F 0578
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to
participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide a resident's representative with
information regarding formulating an advance directive (AD- a legal document indicating resident
preference on end-of-life treatment decisions) for one of 12 sampled residents (Resident 16).This deficient
practice had the potential for Resident 16 and their representative to not be informed of their right to
formulate an advance directive and not honor the resident's wishes regarding end-of-life care.Findings:
During a review of Resident 16's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility originally
admitted the resident on 1/30/2025 with diagnoses including anxiety disorder (a mental health condition
where you experience excessive, persistent worry, fear, or nervousness that doesn't go away and interferes
with daily life) and history of falling. During a review of Resident 16's Minimum Data Set (MDS- a resident
assessment tool) dated 11/4/2025, the MDS indicated the resident`s cognitive skills for daily decision
making was intact.? The MDS further indicated that Resident 16 required partial to moderate assistance
with activities of daily living (ADL- activities related to personal care).During a review of Resident 16`s
History and Physical dated 1/30/2025, the H&P indicated that the resident does not have the capacity to
make healthcare decisions; however able to decide for activities of daily living and able to make needs
known. During a concurrent interview and record review on 12/18/2025 at 9:30 a.m., with the Social
Services Director (SSD), reviewed Resident 16`s H&P 1/30/2025. The SSD stated that the AD was offered
to Resident 16 but Resident 16 declined assistance. The SSD stated that he (SSD) should have offered
assistance to Resident 16`s responsible party regarding formulating an AD since Resident 16 has no
capacity to make health care decisions.During a review of the facility`s policy and procedure (P&P) titled,
Advance Directive, last reviewed on 1/28/2025, the P&P indicated, Residents have the right to request,
refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
to formulate an advance directive.if a resident is unable to make health care decision, a decision by the
resident`s legal representative to forego treatment may, subject to State requirements, be equally binding
on the facility.
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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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Care Center on Hazeltine, LLC
6835 Hazeltine Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
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F 0580
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room,
etc.) that affect the resident.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow a physician's order by failing to notify a
resident's physician regarding a resident having signs and symptoms of bleeding for one of six sampled
residents (Resident 2). This deficient practice had the potential to result in worsening symptoms and
negatively affect the delivery of care and services to Resident 2.Findings: During a review of Resident 2's
admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility admitted Resident 2 on 8/14/2025 with
diagnoses including ventricular fibrillation (life-threatening heart rhythm), myocardial infarction (heart
attack-when blood flow to a part of the heart muscle gets blocked), and end stage renal disease (ESRD-a
medical condition in which a person's kidneys [organ in the body that filters waste and excess fluid from the
blood] stop functioning on a permanent basis). During review of Resident 2's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a
resident assessment tool) dated 11/21/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 2 had intact cognition (mental
action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding) for daily decision-making and needed
maximal assistance from staff for activities of daily living (ADLs- activities related to personal care). The
MDS also indicated Resident 2 was receiving anticoagulant (medication used to treat and prevent blood
clots [gel-like clumps of blood]) medication. During a review of Resident 2's Care Plan (CP- a document
that summarizes a resident's needs, goals, and care/treatment) dated 8/19/2025, the CP indicated that
Resident 2 was high risk for bleeding, bruising, and/or skin discoloration related to anticoagulant therapy.
