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
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure an alleged physical abuse was reported to the
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and other officials immediately, but not later than 2 hours
after the allegation was made. The facility was made aware of the alleged physical abuse of a facility staff to
a resident on August 26, 2024.
This failure had the potential to cause a delay in investigation of the alleged abuse and to expose residents
in the facility to further abuse.
Findings:
On August 28, 2024, at 07:05 a.m., an unannounced visit was conducted at the facility to investigate an
abuse allegation.
On August 28, 2024, Resident 1 ' s record was reviewed. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE],
with Huntington ' s Disease (a progress disease and results in progressive, involuntary movements, thinking
and psychiatric symptoms) and muscular weakness.
A review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS - an assessment tool) dated July 13,2024, indicated
Resident 1 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS - a cognitive screening tool) score of 05
(cognitively severely impaired).
A review of Resident 1's progress notes dated August 26 and August 27, 2024, indicated no change in
physical or behavioral well-being.
A review of the progress notes and care plans did not indicate documentation and interventions related to
the alleged physical abuse.
On August 28, 2024, at 0730 a.m., during a concurrent observation and interview with Certified Nurse
(CNA) 3, CNA 3 stated she has not witnessed any verbal or physical abuse of staff or residents in her four
years working at the facility. CNA 3 further stated if she did witness any kind of abuse, she would make sure
resident is safe and she would report the incident immediately to the licensed nurse.
On August 28, 2024, at 07:37 a.m., during a concurrent observation and interview with Resident 2, the
roommate of the Resident 1, the resident stated the staff have not verbally or physically mistreated him or
any of the roommates. Resident 2 further stated he would have reported immediately
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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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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
555353
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/28/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Villa Health Care Center
8965 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92503
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0609
because that would be important to him.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
On August 28, 2024, at 7:50 a.m., during an interview with Resident 1 with a Spanish interpreter, Resident
1 denied being slapped or hit by anyone, by shaking his head.
Residents Affected - Few
On August 28, 2024, at 8:00 a.m., during a concurrent observation and interview with the RN Supervisor,
the RN Supervisor stated she attended several in-services on ABUSE reporting, documentation, and
procedures to follow. She stated if there were incidents of a resident to resident or a staff and resident
altercations, she would make sure both parties are separated and assessed. In addition, she stated she
would immediately notify Administration, the Director of Nursing, physicians, family, the Ombudsman,
CDPH and sheriff. The RN Supervisor stated she would document and then update the care plan.
On August 28, 2024, at 8:00 a.m., during an interview and concurrent chart review with the Director of
Nursing (DON) in the DON ' s office, the DON stated she had the two student nurses and the Director of
the Training facility on August 26, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m. expressed concerns of a witnessed
physical abuse on Resident 1, who was slapped on the leg by CNA 1, when Resident 1 was being
transferred to a shower chair. The DON further stated she immediately began an investigation of the
alleged abuse, removed the CNA from work and interviewed CNA 1 and CNA 2 (assisting with the resident
' s transfer the time of the incident). The DON stated both the CNAs denied doing or seeing Resident 1
being slapped. CNA 1 explained the method of gentle tapping or patting the extremity to calm the resident '
s chorea movements and when the resident focused on the gentle tapping, the movements lessen. The
DON stated CNA 1 was suspended pending investigation. The DON stated that the initial meeting with the
students and the staff were also attended by the Social Services Director (SSD) and the Director of Staff
Developement (DSD). The DON stated after the investigation of the incident, it was determined that there
was a misunderstanding of the calming methods used and CNA 1 was allowed to return to work the next
shift, though not to care for Resident 1. The DON further stated the alleged incident was not reported as it
was found to be unsubstantiated.
