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Inspection visit

Health inspection

CORONA POST ACUTE CENTERCMS #5555661 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 0627 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the physician documented the clinical rationale for the discharge for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1). This failure had the potential to result in an inappropriate discharge without medical justification, compromising the resident's health, safety, and continuity of care. Findings:On July 18, 2025, Resident 1's record was reviewed. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses which included fusion of the spine and depression (more than just feeling sad or having a bad day).A review of Resident 1's progress notes dated June 1, 2025, indicated, .Assessment and Plan.Pt (Resident 1) is recommendedfor [sic] f/u (follow-up) imaging within one year due to presence of polyp [small growth that can form on the lining of organs inside the body] .Pt (Resident 1) increasing tolerance to ambulance and functionality.Pt (Resident 1) would benefit from continued care.A review of Resident 1's Notice of Proposed Transfer/ Discharge, dated June 3, 2025, indicated, .Effective Date.July 3, 2025.The documentation indicated Resident 1 required ongoing care; however, the facility issued a Notice of Proposed Transfer/discharge on [DATE]. Further review of Resident 1's progress notes dated June 26, 2025, indicated .The patient is very independent and cares for herself. The patient is getting discharged , and the patient is cleared for discharge.The documentation did not provide clinical justification that Resident 1 no longer required facility services or that discharge was in the best interest of the resident's health and safety.On August 21, 2025, at 2:16 p.m., the Social Service Director (SSD) was interviewed. She stated, discharge planning begins when the physician orders the discharge. The SSD stated Resident 1 was under custodial care, and together with the IDT and the physician, it was decided the resident required a lower level of care. The SSD stated, Resident 1 received a written notice of discharge on [DATE].On August 22, 2025, at 1:19 p.m., a concurrent interview and review of Resident 1's progress notes with the Nurse Practitioner (NP) was conducted. The NP stated assessments are performed prior to discharge and should be documented in the resident's medical record. The NP stated that on June 1, 2025, she documented Resident 1 would benefit from continued care. The NP stated the determination to discharge the resident was not reflected in the record.On August 22, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) was interviewed during a record review of Resident 1. The DON stated, Resident 1 was provided notice of transfer/discharge on [DATE]. The DON stated, the NP's documentation did not support discharge readiness. The DON stated, Resident 1 should not have issued a notice of proposed transfer/discharge without physician documentation of the rationale.A review of the facility policy and procedure titled Transfer or Discharge Documentation, dated December 2016, indicated, .When a resident is transferred or discharged , details of the transfer or discharge will be documented in the medical record and appropriate information to the receiving healthcare facility or provider.Should the resident be transferred or discharged for any of the following reasons, the basis for the transfer or discharge will be document in the resident's clinical (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: 555566 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 555566 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/22/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Corona Post Acute Center 2600 South Main Street Corona, CA 92882 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 0627 records by the resident's Attending Physician. 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: 555566 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.

  • 0627GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F627 - Transfer and discharge-

    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 22, 2025 survey of CORONA POST ACUTE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of CORONA POST ACUTE CENTER on August 22, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at CORONA POST ACUTE CENTER on August 22, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transf..."

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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