The CP indicated a goal that the resident will remain free of abnormal bleeding or bruising with
interventions to monitor/document and report to physician for signs and symptoms of bleeding (abnormal or
unexplained bruising, petechiae [tiny pinpoint sized red, purple or brown on the skin or mucous membrane],
internal bleeding, nosebleeds, bleeding gums, abnormal bleeding). During a review of Resident 2's Order
Summary Report, the Order Summary Report indicated the following orders:- Clopidogrel bisulfate
(anticoagulant medication) 75 milligrams (mg- unit of measurement) by mouth (PO) one time a day (QD),
ordered 9/5/2025.- Eliquis (anticoagulant medication) 2.5 mg PO two times a day, ordered 11/3/2025.Eliquis and clopidogrel bisulfate: monitor signs and symptoms of bleeding (abnormal or unexpected
bruising, petechiae, internal bleeding, nosebleeds, bleeding gums, abnormal bleeding) by documenting (+)
yes or (-) no every shift and notify physician if (+) yes, ordered 11/28/2025.During a review of Resident 2's
Medication Administration Record (MAR, a report detailing the medications administered to a resident by
the licensed nurse in the facility), the MAR indicated a (+) yes for signs and symptoms of bleeding on the
following dates and shifts: - 12/6/2025, 7 am-3 pm shift. - 12/13/2025, 7 am-3 pm, 3 pm-11 pm, and 11
pm-7 am shifts. - 12/14/2025, 7 am-3 pm, 3 pm-11 pm, and 11 pm-7 am shifts. - 12/15/2025, 7 am-3 pm, 3
pm-11 pm, and 11 pm-7 am shifts. - 12/16/2025, 7 am-3 pm, 3 pm-11 pm, and 11 pm-7 am shifts. During a
concurrent interview and record review on 12/17/2025 at 10:53 a.m., with Registered Nurse 1 (RN 1),
reviewed Resident 2's progress notes and Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation (SBAR- a
form filled out by licensed nursing staff for the purpose of communicating information about a resident's
condition or other issue to other members of the health care team, including a resident's doctor). Resident
2's progress notes and SBAR indicated there was no documentation regarding any signs and symptoms of
bleeding and no documentation indicating Resident 2's physician was notified. RN 1 stated that since staff
documented that Resident 2 has been having signs and symptoms of bleeding, the staff have to notify the
physician and document on the resident's progress notes and/or SBAR. RN 1 also stated that it is important
to monitor for signs and symptoms of bleeding and notify Resident 2's physician since Eliquis and
clopidogrel bisulfate are high risk medications. During an interview on 12/17/2025 at 11:15 a.m.,
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Care Center on Hazeltine, LLC
6835 Hazeltine Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
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Residents Affected - Few
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with Licensed Vocational Nurse 1 (LVN 1), LVN 1 stated Resident 2 had some multiple bruising/ skin
discolorations on the left upper chest and left upper arm since admission. LVN 1 stated they were not aware
that Resident 2 had some new bruising since staff recently had been documenting (+) yes for signs and
symptoms of bleeding. LVN 1 stated that if there was any signs and symptoms of bleeding, per the
physician order, staff need to report to the physician and document since Resident 2 is high risk for
bleeding due to his anticoagulant medication use. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure
(P&P) titled, Anticoagulation Clinical Protocol, revised on 1/2025, the P&P indicated, Facility provides care
and services consistent with current standards of practice for residents who use anticoagulants. The P&P
also indicated, If an individual on anticoagulation therapy shows signs of bruising, hematuria, hemoptysis,
or other evidence of bleeding, the nurse will discuss the situation with the physician before giving the next
scheduled dose of anticoagulant.During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Documentation Policy, revised
on 1/2025, the P&P indicated, Physician communications as required by regulations (unless using the
SBAR form) or additional communications that may arise regarding physician communications should be
under what can or should be charted in nursing or other notes.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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555519
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Care Center on Hazeltine, LLC
6835 Hazeltine Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
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F 0628
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or
bed-hold policies.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify the State Long-Term Care (LTC)
Ombudsman (advocates for residents of nursing homes, board and care homes, and assisted living
facilities) of a resident's discharge from the facility for one of three sampled residents (Resident 54). This
deficient practice had the potential for the ombudsman to not be aware of any potential issues from the
discharge.Findings:During a review of Resident 54's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the
facility initially admitted Resident 54 on 9/12/2025 with diagnoses including difficulty walking, nicotine
dependence (a chronic, compulsive need for nicotine [found in tobacco, cigarettes]), and anxiety disorder (a
mental health condition where you experience excessive, persistent worry, fear, or nervousness that doesn't
go away and interferes with daily life).During a review of Resident 54's History and Physical (H&P) dated
9/13/2025, the H&P indicated Resident 54 did have the capacity to make medical decisions. During a
review of Resident 54's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident assessment tool) dated 9/17/2025, the MDS
indicated Resident 54 could make herself understood and could understand others. The MDS indicated
Resident 54 was independent when eating and required partial assistance from facility staff for activities of
daily living (ADLs- activities such as bathing, dressing and toileting a person performs daily).During a
review of Resident 54's Discharge Summary progress note dated 11/11/2025, the progress note indicated
Resident 54 was discharged on 11/11/2025 back to her home at an assisted living facility with all of her
belongings and discharge instructions.During a concurrent interview and record review on 12/18/2025 at
9:17 a.m., with the Social Services Director (SSD), reviewed Resident 54's Notice of Transfer form dated
11/11/2025. The SSD stated Resident 54 initiated the discharge on ce her intravenous (IV- medication
administered through a vein) antibiotic therapy (medication to treat a bacterial infection) was complete. The
SSD stated he (SSD) gave the Notice of Transfer form to Resident 54 but never faxed the form to the
Ombudsman because he was advised by the Director of Nursing (DON) that faxing the Notice of Transfer to
the Ombudsman is not necessary when the resident initiates the discharge. The SSD stated the DON was
out on leave.During an interview on 12/18/2025 at 12:04 p.m., with Registered Nurse 3 (RN 3), RN 3 stated
she (RN 3) and another RN had been assisting with DON duties while the DON was on leave. RN 3 stated
the Ombudsman should have been notified just in case there was a concern.During a review of the facility's
policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Documentation of Discharge or Transferring a Resident, last reviewed
1/2025, indicated the facility will forward a copy of the notices of transfer to the Ombudsman.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555519
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Care Center on Hazeltine, LLC
6835 Hazeltine Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
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F 0690
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate
catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's indwelling
urinary catheter (a tube that is inserted into the bladder, allowing urine to drain) tubing was not coiled and
allowed the contents to flow freely into the urinary catheter bag (container that connects to a urinary
catheter and collects urine) for one of one sampled resident's (Resident 9).This deficient practice had the
potential for Resident 9 to develop a urinary tract infection (UTI- an infection in the urinary system).