On August 28, 2024, at 11:05 a.m., an interview with the SSD to review incident and the meetings that
were attended. She stated the student expressed concern of abuse when CNA 1 slapped the leg of
Resident 1, and the student explained that Resident 1 was trying to hit and kick the CNA. The SSD stated
CNA 2 did not see any slapping and explained the resident has continuous movements because of his
disease. The SSD stated CNA 2 further explained CNA 1 was tapping on the resident ' s leg, in a rhythmic
way, which usually calms the movements allowing resident to be transferred without injury. The SSD stated
the Interdisciplinary Team met after the investigation to review and the team agreed it was unsubstantiated.
On August 28, 2024, at 1:15 p.m., an interview with the DON to review and clarify the incident and the
outcome of the investigation, the DON stated incident was not sent to CDPH as an investigation was
completed in house. The DON stated there was no slapping incident but it was the usual intervention to
calm Resident 1, by softly patting or tapping. The DON stated acknowledged the incident should have been
reported, even if it was a suspected abuse. The DON also acknowledged even without injury the facility
should have reported to CDPH, in accordance with their facility policy, even a suspicion must be reported
immediately.
A review of the facility ' s policy and procedure titled Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation or Misappropriation
– Reporting and Investigating. Dated October 2023, indicated, allegations of abuse .are reported to
local, state and federal agencies (as required by current regulations) .abuse, neglect
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
555353
If continuation sheet
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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
555353
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/28/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Villa Health Care Center
8965 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92503
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
.must be immediately reported .state licensing/certification agency .within two hours of any allegation
involving abuse .
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
555353
If continuation sheet
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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
555353
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/28/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Villa Health Care Center
8965 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92503
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 0657
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed,
and revised by a team of health professionals.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview, and record review, the facility failed to review and revise the care plan for one of five residents
reviewed (Residents 1) based on the changing needs of the resident who has involuntary twitching and
jerking movement related to a disease process.
This failure had the potential to result in increased discomfort and possibility of injury to the resident.
Findings:
On August 28, 2024, at 7:05 a.m., an unannounced visit was conducted at the facility to investigate an
abuse allegation.
On August 28, 2024, Resident 1 ' s record was reviewed. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE],
with Huntington ' s Disease (an incurable neurodegenerative disease that is mostly inherited) and muscular
weakness.
A review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS - an assessment tool) dated July 13, 2024, indicated Resident 1
had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS - a cognitive screening tool) score of 05 (cognitively severely
impaired).
The care plan titled, The resident has an alteration in neurological status INVOLUNTARY
TWITCHING/JERKING r/t disease process HUNTINGTON ' S CHOREA DZ(diagnosis) . dated 10/03/2022,
was reviewed. The care plan goals and interventions were initiated on 10/03/2022.
There was no documented evidence the care plan was periodically reviewed and updated to reflect the
goals and objectives were met and interventions were effective addressing interventions to assist control
resident ' s involuntary movements, related to Huntington ' s Chorea.
On August 28, 2024, at 08:00 a.m., during an interview with Registered Nurse (RN) 1, RN 1 stated she was
not aware of Resident 1's care plan being revised recently with new goals and interventions for Resident 1 '
s involuntary twitching and jerking related to Huntington ' s Chorea.
On August 28, 2024, at 11:05 a.m., during an interview with the Social Services Director (SSD), the SSD
stated CNA 1 had been caring for Resident 1 for long time and the method of rhythmic tapping on Resident
1 ' s extremity, seemed to cause movements to lessen. The SSD further stated CNA 2 explained CNA 1
was tapping on the resident ' s leg, in a rhythmic way which would usually calm the movements allowing
resident to be transferred without injury. The SSD stated she was unaware if that intervention had been
added to Resident 1 ' s care plan.
On August 28, 2024, at 1:15 p.m., during a concurrent interview and record review with the Director of
Nursing (DON), the DON stated the tapping and gentle patting was not included in Resident 1 ' s care plan
as each nurse has different methods. The DON acknowledged the importance of including effective, safe
interventions in care plans to allow for person-centered care.
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