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
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from
physical abuse (deliberately aggressive or violent behavior with the intention to cause harm) for one of
three sampled residents (Resident 1). On 8/29/2025 at approximately 4:15 p.m., while Resident 1 and
Resident 2 were both in Room A (Resident 1 and Resident 2's shared room), Resident 2, using his
(Resident 2) three fingers (did not specify which hand), pushed Resident 1's back, between the shoulder
blades (a large, triangular-shaped bone located on the back of the upper rib cage, one on each side of the
body). This deficient practice resulted in Resident 1 being subjected to physical abuse by Resident 2 while
under the care of the facility. As a result, Resident 1 fell on the floor in a semi-sitting position (a partially
upright body position) leaning on his (Resident 1) right side.Findings: a. During a review of Resident 1's
admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility admitted Resident 1 on 2/28/2025 with
diagnoses including schizoaffective disorder bipolar type (a mental illness that can affect thoughts, mood,
and behavior), major depressive disorder (mental health illness causing a persistent feeling of sadness,
loss of interest, and can interfere with daily life), and osteoarthritis (a progressive disorder of the joints,
caused by a gradual loss of cartilage). During a review of Resident 1's History and Physical (H&P - a
comprehensive assessment of a resident's medical condition), dated 2/20/2025, the H&P indicated
Resident 1 had the capacity to understand and make decisions. During a review of Resident 1's Minimum
Data Set (MDS - a resident assessment tool), dated 5/27/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 1 had
moderately impaired cognitive functioning (mental processes that enable people to think, understand, make
decisions, and complete tasks). The MDS indicated Resident 1 required moderate assistance (helper does
less than half the effort) from the facility staff with toileting hygiene, showers, and lower body dressing. The
MDS indicated Resident 1 required supervision or touching assistance (helper provides verbal cues and/or
touching assistance) with toilet transfer, chair to bed transfers, and walking 150 feet (ft-unit of
measurement). During a review of Resident 1's Care Plan, initiated on 8/29/2025, the Care Plan indicated
Resident 1 was pushed by roommate (Resident 2) and landed on his (Resident 1) right side. The Care Plan
indicated Resident 1 was at risk for physical injury, pain, and emotional distress. b. During a review of
Resident 2's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility admitted Resident 2 on
9/12/2024 with diagnoses including type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM - a disorder characterized by difficulty in
blood sugar control and poor wound healing), major depressive disorder, chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD - a chronic lung disease causing difficulty in breathing). During a review of Resident 2's
H&P, dated 1/13/2025, the H&P indicated Resident 2 had the capacity to understand and make decisions.
During a review of Resident 2's MDS, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 2's cognitive functioning
was intact. The MDS indicated Resident 2 required moderate assistance from the facility staff with showers
and lower body dressing. The MDS
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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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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
09/15/2025
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
indicated Resident 2 was independent with ambulating 50 ft and required supervision with ambulating 150
ft. During a review of Resident 2's Care Plan (not titled), initiated on 8/27/2024, the Care Plan indicated
Resident 2 had a history of behavioral and emotional challenges such as verbal disagreements with his
(Resident 2) roommate (name not indicated). During a review of Resident 2's Care Plan (not titled), initiated
on 8/29/2025, the Care Plan indicated Resident 2 was involved in a physical altercation (confrontation or
argument that escalates to physical aggression, involving physical force or contact between individuals)
with another resident (Resident 1), resulting in the resident (Resident 1) being pushed and found on the
floor. During a review of Resident 2's change of condition (COC - when there is a sudden significant change
in a resident's health status) form, dated 8/29/2025, the COC form indicated on 8/29/2025 (time not
indicated), Resident 2 had an episode of physical altercation with another resident (Resident 1). The COC
form indicated that Resident 2 admitted to pushing another resident (Resident 1) that resulted in the other
resident (Resident 1) to be found sitting down on the floor on his (Resident 1) right side. c. During a review
of Resident 3's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility originally admitted Resident 3
on 1/18/2025 and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including type 2 DM, muscle weakness, and
personal history of other (healed) physical injury and trauma. During a review of Resident 3's MDS, dated
[DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 3's cognitive functioning was intact. The MDS indicated Resident 3
was independent and was using a wheelchair. During an interview on 9/15/2025, at 10:40 a.m. with
