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Inspection visit

Health inspection

GOLDEN SONORA CARE CENTERCMS #5557361 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 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 professional standards of care were met for one out of three sampled residents (Resident 1) when Resident 1's post incident documentation (documentation of assessments and observations after an incident occurs) was incomplete. Residents Affected - Few This failure had the potential for Resident 1 to have unassessed injuries and/or illnesses and unmet psychosocial needs. Findings: A review of Resident 1's admission RECORD, indicated he was admitted to the facility in mid-2023, with diagnoses which included schizophrenia (a mental illness that is characterized by disturbances in thought) and muscle weakness. A review of Resident 1's Progress Notes, dated 9/13/24, at 10:15 PM, indicated, .Resident became very enraged throwing and cussing at the police officers .Resident became more upset and storm (sic) outside to smoke a cigarette .When police and house supervisor went outside found resident on the floor, lying flat on the floor, with laceration [cut or tear in skin] on left eye. Police called ambulance .LVN [licensed vocational nurse] staff were containing bleed that was coming from his wound above his eye . A review of Resident 1's Progress Notes, dated 9/14/24, at 7:13 AM, indicated, .Resident returned from the ER [emergency room] at 0505 [5:05 AM] .Resident has abrasion (scrape) to right side of face and above right eyebrow . A review of Resident 1's Progress Notes, dated 9/16/24, at 10:15 AM, indicated, .An IDT [interdisciplinary team, group of healthcare professionals who assess and coordinate care] meeting was held for unwitnessed fall on 9/13/24 .IDT recommends SS [social services] follow up . During an interview on 10/2/24, at 10:36 AM, the Social Services Assistant (SSA) confirmed there was no documentation in Resident 1's health record to indicate social services had followed up with Resident 1 after the incident on 9/13/24. The SSA stated the purpose of social service follow up was to ensure Resident 1 did not have unmet psychosocial needs and to provide any necessary interventions to meet Resident 1's needs. During an interview on 10/2/24, at 11:39 AM, the Assistant Director of Nurses (ADON) confirmed there was no documentation in Resident 1's health record on 9/15/24 and there should have been. The ADON stated licensed nurses should have documented in Resident 1's health record on every shift for 72 hours after the incident. The ADON further stated the purpose of the 72 hour follow up was to monitor (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: 555736 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 555736 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/02/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Golden Sonora Care Center 19929 Greenley Road Sonora, CA 95370 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 FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Resident 1 for any negative changes in condition or alterations in psychosocial well-being. The ADON stated it was important for social services to follow up with Resident 1 for any psychosocial needs and to assist Resident 1 with coping mechanisms as necessary. A review of a facility policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Charting and Documentation, revised July 2017, indicated, .All services provided to the resident, progress toward the care plan goals, or any changes in the resident's medical, physical, functional or psychosocial condition, shall be documented in the resident's medical record. The medical record should facilitate communication between the interdisciplinary team regarding the resident's condition and response to care . Event ID: Facility ID: 555736 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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

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

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 2, 2024 survey of GOLDEN SONORA CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of GOLDEN SONORA CARE CENTER on October 2, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at GOLDEN SONORA CARE CENTER on October 2, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was 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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