.
On 5/19/25, at 12:37 P.M., Resident 47's meal tray was served by the Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA
11).
On 5/19/25, at 12:40 P.M., an interview was conducted with RNA 11. RNA 11 stated after the RN checked
the tray for Resident 47, she delivered the tray to the wrong resident. She stated that she should have
doubled checked the meal ticket and stated that it is important for residents to receive the correct meal tray
for dignity and safety.
On 5/22/25, at 2:30 P.M., an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated
that all residents should be served in a timely manner.
A review of the facility policy titled Procedure: Villa Meal Service- Meal Tray Delivery and
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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.
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15615 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
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F 0550
Pick-Up, dated 2/5/24, indicated .4. Trays are delivered within the scheduled meal times for each unit .
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Poway, CA 92064
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F 0578
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to
participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review the facility failed to ensure Advance Directive information was provided to a
resident (Resident 10).
This failure had the result for Resident 10 to not have the opportunity to express wishes for care if capacity
for decision making was lost.
Findings:
On 5/19/25 Resident 10's clinical record was reviewed. Resident 10 was re-admitted to the facility on
[DATE] per the facility's Patient Information. A document titled Advance Directive Acknowledgment dated
2/19/19, 4/19/19, and 2/13/24 indicated, I do not have an Advance Directive, however, I am interested in
receiving an Advance Directive Brochure . which was initialed by Resident 10 and Resident 10's family
member. There was no notation on either of the forms of whether the brochure was given to the resident or
family member.
On 05/21/25 at 08:29 A.M., a joint review of Resident 10's record was conducted with the Patient Financial
Advocate (PFA). The PFA stated there was no documentation of whether Resident 10 received the
Advance Directive brochure. The PFA stated Business Office staff should have documented on the
Advance Directive Acknowledgment form if the brochure was provided.
On 05/21/25 at 10:28 A.M., Resident 10 was interviewed in her room. Resident 10 stated she had been at
facility for six years. Resident 10 stated she did not know what an Advance Directive was and did not
receive a brochure or information from the facility about it.
On 05/21/25 at 02:21 P.M., a joint review of Resident 10's chart was conducted with Licensed Nurse (LN)
23. LN 23 stated Resident 10 did not have an Advance Directive on the chart. LN 23 stated if there was an
Advance Directive it should have been on the physical paper chart.
On 05/21/25 at 2:32 P.M., a joint review of Resident 10's record was conducted with the Administrator
(ADM). The ADM stated if there was an Advance Directive, it should have been on the physical paper chart.
On 05/22/25 at 08:48 A.M., a joint review of Resident 10's record was conducted with the Health
Information Services Coordinator (HISC). The HISC stated if a resident had an Advance Directive, the HISC
scanned it into the electronic record, and then placed the hard copy on the physical paper chart. The HISC
verified there was not an Advanced Directive on the chart for Resident 10.
On 05/22/25 at 09:05 A.M., the ADM was interviewed. The ADM stated it was a duplicative process to have
the Advance Directives Acknowledgment form handled by the Business Office in addition to the Social
Services Evaluation Form. The ADM stated there was no Advanced Directive available for Resident 10.
Per facility procedure Advance Directives, revised 5/13/24, .Inquiry and documentation regarding advance
directive should occur as soon as reasonably possible during the admission process on all patients. At the
time of admission, the patient .should be asked about and provided with, if requested,
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Villas at Poway
15615 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
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F 0578
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
written information about the advance health care directive .the patient .who does not have an advance
directive should be offered Your Right to Make Decisions about Medical Care .should make every effort to
obtain the patient's Advance Directive .a copy should be placed in the patient's medical record .
Residents Affected - Few
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Villas at Poway
15615 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0583
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to protect confidential information for one
unsampled resident (Resident 15).
Residents Affected - Few
This failure had the potential for Resident 15's confidential health information to be accessed by
unauthorized individuals.
Findings:
On 5/19/25 Resident 15's clinical record was reviewed. Resident 15 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]
per the facility's Patient Information with a diagnosis of Respiratory Failure (when the lungs cant properly
exchange oxygen).
On 5/21/25 at 8:37 A.M., an observation and interview was conducted with LN 1 during preparation for
medication administration for Resident 15. LN 1 was observed putting the packaging for Prosource no carb
102 (a supplement used to increase protein intake) into the medication cart trash. The identification label
attached to the Prosource packaging had Resident 15's first and last name on it. LN 1 stated she should
have put Resident 15's identification label into the confidential bin.
On 5/21/25 at 3:38 P.M., an interview was conducted with Unit Manager (UM) 11. UM 11 stated labels with
a resident name on it should have been put in the confidential bin and not into the trash.
On 5/22/25 at 2:05 P.M., an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated
any resident identification label would need to go in the confidential shred machine and should not be
present on packaging placed in the trash can.
A review of the facility's policy titled Procedure: Privacy- Confidentiality and Access to Patient Information
revised 12/31/2021, indicated .1. Protected Health Information or PHI is any individually identifiable health
information .Individually identifiable means that the health or medical information includes or contains any
element of personal identifying information sufficient to allow identification of the individual such as a
patient's name .10. All hospital personnel are responsible for controlling and enforcing the principle of
confidentiality, .Each department is responsible for providing a secure location for patient identifiable
information, and will take reasonable measures to ensure the security of the information against
unauthorized access
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COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Villas at Poway
15615 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0692
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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 obtain residents' weight upon admission for seven of 18
sampled residents (36, 280, 282, 430, 19, 9, 3). In addition, the facility did not ensure input and outputs (I &
Os) were documented accurately for one sampled resident (Resident 73) on intravenous (IV - giving
medications, fluids, or nutrients directly into the bloodstream through a needle or tube inserted into a vein)
medications.
