F 0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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 ensure for one of seven sampled residents (Resident 1),
the medication Eliquis (a prescription medication that functions as a blood thinner to prevent and treat
various types of blood clots) was reconciled with the physician.This failure resulted in Resident 1 receiving
four doses at twice the strength, placing her at risk for bleeding and other adverse effects.Findings: A
review of Resident 1's medical records indicated Resident 1 was admitted on [DATE], and discharged on
July 10, 2024, with diagnoses of infected amputated stump, renal dialysis, (treatment removes waste
products and excess fluids from the bloodstream, while maintaining the proper chemical balance of the
blood), diabetes mellitus type 2, (a chronic condition that affects the way the body uses sugar. The body
either resists the effects of insulin - a hormone that regulates the movement of sugar into the cells - or
doesn't produce enough insulin to maintain normal sugar levels), peripheral vascular disease (PVD - is a
slow and progressive circulation disorder), and left and right below the knee amputations.A review of
Resident 1's history and Physical dated July 1, 2024, indicated Resident 1 had the capacity to make
decisions.On July 15, 2025, at 10:33 a.m., during an interview with the Licensed Vocational Nurse, (LVN),
stated that when a resident returns from the General Acute Care Hospital (GACH), the medications list
from the GACH is reviewed and sent to the physician for reconciliation. The LVN stated for residents
prescribed Eliquis, signs and symptoms for bleeding were assessed and documented every shift. A review
of Resident 1's Discharge Medication List from the hospital, dated June 29, 2024, indicated .Medication.
Eliquis. 5MG Oral Tablet. How to take. TAKE 2.5 Milligrams ORAL TWICE A DAY. A review of Resident 1's
Order Summary dated June 29, 2024, indicated .Eliquis Oral Tablet 5 MG (Apixaban [an anticoagulant])
Give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day for ANTICOAGULANT. and discontinued on July 1, 2024.A review of
Resident 1's Order Summary dated July 1, 2024, at 11:53 p.m., indicated Communication Method:
Phone.Order Summary: Eliquis Oral Tablet 5 MG (Apixaban) Give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day related
to PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE.A review of Resident 1's Medication Administration Record
indicated:-Dated June 2024, indicated Eliquis Oral Tablet 5 MG (Apixaban) Give 1 tablet by mouth two
times a day for ANTICOAGULANT . -Dated July 2024, indicated .Eliquis Oral Tablet 5 MG (Apixaban) Give
1 tablet by mouth two times a day for ANTICOAGULANT .Further review of Resident 1's MAR for June and
July 2024, indicated that on June 30 and July 1, 2024, Resident 1 received Eliquis 5 mg twice daily, rather
than the intended 2.5 mg twice daily. On July 15, 2025, at 1:08 p.m., an interview and record review of
Resident 1's Discharge Medication List dated June 29, 2024, MAR, and Order Summary were conducted
with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated the correct dose should have been Eliquis 2.5 MG two
times a day. The DON stated Resident 1 received Eliquis 5 mg twice daily for a total of four doses before a
telephone order confirmed Eliquis at 5 MG. A review of the facility's policy and procedure titled
Reconciliation of Medications on Admission revised July 2024, indicated .1. Medication reconciliation is the
process of comparing
Residents Affected - Few
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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
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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
08/13/2025
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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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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pre-discharge medications to post-discharge medications by creating an accurate list of both prescription
and over the counter medications that includes the drug name, dosage, frequency, route, and indication for
use for the purpose of preventing unintended changes or omissions at transition points in care. 3. Using an
approved medication other, list all medications from the medication history, the discharge summary, and the
previous MAR (if applicable) . 4. List the dose, route and frequency for all medications. 5. Review the list
carefully to determine if there are discrepancies/conflicts.
