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Inspection visit

Health inspection

GARDEN PARK CARE CENTERCMS #5556673 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 3 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0580 Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Residents Affected - Some Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and medical record review, the facility failed to notify the resident's representative when there was a change of the POA for one of four sampled residents (Resident 1). * Resident 1's legal representative was changed from Family Member 1 to Family Member 2 without informing Family Member 1. This failure resulted in Family Member 1 being unaware of the change, which had the potential to negatively impact the resident's well-being. Findings: On 1/2/24 at 0816 hours, a telephone interview was conducted with Family Member 1. Family Member 1 stated she was the POA for Resident 1; however, the facility changed the POA to Family Member 2 without informing her. Medical record review for Resident 1 was initiated on 1/2/24. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], and readmitted on [DATE]. Review of Resident 1's History and Physical Form dated 2/28/23, showed Resident 1 did not have the capacity to understand and make decisions. Review of Resident 1's History and Physical Form dated 7/13/23, showed Resident 1 did have the capacity to understand and make decisions. Review of Resident 1's Progress Note dated 7/20/23 at 1217 hours, showed Resident 1 was assisted to complete a new Advance Health Care Directive, designating Family Member 2 as his Power of Attorney. There was no documentation showing Family Member 1 was made aware. Review of Resident 1's Progress Note dated 9/26/23 at 1521 hours, showed Family Member 2 was left a voicemail regarding the change in Power of Attorney. On 1/2/24 at 1147 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with the SSA. The SSA verified Resident 1 changed his POA from Family Member 1 to Family Member 2 on 7/19/23, after his physician deemed him capable of understanding and making medical decisions. The SSA stated she called Family Member 1 and left a voicemail to inform her, but forgot to document the call. The SSA was unable to show any documentation Family Member 1 was made aware of the change of POA prior to 9/26/23. 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 3 Event ID: 555667 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 555667 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/05/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Garden Park Care Center 12681 Haster Street Garden Grove, CA 92840 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 0690 Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Residents Affected - Some Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and medical record review, the facility failed to ensure a physician's order was in place prior to the use of an indwelling urinary drainage catheter for one of four sampled residents (Resident 3). This failure put Resident 3 at risk of complications and not having their care needs met. Findings: On 1/2/24 at 1354 hours, an observation was conducted at Resident 3's bedside. Resident 3 was observed in bed with an indwelling urinary drainage catheter in place. Medical record review for Resident 3 was initiated on 1/2/24. Resident 3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], and readmitted on [DATE]. Review of Resident 3's Order Summary Report failed to show a physician's order for the use of an indwelling urinary drainage catheter. On 1/5/24 at 1137 hours, an observation, interview, and concurrent medical record review was conducted with LVN 1. Resident 3 was again observed in bed with an indwelling urinary drainage catheter in place. LVN 1 was asked about Resident 3's indwelling urinary drainage catheter. LVN 1 stated Resident 3 had the indwelling urinary drainage catheter since his readmission. LVN 1 was asked to show the physician's order for the use of the indwelling urinary drainage catheter. LVN 1 reviewed the medical record and was unable to find a physician's order. LVN 1 stated there should be a physician's order prior to the use of an indwelling urinary drainage catheter. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555667 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 555667 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/05/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Garden Park Care Center 12681 Haster Street Garden Grove, CA 92840 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 0755 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few 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 interview and medical record review, the facility failed to administer the medications as ordered by the physician for one of four sampled residents (Resident 3). * Resident 3 had a physician's order for insulin glargine (a medication used to treat diabetes) to be given at bedtime, with parameters to hold if the blood sugar levels were less than 120 mg/dl. There was no documented evidence the blood sugar level was checked to determine whether to administer or hold the insulin as ordered. This failure put Resident 3 at risk of complications. Findings: Medical record review for Resident 3 was initiated on 1/2/24. Resident 3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], and readmitted on [DATE]. Review of Resident 3's Order Summary Report showed an order dated 12/26/23, for insulin glargine 100 unit/ml 6 units subcutaneously (under the skin) at bedtime for DM and to hold if the blood sugar levels were less than 120 mg/dl. Review of Resident 3's Medication Administration Record showed Resident 3 received insulin glargine as ordered from 1/1 - 1/4/24; however, there was no documented evidence of blood sugar levels. On 1/5/24 at 1137 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with LVN 1. LVN 1 verified Resident 3 had an order for insulin glargine at bedtime with the instructions to hold if the blood sugar levels were less than 120 mg/dl. LVN 1 was asked to show documentation the blood sugar levels were checked prior to the insulin administration and was unable to do so. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555667 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

3 citations 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.

  • 0580GeneralS&S Bno actual harm

    F580 - Notification of Changes

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  • 0690GeneralS&S Bno actual harm

    F690 - Incontinence

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  • 0755GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F755 - Pharmacy Services

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 5, 2024 survey of GARDEN PARK CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of GARDEN PARK CARE CENTER on January 5, 2024. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at GARDEN PARK CARE CENTER on January 5, 2024?

Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) tha..."

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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