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Inspection visit

Inspection

VILLA VALENCIA HEALTHCARE CENTERCMS #5554629 citations on this visit
9 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 9 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0645 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to submit a level I preadmission screening and resident review (PASARR) for a resident that resided in the facility greater than 30 days for 2 (Resident #3 and Resident #107) of 2 sampled residents reviewed for PASARR services. Residents Affected - Few Findings included: A facility policy titled, admission Criteria, revised 03/2019, revealed, 9. All new admissions and readmissions are screened for mental disorders (MD), intellectual disabilities (ID) or related disorders (RD) per the Medicaid Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) process. a. The facility conducts a Level I PASARR screen for all potential admissions, regardless of payer source to determine if the individual meets the criteria for a MD, ID, or RD. 1. An admission Record indicated the facility admitted Resident #3 on 05/05/2024. According to the admission Record, the resident had a medical history that included diagnoses of bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder. An admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 05/09/2024, revealed Resident #3 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, which indicated the resident had intact cognition. A letter from the State of California-Health and Human Services Agency Department of Health Care Services, dated 05/04/2024, reveled if Resident #3 remained in the nursing facility longer than 30 days, the facility should resubmit a new level I screening on the 31st day. Resident #3's medical record revealed no evidence to indicate a new level I screening was submitted after the 31st day of the resident's admission to the facility. 2. An admission Record indicated the facility admitted Resident #107 on 05/05/2024. According to the admission Record, the resident had a medical history that included a diagnosis of major depressive disorder. An admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 05/07/2024, revealed Resident #107 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 12, which indicated the resident had moderate cognitive impairment. A letter from the State of California-Health and Human Services Agency Department of Health Care Services, dated 05/05/2024, reveled if Resident #107 remained in the nursing facility longer than 30 (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 4 Event ID: 555462 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 555462 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/13/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Villa Valencia Healthcare Center 25000 Calle DE Los Caballeros Laguna Hills, CA 92653 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 0645 days, the facility should resubmit a new level I screening on the 31st day. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Resident #107's medical record revealed no evidence to indicate a new level I screening was submitted after the 31st day of the resident's admission to the facility. Residents Affected - Few The facility's Resident List Report, dated 06/10/2024, revealed Resident #3 and Resident #107 were residents of the facility. During an interview on 06/11/2024 at 10:46 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated she was not aware of any residents that required a new Level I PASARR being submitted after 30 days. The DON stated the facility was a short-term facility, and most residents discharged within 24-28 days after admission. During an interview on 06/11/2024 at 11:36 AM, the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) stated she oversaw the PASARR screenings to ensure they were completed for the residents. Per the ADON, if a resident remained in the facility after 30 days, it was her responsibility to ensure that a new level I was completed. The ADON stated Resident #3's and Resident #107's letters were not reviewed and the level I had not been resubmitted. During an interview on 06/11/2024 at 11:46 AM, the Social Service Director stated she was not aware of the requirement to resubmit a level I after the resident remained in the facility after 30 days. During an interview on 06/13/2024 at 8:34 AM, the Administrator stated he expected the staff would submit the level I PASARR by the day it was required. According to the Administrator, the nurses were responsible for completion of the level I PASARR. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555462 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 4 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 555462 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/13/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Villa Valencia Healthcare Center 25000 Calle DE Los Caballeros Laguna Hills, CA 92653 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 0758 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Based on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was monitored for psychotropic medication use and an order for a PRN (pro re nata, as needed) psychotropic medication was limited to 14 days for 1 (Resident #102) of 5 sampled resident reviewed for unnecessary medications. Findings included: A facility policy titled, Psychotropic Medication Use, dated 07/2022, revealed, a. PRN orders for psychotropics medications are limited to 14 days. The policy specified, 13. Residents receiving psychotropic medications are monitored for adverse consequences, including: a. anticholinergic effects-flushing, blurred vision, dry mouth, altered mental status, difficulty urinating, falls, excessive sedation and constipation: b. cardiovascular effects-irregular heart rate or pulse, palpitations, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, diaphoresis, chest/arm pain, increased blood pressure, orthostatic hypotension: c. metabolic effectsincreased cholesterol and triglycerides, poorly controlled or unstable blood sugar, weight gain: d. neurologic effects-agitation, distress, extrapyramidal symptoms, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, Parkinsonism, tardive dyskinesia, cerebral vascular events: and e. psychological effects- inability to perform ADLs [activities of daily living] or interact with others, withdrawal or decline from usual social patterns, decreased engagement in activities, diminished ability to think or concentrate. An admission Record revealed the facility admitted Resident #102 on 06/06/2024. Resident #102's care plan, initiated on 06/06/2024, revealed the resident had a diagnosis of acute renal failure. Interventions directed the staff to monitor/document/report as needed any signs/symptoms of depression. Resident #102's Order Summary Report, with active orders as of 06/12/2024, revealed an order dated 06/07/2024, for trazadone hydrochloride oral tablet 50 milligram one tablet by mouth as needed for depression manifested by the inability to sleep at bedtime. There was no end/stop date for the medication. Resident #102's Medication Administration Record, for 06/2024, revealed no evidence to indicate the staff monitored the resident for the side effects of the trazadone. During an interview on 06/12/2024 at 9:07 AM, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) #1 stated PRN psychotropic medications should be ordered for 14 days only and the order should have a stop date on the 14th day. LVN #1 stated psychotropic medications must be monitored for signs and symptoms, behaviors, adverse effects, and the reaction to the medication. During an interview on 06/12/2024 at 9:56 AM, LVN #2 stated the nurses must monitor residents for the side effects of psychotropic medications. LVN #2 stated PRN psychotropic medications must have an end day after 14 days. During an interview on 06/12/2024 at 10:17 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated once the nurse received an order from the physician for a PRN psychotropic medication, the order must include a (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555462 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 4 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 555462 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/13/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Villa Valencia Healthcare Center 25000 Calle DE Los Caballeros Laguna Hills, CA 92653 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 0758 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few stop date after 14 days. The DON stated all residents who are ordered a psychotropic medication must be monitored for their behavior(s) and the side effects of the medication. During an interview on 06/13/2024 at 7:59 AM, LVN #3 stated he received the PRN psychotropic medication order for Resident #102. LVN #3 stated it was an oversight that he did not include an end/stop date for the medication for 14 days. LVN #3 stated he did not add the monitoring of the medication side effects and adverse effects to the resident's order as required by the facility. During an interview on 06/13/2024 at 8:40 AM, the Administrator stated he expected the facility staff to follow the proper protocols for all medications. During an interview on 06/13/2024 at 8:48 AM, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) stated the order for a PRN psychotropic medication should include a stop date after 14 days. The NP stated the facility should include monitoring the resident for behaviors and the side effects of the medication. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555462 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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Citations

9 citations 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.

  • 0645GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F645 - Preadmission Screening for individuals with a mental disorder and individuals

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

  • 0758GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F758 - Medication Errors

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

  • 0032GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

  • 0223GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

  • 0291GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  • 0345GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0363GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0712GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F712 - Frequency of physician visits

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  • 0918GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F918 - Bathroom Facilities

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 13, 2024 survey of VILLA VALENCIA HEALTHCARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of VILLA VALENCIA HEALTHCARE CENTER on June 13, 2024. The surveyor cited 9 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at VILLA VALENCIA HEALTHCARE CENTER on June 13, 2024?

Yes, 9 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities"

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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