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Inspection visit

Health inspection

BLYTHE POST ACUTE LLCCMS #5553831 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 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to conduct and complete neurological assessment (neuro checks - assessment of neurological function and [LOC]-level of consciousness) for the first hour after an unwitnessed fall for one out of three sampled residents (Resident 1). Residents Affected - Few This failure had the potential to result in serious consequences, including loss of consciousness, seizures (uncontrolled movements), and coma (unable to wake up) which could go undetected. Findings: On January 16, 2025, at 9:25 a.m., an unannounced visit was made to the facility for a quality-of-care issue. On January 16, 2025, at 9:35 a.m., a concurrent observation & interview with Resident 1 was conducted. Resident 1 was observed in her room, lying face down on the floor next to her bed. Resident 1 was turned over onto her back, then helped to sit on her bed, by Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN 1) and a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Observation of Resident 1, indicated, a small pinkish, discolored area of resident's right forehead. Resident 1 stated she had fallen, hit her head, and had complaints of right shoulder discomfort, and nausea. On January 16, 2025, at 9:42 a.m., LVN 1 was interviewed. LVN 1 stated, Resident 1 hit her head and stated she would initiate neurochecks every 15 minutes for the first hour, every 30 minutes for the second hour and then every 4 hours for 24 hours. LVN 1 further stated neurochecks are important to assess residents for any changes in their level of consciousness. A review of Resident 1's Resident Information, dated January 17, 2025, at, 8:31 a.m., indicated, resident was admitted to the facility on , August 30, 2024, with a diagnosis of muscle weakness and history of falling. A review of Resident 1's Brief Interview for Mental Status (a cognitive assessment), dated December 9, 2024, indicated a score of 12 (moderate cognitive impairment). A review of Resident 1's SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation)/COC (Change of Condition) ASSESSMENT FORM, dated January 16, 2025, indicated, .unwitnessed fall . A review of Resident 1's progress notes dated January 16, 2025, indicated, .Resident was found on the floor by CNA(Certified Nursing Assistant) .Neuro checks implemented .Patient (Resident 1) complained of headache. Will continue to monitor per doctors ordered . (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: 555383 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 555383 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 02/06/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Blythe Post Acute LLC 285 West Chanslor Way Blythe, CA 92225 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 0684 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few A review of Resident 1's document titled NEUROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT, dated January 16, 2025, indicated, the licensed nurses did not complete Resident 1's neurological assessment during the start of neuro-checks by not assessing the resident's pupil response. In addition, the licensed nurses did not conduct a neurological assessment (pupil response, eye response, level of consciousness, speech, and motor response) after 9:55 a.m., despite the requirement for assessments every 15 minutes for the first hour following the fall. On January 16, 2025, at 10:25 a.m., a concurrent interview and observation of CNA 1 were conducted. CNA1 was observed entering Resident 1's room. CNA 1 stated, she was returning to assess Resident 1's vital signs (pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and temperature) every 15 minutes, per neuro-check policy. CNA 1 stated, other components of the neuro checks would be completed by the licensed nurse. CNA 1 stated, the licensed nurse should have returned after 15 minutes to reassess Resident 1. On January 16, 2025, at 10:36 a.m., an observation of LVN 1 was conducted. LVN 1 was seen by down the hall from Resident 1's room, working at the medication cart and passing medications to residents. LVN 1 was not observed returning to Resident 1's room to conduct a neuro check assessment between 9:55 a.m. and 10:36 a.m. On January 16, 2025, at 10:47 a.m., an interview with LVN 1 was conducted. LVN 1 stated, she notified Resident 1's physician of the resident's fall and received an order to monitor Resident 1 and conduct neuro checks. LVN 1 stated her last assessment of Resident 1 was at 9:55 a.m. and has not returned to re-assess Resident 1. LVN 1 further stated she reported Resident 1's unwitnessed fall to RN 1 at approximately 10:30 a.m. and RN 1 was to take over the monitoring and neurological assessment of Resident 1. On January 16, 2025, at 10:59 a.m., an interview with RN 1 was conducted. RN 1 stated, at approximately 10:40 a.m., she received a report from LVN 1 indicating Resident 1 had an unwitnessed fall. RN 1 stated she informed LVN 1 that she would monitor Resident 1 and conduct neuro checks per facility protocol. RN 1 stated Resident 1 should be assessed, initiate neuro-checks every 15 mins the first hour, every 30 minutes for the second hour, hourly for four hours, and then every four hours for 24 hours.RN 1 stated, she had not yet assessed Resident 1 for neuro checks. On January 16, 2025, at 11:10 a.m., an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON), who stated, the licensed nurse should monitor a resident who experienced an unwitnessed fall by conducting neuro checks assessment, at the time of the fall, every 15 minutes the first hour, every 30 minutes the second hour, hourly for 4 hours, then every 4 hours for 24 hours. The DON stated neuro-check assessments are important to complete, to ensure residents who hit their head during a fall do not experience an altered level of consciousness. The DON stated physical assessments are part of the neuro-check process and are important to complete to ensure a resident did not sustain additional physical injuries during a fall. The DON verified, RN 1 and LVN 1 had not monitored & assessed Resident 1's neuro-checks for the first hour, per facility policy. The DON stated, it is her expectations licensed nurses follow facility protocol of neuro-check monitoring & assessments. The DON further stated, the facility does not have a written policy and procedure specifically for Neuro-checks. The DON stated, the procedures and time frames written on the neuro-check document, are followed. The DON further stated, Resident 1 is on a blood thinning medication (Blood thinners place a resident at increased risk for internal bleeding after a fall), and she had received orders to transfer Resident 1 to acute hospital for further evaluation. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555383 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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 6, 2025 survey of BLYTHE POST ACUTE LLC?

This was a inspection survey of BLYTHE POST ACUTE LLC on February 6, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at BLYTHE POST ACUTE LLC on February 6, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

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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