Residents Affected - Some
These failures had the potential to delay identification of risk factors related to nutrition and hydration for
Resident 2, 36, 280, 282, 430, 19, 9, 3, and 73.
Findings:
1. Resident 36 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Congestive Heart
Failure (CHF-a heart disorder which causes the heart to not pump the blood efficiently, sometimes resulting
in leg swelling), per the facility's Patient Information.
2. Resident 280 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included hypertension (high
blood pressure), per the facility's Patient Information.
3. Resident 282 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included hypertension, per the
facility's Patient Information.
4. Resident 430 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included pneumonia (an
infection/inflammation in the lungs), per the facility's Patient Information.
On 5/21/25 at 9:41 A.M., a joint review of Resident 36, Resident 280, and Resident 282's clinical record
and an interview was conducted with Licensed Nurse (LN) 11.
Clinical record review as follows:
Resident 36 was admitted on [DATE]. Resident 36's weight was taken/ documented on 5/11/25.
Resident 280 was admitted on [DATE]. Resident 280's weight was taken/ documented on 5/18/25.
Resident 282 was admitted on [DATE]. Resident 282's weight was taken/ documented on 5/11/25.
LN 11 stated residents' weights should have been taken upon admission for a baseline to ensure the
residents were not losing weight or developing edema (swelling).
On 5/21/25 at 10:19 A.M., an interview was conducted with Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA) 11. RNA
11 stated the RNAs were responsible for weighing the residents on Saturdays and Sundays. RNA 11
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Villas at Poway
15615 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
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F 0692
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
stated when residents were admitted to the facility on weekdays, the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
were responsible to weigh the residents upon admission. RNA 11 stated when the staff were not able to
obtain the residents weights on the day of admission, the staff were supposed to weigh the residents the
following day within a 24-hour period.
On 5/21/25 at 3:58 P.M., a joint review of Resident 36, Resident 280, Resident 282 and Resident 430's
clinical record and an interview was conducted with the Unit Manager (UM) 11.
Clinical record review as follows:
- Resident 36 was admitted on [DATE]. Resident 36's weight was taken/ documented on 5/11/25.
- Resident 280 was admitted on [DATE]. Resident 280's weight was taken/ documented on 5/18/25.
- Resident 282 was admitted on [DATE]. Resident 282's weight was taken/ documented on 5/11/25.
- Resident 430 was admitted on [DATE]. Resident 430's weight was taken/ documented on 5/7/25.
UM 11 stated residents' weights should have been taken upon admission and readmission unless
contraindicated like orthopedic procedures. UM 11 stated the residents' weights as zero indicated,
Someone was trying to bypass the assessment. UM 11 stated the resident's weight should have been
accurate. UM 11 stated the residents should have been weighed within 24 hours upon admission for
baseline to check if a resident was gaining or losing weight. UM 11 stated per the regulation the residents
should be weighed upon admission or within 24 hours.
On 5/22/25 at 11:07 A.M., an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated
the facility's policy was to weigh the residents within 72 hours on admission. The DON stated, Even so with
our policy, we are not abiding with our policy.
A review of the facility's policy titled, Weighing Residents, revised 8/29/23, indicated, Residents are
weighed to determine nutritional status and evaluation of overall health .
A review of the facility's policy titled, Documentation Schedule, revised 9/20/19, indicated, .To provide
guidelines for documentation which will provide a pertinent and timely clinical or behavioral picture of the
patient .C. admission documentation is completed within 24 hours of the admission .
5. Resident 19 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses which included End Stage Renal
Disease (ESRD - kidney failure), per the facility's, Patient Information.
On 5/22/25 at 10:19 A.M., a joint record review and an interview were conducted with LN 23. LN 23
described the facility's process on weighing residents. LN 23 stated the residents would be weigh upon
admission, then every week for 4 weeks and then every month or if there was an order that weighing was
contraindicated.
Resident 19's Weight Detail Report indicated Resident 19 admission weight was taken on 3/14/24. LN 23
stated that Resident 19 should have been weighed on 3/4/24 and not 10 days later.
6. Resident 9 was re- admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses which included pyelonephritis
(kidney infection), per the facility's, Patient Information.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Villas at Poway
15615 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
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F 0692
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
On 5/22/25 at 10:20 A.M., a joint record review and an interview were conducted with LN 23. A review of
Resident 9's Weights Detailed Entry Report indicated Resident 9's admission weight was taken on 1/5/25.
LN 23 stated Resident 9 should have been weighed on 12/24/25 upon admission and should not have
waited 12 days later.
7. Resident 3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses which included Liver abscess (pus filled
pocket caused by infection), per the facility's, Patient Information.
On 5/22/25 at 10:22 A.M., a joint record review and an interview were conducted with LN 23. A review of
Resident 3's Weights Detailed Entry Report indicated Resident 3's admission weight was taken on 1/28/24.
LN 23 stated Resident 3 should have been weighed on 1/11/24 upon admission and should not have
waited 17 days later.
On 5/22/25 at 11:37 A.M., an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated
staff should have followed the policy and procedure for weighing residents. The DON stated she expected
staff to weigh residents on admission.
A review of the facility's policy titled, Weighing Residents, revised 8/29/23, indicated, Residents are
weighed to determine nutritional status and evaluation of overall health .
A review of the facility's policy titled, Documentation Schedule, revised 9/20/19, indicated, .To provide
guidelines for documentation which will provide a pertinent and timely clinical or behavioral picture of the
patient .C. admission documentation is completed within 24 hours of the admission .
