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 follow professional standards of practice for three of five
sampled residents (Resident 1, Resident 2, and Resident 3) by failing to: 1. Ensure licensed nurses
monitored Resident 1's respiratory (organs that are involved in breathing) status after the resident's change
of condition (COC) on 11/12/2025.2. Ensure licensed nurses monitored Resident 3's respiratory status after
the resident's change of condition (COC) on 11/20/2025.3. Ensure licensed nurses monitored Resident 2's
gastrointestinal (stomach and intestines) status after the resident's change of condition (COC) on
11/21/2025. These deficient practices had the potential to place Resident 1, Resident 2, and Resident 3 at
risk for undetected and worsening medical conditions which could negatively impact the residents' health
and safety.Findings: During a review of Resident 1's admission Record (undated), the admission Record
indicated the facility admitted the resident on 12/16/2024 with diagnoses including end stage renal disease
(the kidneys cease functioning on a permanent basis), type 2 diabetes mellitus (a chronic condition that
affects the way the body processes blood sugar [glucose]), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD - a lung disease characterized by long term poor airflow). During a review of Resident 1's Minimum
Data Set (MDS - a resident assessment tool), dated 11/13/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 1's cognitive
(conscious mental activities including thinking, reasoning, understanding, learning, and remembering) skills
for daily decision making was moderately impaired. During a review of Resident 1's Change in Condition
Evaluation, dated 11/12/2025 and 11/13/2025, the Change in Condition Evaluation indicated the resident
had shortness of breath on both dates. During an interview on 11/24/2025 at 1:55 p.m. and concurrent
record review of Resident 1's Progress Notes, dated 11/9/2025 to 11/13/2025, reviewed with Registered
Nurse (RN) 1, RN 1 stated on 11/12/2025 at 4:20 a.m., Resident 1 had a COC for shortness of breath. RN
1 stated residents should be monitored for 72 hours after a COC. RN 1 stated Resident 1's Progress Notes
indicated there was no documented evidence that monitoring was done on 11/12/2025 (3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
and 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.) shifts. RN 1 stated Resident 1's Progress Notes indicated that on 11/13/2025 at 9:04
a.m., the resident had another COC for shortness of breath. RN 1 stated Resident 1 was not monitored
every shift after the resident had a COC on 11/12/2025. RN 1 stated Resident 1's respiratory condition had
the potential to be missed and worsen. During an interview on 11/24/2025 at 3:38 p.m. and a concurrent
record review of Resident 1's Progress Notes, dated 11/9/202/ to 11/13/2025, reviewed with the Interim
Director of Nursing (IDON), the IDON stated Resident 1 was not monitored for two shifts (3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
and 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.) after the resident's COC on 11/12/2025. The IDON stated resident monitoring after a
COC should be done to ensure and assess if the interventions were effective or not. The IDON stated
Resident 1's respiratory condition had the potential to worsen. The IDON stated the facility failed to ensure
Resident 1 was monitored every shift for 72 hours after the resident's COC. During a review of Resident 3's
admission Record (undated), the admission Record indicated the
Residents Affected - Some
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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
555456
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Antelope Valley Care Center
44567 North 15th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93534
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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 - Some
facility admitted the resident on 11/19/2025 with diagnoses including pleural effusion (the buildup of excess
fluid between the lungs and the wall lining inside the chest), asthma (a disease that affects the lungs), and
chronic respiratory failure (a condition in which not enough oxygen passes from the lungs into the blood).
During a review of Resident 3's Admission/readmission Evaluation/Assessment, dated 11/19/2025, the
Admission/readmission Evaluation/Assessment indicated Resident 3's cognition was intact. During a review
of Resident 3's Change in Condition Evaluation, dated 11/20/2025, the Change in Condition Evaluation
indicated the resident had shortness of breath. During an interview on 11/24/2025 at 1:55 p.m. and
concurrent record review of Resident 3's Progress Notes, dated 11/19/2025 to 11/24/2025, reviewed with
RN 1, RN 1 stated on 11/20/2025 at 9:30 a.m., Resident 3 had a COC for shortness of breath. RN 1 stated
residents should be monitored for 72 hours after a COC. RN 1 stated Resident 3's Progress Notes
indicated there was no documented evidence that monitoring was done on the following days and shifts: a.
11/20/2025 (11 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift),b. 11/22/2025 (11 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift), and c. 11/23/2025 (7 a.m. to 3
p.m. shift).RN 1 stated Resident 3 was not monitored every shift after the resident had a COC on
11/20/2025. RN 1 stated Resident 3's respiratory condition had the potential to be missed and worsen.
