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Inspection visit

Health inspection

TRABUCO HILLS POST ACUTECMS #5553081 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 0825 Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, medical record review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure the rehabilitation services were provided for one of four sampled residents (Resident 1). Residents Affected - Few * The facility failed to ensure Resident 1 received the PT and OT services for the planned duration and frequency as documented in the initial PT and OT evaluation. This failure had the potential for Resident 1 to decline in the resident's range of motion and mobility. Findings: Review of the facility's P&P titled Purpose and Objectives of Inpatient Rehabilitation Services revised 12/2022 showed it is the objective of the rehabilitation department to provide comprehensive and integrated therapy services to restore patients to their highest level of function. The therapists will develop an individualized plan of care upon evaluation and continuous assessment during treatment plan. Review of the facility's P&P titled Physician Orders for Rehab Services revised 12/2022 showed the evaluating therapist must establish the therapy plan of care after completion of initial assessment. The plan of care shall include at a minimum, short-term and long-term goals, treatment modalities, frequency and duration of treatment and treatment diagnosis. Closedmedical record review for Resident 1 was initiated on 4/15/25. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], and discharged on 3/14/25. Resident 1 had a diagnosis of spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. Review of the Order Summary Report showed the following physician's order dated 2/28/25: - to evaluate and treat for OT as needed for rehabilitation as indicated for three days; and - to evaluate and treat for PT as needed for rehabilitation as indicated for three days. Review of Resident 1's PT Evaluation and Plan of Treatment for the certification period for 3/1 to 3/30/25, showed the plan of treatment frequency for the therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular re-education, gait training therapy; PT evaluation: moderate complexity; and therapeutic activities with frequency of five times a week for the duration of two weeks. Review of Resident 1's OT Evaluation and Plan of Treatment for the certification period for 3/3 to 4/1/25, showed the plan of treatment for the therapeutic exercises, group therapeutic procedure; OT (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: 555308 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 555308 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/24/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Trabuco Hills Post Acute 25652 Old Trabuco Road Lake Forest, CA 92630 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 0825 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few evaluation: moderate complexity; and therapeutic activities with frequency offive times a week for the duration of two weeks. Review of Resident 1's Care Plan Report dated 3/5/25, showed a care plan problem addressing the alteration in musculoskeletal status related to muscle weakness, difficulty in walking, low back pain, spinal stenosis lumbar region with neurogenic claudication. Care plan interventions included to follow the physician's orders for weight bearing status. See physician's orders and/or treatment plan. a. Review of the Physical Therapy Treatment Encounter Note(s) showed Resident 1 received PT services for the following dates: 3/1, 3/3, 3/5 3/6, and 3/7/25. Further review of the PT Treatment Encounter Note(s) did not show PT treatment was rendered for the following dates: - for the week of 3/2 to 3/8/25, Resident 1 did not receive PT services on 3/4 and 3/8/25. - for the week of 3/9 to 3/15/25, Resident 1 did not receive PT services on 3/9, 3/10, 3/11, 3/12, and 3/13/25. Review of the Service Log Matrix for PT dated 3/1 to 3/31/25, showed Resident 1 did not receive PT services for the following dates: 3/4, 3/8, 3/10, 3/11, 3/12, and 3/13/25. b. Review of the OT Treatment Encounter Note(s) showed Resident 1 received OT services for the following dates: 3/3, 3/5, 3/6, and 3/7/25. Further review of the OT Treatment Encounter Note(s) did now show OT services were rendered for the following dates: - for the week of 3/2 to 3/8/25, Resident 1 did not receive OT services on 3/4 and 3/8/25. - for the week of 3/9 to 3/15/25, Resident 1 did not receive OT services on 3/9, 3/10, 3/11, 3/12, and 3/13/25. Review of the Service Log Matrix for OT dated 3/1 to 3/31/25, showed Resident 1 did not receive OT services for the following dates: 3/4, 3/8, 3/10, 3/11, 3/12, and 3/13/25. On 4/24/25 at 1139 hours, an interview for Resident 1 was conducted with the DOR. The DOR stated she assumed wrongly and assumed Resident 1 was plotted out for the maximum time he was to receive the PT and OT services; however, Resident 1 was not. The DORverified Resident 1's approved PT and OT sessions were not provided five times per week as planned. On 4/24/25 at 1703 hours, the interim Administrator and the DON acknowledged the above findings. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555308 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.

  • 0825GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F825 - Specialized rehabilitative services

    Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the April 24, 2025 survey of TRABUCO HILLS POST ACUTE?

This was a inspection survey of TRABUCO HILLS POST ACUTE on April 24, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at TRABUCO HILLS POST ACUTE on April 24, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident."

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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