8. According to the facility's Patient Information record, Resident 73 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses
that included congestive heart failure (CHF - condition when the heart isn't pumping blood as efficiently as
it should, leading to fluid buildup in the body, especially the lungs).
A record review of Resident 73's physician's orders indicated on 5/7/25, Resident 73 was started on Zosyn
(antibiotic) 3.375 grams IV every 6 hours x 10 days for pneumonia (PNA - lung infection).
A record review of Resident 73's I&Os for the month of May 2025 indicated that recorded input did not
include the IV fluid amount Resident 73 received from the IV antibiotics.
On 5/20/25, at 3:30 P.M., an interview was conducted with the licensed nurse (LN 1). LN 1 stated IV fluids
and IV medication amounts are not recorded or documented. LN 1 stated they stopped recording IV intake
amounts when the electronic medical records (EMR) system was changed.
On 5/21/25, at 3:00 P.M., an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated
that all fluids, including IV medications, need to be recorded in the residents' I&Os.
A review of the facility policy titled Procedure: Intake and Output, dated 1/31/04, indicated .3. Licensed
nurse records fluids administered by intravenous lines as intake .
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Villas at Poway
15615 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
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F 0698
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure dialysis (the process of cleaning the
blood through a machine) access site was properly cared for one of one resident reviewed for dialysis
(Resident 19).
Residents Affected - Few
This deficient practice had the potential for Resident 19's dialysis access to clot.
Findings:
Resident 19 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses which included End Stage Renal
Disease (ESRD - kidney failure), per the facility's Patient Information.
On 5/19/25 at 11:03 A.M., an interview was conducted with Resident 19 in her room. Resident 19 stated
she was a dialysis resident and scheduled for dialysis on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Resident 19
showed her right arm dialysis access site.
On 5/20/25 at 4 P.M., an observation and an interview were conducted with Resident 19 in her room.
Resident 19 was up in her wheelchair. Resident 19 stated she came back from her dialysis at 1 P.M. and
showed a dressing on her right upper arm dialysis access site. Resident 19 stated the facility nurse will
remove the dressing after 24 hours.
On 5/21/25 at 8:07 A.M., an observation and an interview were conducted with Resident 19 in her room.
Resident 19 was seated in bed for breakfast. Dressing noted in her right arm dialysis access site.
On 5/21/25 at 8:25 A.M., an interview was conducted with Licensed Nurse (LN) 21. LN 21 stated, Resident
19 went to dialysis yesterday and came back with a dressing on her dialysis access site. LN 21 stated she
did not know when to remove the dressing in Resident 19 dialysis access site.
On 5/21/25 at 11:30 A.M., a concurrent record review and an interview were conducted with LN 23.
Resident 19 dialysis communication record was reviewed. There was no documentation indicated when to
remove the dressing. LN 23 stated dressing on Resident 19's access site would be removed 24 hours after
dialysis.
On 5/21/25 at 4:20 P.M., an interview and an observation were conducted with Resident 19 in her room.
Resident 19 was seated in her wheelchair and noted that there was no dressing on her right upper arm.
Resident 19 stated the dressing was removed by the staff around 12 noon.
On 5/22/25 at 4:32 P.M., an interview was conducted with LN 22. LN 22 stated Resident 19 access site
dressing should be removed 24 hours after dialysis.
On 5/22/25 at 8:06 A.M., a phone interview was conducted with the Hemo Dialysis Nurse (HDN). The HDN
stated she was one of Resident 19's dialysis nurses and very familiar with her care. The HDN stated
Resident 19 went to dialysis on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The HDN stated dressing on Resident
19's access site should be removed at the end of the day or between 4 - 6 hours after dialysis. The HDN
stated the dressing should not be left on for 24 hours due to increased risk of clotting.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Villas at Poway
15615 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0698
On 5/22/25 at 8:42 A.M., an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated
the dressing for the dialysis access site should be removed 24 hours after the dialysis.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
The facility did not have a Dialysis Care policy and procedure upon request.
Residents Affected - Few
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555301
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Villas at Poway
15615 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0726
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way
that maximizes each resident's well being.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure four of four license nurses were
knowledgeable in assessing the thrill and bruit (thrills are palpable, vibratory sensations felt on the skin,
while bruits are abnormal, audible sounds heard through a stethoscope) related to dialysis (the process of
cleaning the blood through a machine) access.
This failure had the potential for dialysis access to develop complications that may not be identified timely
and addressed.
Findings:
Resident 19 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses which included End Stage Renal
Disease (ESRD - kidney failure), per the facility's, Patient Information.
On 5/19/25 at 11:03 A.M., an interview was conducted with Resident 19 in her room. Resident 19 stated
she was a dialysis resident and scheduled for dialysis on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Resident 19
showed her right arm dialysis access site.
On 5/20/25 at 4 P.M., an observation and an interview were conducted with Resident 19 in her room.
Resident 19 was up in her wheelchair. Resident 19 stated she came back from her dialysis at 1 P.M. and
showed the dressing on her right upper arm dialysis access site. Resident 19 stated the facility nurse will
remove the dressing after 24 hours.
On 5/21/25 at 4:32 P.M., an interview was conducted with LN 22. LN 22 was unable to described how to
check Resident 19's dialysis access site's bruit and thrill.
On 5/22/25 at 7:25 A.M., an interview was conducted with Resident 19 in her room. Resident 19 was
seated in her wheelchair. She stated that she was waiting for her transportation for dialysis. Resident 19
stated staff checked her dialysis access site every shift. Resident 19 described how the LNs checked if her
dialysis access was working. Resident 19 stated the LNs placed their hands on the dialysis access and felt
it. Resident 19 stated the LNs did not use a stethoscope in checking her dialysis access.