During an interview on 11/24/2025 at 3:38 p.m. and a concurrent record review of Resident 3's Progress
Notes, dated 11/19/2025 to 11/24/2025, reviewed with the IDON, the IDON stated Resident 3 was not
monitored every shift after the resident's COC on 11/20/2025. The IDON stated resident monitoring after a
COC should be done to ensure and assess if the interventions were effective or not. The IDON stated
Resident 3's respiratory condition had the potential to worsen. The IDON stated the facility failed to ensure
Resident 3 was monitored every shift for 72 hours after the resident's COC. During a review of Resident 2's
admission Record (undated), the admission Record indicated the facility admitted the resident on
7/11/2023 with diagnoses including acquired absence of left foot, type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
(wound), and gastro-esophageal reflux disease (a condition in which the stomach contents leak backward
from the stomach into the esophagus [food pipe]). During a review of Resident 2's MDS, dated [DATE], the
MDS indicated Resident 2's cognitive skills for daily decision making was intact. During a review of
Resident 2's Change in Condition Evaluation, dated 11/21/2025, the Change in Condition Evaluation
indicated the resident had nausea (feeling an urge to vomit), seven episodes of vomiting, and abdominal
pain. During an interview on 11/24/2025 at 1:55 p.m. and concurrent record review of Resident 2's Progress
Notes, dated 11/20/2025 to 11/24/2025, reviewed with RN 1, RN 1 stated on 11/21/2025 at 7:33 p.m.,
Resident 2 had a COC for nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. RN 1 stated residents should be
monitored for 72 hours after a COC. RN 1 stated Resident 2's Progress Notes indicated there was no
documented evidence that monitoring was done on 11/23/2025 during the 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. shift. RN 1
stated Resident 1 was not monitored every shift after the resident had a COC on 11/21/2025. RN 1 stated
Resident 2's condition had the potential to worsen. During an interview on 11/24/2025 at 3:38 p.m. and a
concurrent record review of Resident 2's Progress Notes, dated 11/20/202/ to 11/24/2025, reviewed with
the IDON, the IDON stated Resident 2 was not monitored on 11/23/2025, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. shift, after the
resident's COC on 11/21/2025. The IDON stated resident monitoring after a COC should be done to ensure
and assess if the interventions were effective or not. The IDON stated Resident 2's symptoms had the
potential to be missed and worsen. The IDON stated the facility failed to ensure Resident 2 was monitored
every shift for 72 hours after the resident's COC. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (PnP)
titled, Acute Condition Changes - Clinical Protocol, last reviewed on 10/30/2025, the PnP indicated the staff
will monitor and document the resident/patient's progress and responses to treatment, and the physician
will adjust treatment accordingly. During a review of
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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
555456
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Antelope Valley Care Center
44567 North 15th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93534
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 - Some
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the facility's PnP titled, Charting and Documentation, last reviewed on 10/30/2025, the PnP indicated all
services provided to the resident, progress toward the care plan goals, or any changes in the resident's
medical, physical, functional or psychological condition, shall be documented in the resident's medical
record. The medical record should facilitate communication between the interdisciplinary team regarding
the resident's condition and response to care. The PnP indicated documentation in the medical record will
be objective, complete, and accurate.
Event ID:
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No. 0938-0391
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555456
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Antelope Valley Care Center
44567 North 15th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93534
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 0695
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide necessary respiratory care
and services for one of three sampled residents (Resident 3) by failing to: 1. Ensure Resident 3's oxygen
tubing and oxygen humidifier (a device that adds moisture to the oxygen a person is breathing in during
oxygen therapy) was dated when it was changed.2. Ensure Resident 3 had an oxygen supplies bag for the
oxygen tubing to be kept inside when not in use. These deficient practices had the potential for Resident 3
to develop respiratory (organs and structures in the body that allow a person to breathe) diseases or
infections.Findings: During a review of Resident 3's admission Record (undated), the admission Record
indicated the facility admitted the resident on 11/19/2025 with diagnoses including pleural effusion (the
buildup of excess fluid between the lungs and the wall lining inside the chest), asthma (a disease that
affects the lungs), and chronic respiratory failure (a condition in which not enough oxygen passes from the
lungs into the blood). During a review of Resident 3's Admission/readmission Evaluation/Assessment,
dated 11/19/2025, the Admission/readmission Evaluation/Assessment indicated Resident 3's cognition was
intact. The Admission/readmission Evaluation/Assessment indicated Resident 3 had shortness of breath
(SOB) on exertion, at rest, and while laying flat. Resident 1 used oxygen at two liters per minute (Lpm - unit
of measurement). During a review of Resident 3's Physician Order, dated 11/19/2025, the Physician Order
indicated the use of oxygen at two Lpm via nasal cannula (a device used to deliver supplemental oxygen).
During a concurrent observation and interview on 11/24/2025 at 3 p.m. with Licensed Vocational Nurse
(LVN) 1, Resident 3 was observed with oxygen via nasal cannula connected to an oxygen concentrator (a
device that provides extra oxygen). LVN 1 stated Resident 3's nasal cannula and oxygen humidifier were
not dated. LVN 1 stated Resident 3's oxygen mask used for respiratory treatment was on top of the
resident's bedside table. LVN 1 stated there were no oxygen supplies bags in Resident 3's room. LVN 1
stated Resident 3's oxygen therapy supplies should be inside a dated and labeled oxygen supplies bag
when not in use. LVN 1 stated residents' oxygen therapy supplies should be dated and changed every 7
days. LVN 1 stated Resident 3's oxygen supplies could get dirty and had the potential to cause respiratory
infections. During an interview on 11/24/2025 at 3:38 p.m. and concurrent record review of the facility's
policy and procedure (PnP) titled Oxygen Administration, last facility-review on 10/30/2025, reviewed with
the Interim Director of Nursing (IDON), the IDON stated the PnP indicated .replace oxygen supplies /
tubings typically every seven to 14 days or per manufacturer's guidelines. The IDON stated the resident
oxygen supplies should indicate the date the supplies were last changed. The IDON stated the facility staff
would be unaware how long Resident 3 had used the undated oxygen supplies. The IDON stated Resident
3's oxygen supplies should be in a dated oxygen supplies bag when not in use. The IDON stated not in use
oxygen supplies outside the oxygen supplies bag and undated oxygen supplies had the potential to cause
residents' respiratory infections. The IDON stated the facility failed to ensure the policy on oxygen
administration was followed.
Residents Affected - Few
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