F 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment,
and neglect by anybody.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from verbal abuse (the
use of oral, written or gestured language that willfully includes disparaging and derogatory terms to
residents or to their families, or within their hearing distance, regardless of their age, ability to comprehend,
or disability) for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1). On 8/23/2025 at around 6:30 a.m., Certified
Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1 flipped off (describes the act of extending the middle finger as a rude and
offensive gesture to express anger, contempt, or annoyance toward someone, particularly in a non-verbal
way) using two middle fingers of both hands, yelled obscenities, and called a derogatory and racial insult at
Resident 1. This deficient practice resulted in Resident 1 being subjected to verbal abuse by CNA 1 while
under the care of the facility.Findings: During a review of Resident 1's admission Record, the admission
Record indicated the facility admitted Resident 1 on 12/27/2023 with diagnoses including type 2 diabetes (a
group of diseases that result in too much sugar in the blood), polyneuropathy (nerve damage),
hypertension (elevated blood pressure), and muscle weakness. During a review of Resident 1's Minimum
Data Set (MDS - a resident assessment tool), dated 7/3/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 1's cognition
(refers to conscious mental activities including thinking, reasoning, understanding, learning, and
remembering) was intact. The MDS indicated Resident 1 required substantial to maximal assistance (helper
does more than half the effort) with showering, toileting, and lower body dressing. During a record review of
Resident 1's Care Plan, dated 8/27/2025, the Care Plan indicated Resident 1 had potentially a
psychosocial (relating to the interrelation of social factors and individual thought and behavior) well-being
problem due to a verbal incident with staff member (CNA 1). During a record review of Resident 1's
Progress Notes, dated 8/28/2025, the Progress Notes indicated on 8/23/2025, at around 5 p.m., Resident 1
went to the Staff Developer (DSD) and the Administrator (ADMIN), and reported that on 8/23/2025, at
around 6:30 a.m., CNA 1 called him (Resident 1) a derogatory and racial insult. During a review of Resident
2's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility admitted Resident 2 on 1/15/2025 with
diagnoses including history of falling, acute kidney failure (a condition in which the kidneys suddenly cannot
filter waste from the blood, and hypertension (elevated blood pressure). During a review of Resident 2's
MDS, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 2's cognition was intact. The MDS indicated Resident 2
required substantial to maximal assistance (helper does more than half the effort) with showering, toileting,
and lower body dressing. During an interview with Resident 1 on 8/28/2025 at 10:10 a.m., Resident 1
stated on 8/23/2025, at around 6:30 a.m., Resident 1 pressed the call light because he (Resident 1) wanted
to be changed. Resident 1 stated CNA 1 answered his (Resident 1) call light, and he (Resident 1) told CNA
1 he wanted a different CNA to change him (Resident 1). Resident 1 stated CNA 1 flipped off at him
(Resident 1) using two middle fingers of both hands. Resident 1 stated CNA 1 called him (Resident 1) a
derogatory and racial insult.