On 5/22/25 at 7:36 A.M., an interview was conducted with LN 25. LN 25 stated she checked Resident 19's
bruits and thrills by placing her hand over the dialysis access. LN 25 stated she did not receive training on
how to take care of dialysis residents.
On 5/22/25 at 9:32 A.M., an interview was conducted with LN 23. LN 23 stated she placed her hand over
Resident 19's dialysis access to check the bruit and thrill.
On 5/22/25 at 2:07 P.M., an interview was conducted with LN 11. LN 11 described how she checked the
bruit and thrill of the dialysis access. She stated she placed her hand over the dialysis access and felt it.
On 5/22/25 at 2:12 P.M., an interview was conducted with Unit Manager (UM) 11. UM 11 stated she did not
receive educational training on how to take care of dialysis residents.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Villas at Poway
15615 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
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F 0726
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
On 5/22/25 at 2:29 P.M., an interview was conducted with LN 27. LN 27 stated she did not receive
educational training on how to take care of dialysis residents.
On 5/22/25 at 1:41 P.M., an interview was conducted with the Director of Staff Development (DSD). The
DSD stated she was not able to find evidence of training provided to staff related to dialysis care.
Residents Affected - Few
On 5/22/25 at 1:50 P.M., an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated
she expected her staff to know how to properly check the bruit and thrill for a dialysis resident by using their
stethoscope in listening to the bruit and palpating to feel the thrill. The DON further stated that she was not
able to find evidence that staff were provided training on how to take care of dialysis residents.
A review of the facility's Policy and Procedure(P&P) titled, Competency Evaluation, revision date 7/30/21,
indicated .to identify the processes by which individual competence is evaluated and documented initially
and on an ongoing basis to ensure employees at [name of the organization] can provide safe and effective
quality care, treatment, and services .III .2. Competency evaluation focuses on key safety content such as
specific processes and procedures related to the provision of care; conditions or diseases treated; services
provided; the environment of care; infection control and equipment .
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Villas at Poway
15615 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
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F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a
licensed pharmacist.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the controlled drug record (CDR- an accounting of
controlled medications, drugs with a high abuse potential) reconciled with the medication administration
record (MAR- documentation that a resident received a medication) for one of three residents (Resident 3 ).
As a result, this failure had the potential for the facility to be unable to readily identify drug diversion (illegal
distribution or abuse of prescription drugs) of controlled medications.
Findings:
Resident 3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] per the facility's Patient Information sheet.
A record review of Resident 3's physician's order, CDR, and MAR was performed. Resident 3's physician's
order dated 3/19/24, indicated the Resident was to receive oxycodone 5 milligrams (medication used to
relieve pain) one tab every six hours as needed for moderate to severe pain. A review of Resident 3's CDR
indicated 3 doses of the resident's oxycodone 5 milligrams was removed from the locked supply on
3/10/2025, 3/12/25, and 3/18/25. Resident 3's MAR for oxycodone 5 milligrams had blank entries on
3/10/2025, 3/12/25, and 3/18/25 and it could not be determined if the medication had been given to the
resident.
During an interview on 5/22/25 at 10:53 A.M., Unit Manager (UM)11 stated the Licensed Nurse (LN) had to
sign controlled medications out on the CDR and document on the MAR when the medication was given to
the resident. UM 11 stated that it was important to keep track of controlled medications so that other LNs
knew when the medication was given.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 5/22/25 at 11:07 A.M., the Director of Staff
Development (DSD) reviewed the resident's CDR and MAR. The DSD stated Resident 3's oxycodone 5
milligrams tablet was removed and was not documented as administered on Resident 3's MAR on 3/10/25,
3/12/25, and 3/18/25. The DSD stated her expectation was for the LN to sign the CDR when controlled
medications were removed from the locked drawer and then for the LN to document on the resident's MAR
once the medication was given to the resident.
During an interview on 5/22/25 at 2:15 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated Resident 3's oxycodone 5
milligram tablet was removed on 3/10/25, 3/12/25 and 3/18/25 but was not documented as given to the
resident on the MAR. The DON stated there was currently no audit of controlled medications being done.
The DON stated that the significance of doing an audit was to make sure there was no diversion.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure titled Procedure: Controlled Drugs revised 9/12/2019, did not
provide guidance related to reconciling and accounting for controlled medications.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555301
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Villas at Poway
15615 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
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F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted
professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately
locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure medications in carts were properly
stored and labeled when the following was found in two of twenty medication carts:
1. An expired insulin pen.
2. A use by sticker on a medication bottle was illegible.
3. There was a white pill in an unlabeled medication cup.
As a result, medications had the potential to be improperly administered.
Findings:
On [DATE] at 3:39 P.M., an observation and interview was conducted with Licensed Nurse (LN) 2 during a
review of a medication cart. Lantus 100 units/mL (milliliter) pen (a medication given to lower blood sugar),
was found in the top drawer of the medication cart labeled with an orange sticker: do not use after [DATE].
LN 2 stated when insulin was opened the nurse put an orange sticker with the use by date on the insulin
pen. LN 2 stated insulin once opened was good for 28 days. LN 2 stated nurses were supposed to check
the date and double check the time to discard since the insulin is not potent after expiration. In the bottom
drawer of the medication cart, a bottle of Constulose 10 g/15 mL (a medication to treat constipation) had an
illegible date written on the use by sticker. LN 2 stated labeling should be legible to make sure it was not
expired.
