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 ensure one of three sampled residents (Resident 1) who
had poor safety awareness (a resident's inability to recognize physical dangers and follow safety
instructions, which puts them at risk for injury - especially during mobility and self-care activities), a history
of a falls, and was a moderate risk for falls, was supervised by the nursing staff while seated in her
wheelchair. The facility failed to:1. Ensure the nursing staff promptly provided redirection and cueing (the
use of verbal, visual, or tactile prompts to guide a resident's behavior or actions in a safe and appropriate
manner) to prevent Resident 1 from getting up from her wheelchair unattended.2. Ensure the nursing staff
followed the facility's Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled, Safety and Supervision of Resident, indicating the
importance of ensuring interventions are implemented correctly and consistently.This deficient practice
resulted in Resident 1 getting up from her wheelchair and falling to the floor. Findings:During a review of
Resident 1's admission Record (Face Sheet), the Face Sheet indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the
facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including unspecified mood disorder (mental health condition
characterized by significant and prolonged changes in mood, impacting a person's ability to function daily),
cognitive communication deficit (problem with thinking and communicating, often caused by brain injuries,
strokes, or other neurological conditions) and displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur (break in
the upper part of the thigh bone [femur], near the hip joint).During a review of Resident 1's History and
Physical (H/P), dated 9/4/2025, the H&P indicated Resident 1 did not have the capacity to understand and
make decisions.During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set ([MDS] a resident assessment tool),
dated 9/9/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 1's cognitive skill for daily decision-making were severely
impaired. The MDS indicated Resident 1 was fully dependent on staff for toileting hygiene, showering,
upper and lower body dressing. During a review of Resident 1's Fall Observation Assessment (standardized
method used to identify a resident's risk of falling, based on specific risk factors), dated 9/3/2025, the
assessment indicated Resident 1 was a moderate risk for falls.During a review of Resident 1's Occupational
Therapy Evaluation and Plan of Treatment, dated 9/4/2025, indicated Resident 1 had impairments in
mobility, strength, attention, follow-through, planning and problem-solving, resulting in limitations in areas of
self-care and mobility.During a review of Resident 1's Care Plan initiated 9/4/2025, the Care Plan indicated
Resident 1 was at risk for falls with or without injury related to cognitive impairment, history of fall, right hip
fracture, anemia (condition where your blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen
to the body's tissues), mood disorder and episodes of attempting to get up unassisted. The Care Plan
indicated the following goal will minimize complications related to fall to extent possible. The Care Plan
interventions indicated the following, place resident in the nurses' station for supervision. During a review of
Resident 1's Change of Condition ([COC] significant shift in a person's health or functional abilities)
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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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Event ID:
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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
555375
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/21/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sunset Villa Post Acute
3232 E. Artesia Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90805
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
Evaluation, dated 9/25/2025, indicated while in bed, Resident 1 attempted to stand up without assistance
using the over the bed TV mount for support causing resident to fall and hit her forehead.During a review of
Resident 1's Interdisciplinary Team ([IDT] team of healthcare professionals who work together to develop
and implement a resident's care plan) note, dated 9/25/2025, the note indicated the IDT met to discuss
ongoing behavioral concerns which included Resident 1's repeated episodes of attempting to get up
unassisted and behaviors have persisted despite redirection efforts. The note indicated Resident 1's
Responsible Party (RP) was present during the IDT meeting. During a review of the facility's Witness Fall
Report, dated 9/26/2025, indicated Registered Nurse (RN) 1 stated on 9/26/2025 at approximately 3:15
p.m., while at the nurses' station, she heard Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) 1 in the hallway telling
Resident 1 to sit down. RN 1 then saw Resident 1 had fallen to the floor as CNA 1 approached her
