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.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to report an allegation of physical abuse within
two hours to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), for one of three sampled residents
(Resident 1).
This failure had the potential to place Resident 1 at continued risk of abuse and negatively impact her
emotional and psychosocial well-being.
Findings:
On April 1, 2025, at 2:31 p.m., CDPH received a fax (facsimile - telephonic transmission of scanned-in
printed material) report involving an allegation of physical abuse for Resident 1.
On April 4, 2025, at 12:30 p.m., an unannounced visit to the facility was conducted to investigate an
allegation of abuse.
1. A review of Resident 1's admission Record, indicated, Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE],
with diagnoses which included muscle weakness, pneumonia (a lung infection) and deaf nonspeaking.
A review of Resident 1's History and Physical, dated December 31, 2024, indicated Resident 1 had
capacity to understand and make decisions.
A review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (an assessment tool) dated January 7, 2025, indicated a Brief
Interview for Mental Status (used to identify the cognitive condition of a resident) score of 6 (severe
cognitive impairment).
A review of Resident 1s eINTERACT Change in Condition Evaluation, dated March 28, 2025, indicated, . At
2200 (10pm) on 3/28/25 (Resident 3) was outside their room when allegedly they saw (Resident 2) enter
room of (Resident 1) and hit them in the back of the head. (Resident 3) then saw that (Resident 2) leave the
room of (Resident 1). After the alleged witnessed abuse, Resident 3 came over to [NAME] side nurses'
station and explained what she allegedly saw to the RN supervisor and LVN for the P.M. shift. No staff
witnessed this event, only Resident 3 .
A Review of Resident 1's Progress Notes, dated March 28, 2025, at 10:08 p.m., indicated .neuro checks for
this resident for 72 hrs d/t (due to) allegedly being hit in the head by another resident .no new orders from
MD .resident refused ice pack, severe pain was not present after the event occurred
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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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
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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
555309
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/01/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sundance Creek Post Acute
5800 West Wilson Street
Banning, CA 92220
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
.will continue to monitor .
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
A review of Resident 1's Progress Notes, dated March 28, 2025, at 3 a.m., indicated .resident resting in bed
.no c/o (complaint of) pain or discomfort at this time .no acute distress noted .call light within reach .
Residents Affected - Few
2. A review of Resident 2's admission Record, indicated, Resident 2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE],
with diagnoses which included Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type (a mental health condition).
A review of Resident 2's History and Physical, dated January 15, 2025, indicated Resident 2 had capacity
to understand and make decisions.
A review of Resident 2's Minimum Data Set (an assessment tool) dated March 31, 2025, indicated a BIMS
score of 9 (moderate cognitive impairment).
A Review of Resident 2's Progress Notes, dated March 28, 2025, at 10:08 p.m., indicated .at 2200 (10
p.m.) (Resident 3) informed this LVN that she witnessed (Resident 2) going into room [ROOM NUMBER].
When (Resident 2) entered the room, she hit (Resident 1) in the (resident's room) in the head and
proceeded to leave the room. CNAs and other staff members redirected (Resident 2) back to her room. This
nurse evaluated (Resident 1) after she was hit and had little to no pain after (Resident 2) had hit her. Will
continue to watch resident for this behavior .
A review of Resident 2's Progress Notes, dated March 29, 2025, at 3:00 a.m., indicated .(Resident 2) sitting
on wheelchair at the station. No s/sx (sign and symptoms) of agitation at this time. No reports of pain or
discomfort. No acute distress noted. Kept the environmental calm and quiet .
A review of Resident 2's Progress Notes, dated March 29, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., indicated .(Resident 2) has
been wheeling herself around facility, calmly asking for breakfast and coffee. Educated her of breakfast
times and resident went back to her room. Will continue to monitor and follow POC .
A further review of Residents 1 and 2's record indicated, there was no documented evidence that the facility
reported the alleged abuse to CDPH or facility Ombudsman on March 28, 2025, at 10 p.m.
On April 4, 2025, at 12:55 p.m. an interview was conducted with Resident 3. Resident 3 stated on March
28, 2025, at approximately 10 p.m., she was in her room and observed Resident 1, who was sitting in her
wheelchair and facing the window, when Resident 2 entered Resident 1's room and hit her on the back of
the head. Resident 3 stated, she went to check on Resident 1, who appeared tearful and scared. Resident
3 stated, she assisted Resident 1 to the nurses' station and reported the incident to the Licensed Vocational
Nurse (LVN) 1.
On April 4, 2025, at 1:15 p.m., a concurrent observation and interview were conducted with Resident 1.
Although nonverbal, Resident 1 was able to communicate in writing. Resident 1 wrote that Resident 2 had
hit her on the head at night. Resident 1 also wrote that she was scared. Resident 1 indicated that Resident
3 witnessed the incident and helped her report the incident to the staff.
On April 4, 2025, at 1:47 p.m., an interview was conducted with LVN 1. LVN 1 stated, she was assigned to
both Residents 1 and 2 on the evening shift of March 28, 2025. LVN 1 stated, at 10 p.m., Resident 3
brought Resident 1 to the nurse's station and reported the witnessed incident. LVN 1 stated,
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555309
If continuation sheet
Page 2 of 3
Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555309
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/01/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sundance Creek Post Acute
5800 West Wilson Street
Banning, CA 92220
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
Residents Affected - Few
she informed Registered Nurse (RN 1) and relied on RN 1 for direction and did not receive further
assistance. LVN 1 stated, the incident was a physical abuse and should have been reported to CDPH within
two hours. LVN 1 stated, the failure to report in a timely manner could have exposed Resident 1 to further
abuse and emotional distress.
On April 4, 2025, at 2:15 p.m., an interview was conducted with RN 1. RN 1 stated, she was informed of the
incident by LVN 1 around 10 p.m. RN 1 stated, she assumed LVN 1 would handle the reporting of the
alleged abuse to CDPH. RN 1 stated, she should have followed up and ensured the report was made within
the required timeframe to CDPH, the Ombudsman, law enforcement, the physician, and the resident's
representative.
On April 4, 2025, at 4:02 p.m., an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON
stated she was first informed of the incident on March 29, 2025, at approximately 9:50 a.m. by LVN 2. The
DON stated, the incident between Residents 1 and 2 should have been reported to CDPH and other
required entities within two hours of staff awareness. The DON stated, all staff are mandated reporters and
must report allegations of abuse promptly to ensure resident safety and prevent emotional or physical
harm.
A review of the facility policy and procedure titled, Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation or Misappropriation Reporting and Investigation, dated September 2022, indicated, . All reports of resident abuse .are reported
to local, state, and federal agencies .immediately .within two hours of an allegation involving abuse or result
in serious bodily injury .
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