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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
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No. 0938-0391
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
555583
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/28/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
MacLay Healthcare Center
12831 MacLay Street
Sylmar, CA 91342
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 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Resident 1 stated CNA 1 continued to yell obscenities at him (Resident 1). Resident 1 stated he (Resident
1) called the RN Supervisor 1 (RN 1) from his (Resident 1) cell phone to come to his (Resident 1) room to
help him (Resident 1). Resident 1 stated he (Resident 1) told RN 1 that CNA 1 was yelling obscenities at
him (Resident 1). During an interview with Resident 2 on 8/28/2025 at 12:10 p.m., Resident 2 stated on
8/23/2025 at 6:30 a.m., his roommate (Resident 1) pressed the call light and CNA 1 came inside the room
to answer the call light. Resident 2 stated he (Resident 2) heard Resident 1 told CNA 1 that Resident 1
wanted a different CNA to change Resident 1. Resident 2 stated he (Resident 2) heard CNA 1 yell out
obscenities and a derogatory and racial insult at Resident 1. Resident 2 stated CNA 1 should have walked
away and called the RN 1, instead of staying in the room and yelling out obscenities at Resident 1. During
an interview with RN 1 on 8/28/2025 at 12:30 p.m., RN 1 stated on 8/23/2025 at 6:30 a.m., Resident 1
called her because he (Resident 1) did not want CNA 1 to change him. RN 1 stated Resident 1 reported to
her (RN 1) that CNA 1 called him (Resident 1) a derogatory and racial insult. RN 1 stated she (RN 1) did
not report this verbal abuse allegation to anyone because she (RN 1) did not think anything of it. RN 1
stated she (RN 1) realized this was verbal abuse and should have reported to the abuse coordinator within
two hours. RN 1 stated she (RN 1) was very sorry for not reporting the verbal abuse right away. During an
interview with the ADMIN and Director of Nurses (DON) on 8/28/2025 at 3:30 p.m., the ADMIN stated
Resident 1 reported to her (ADMIN) and the DSD that on 8/23/2025 at 6:30 a.m., CNA 1 went to answer his
(Resident 1) call light, and Resident 1 requested for a different CNA. The ADMIN stated Resident 1
reported that CNA 1 yelled a derogatory and racial insult at him (Resident 1). The ADMIN stated she
(ADMIN) did not know Resident 1 had reported this to RN 1 on 8/23/2025. The ADMIN and DON stated the
facility has no tolerance for any abuse and RN 1 should have reported this right away (facility reported to
the State Survey Agency on 8/26/2025). The ADMIN stated that CNA 1 and RN 1 will be terminated
effective immediately. A review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, and
Misappropriation Prevention Program, dated 4/2021, the policy and procedure indicated Residents have the
right to be free from abuse. This includes but is not limited to verbal abuse.
Event ID:
Facility 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
555583
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/28/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
MacLay Healthcare Center
12831 MacLay Street
Sylmar, CA 91342
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 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper
authorities.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to report an allegation of verbal abuse (the use of oral, written
or gestured language that willfully includes disparaging and derogatory terms to residents or to their
families, or within their hearing distance, regardless of their age, ability to comprehend, or disability) within
two hours to the State Survey Agency (SSA). On 8/23/2025 at around 6:30 a.m., Certified Nursing
Assistant (CNA) 1 flipped off (describes the act of extending the middle finger as a rude and offensive
gesture to express anger, contempt, or annoyance toward someone, particularly in a non-verbal way) using
two middle fingers of both hands, yelled obscenities, and called a derogatory and racial insult at Resident 1.
The facility reported the verbal abuse incident on 8/26/2025 to the SSA. This deficient practice resulted in a
delay in the investigation and placed Resident 1 at risk for further verbal abuse.Findings: During a review of
Resident 1's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility admitted Resident 1 on
12/27/2023 with diagnoses including type 2 diabetes (a group of diseases that result in too much sugar in
the blood), polyneuropathy (nerve damage), hypertension (elevated blood pressure), and muscle
weakness. During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident assessment tool), dated
7/3/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 1's cognition (refers to conscious mental activities including thinking,
reasoning, understanding, learning, and remembering) was intact. The MDS indicated Resident 1 required
substantial to maximal assistance (helper does more than half the effort) with showering, toileting, and
lower body dressing. During a record review of Resident 1's Care Plan, dated 8/27/2025, the Care Plan
indicated Resident 1 had potentially a psychosocial (relating to the interrelation of social factors and
individual thought and behavior) well-being problem due to a verbal incident with staff member (CNA 1).