Findings: During a review of Resident 9's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility
admitted Resident 9 on 10/20/2025 with diagnoses including urinary tract infections, neuromuscular
disfunction of the bladder (a condition where the nerves that control the bladder are damaged, preventing it
from emptying properly), and chronic kidney disease (a long-term condition where the kidneys are
damaged and gradually lose their ability to filter blood properly). During a review of Resident 9's History and
Physical (H&P) dated 11/3/2025, the H&P indicated the resident did not have the capacity to make
decisions or needs known. During a review of Resident 9's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident
assessment tool) dated 11/14/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 9 can sometimes make self-understood
and can sometimes understand others. During a review of Resident 9's Order Summary Report, the Order
Summary Report indicated Resident 9 had an order for an indwelling catheter #FR 16 (French, 16 is the
size of the tubing) x 10 milliliter (ml- a unit of volume measurement) to drainage bag due to diagnosis of
neurogenic bladder, ordered 10/21/2025.During a review of Resident 9's Care Plan (CP- a document that
summarizes a resident's needs, goals, and care/treatment) for at Risk for UTI dated 10/20/2025, the CP
indicated an intervention to check the tubing for kinks each shift. During an observation on 12/15/2025 at
9:08 a.m., inside Resident 9's room, observed Resident 9 lying down in bed with a urinary catheter bag
hanging on the left side of Resident 9's bed frame. Observed the urinary catheter tubing hung below the
middle-left side of the bed and had coils with a kink. The coiled portion of the urinary catheter tubing
contained yellow liquid. During a concurrent observation and interview on 12/15/2025 at 9:16 a.m., inside
Resident 9's room, with Licensed Vocational Nurse 1 (LVN 1), observed Resident 9's urinary catheter
tubing. LVN 1 stated Resident 9's urinary catheter tubing was coiled and contained yellow liquid. LVN 1
stated the urinary catheter tubing should be straight and without kinks in order to drain the urine into the
urinary catheter bag. LVN 1 further stated Resident 9 had a history of UTI's and if the urine is not draining
properly, the resident could get an infection. During an interview on 12/18/2025 at 12:34 p.m., with
Registered Nurse 3 (RN 3), RN 3 stated the urinary catheter tubing should not be coiled or kinked and
should be below the bladder level. RN 3 stated that if the urinary catheter tubing is coiled, it can possibly
become kinked leading to back flow and possible infection. During a review of the facility's policy and
procedure (P&P) titled, Indwelling Catheter Use, last reviewed 1/2025, the P&P indicated the policy of the
facility is to provide catheter care to reduce the risk of infections and to position the tubing lower than the
body to facilitate drainage. During a review of the facility-provided indwelling catheter insert directions, not
dated, the insert indicated to maintain unobstructed free flow of the catheter and tubing.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555519
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Care Center on Hazeltine, LLC
6835 Hazeltine Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
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F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a
licensed pharmacist.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to: 1. Reconcile (the process of comparing
transactions and activity to supporting documentation) two (2) medication emergency kits ([eKIT] - storage
container for emergency use medications) containing Controlled Substances ([CS]- medications which
have a potential for abuse and may also lead to physical or psychological dependence, also known as
Controlled Medications) for 12/2025, in one (1) of one (1) inspected Medication Rooms (Medication room
[ROOM NUMBER].) 2. Reconcile one (1) medication eKIT containing CSs for 12/2025, in one (1) of two (2)
inspected Medication Carts (Medication Cart 1.) As a result, control and accountability of CSs and
availability of medications did not follow state and federal regulations and facility policy and procedures.