On [DATE] at 11:36 A.M., an observation and interview was conducted with LN 3. One white pill in an
unlabeled medication cup was found in the top drawer of a medication cart. LN 3 stated it should have had
the resident's name and name of medication written on the cup.
On [DATE] at 3:38 P.M., an interview was conducted with the Unit Manager (UM) 1. UM 1 stated open
insulin should have been discarded within 28 days per their pharmacy's guidance. UM 1 stated use by
labels on medications should be legible.
On [DATE] at 2:05 P.M., an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated
the orange use by label lets the facility know when the medication would expire. The DON stated open
Lantus with a use by date of [DATE] should not have been stored and ready for use in the medication cart.
The DON stated labeling on medications should be legible. DON stated all medications needed to be dated
and labeled with the resident name.
A review of the facility's policy titled Medications and Medication Labels dated 5/16, indicated, .1. Each
prescription medication will be labeled to include: .f. Date medication is dispensed .h. Expiration or
end-of-use date, if not dispensed in original manufacturer packaging .End-of-use dating, which only
includes the month and year (01/2017), falls to the last day of that month (expires [DATE]) 8. Medication
containers having soiled, damaged, incomplete, illegible or makeshift labels are returned to pharmacy for
re-labeling or destroyed in accordance with the medication destruction policy
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555301
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Villas at Poway
15615 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
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F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
A review of the facility's undated document provided by their pharmacy titled Abridged List of Medications
with Shortened Expiration Dates indicated, .Insulins .Long Acting . Brand name Lantus . Beyond Use Date
(BUD) Notes After Accessing Insulin for First Use .pen - 28 days .
Residents Affected - Few
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555301
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Villas at Poway
15615 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
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F 0841
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies
and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure the Medical Director (MD) participated in
the development and implementation of written policies and procedures, related to the care of residents
receiving dialysis services.
This had the potential to affect the effectiveness and quality of care delivered to residents on dialysis.
(Cross reference to F698 and F726)
Findings:
On 5/22/25 at 4:15 P.M., a telephone interview was conducted with the MD. The MD stated part of his role
was to participate and attend the QAPI (Quality Assessment and Improvement Plan) meeting. Participate in
the development and implementation of written policies governing the medical, nursing and related health
care services provided in the facility, and oversight with the physician provider. The MD stated he was not
aware there was no written policy and procedure for nursing care of dialysis residents and no inservice
training provided to the licensed nurses (LN) in assessing dialysis access. The MD stated that there should
have been a policy and procedure for nursing to follow standard care practice for dialysis residents. The MD
stated LNs should have been educated and trained on how to take care of dialysis residents including the
assessment of bruit and thrill (thrills are palpable, vibratory sensations felt on the skin, while bruits are
abnormal, audible sounds heard through a stethoscope).
On 5/22/25 at 4:40 P.M., an interview was conducted with the Administrator (ADM) and the Director of
Nursing (DON). The ADM and the DON stated that in coordination with the MD, the facility would develop
and implement policy and procedures for resident receiving dialysis services.
A review of the facility's assessment, dated 9/18/17, indicated the facility provided dialysis services to
residents.
A review of a procedure for the Medical Director dated 2/16/11, indicated, .the standard of practice
performed by the Medical Director included .plays a pivotal role in provision of clinical leadership regarding
application of current standards of practice for resident care, new or proposed treatments, practices and
resident outcomes. Knowledgeable regarding regulatory issues and the manner in which they may affect
care practices. Provides input and approval for resident care policies and practices .
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555301
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Villas at Poway
15615 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0842
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in
accordance with accepted professional standards.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review the facility failed to ensure accurate documentation related to:
Residents Affected - Few
1. Advance Directives for two residents (10, 131).
2. A documentation for a resident's capacity to understand and make decisions was missing for one
resident (40)
3. Resident's consent for treatment was incomplete (40).
This failure resulted in conflicting records regarding the presence of Advance Directives (10, 31) and did
not provide an accurate representation of the care provided and had the potential to cause confusion
amongst care providers (40).
Findings:
1a. On 5/19/25 Resident 10's clinical record was reviewed. Resident 10 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE] per the facility's Patient Information. A document titled Advance Directive Acknowledgment dated
2/19/19, 4/19/19, and 2/13/24 indicated, I do not have an Advance Directive, however, I am interested in
receiving an Advance Directive Brochure . and was initialed by Resident 10 and Resident 10's family
member.
On 05/21/25 at 10:57 A.M., a joint review of Resident 10's record was conducted with Social Services (SS).
The SS stated when residents were admitted Social Services assessed and documented the status of
Advance Directives. Resident 10's Social Services Evaluation dated 11/20/19 indicated, Advance Directive:
Yes/copy obtained and on chart. The SS stated the Advance Directive should have been on the chart.
On 05/21/25 at 02:21 P.M., a joint review of Resident 10's chart was conducted with Licensed Nurse (LN)
23. LN 23 stated Resident 10 did not have an Advance Directive the on chart. LN 23 stated if there was an
Advance Directive it should have been on the physical paper chart.
On 05/21/25 at 2:32 P.M., a joint review of Resident 10's record was conducted with the Administrator
(ADM). The ADM stated if there was an Advanced Directive, it should have been on the physical paper
chart. The ADM acknowledged the documentation discrepancy regarding the presence of an Advanced
Directive.
On 05/22/25 at 08:48 A.M., a joint review of Resident 10's record was conducted with the Health
Information Services Coordinator (HISC). The HISC stated if a resident had an Advanced Directive, HISC
scanned it into the electronic record, and then placed the hard copy on the physical paper chart. The HISC
verified there was not an Advanced Directive on the chart for Resident 10.