Resident 3, Resident 3 stated on the day of the incident between Resident 1 and Resident 2 (Resident 3
could not recall the exact date but stated it was during the afternoon), Resident 3 was resting in bed in
Room B (Resident 3's room that is in front of Room A), when he (Resident 3) heard Resident 2 screamed
saying that he (Resident 2) had told him (Resident 1) not to make a mess. Resident 3 stated he (Resident
3) could not recall if Resident 1 replied to Resident 2. Resident 3 stated that approximately two to three
minutes after he (Resident 3) heard Resident 2's voice, he (Resident 3) heard a loud noise. Resident 3
stated he (Resident 3) immediately went outside (in a wheelchair) into the hallway in front of Room A and
saw Resident 1 lying on the floor, on the side of Resident 1's bed facing the window. Resident 3 stated
Resident 1's legs were visible on the floor from the hallway. Resident 3 stated Resident 2 was standing in
the middle of the room. Resident 3 stated Resident 2 came out of the room and told Resident 3 that he
(Resident 2) pushed Resident 1 to the floor and that he (Resident 2) was worried that he (Resident 2)
would get in trouble. During an interview on 9/15/2025 at 11:09 a.m. with Resident 2, Resident 2 stated that
on 8/29/2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m., he (Resident 2) pushed Resident 1's back with his three fingers
(did not indicate which hand) and Resident 1 fell and sat on the floor. Resident 2 stated that Resident 1 had
a bowel movement on his (Resident 1) bed and told Resident 2 that he (Resident 1) would defecate on
Resident 2's bed as well. Resident 2 stated that Resident 1 was walking towards Resident 2's bed when he
(Resident 2) approached and pushed Resident 1's back between his (Resident 1) shoulder blades. During
a concurrent interview and record review on 9/15/2025 at 12:17 p.m. with the Acting Director of Nursing
(DON), Resident COC form, initiated on 8/29/2025, at 16:20 p.m., was reviewed. The COC form indicated
that on 8/29/2025 (time not indicated) Resident 1's roommate (Resident 2) pushed Resident 1 and
Resident 1 fell on his (Resident 1) right side. The Acting DON stated that on 8/29/2025, at approximately
4:30 p.m., the Director of Staff Development asked her (Acting DON) to go to Room A. The Acting DON
stated she (Acting DON) immediately went to Room A and saw Resident 1 on the floor next to Resident 1's
bed. The Acting DON stated that Resident 2 admitted to pushing Resident 1 because he (Resident 2) was
bothered by the smell of Resident 1's bowel movement. During an interview on 9/15/2025 at 1:47p.m. with
the Acting DON,
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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
09/15/2025
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
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
the Acting DON stated that the facility failed to keep Resident 1 free from physical abuse. The Acting DON
stated the incident of physical altercation on 8/29/2025 between Resident 1 and Resident 2 was an incident
of physical abuse and had the potential for Resident 1 to sustain fractures, contusion (an injury that occurs
when tissue is damaged by a blunt force causing bleeding under the skin and discoloration), and negatively
affect Resident 1's emotional well-being. During an interview on 9/15/2025 at 1:55 p.m. with Licensed
Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1, LVN 1 stated on 8/29/2025, at approximately 4: 10 p.m., Resident 2 approached
him (LVN 1) and informed that Resident 1 had a bowel movement and needed assistance. LVN 1 stated
that approximately two to three minutes after (approximately 4:15 p.m.) talking to Resident 2, he (LVN 1)
went to Room A and found Resident 1 on the floor near the foot of Resident 1's bed, leaning towards his
(Resident 1) right side, in a semi-sitting position. LVN 1 stated that he immediately got in between Resident
1 and Resident 2 since Resident 2 was standing too close to Resident 1. LVN 1 stated that Resident 2 said
that he (Resident 2) pushed Resident 1. LVN 1 stated that the incident of Resident 2 pushing Resident 1 on
8/29/2025 was an incident of physical abuse and had the potential for Resident 1 to sustain injuries such as
fractures, head injury, and bleeding. During an interview on 9/15/2025 at 2:26 p.m. with Registered Nurse
(RN) 1, RN 1 stated that on 8/29/2025 she (RN 1) was informed by LVN 1 that Resident 2 pushed Resident
1. RN 1 stated that she (RN 1) could not recall the exact time of the incident but when she (RN 1) entered
Room A, Resident 1 was on the floor next to Resident 1's bed, lying towards his (Resident 1) right hip. RN 1
stated Resident 2 told her (RN 1) that he (Resident 2) pushed Resident 1. RN 1 stated that the incident of
Resident 2 pushing Resident 1 on 8/29/2025 was an incident of physical abuse and had the potential for
Resident 1 to sustain injuries, such as fractures. During a record review of the facility-provided policy and
procedure titled, Abuse Prevention and Reporting Policy, last reviewed on 4/2025, the policy and procedure
indicated, It is the policy of this facility to maintain a zero tolerance for abuse . All residents have the right to
be free from abuse and mistreatment. Purpose - Ensure residents are protected from all forms of abuse
(physical .). Definitions - Abuse: The willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or
punishment causing physical harm, pain, or mental anguish.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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