These deficient practices increased the opportunity for CS diversion (the transfer of a controlled medication
or other medication from a lawful to an unlawful channel of distribution or use,) and the risk that residents in
the facility could have accidental exposure to harmful medications and delayed medication treatment during
emergencies possibly leading to physical and psychosocial harm, and hospitalizationFindings: During an
observation on 12/16/2025 at 10:18 a.m., with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 3, in Medication Cart 1,
there was: 1. One (1) medication eKIT containing CSs stored at room temperature and labeled 16, without
an accountability log for the reconciliation of CS inventory count at every shift change for 12/2025. During a
concurrent interview, LVN 3 stated that all CSs, including medication eKITs containing CSs should be
reconciled and counted at every shift. LVN 3 stated the eKIT labeled 16 containing CSs in Medication Cart
1 was not reconciled with a count at every shift in 12/2025, and it was important to account for all CSs to
ensure accountability and prevent CS diversion. During an observation on 12/15/2025 at 12:40 p.m., with
LVN 2, in Medication room [ROOM NUMBER], there was: 1. One (1) medication eKIT containing CSs
stored in the refrigerator and labeled 24, without an accountability log for the reconciliation of CS inventory
count at every shift change for 12/2025. 2. One (1) medication eKIT containing CSs stored at room
temperature and labeled 8, without an accountability log for the reconciliation of CS inventory count at
every shift change for 12/2025. During a concurrent interview, LVN 2 stated that all CSs, including
medication eKITs containing CSs, should be reconciled at every shift. LVN 2 stated the eKIT labeled 24 in
the refrigerator and the eKIT labeled 8 at room temperature containing CSs in Medication room [ROOM
NUMBER] was not reconciled for inventory count at every shift in 12/2025, and it was important to account
for all CSs to ensure accountability and prevent CS diversion. During an interview on 12/16/2025 at 3 p.m.,
with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON,) the ADON stated medication eKITs containing CSs needed
to be counted and reconciled at every shift change to ensure accountability and prevent CS diversion. The
DON stated eKIT labeled 16 in Medication Cart 1, the eKIT labeled 24 in the refrigerator in Medication
room [ROOM NUMBER] and the eKIT labeled 8 at room temperature in Medication room [ROOM
NUMBER], all contained CSs and were not reconciled at every shift in 12/2025. During a review of the
facility's Policy and Procedures (P&P,) titled Safeguarding Controlled Substances, last reviewed 1/28/2025,
the P&P indicated: The facility has established guidelines for safe handling receiving, storing, administering,
reconciling, and safeguarding controlled substances. Purpose: To minimize the time between identification
and actual loss or diversion of medications or suspected controlled substance diversion involving any
employee, determination of the extent of loss or diversion and to safeguard patients and their property.
Definitions: Controlled Medications are substances that have an accepted medical use (medications which
fall under US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Schedules II-V), have a potential for abuse, ranging from
low to high, and may
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555519
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Care Center on Hazeltine, LLC
6835 Hazeltine Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
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F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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also lead to physical or psychological dependence. 13. Controlled substances will be counted at the onset
and completion of each shift by two nurses and verified accurately through each nurses' signature on the
reconciliation log. Controlled Drug Count/Change of Shift Reconciliation 1. Each individual controlled
substance must be counted when there is a change in shift nurse.2. The on-coming licensed nurse will view
and verify each medication supply and amount[s) remaining, while the off-going nurse calls out the resident
name, medication, and amounts remaining on controlled logs.3. The count should be completed in a
diligent manner and the oncoming nurse should examine tablets and medications carefully during the
count.4. Narcotic e-kits should be checked & verified as present/sealed or reconciled as indicated.5. Both
on-coming, and off-going licensed nurses will sign the controlled drug count verification form when deemed
accurate. Following this procedure and confirmation of controlled substance accuracy, the on-coming nurse
may take accountability of the medication cart and keys. During a review of the facility's P&P, titled
Emergency Pharmacy Services and Emergency kits, last reviewed 1/28/2025, the P&P indicated:
Accountability for controlled substances stored in the emergency kit is maintained as follows:c. The
incoming and outgoing nurses verify the inventory of controlled substances at each change of shift or
exchange of keys.