On 05/22/25 at 09:05 A.M., the Administrator (ADM) was interviewed. The ADM stated it was a duplicative
process to have the Advance Directives Acknowledgment form handled by the Business Office in addition
to the Social Services Evaluation Form. The ADM stated the documentation had a discrepancy regarding if
Resident 10 had an Advanced Directive. The ADM stated there was no Advanced Directive
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Villas at Poway
15615 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0842
available for Resident 10.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Per facility procedure Advance Directives, revised 5/13/24, .should make every effort to obtain the patient's
Advance Directive .a copy should be placed in the patient's medical record .
Residents Affected - Few
1b. On 5/19/25 Resident 131's clinical record was reviewed. Resident 131 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE] per the facility's Resident Information. A document titled Advance Directive Acknowledgment dated
5/3/25 indicated; I do not have an Advanced Directive, however, I am interested in receiving an Advanced
Directive Brochure. was initialed by Resident 131.
On 05/21/25 at 10:59 A.M., a joint review of Resident 131's clinical record was conducted with Social
Services (SS). The SS stated upon admission Social Services did an assessment which included
Advanced Directive status. Resident 131's assessment indicated, Reg Adv Dir Info: Yes/copy requested.
The SS stated the Advance Directive should have been on the chart.
On 05/21/25 at 02:21 P.M., a joint review of Resident 131's chart was conducted with Licensed Nurse (LN)
23. LN 23 stated Resident 131 did not have an Advance Directive the on chart. LN 23 stated if there was an
Advance Directive it should have been on the physical paper chart.
On 05/22/25 at 08:48 A.M., a joint review of Resident 131's record was conducted with the Health
Information Services Coordinator (HISC). The HISC stated if a resident had an Advance Directive, HISC
scanned it into the electronic record, and then placed the hard copy on the physical paper chart. The HISC
verified there was not an Advanced Directive on the chart for Resident 131.
On 05/22/25 at 09:05 A.M., the Administrator (ADM) was interviewed. The ADM stated it was a duplicative
process to have the Advance Directives Acknowledgment form handled by the Business Office in addition
to the Social Services Evaluation Form. The ADM stated the documentation had a discrepancy regarding if
Resident 131 had an Advance Directive. The ADM stated there was no Advanced Directive available for
Resident 131.
Per facility procedure Advance Directives, revised 5/13/24, .should make every effort to obtain the patient's
Advance Directive .a copy should be placed in the patient's medical record .
2. Resident 40 was re-admitted to the facility on [DATE] at 1:41 P.M. according to the facility's Patient
Information.
A review of Resident 40's physician progress notes dated 11/7/24 at 1:27 P.M., indicated diagnoses which
included cognitive developmental delay with left cerebral hydrocephalus (fluid buildup causing increase
pressure in the brain) and dependence on a ventilator (a medical device that helps a patient breathe by
delivering oxygen).
On 5/22/25 at 8:35 A.M., an interview and record review were conducted with licensed nurse (LN) 41. LN
41 stated residents' capacity to understand and make decisions were documented in the physician orders
during each admission and re-admission. LN 41 stated re-admission on [DATE] documentation indicated
Resident 40 did not have capacity to understand and make decisions. LN 41 stated Resident 40 was
re-admitted to the facility on [DATE] but Resident 40's capacity to understand and make decision was not
documented.
On 5/22/2025 at 9:37 A.M., an interview was conducted with the Director of Staff Development (DSD).
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555301
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COMPLETED
05/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Villas at Poway
15615 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0842
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
The DSD stated the physician determined resident's capacity to understand and make decisions and
should have been documented in the history and physical examination (H&P). The DSD stated a physician
determination of resident's capacity to understand and make decision should have been completed upon
admission and on readmission.
On 5/22/2025 at 10:22 A.M., an interview and record review were conducted with the Director of Nursing
(DON). The DON stated physician the H&P did not mention Resident 40's capacity. The DON stated the
physician determines a resident's capacity to understand and make decisions. The DON stated during
readmission, LNs would ask the physician to resume a physician order including a resident's capacity to
understand and make decisions. The DON stated physician should resume all orders including the
resident's capacity to understand and make decisions.
According to the facility policy entitled Policy: Capacity to Make Health Care Decisions, revised date
1/8/2025, indicated .III .B. Determination of Capacity .1. The primary physician is responsible for
determining the patient's capacity to make health care decisions. 2. If there are indications that the patient
lacks the capacity to make health care decisions, the primary physician should evaluate the patient .C.
Documentation and Communication .1. The determination that a patient lacks or has a recovered capacity
should promptly recorded in the patient's medical record .
According to the facility policy entitled Procedure: Documentation Schedule, revised date 9/20/2019,
indicated .IV. STEPS OF PROCEDURE: C. admission documentation is completed within 24 hours of the
admission .
3. A review of Resident 40's facility [name of facility] Consent to Treatment did not indicate two witnesses for
Resident 40's responsible party's (RP) verbal consent on 11/7/24 and was incomplete.
On 5/22/25 at 9:03 A.M., an interview and record review were conducted with LN 41. LN 41 stated two
licensed nurses should witness a verbal or telephone consent. LN 41 stated Resident 40's Consent to
Treatment did not indicate two witnesses and was incomplete.
On 5/22/25 at 10:40 A.M., an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated two licensed nurses
should have witnessed verbal consent.
On 5/22/25 at 10:56 A.M., an interview and record review were conducted with the administrator (ADM) and
the DON. The DON stated the facility should complete Resident 40's Consent to Treatment because the
facility was not authorized to do anything for her. The ADM stated the licensed nurses should complete the
Consent to Treatment. The ADM stated two witnesses were required to verify verbal consent.