During a record review of Resident 1's Progress Notes, dated 8/28/2025, the Progress Notes indicated on
8/23/2025, at around 5 p.m., Resident 1 went to the Staff Developer (DSD) and the Administrator (ADMIN),
and reported that on 8/23/2025, at around 6:30 a.m., CNA 1 called him (Resident 1) a derogatory and
racial insult. During a review of Resident 2's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility
admitted Resident 2 on 1/15/2025 with diagnoses including history of falling, acute kidney failure (a
condition in which the kidneys suddenly cannot filter waste from the blood, and hypertension (elevated
blood pressure). During a review of Resident 2's MDS, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 2's
cognition was intact. The MDS indicated Resident 2 required substantial to maximal assistance (helper
does more than half the effort) with showering, toileting, and lower body dressing. During an interview with
Resident 1 on 8/28/2025 at 10:10 a.m., Resident 1 stated on 8/23/2025, at around 6:30 a.m., Resident 1
pressed the call light because he (Resident 1) wanted to be changed. Resident 1 stated CNA 1 answered
his (Resident 1) call light, and he (Resident 1) told CNA 1 he wanted a different CNA to change him
(Resident 1). Resident 1 stated CNA 1 flipped off at him (Resident 1) using two middle fingers of both
hands. Resident 1 stated CNA 1 called him (Resident 1) a derogatory and racial insult. Resident 1 stated
CNA 1 continued to yell obscenities at him (Resident 1). Resident 1 stated he (Resident 1) called the RN
Supervisor 1 (RN 1) from his (Resident 1) cell phone to come to his (Resident 1) room to help him
(Resident 1). Resident 1 stated he (Resident 1) told RN 1 that CNA 1 was yelling obscenities at him
(Resident 1). During an interview with Resident 2 on 8/28/2025 at 12:10 p.m., Resident 2 stated on
8/23/2025 at 6:30 a.m., his roommate (Resident 1) pressed the call light and CNA 1 came inside the room
to answer the call light. Resident 2 stated he (Resident 2) heard Resident 1 told CNA 1 that Resident 1
wanted a different CNA to change Resident 1. Resident 2 stated he (Resident 2) heard CNA 1 yell out
obscenities and a derogatory and racial
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555583
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
555583
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/28/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
MacLay Healthcare Center
12831 MacLay Street
Sylmar, CA 91342
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 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Previous Versions Obsolete
insult at Resident 1. Resident 2 stated CNA 1 should have walked away and called the RN 1, instead of
staying in the room and yelling out obscenities at Resident 1. During an interview with RN 1 on 8/28/2025
at 12:30 p.m., RN 1 stated on 8/23/2025 at 6:30 a.m., Resident 1 called her because he (Resident 1) did
not want CNA 1 to change him. RN 1 stated Resident 1 reported to her (RN 1) that CNA 1 called him
(Resident 1) a derogatory and racial insult. RN 1 stated she (RN 1) did not report this verbal abuse
allegation to anyone because she (RN 1) did not think anything of it. RN 1 stated she (RN 1) realized this
was verbal abuse and should have reported to the abuse coordinator within two hours. RN 1 stated she
(RN 1) was very sorry for not reporting the verbal abuse right away. During an interview with the ADMIN
and Director of Nurses (DON) on 8/28/2025 at 3:30 p.m., the ADMIN stated Resident 1 reported to her
(ADMIN) and the DSD that on 8/23/2025 at 6:30 a.m., CNA 1 went to answer his (Resident 1) call light, and
Resident 1 requested for a different CNA. The ADMIN stated Resident 1 reported that CNA 1 yelled a
derogatory and racial insult at him (Resident 1). The ADMIN stated she (ADMIN) did not know Resident 1
had reported this to RN 1 on 8/23/2025. The ADMIN and DON stated the facility has no tolerance for any
abuse and RN 1 should have reported this right away (facility reported to the State Survey Agency on
8/26/2025). The ADMIN stated that CNA 1 and RN 1 will be terminated effective immediately. During a
review of the facility-provided policy and procedure titled, Abuse Investigation and Reporting, revised on
7/2027, the policy and procedure indicated, All reports of resident abuse . shall be promptly reported to
local, state and federal agencies (as defined by current regulations). Reporting 1. All alleged violations
involving abuse . will be reported by the facility Administrator, or his/her designee, to the following persons
or agencies: a. The State licensing/\certification agency responsible for surveying/licensing the facility . 2.
An alleged violation of abuse . will be reported immediately, but not later than: a. Two (2) hours if the alleged
violation involves abuse.
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