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555519
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Care Center on Hazeltine, LLC
6835 Hazeltine Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
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F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted
professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately
locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store medications in accordance
with manufacturer specifications, professional principles and facility policy and procedures, in one (1) of two
(2) inspected medication carts (Medication Cart 1) by failing to ensure eye drops were stored separately
from orally administered medications.This deficient practice had the potential to increase the risk of
infections for residents in the facility and to receive medications in the wrong route (internal versus external
routes) possibly leading to adverse health consequences. Findings: During a concurrent observation and
interview on 12/16/2025 at 10:18 a.m. with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 3, in Medication Cart 1, the
following medications were stored in a manner contrary to the facility's P&P:a. One (1) eye drop solution
stored with sodium chloride oral tablet, glucosamine oral capsule and oyster shell calcium oral tablets in the
same bin of the medication cart.LVN 3 stated that orally administered medications and eye drops should be
stored separately in their own sections/bins, not together, to prevent errors in wrong route administration.
LVN 3 stated the eye drop solution should have been separated from sodium chloride oral tablet,
glucosamine oral capsule and oyster shell calcium oral tablets. During an interview on 12/16/2025 at 3 p.m.
with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), ADON stated internally (such as oral, intravenous) and
externally (such as eyes, ears, nose, skin) administered medications should be stored separately to prevent
wrong route administration, infections and contaminations. The DON stated the facility failed to store eye
drops in Medication Cart 1 separately from the oral medications such as sodium chloride oral tablet,
glucosamine oral capsule and oyster shell calcium oral tablets. During a review of the facility's Policies and
Procedures (P&P,) titled Pharmaceutical Services - Labeling and Storage, last reviewed 1/28/2025, the
P&P indicated: Externally used drugs in liquid, tablet, capsule or powder form shall be stored separately
from drugs for internal use.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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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
555519
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Care Center on Hazeltine, LLC
6835 Hazeltine Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure safe and sanitary food
storage and proper food handling practices by failing to: 1. Ensure bins containing potatoes and onions
were labeled with a date of when they were received. 2. Ensure one sweet and sour sauce container was
clean with no residue left outside of the container. 3. Ensure the ice machine water filter was changed
according to its replace date and according to the manufacturer's policy. 4. Ensure the residents' refrigerator
temperature log was updated daily for three dates. 5. Ensure chocolate milk and vanilla and chocolate ice
cream inside the residents' refrigerator were labeled with name and date. These deficient practices had the
potential to result in harmful bacteria growth and cross contamination (transfer of harmful bacteria from one
place to another) that could lead to food borne illness (a disease caused by consuming food or drinks that
are contaminated by germs or chemicals) in 44 of 46 medically compromised residents who received food
and ice from the kitchen. Findings: 1. During a concurrent kitchen observation and interview on 12/15/2025
at 7:53 a.m., with [NAME] 1 (CK 1), observed one bin with potatoes and one bin with onions not labeled
with the date it was received. CK 1 verified and stated that all perishable (usually food, that is likely to spoil,
decay or go bad) food should be labeled with the date when it was received to be able to know what to use
first when serving food. During an interview on 12/15/2025 at 3:25 p.m., with the Dietary Supervisor (DS),
the DS stated that all perishable food delivered to the facility should be labeled with the date when it was
received due to food safety. During a review a review of facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Food
Receiving and Storage, revised on 1/2025, the P&P indicated, When food, food products or beverages are
delivered to the nursing home, facility staff must inspect these items for safe transport and quality upon
receipt and ensure their proper storage, keeping track of when to discard perishable foods and covering,
labeling, and dating all foods stored. 2. During a concurrent observation and interview on 12/15/2025 at
8:14 a.m., with CK 1, observed one sweet and sour sauce container with residue left outside of the
container. CK 1 verified and stated that the sweet and sour sauce container was dirty, and it should be
clean with no residue left prior to returning it back to the refrigerator. During an interview on 12/15/2025 at
3:25 p.m., with the DS, the DS stated that they need to clean the sauce containers after each use due to
possible risk of contamination and food safety. During a review a review of facility's P&P titled, Safe Food
Preparation, revised on 1/2025, the P&P indicated, Facility follows proper sanitation and food handling
practices to prevent the outbreak of foodborne illness. 3. During a concurrent observation and interview on
12/16/2025 at 11:12 a.m., with the DS, observed the ice machine water filter. The ice machine water filter
was labeled installed on 5/16/2025 and replace 11/16/2025. The DS validated and stated that the ice
machine water filter was supposed to be changed to make sure water was filtered properly due to possible
water contamination which can lead to possible foodborne illness if ingested. During a review a review of
facility's P&P titled, Ice Machine and Storage Chests, revised on 1/2025, the P&P indicated, Ice machines
and ice storage/distribution chests will be used and maintained per manufacturer's guidelines to ensure the
safe and sanitary supply of ice. During a review of the ice machine manufacturer's instructions, undated,
the ice machine manufacturer's instructions indicated, All the components and surfaces exposed to water
or ice cubes, like the ice storage bin, water tank, evaporator, water pump, silicone tube, water outlet pipe,
etcetera should be cleaned six (6) months after the first use. 4. During a concurrent observation, interview,
and record review on 12/15/2025 at 8:31 a.m., with the Director of Maintenance (DOM), observed the
residents' refrigerator. Observed chocolate milk and vanilla and chocolate ice creams not labeled with
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
555519
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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
555519
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Care Center on Hazeltine, LLC
6835 Hazeltine Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
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 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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resident's name and date. The DOM stated that facility staff needs to label all the food with the resident's
name and the date when it was received since they must throw away the food after three (3) days.
