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Inspection visit

Inspection

THE PAVILION AT SUNNY HILLSCMS #5557331 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 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, medical record review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse to the Administrator of the facility, CDPH L&C Program, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and local law enforcement in a timely manner for one of four sampled residents (Resident 10) reviewed for abuse allegations. * The facility's staff reported allegations of abuse to the administrator of the facility, CDPH L&C Program, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and local law enforcement, around eight hours after the staff from the Acute Care Hospital had voiced concerns about Resident 10's allegation of abuse and mistreatment in the facility. This failure had the potential to delay the investigation of the alleged abuse and for the staff not to take prompt and appropriate corrective actions to prevent the alleged abuse.Findings: Review of the facility's P&P titled Abuse Prohibition and Prevention Program revised April 2024 showed the facility shall ensure that all alleged violation involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, including injuries of unknown source and misappropriation of resident property, are reported immediately, but not later than two hours after the allegation is made, if the events that caused the allegation involve abuse or result in serious bodily injury, or not later than 24 hours if the events that caused the allegation do not involve abuse and do not result in serious bodily injury, to the administrator of the facility and to other officials (including the state survey agency and adult protective services where state law provides for jurisdiction in long term care facilities) in accordance with state law through established procedures. Medical record review for Resident 10 was initiated on 7/9/25. Resident 10 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], and discharged on 7/8/25. Review of Resident 10's H&P examination dated 7/5/25, showed Resident 10 had no capacity to understand and make decisions. Review of Resident 10's Progress Notes showed the following: - On 7/8/25 at 0054 hours, the staff in the facility called the Acute Care Hospital via telephone on 7/8/25 at 0050 hours, and spoke to the RN of the Acute Care Hospital who informed the staff upon discharge that Resident 10 told the RN of the Acute Care Hospital she did not want to go back to the facility because as per Resident 10, she was abused and mistreated at the facility. - On 7/8/25 at 0944 hours, the investigation for an alleged mistreatment and SOC 341 was submitted. On 7/9/25 at 1516 hours, a telephone interview was conducted with LVN 6. LVN 6 stated on 7/7/25, Resident 10 was transferred to the acute care hospital. LVN 6 stated on 7/8/25 around midnight, she spoke to the RN of the acute care hospital who informed her that Resident 10 verbalized she did not want to go back to the facility because she was abused and mistreated at the facility. LVN 6 stated the Administrator was the abuse coordinator of the facility. LVN 6 stated she reported the incident to the RN supervisor in the facility on duty; however, she did not report the allegation made by Resident 10 to the Administrator of the facility, nor did she report the incident to CDPH L&C Program, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and local law enforcement. LVN 6 stated she should have reported the allegation made by Resident 10 to the Administrator right away. On 7/9/25 at 1607 hours, an interview was (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: 555733 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 555733 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/10/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE The Pavilion at Sunny Hills 2222 N. Harbor Blvd. Fullerton, CA 92835 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 FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete conducted with the Administrator. The Administrator stated he was the Abuse Coordinator in the facility. The Administrator stated the facility staff should report to him right away any allegation of abuse and mistreatment made by the resident, and he would then report the allegation to CDPH L&C Program, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and local law enforcement not later than two hours after the allegation was made. The Administrator stated he was notified about the above allegation made by Resident 10 on 7/8/25 at around 0800 hours, (approximately 8 hours after the allegation was made) then he reported the incident to CDPH L&C Program, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and local law enforcement. The Administrator further stated the staff should have reported the allegation made by Resident 10 right away. On 7/10/25 at 1417 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON was informed and acknowledged the above findings. Event ID: Facility ID: 555733 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.

  • 0609GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 10, 2025 survey of THE PAVILION AT SUNNY HILLS?

This was a inspection survey of THE PAVILION AT SUNNY HILLS on July 10, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at THE PAVILION AT SUNNY HILLS on July 10, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."

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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