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Inspection visit

Health inspection

MEADOWOOD A HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #5557132 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one resident (Resident 1) received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice on 5/16/23 when, Residents Affected - Few 1a. Licensed Nurse (LN) 3 gave orange juice to Resident 1 for a low blood sugar reading of 59 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL, units of measure. Normal blood sugar is 70 to 99 mg/dL) instead of physician ' s ordered glucagon gel (a sugary gel used to increase a low blood sugar reading) to increase Resident 1 ' s low blood sugar reading, b. LN 3 did not notify Resident 1 ' s physician of the low blood sugar reading per the physician ' s order, and, c. LN 3 did not recheck Resident 1 ' s blood sugar level every 15 minutes until a blood sugar level of at least 110 mg/dL was reached. These failures resulted in Resident 1 ' s physician ' s orders not being followed and had the potential for Resident 1 ' s health to be negatively affected. Findings: Resident 1 was admitted to the facility in mid-2023 with diagnoses which included diabetes (inability for the body to maintain normal blood sugar levels). A review of Resident 1 ' s Minimum Data Set (MDS, an assessment tool) revealed a brief interview of mental status (BIMS) score of 8 (score can range from 00 for severe impairment to 15 for no impairment) which indicated moderate cognitive impairment (difficulty with thinking clearly). A review of Resident 1 ' s Physicians Order Report dated 5/12/23, indicated, .Glucose Gel .for BS [blood sugar level] <70MG/DL, give glucose gel .or meal tray if available, if BS less than 110MG/DL after dose, administer Q15 mins [every 15 minutes] until BS is stable and Notify MD to re-evaluate diabetic orders . A review of Resident 1 ' s nurse ' s progress note dated 5/16/23 indicated, .0851 [8:51 a.m.] FSBS [blood sugar reading] check with s/sx [signs and symptoms] of diaphoretic skin [sweaty] cold and clammy. Morning FS [blood sugar level] was 59, held insulin [a medication used to control blood sugar levels] and went to kitchen to get res [Resident 1] Orange juice. Rechecked glucose [blood sugar level] 20 min [minutes] after got a reading of 109 .FS was taken reading was 80, lunch served res .approx [approximately] 1400 [2 p.m.] writer went to recheck BS [blood sugar level] after res meal to see any change. FS reading was 81 . Resident 1 ' s blood sugar levels were rechecked twice from 8:51 (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 4 Event ID: 555713 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 555713 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/23/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Meadowood A Health and Rehabilitation Center 3110 Wagner Heights Road Stockton, CA 95209 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 0684 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few a.m., to 2 p.m., instead of every 15 minutes and did not reach 110 mg/dL as outlined in the physician ' s order. During a concurrent interview and record review with LN 4 on 4/23/24, at 3:33 p.m., Resident 1 ' s nurse ' s progress notes were reviewed. LN 4 confirmed Resident 1 ' s physician ' s order was not followed when LN 3 gave orange juice to Resident 1 instead of glucose gel, did not notify Resident 1 ' s physician of the low blood sugar level, and did not re-check Resident 1 ' s blood sugar levels every 15 minutes. LN 4 stated that LN 3 should have followed Resident 1 ' s physician ' s order but did not. A review of the facility ' s policy and procedure titled, Orders-Physicians revised 2/28/24, indicated, .It is the policy of this facility that drugs and treatments shall be administered only upon the order of a person duly licensed and authorized to prescribe such drugs . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555713 If continuation sheet Page 2 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 555713 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/23/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Meadowood A Health and Rehabilitation Center 3110 Wagner Heights Road Stockton, CA 95209 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 - Some Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure medications ordered by the physician were administered to one resident (Resident 1) when dronabinol (a medication used to increase appetite) and vitamin B6 (supplement) were not acquired from the pharmacy in a timely manner. These failures resulted in Resident 1 missing 6 doses of dronabinol and 3 doses of vitamin B6 and had the potential to negatively affect Resident 1 ' s health. Findings: Resident 1 was admitted to the facility in mid-2023 with diagnoses which included severe protein calorie malnutrition (inadequate intake of food as a source of protein, calories, and other essential nutrients) and gastric bypass (surgery that helps you lose weight by changing how your body handles the food you eat but limits the nutrients that your body can absorb). A review of Resident 1 ' s Minimum Data Set (MDS, an assessment tool) revealed a brief interview of mental status (BIMS) score of 8 (score can range from 00 for severe impairment to 15 for no impairment) which indicated moderate cognitive impairment (difficulty with thinking clearly). A review of Resident 1 ' s Medication Administration Record (MAR), dated May of 2023, indicated, .vitamin B6 .1 tablet once daily . 05/13/2023 09:00 [9 a.m.] Not Administered: Drug/Item unavailable 05/14/2023 09:00 Not administered: Drug/Item unavailable Comment: pending delivery from pharmacy 05/15/2023 09:00 Not Administered: Drug/Item unavailable . .dronabinol .2 capsules twice a day . 05/13/2023 09:00 Not Administered: Drug/Item unavailable 05/13/2023 17:00 [5 p.m.] Not Administered: Drug/Item unavailable - Comment: waiting for delivery 05/14/2023 09:00 Not Administered: Drug/Item unavailable Comment: pending delivery from pharmacy 05/14/2023 17:00 Not Administered: Drug/Item unavailable 05/15/2023 09:00 Not Administered: Drug/Item unavailable 05/15/2023 17:00 Not Administered: Other Comment: pending delivery from pharmacy. During a concurrent interview and record review with Licensed Nurse (LN) 4 on 4/23/24, at 3:33 p.m., Resident 1 ' s MAR was reviewed. LN 4 confirmed Resident 1 missed 6 doses of dronabinol and 3 doses of vitamin B6 and there was no follow up phone call to the pharmacy, or the physician documented in Resident 1 ' s record. LN 4 stated nursing staff should have contacted Resident 1 ' s physician to get an order to hold the medications until they were delivered from the pharmacy. LN 4 stated (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555713 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 555713 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/23/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Meadowood A Health and Rehabilitation Center 3110 Wagner Heights Road Stockton, CA 95209 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 Resident 1 ' s appetite may not have been as good due to the missed doses of medication. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm A review of the facility ' s policy and procedure titled, Medication Ordering and Receiving From Pharmacy Provider Ordering and Receiving Non-Controlled Medications dated 2010, indicated, .New medications . please telephone or transmit the medication orders to the pharmacy immediately upon receipt. Inform the pharmacy of the need for prompt delivery . Timely delivery of new orders is required so that medication administration is not delayed . Residents Affected - Some FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555713 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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Citations

2 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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0755GeneralS&S Epotential 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 April 23, 2024 survey of MEADOWOOD A HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of MEADOWOOD A HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER on April 23, 2024. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at MEADOWOOD A HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER on April 23, 2024?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

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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