Event ID:
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No. 0938-0391
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
08/13/2025
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 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow policy and procedure for safe use of the Hoyer lift, (a
portable total patient lifting tool to assist in transferring patients in and out of bed), for one of seven sampled
residents, (Resident 2). This failure had the potential to cause injury and resulted in Resident 2 feeling
unsafe.Findings:A review of Resident 2's medical records indicated Resident 2 was admitted on [DATE],
with diagnoses of orthopedic aftercare, left displaced trimalleolar fracture, (broken ankle bone that the
pieces have moved apart, creating a gap), displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of right fibula, (the
smaller bone in the lower leg is broken into multiple pieces, and these pieces have moved out of their
normal alignment), fracture of manubrium, (broken breastbone), nondisplaced fracture of seventh cervical
vertebra, (broken neck bone), multiple left and right rib fractures (broken rib bones), wedge compression
fracture of third lumbar vertebra, (broken bone in the lower back), pneumothorax, (a collapsed lung), wedge
compression fracture of first thoracic vertebra, (broken upper back bone), and bed sore of the left heel. A
review of Resident 2's History and Physical dated July 14, 2025, indicated resident had capacity to make
decisions.On July 14, 2025, at 2:48 p.m., an interview was conducted with Resident 2. Resident 2 stated
she did not want to discuss the incident with the Hoyer lift again. Resident 2 stated it is in the records. On
July 14, 2025, at 3:08 p.m., an interview was conducted with the Physical Therapist, (PT). The PT stated
that on July 2, 2025, Resident 2 was non-weight bearing, and the Hoyer lift was required for out of bed
transfers. On July 15, 2025, at 10:35 a.m., an interview was conducted with the Registered Nurse. The RN
stated that on July 2, 2025, Resident 2 reported that Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) used the Hoyer lift
without a second staff member. The RN stated the strap slipped out of place, and Resident 2 fell onto the
bed. The RN stated she assessed Resident 2 for injuries, and found none. The RN confirmed that the Hoyer
lift requires at least two people. On July 15, 2025, at 11:12 a.m., an interview was conducted with CNA 1.
CNA 1 stated on July 2, 2025, during her morning shift, CNA 2 requested her assistance with using the
Hoyer lift for Resident 2's shower. CNA 1 stated that when she entered Resident 2's room, CNA 2 was
lifting Resident 2 without assistance. CNA 1 stated, one of the straps snapped loose, and Resident 2 was
lowered back onto her bed. CNA 1 stated, Resident 2 requested not to be lifted again, however, she
observed CNA 2 lifted Resident 2 with the Hoyer lift again. CNA 1 stated that at least two staff members are
required to use the Hoyer lift. On July 15, 2025, at 11:39 a.m., a telephone interview was conducted with
CNA 2. CNA 2 stated, she was aware that two staff members are required to use the Hoyer lift. CNA 2
stated she started lifting Resident 2 with the Hoyer lift without CNA 1. CNA 2 stated one of the straps
snapped out of place and she lowered Resident 2 onto the bed. On July 15, 2025, at 11:51 a.m., a
telephone interview was conducted with the Director of Staff Development, (DSD). The DSD stated, CNA 1
reported the incident on July 2, 2025. The DSD stated, Resident 2 was upset and did not want CNA 2 to
assist her in the future. The DSD stated, CNA 1 informed that CNA 2 had used the Hoyer lift by herself and
Resident 2 was upset and did not want CNA 2 to assist her. The DSD stated that CNA 2 was given a verbal
warning, and provided education that the Hoyer lift required two people to operate. A review of the facility's
document titled Performance Improvement Plan dated July 2, 2025, indicated .Employee Name [name of
CNA 2].Type of warning.verbal.Performance/Behavior to be Addressed.EMPLOYEE FAILED TO PERFORM
2 PERSON CARE DURING HOYER LIFT TRANSFER.A review of the facility's policy and procedure titled
Lifting Machine, Using a Mechanical revised July 2024, indicated The purpose of this procedure is to
establish the general principles of safe lifting using a mechanical lifting device.General Guidelines. 1. At
least
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
555353
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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
08/13/2025
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 0689
two (2) nursing assistants are needed to safely move a resident with a mechanical lift.2. Mechanical lifts
may be used for tasks that require.e. Toileting or bathing.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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