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, medical record review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure two of three sampled
residents (Residents 1 and 3) remained free from accident hazards.
* The facility failed to assess Residents 1 and 3's ability to handle containers and consume the hot
beverages as per the facility's P&P. In addition, Resident 1 spilled a cup of hot chocolate on her left
shoulder extending down to the posterior back causing redness and blisters to Resident 1's left shoulder
and left upper back. These failures posed the risk of injury to the other residents who were consuming hot
liquids in the facility.
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled Hot Liquid Safety revised 12/19/22, showed all the residents are assessed
for their ability to handle containers and consume hot liquids. Residents with difficulties will receive
appropriate supervision and use of assistive devices to drink hot liquids. Interventions will be individualized
and noted on the resident's plan of care. Interventions include, but are not limited to:
a. Wide based cups;
b. Cups with lids and handles;
c. Aprons; and
d. Disallow hot liquids while lying in bed.
General safety precautions when serving hot liquids include, but are not limited to:
a. Make sure resident is alert and in proper positioning to consume hot liquids;
b. Use cups, mugs, or other containers that are appropriate for hot beverages;
c. Do not overfill containers;
d. Regulate temperature of hot liquids to which residents have direct access;
e. Place filled containers directly on table. Do not hand them directly to residents;
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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
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Facility ID:
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Event ID:
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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
555536
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Park Regency Care Center
1770 W. LA Habra Blvd.
LA Habra, CA 90631
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
f. Keep hot liquids away from the edges of the table; and
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
g. Do not refill containers while the resident is holding the container.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the facility's P&P titled Accidents and Supervision revised 12/19/22, showed the resident's
environment will remain as free of accident hazards as possible. Each resident will receive adequate
supervision and assistive devices to prevent accidents. This includes identifying hazards and risks and
implementing interventions to reduce hazards and risks. Supervision is an intervention and a means of
mitigating accident risk. The facility will provide adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Adequacy of
supervision is based on the individual resident's needs.
1. Review of the facility's letter to CDPH, L&C Program dated 11/19/24, showed an incident when Resident
1 spilled the hot chocolate on her left shoulder which extended down to the resident's posterior back. The
letter showed Resident 1 experienced discomfort to the site and Resident 1 had developed blisters on her
left shoulder and left upper back.
Medical record review for Resident 1 was initiated on 12/4/24. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE], and readmitted on [DATE].
Review of Resident 1's H&P examination dated 9/6/24, showed Resident 1 had the capacity to understand
and make decisions.
Review of Resident 1's MDS dated [DATE], under the section for Functional Limitation in Range of Motion,
showed Resident 1 had impairment on both upper extremities (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand). The
section for Functional Abilities and Goals showed Resident 1 needed partial/moderate assistance (helper
does less than half the effort, helper lifts, holds, or supports trunk or limbs, but provides less than half he
effort.) for eating (the ability to use suitable utensils to bring food and/or liquid to the mouth and swallow
food and/or liquid once the meal is placed before the resident).
Review of Resident 1's plan of care revised 10/26/23, showed a care plan problem addressing Resident 1's
potential for cognitive loss related to episodes of forgetfulness. The interventions included to cue, reorient,
and supervise as needed.
Review of Resident 1's plan of care revised on 4/5/24, showed a care plan problem addressing Resident
1's ADL self-care performance deficits related to chronic osteoarthritis, hypertension, hyperlipidemia,
polyneuropathy, morbid obesity, and gastroesophageal reflux. The interventions showed Resident 1
required assistance from the staff for eating.
Review of Resident 1's Progress Note dated 11/15/24 at 0715 hours, showed Resident 1 was heard
screaming for pain because she spilled hot cacao on herself and was noted with redness to her left
shoulder,extending to the back.
Further review of Resident 1's medical record failed to show documented evidence the assessment was
completed for Resident 1's ability to handle containers and consume hot liquids.
On 12/5/24 at 1130 hours, a concurrent observation and interview was conducted with Resident 1.