According to the facility policy entitled Procedure: Documentation Schedule, revised date 9/20/2019,
indicated .IV. STEPS OF PROCEDURE: C. admission documentation is completed within 24 hours of the
admission .
According to the facility policy entitled Policy: Conditions of Admission, revised date 2/14/25, indicated .5. If
the patient or legal representative verbally consents to the CoA, two hospital employees should witness the
verbal consent .
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555301
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Villas at Poway
15615 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure infection control procedures were
followed when:
Residents Affected - Some
A. Resident 36 and Resident 282 were not identified and placed on enhanced barrier precautions (EBP involves gown and glove use during high-contact resident care activities for residents [example: residents
with medical devices]), and licensed staff did not wear a gown when providing care to Resident 36 and
Resident 282.
B. Licensed Nurses (LN) did not perform hand hygiene (a process of washing hands or using a hand
sanitizer) while dispensing medications, when changing gloves in a contact precaution room, and did not
sanitize stethoscope and pulse oximeter after resident use.
C. A bottle of body spray was found in the drawer of respiratory cart.
These failures had the potential for cross contamination and spread of infection between residents, visitors
and staff.
Findings:
A 1.Resident 36's Information Record indicated Resident 36 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with
diagnoses which included Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA - a type of organism that
was resistant to several antibiotics [anti-infective] medications) and had a peripherally inserted central
catheter (PICC, is a medical device with a tube that's inserted through a vein in the arm and passed
through to the larger veins near the heart) for antibiotics.
On 5/19/25 at 9:02 A.M., an observation and an interview of Resident 36 was conducted in her room.
Resident 36 laid in bed, with PICC line on her right upper arm. Resident 36 stated she was receiving
antibiotics through the PICC line due to an infection to her knee. Resident 36 stated she had the PICC line
inserted prior to facility admission. There was no EBP sign noted prior to coming to Resident 36's room.
On 5/20/25 at 3:37 P.M., a follow up observation and an interview of Resident 36 was conducted in her
room. Resident 36 laid in bed, with PICC line on her right upper arm. There was no EBP sign noted prior to
coming to Resident 36's room.
On 5/20/25 at 3:52 P.M., an interview was conducted with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 12. CNA 12
stated Resident 36 was incontinent on her bowel and bladder and needed assistance. CNA 12 stated
Resident 36 was not on isolation and no reported isolation precautions for the resident. CNA 12 stated the
CNAs did not have to wear a gown when providing care to Resident 36 since she was not on isolation.
On 5/21/25 at 8:29 A.M., an interview was conducted with CNA 14. CNA 14 stated Resident 36 was not on
isolation and PPE were not needed when providing care to the resident.
On 5/21/25 at 11:40 A.M., an observation and an interview was conducted with CNA 14. CNA 14 changed
Resident 36's incontinence brief. CNA 14 was not wearing a gown while providing care to Resident
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555301
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Villas at Poway
15615 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
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 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
36. CNA 14 stated Resident 36 was not on isolation and no gown was required when changing her
incontinence brief.
On 5/21/25 at 11:50 A.M., an interview was conducted with Licensed Nurse (LN) 11. LN 11 stated Resident
36 was not on isolation precautions and did not require PPE when providing care to Resident 36. LN 11
stated there was no sign which indicated the staff had to wear PPE when providing care to Resident 36.
On 5/21/25 at 3:23 P.M., a joint review of Resident 36's clinical record and an interview was conducted with
Infection Preventionist (IP). The IP stated Resident 36 had history of MRSA and had a PICC line. The IP
stated residents with history of MRSA and with medical devices, the expectation was for the staff to wear
PPE which consisted of mask, gown and gloves when providing care to residents with medical devices. The
IP stated it was important for the staff to wear PPE when they were in contact with the residents like
providing care, accessing the resident's medical device, and transferring the resident when they had long
contact time with the resident. The IP further stated this was to prevent increase of acquiring organisms and
infection and transmitting them to other residents.
On 5/22/25 at 11:07 A.M., an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated
the expectation was for the staff to follow EBP protocol. The DON stated it was important since the
residents were vulnerable and were high risk of developing an infection.
A review of the facility's policy titled, Enhanced Barrier Precautions, revised 11/20/24, indicated, In
conjunction with other infection control measures, Enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) will be used to
maintain a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment. The targeted use of proper personal protective
equipment (PPE) along with the use of standard precautions during high-contact resident care activities will
help prevent the transmission of communicable diseases and infections .
A2. Resident 282's Information Record indicated Resident 282 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with
diagnoses which included bacteremia (presence of bacteria in the blood stream), had a peripherally
inserted central catheter (PICC, is a medical device with a tube that's inserted through a vein in your arm
and passed through to the larger veins near the heart) for antibiotics and a gastrostomy tube (g-tube, a
surgical opening fitted with a device to allow feedings and medications to be administered directly to the
stomach).
On 5/19/25 at 9:23 A.M., an observation and an interview were conducted with Resident 282 in her room.
Resident 282 had a right upper arm PICC line, and a g-tube. Resident 282 laid in bed and stated she
received antibiotics in her PICC line and received nutrition via her g-tube. There was no EBP sign noted
prior to coming to Resident 282's room.
On 5/20/25 at 4:03 P.M., an interview was conducted with CNA 12. CNA 12 stated Resident 282 had a
g-tube and was not on isolation. CNA 12 stated the staff only have to wear PPE when providing care to
resident with a sign that indicated the resident was on isolation. CNA 12 stated she did not have to wear a
gown when providing care to Resident 282.