Reviewed the residents' refrigerator temperature log which indicated missing daily temperatures for the
dates of 12/12/2025, 12/13/2025, and 12/14/2025. The DOM validated the missing refrigerator temperature
checks for the three (3) days and stated that the facility was supposed to check the temperature of the
residents' refrigerator and record it using the facility's Refrigerator/Freezer Temperature Log.During an
interview on 12/15/2025 at 3:25 p.m., with the DS, the DS stated that it was important to check the
temperature of the residents' refrigerator daily. The DS stated all food put in the residents' refrigerator
should have labels with name and date when it was received, due to the possibility of food poisoning if the
food was not in the proper temperature and if the food was left for too long. During a review of the facility's
policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Use and storage of food brought to resident, revised on 6/2025, the P&P
indicated, To ensure safe food practices and the prevention of foodborne illnesses, the facility shall provide
safe and sanitary storage of food brought to residents by family and visitors for a period not to exceed 48
hours. The P&P indicated, Temperature Control of perishable (usually food, that is likely to spoil, decay or
go bad) foods must be refrigerated at 41-degree Fahrenheit (unit for temperature) or below. The P&P also
indicated, All food brought in should be labeled with resident name, and date delivered.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555519
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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
555519
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Care Center on Hazeltine, LLC
6835 Hazeltine Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
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 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's water pitcher
was not placed on the floor for one of one sampled resident (Resident 16).This deficient practice had the
potential to result in contamination of the drinking water that can lead to waterborne diseases caused by
pathogens (bacteria, viruses, parasites) spread through contaminated water, leading to symptoms like
diarrhea and vomiting. Findings: During a review of Resident 16's admission Record, the admission Record
indicated the facility originally admitted the resident on 1/30/2025 with diagnoses including anxiety disorder
(a mental health condition where you experience excessive, persistent worry, fear, or nervousness that
doesn't go away and interferes with daily life) and history of falling. During a review of Resident 16's
Minimum Data Set (MDS- a resident assessment tool) dated 11/4/2025, the MDS indicated the resident`s
cognitive skills for daily decision making was intact.? The MDS further indicated that Resident 16 required
partial to moderate assistance with activities of daily living (ADL- activities related to personal care).During
an observation on 12/15/2025 at 11:15 a.m., observed two (2) water pitchers on the floor by Resident 16's
bedside while the resident was in bed sleeping. During a concurrent observation and interview on
12/15/2025 at 12:09 p.m., with the Director of Staff Development/Infection Preventionist Nurse (DSD/IPN),
the DSD/IPN stated that residents' water pitchers are replaced twice a day and when staff bring in the
pitchers it must be placed on the clean nightstand or bedside table. The DSD/IPN confirmed by stating that
two water pitchers were on the floor by Resident 16's bedside. The DSD/IPN stated that the water pitchers
should not be on the floor since the floor is considered a dirty surface and the content of the water pitchers
can get contaminated which can result in the residents getting sick with waterborne diseases. During a
review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, national public health agency) source
material, Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities, updated 7/2019, indicated
floors can become rapidly contaminated from airborne microorganisms and those transferred from shoes,
equipment wheels, and body substances.
Residents Affected - Few
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