(Resident 1).During a continued review of the facility's Witness Fall Report, dated 9/26/2025, indicated CNA
1 stated on 9/26/2025, she was walking down the hallway when she saw Resident 1 stand up from her
wheelchair. CNA 1 reported that she ran toward Resident 1 while shouting for her to stop but was unable to
reach her in time. CNA 1 stated Resident 1 fell to the floor and landed on her right side.During a review of
Resident 1's COC Evaluation, dated 9/26/2025, the COC indicated Resident 1 was sitting in a wheelchair in
the hallway when she stood up unassisted from her wheelchair, took a step and fell to the floor and landed
on her right side. The COC indicated Resident 1 was transferred to the GACH for further evaluation.During
an interview on 11/19/2025, at 11 a.m., RP 1 stated on 9/25/2025, Resident 1 hit herself on the head with
the TV mount during an attempt to get out of bed unassisted. RP 1 stated on 9/26/2025, she was notified
that Resident 1 attempted to get out of her wheelchair unassisted resulting in a fall. RP 1 stated during her
meeting with the IDT on 9/25/2025 she was informed by the facility that they would ensure Resident 1 was
supervised to prevent further falls.During an interview on 11/20/2025, at 12:22 p.m., the Director of
Rehabilitation (DOR) stated Resident 1 had poor safety awareness but was able to sit in a wheelchair with
supervision. The DOR stated Resident 1 required verbal cues, redirection, and tactile cues to ensure she
was safe while sitting in the wheelchair.During an interview on 11/20/2025, at 2:53 p.m., CNA 1 stated she
was walking down the hallway when she saw Resident 1 trying to get up from her wheelchair. CNA 1 stated
Resident 1 was approximately five to six feet in front of her when she saw Resident 1 trying to get up, she
shouted at Resident 1 to stop and not to get up several times, but Resident 1 did not listen to her. CNA 1
stated she ran to Resident 1 but was unable to reach her in time and Resident 1 fell to the ground and
landed on her right side. CNA 1 stated RN 1 was seated at the nurses' station and did not have access to
Resident 1 when she fell. During an interview on 11/20/2025, at 3:16 p.m., RN 1 stated on 9/26/2025, she
was seated at the nurses' station while Resident 1 was in a wheelchair approximately four feet away, on the
opposite side of the desk and not within arm's reach. RN 1 stated she was not actively observing Resident
1 when she heard CNA 1 shouting. RN 1 stated from the corner of her eye, she saw Resident 1 fall to the
floor. RN 1 stated she was unable to intervene in time to prevent the fall.During an interview on 11/21/2025,
at 2 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated Resident 1's care plan required her to remain at the nurses'
station for supervision due to previous attempts of attempting to get out of bed unassisted and Resident 1's
poor safety awareness. The DON stated that staff needed to keep Resident 1 in their view to redirect her
from trying to get out of her wheelchair. The DON stated methods to redirect Resident 1 to maintain safety
would include speaking to her clearly and directly, using tactile cues and distraction. The DON stated this
was the first time she was aware of Resident 1 attempting to get out of her wheelchair unassisted. The
DON stated that despite CNA 1 shouting for Resident 1 to stop, neither CNA 1
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555375
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
555375
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/21/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sunset Villa Post Acute
3232 E. Artesia Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90805
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
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Previous Versions Obsolete
nor RN 1 were able to reach Resident 1 in time to prevent her from falling to the ground.During a review of
the facility's Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled, Fall and Fall Risk Managing, dated 2001, the P&P indicated
the staff with the input of the attending physician, will implement a resident centered -fall prevention care
plan to reduce the specific risk factors of falls for each resident at risk or with the history of falls.During a
review of the facility's P&P, titled, Safety and Supervision of Resident, dated 2001, the P&P indicated the
following, our individualized, resident-centered approach to safety addresses safety and accident hazards
for individual residents, the interdisciplinary care team shall analyze information obtained from
assessments and observations to identify any specific hazards or risks for individual residents, the care
team shall target interventions to reduce individual risks related to hazards in the environment including
adequate supervision and assistive devices. The P&P indicated the importance of monitoring the
effectiveness of interventions shall include ensuring that interventions are implemented correctly and
consistently.
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Facility ID:
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