On 5/21/25 at 8:35 A.M., an interview was conducted with CNA 15. CNA 15 stated Resident 282 had a
g-tube. CNA 15 stated since Resident 282 was not on isolation, staff were not to wear a gown.
On 5/21/25 at 11:50 A.M., an interview was conducted with Licensed Nurse (LN) 11. LN 11 stated Resident
282 was not on isolation precautions and did not require PPE when providing care to Resident
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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
555301
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Villas at Poway
15615 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
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 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
282. LN 11 stated there was no sign which indicated the staff had to wear PPE when providing care to
Resident 282.
On 5/21/25 at 3:23 P.M., a joint review of Resident 282's clinical record and an interview was conducted
with Infection Preventionist (IP). The IP stated Resident 282 had bacteremia, a g-tube and a PICC line. The
IP stated residents with medical devices, the expectation was for the staff to wear PPE which consisted of
mask, gown and gloves when providing care to residents with medical devices. The IP stated it was
important for the staff to wear PPE when they were in contact with the residents like providing care,
accessing the resident's medical device, and transferring the resident when they had long contact time with
the resident. The IP further stated this was to prevent increase of acquiring organisms and infection and
transmitting them to other residents.
On 5/22/25 at 11:07 A.M., an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated
the expectation was for the staff to follow EBP protocol. The DON stated it was important since the
residents were vulnerable and were high risk of developing an infection.
A review of the facility's policy titled, Enhanced Barrier Precautions, revised 11/20/24, indicated, In
conjunction with other infection control measures, Enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) will be used to
maintain a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment. The targeted use of proper personal protective
equipment (PPE) along with the use of standard precautions during high-contact resident care activities will
help prevent the transmission of communicable diseases and infections .
B. On 5/21/25 at 8:49 A.M., an observation and interview was conducted with LN 1 during Resident 15's
medication administration. LN 1 had administered medications via feeding tube (a tube inserted into the
stomach to give nutrition) to Resident 15. Resident 15 was in a contact precaution room (a room with a
resident who has an infectious disease). LN 1 took off used gloves and applied a new pair of gloves without
performing hand hygiene. LN 1 used a stethoscope (a medical device used to listen to the heart and lungs)
and pulse oximeter (a medical device used to monitor heart rate and oxygen levels) on Resident 15. LN 1
then put the pulse oximeter into her pocket and placed the stethoscope around her neck without
disinfecting them. LN 1 stated she removed her gloves in Resident 15's room and did not perform hand
hygiene and she should have done so in a contact precaution room. LN 1 stated she also had not
disinfected the stethoscope and pulse oximeter before exiting Resident 15's room and she should have.
On 5/21/25 at 9:36 A.M., an observation and interview was conducted with LN 4 during Resident 20's
medication administration. Resident 20 was on enhanced barrier precautions (use of PPE to prevent
spreading infection to vulnerable residents during care). LN 4 was observed touching his face mask several
times. LN 4 was observed dispensing medications and did not perform hand hygiene. LN 4 then applied a
pair of gloves, carried Resident 20's medication tray, and set it down on a cabinet. LN 4 applied a PPE
gown and then doubled gloved (applying another pair of gloves over the first pair of gloves). LN 4 entered
Resident 20's room. LN 4 gave Resident 20 his oral medications and then removed the outer pair of gloves.
LN 4 administered eye drops to Resident 20. LN 4 stated he did not perform hand hygiene after touching
his mask and prior to dispensing Resident 20's medications. LN 4 stated he should not have been wearing
double gloves during medication administration.
C. On 5/21/25 at 11:14 A.M., an observation and interview was conducted with Respiratory Therapist (RT)
1. A bottle of (brand name) body spray gingham love was found in the right upper drawer of a respiratory
medication cart. RT 1 stated he was not sure who it belonged to and it May be a co-worker's. RT 1 stated
the body spray should not have been stored in the respiratory medication cart.
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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
555301
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Villas at Poway
15615 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
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 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
On 5/21/25 at 3:38 P.M., an interview was conducted with Infection Preventionist (IP). The IP stated hand
hygiene was to be performed before changing gloves. The IP stated staff should have disinfected the
stethoscope and pulse oximeter prior to exiting a contact precaution room to decrease the spread of
infections. The IP also stated alcohol-based rub or handwashing should have been performed before
dispensing or administering medications to residents. The IP further stated body spray should not have
been in a respiratory medication cart, and it was an infection control risk.
On 5/22/25 at 2:05 P.M., an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated
staff would need to change gloves and perform hand hygiene within a patient room when changing care
tasks, or if soiled. The DON further stated items like a stethoscope and pulse oximeter should not leave a
contact precaution room without being disinfected. The DON stated LNs should perform hand hygiene prior
to dispensing and administering medications and LNs should not be double gloving. The DON stated,
Perfume should be not allowed in any medication cart. The DON further stated this was a potential for
contamination and an infection control issue and Residents could be put at risk.
A review of the facility's policy titled Procedure: Standard Precautions revised 11/01/2024, indicated, .3.
Hand Hygiene .c. If hands are not visibly soiled, use alcohol gel routinely for decontaminating hands: .ii.
before donning sterile gloves .vii. after removing gloves .d. Remove gloves promptly after use and
immediately perform hand hygiene 7. Cleaning and Disinfecting Patient Care Equipment a. Shared
equipment must be cleaned and disinfected before use on another patient by the immediate user .
A review of the facility's policy titled Procedure: Cleaning and Disinfection of Equipment revised 06/10/2024,
indicated, .10. Cleaning and disinfection of movable medical equipment will be done regularly and after
equipment is taken into an isolation room .
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