Resident 1 was observed awake and lying in bed with the head of the bed elevated at 45 degrees. Resident
1 was asked to describe her spillage incident on 11/15/24. Resident 1 stated she would only have the hot
chocolate or coffee in the morning, and on 11/15/24, she was offered with the hot chocolate
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
555536
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
555536
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Park Regency Care Center
1770 W. LA Habra Blvd.
LA Habra, CA 90631
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
that morning. Resident 1 stated she had just woken up and she was in the same position as she was now.
Resident 1 stated she was not sitting in an upright position in bed. Resident 1 stated when she received
thehot chocolate, she tried sipping the hot drink with the straw maybe twice. Resident 1 then placed the cup
on the table in front of her after trying to sip it twice. Resident 1 further stated the next thing she
remembered was screaming in pain because she spilled the hot chocolate on herself but could not
remember if she fell asleep.
On 12/5/24 at 1330 hours, an interview was conducted with CNA 2. CNA 2 stated Resident 1 was assigned
to her most of the times. CNA 2 stated Resident 1 was alert but confused at times. CNA 2 was asked to
describe Resident 1's hot beverage spillage incident on 11/15/24. CNA 2 stated when she gave Resident 1
the hot chocolate, Resident 1 was awake and started drinking the hot chocolate. CNA 2 then went to see
another resident. CNA 2 stated 15 minutes after she left Resident 1, she heard Resident 1 screaming so
she went to see Resident 1 right away. CNA 2 stated she found the hot chocolate was spilled on Resident
1's left shoulder and her back. CNA 2 stated she observed Resident 1 crying because she was in pain.
CNA 2 stated she started wiping Resident 1's body and called the nurse. CNA 2 further stated Resident 1
could eat by herself but would fall asleep at times and needed cuing. CNA 2 stated when she was not busy,
she would sit with Resident 1 for the whole meal.
On 12/5/24 at 1400 hours, an interview was conducted with LVN 1. LVN 1 stated Resident 1 was assigned
to him when Resident 1 had the hot liquid spillage incident. LVN 1 stated Resident 1 sustained redness on
the left shoulder and back, and eventually developed blisters on those body parts. LVN 1 stated Resident 1
needed partial to moderate assistance with eating. LVN 1 stated Resident 1 needed to be cued multiple
times and at times Resident 1 would fall asleep during meals. LVN 1 further stated Resident 1 should have
a helper throughout the meal. LVN 1 stated there was no assessment done for Resident 1 regarding her
ability to consume hot liquids.
On 12/5/24 at 1620 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with RN 1.
RN 1 stated the nurses assessed the residents' ability to eat by themselves but did not perform an
assessment specifically regarding the residents ' ability to handle a container and consume hot liquids. RN
1 verified Resident 1's medical record failed to show documented evidence the assessment was completed
to determine Resident 1's ability to handle containers and consume hot liquids.
On 12/5/24 at 1645 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with the OT
1. OT 1 stated the OT evaluation dated 9/6/24, showed Resident 1 had impairment in both upper
extremities due to the resident's shoulder pain and the section under Self-Feeding showed Resident 1 was
independent. OT 1 stated he only assessed in general how Resident 1 ate, handled the utensils and the
cup. OT 1 stated the OT did not do a specific assessment of the residents' ability to handle and consume
hot liquids.
2. Medical record review for Resident 3 was initiated on 12/5/24. Resident 3 was admitted in the facility on
3/30/22 and was readmitted on [DATE].
Review of Resident 3's H&P examination dated 11/18/23, showed Resident 3 had the capacity to
understand and make decisions.
Further review of Resident 3's medical record showed no evidence Resident 3 was assessed for her ability
to handle containers and consume hot liquid.
On 12/5/24 at 1620 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with RN
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555536
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
555536
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Park Regency Care Center
1770 W. LA Habra Blvd.
LA Habra, CA 90631
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
1. RN 1 verified there was no assessment performed to assess Resident 3's ability to handle containers
and consume hot liquids as per the facility's P&P.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555536
If continuation sheet
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