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
**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 provide the services to attain
or maintain the highest practicable well-being for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1).
Residents Affected - Few
* Resident 1 made an allegation of abuse on 7/5/25; however, the facility failed to initiate the change of
condition assessment and monitoring of Resident 1 every shift for 72 hours. This failure had the potential for
the resident to not receive the appropriate care and monitoring to prevent the development of complications
and/or delayed medical treatments related to the allegation of abuse.
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled Acute Condition Changes- Clinical Protocol dated 2001 showed the
physician will help identify individuals with a significant risk for having acute changes of condition during
their stay. The physician will help identify and authorize appropriate treatments. The staff will monitor and
document the resident's progress and responses to treatment, and the physician will adjust treatment
accordingly. The physician will help the staff monitor a resident with a recent acute change of condition until
the problem or condition has resolved or stabilized.
Medical record review for Resident 1 was initiated on 7/7/25. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE], and readmitted on [DATE].
Review of Resident 1's H&P examination dated 7/31/24, showed Resident 1 had no capacity to make
medical decisions.
Review of the facility's SOC 341 form dated 7/5/25, showed Resident 1 had reported an allegation of
physical abuse by a CNA. Upon assessment, Resident 1 had a skin tear to the left arm and pain.
Review of Resident 1's care plan showed a care plan problem dated 7/5/25, addressing Resident 1's risk
for emotional distress related to the allegations of possible physical abuse by a staff. The interventions
included to monitor Resident 1 for signs and symptoms of emotional distress.
Review of Resident 1's Progress Notes showed a nursing entry dated 7/5/25 at 0800 hours, documenting
the CNA reported to the charge nurse that Resident 1 was complaining about the care received on 7/4/25.
When the charge nurse went into the room, Resident 1 was noted with a skin tear on the left forearm. Per
Resident 1, the CNA was too rough with him. The RN Supervisor was made aware, and the wound care
nurse provided the treatment. According to the RN Supervisor, the DON, Administrator, and police were
contacted for the suspected abuse.
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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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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555751
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/08/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Newport Subacute Healthcare Center
2570 Newport Blvd
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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
Further review of Resident 1's Progress Notes showed the following nursing entries:
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
- dated 7/5/25 at 1031 hours, documenting the 72-hour monitoring status post suspected victim of physical
abuse.
Residents Affected - Few
- dated 7/6/25 at 0443 hours, documenting Resident 1 was received in bed with no distress noted. Resident
1 was on the monitoring for refusing medications, no episodes noted at this time, resting well, no
complaints of pain or discomfort, all needs attended to.
- dated 7/6/25 at 1504 hours, documenting Resident 1 was on monitoring for refusal of medications, and
had no episodes observed at this time . Continued monitoring will be maintained.
- dated 7/8/25 at 0347 hours, documention showed the resident was currently on monitoring for a skin tear
on the left forearm with no active bleeding.
Further review of Resident 1's Progress Notes failed to show the licensed nurse's entries documenting the
monitoring of Resident 1 on 7/6/25 during the 1900 to 0700 hours shift, and on 7/7/25 during the 0700 to
1900 hours shift.
Inaddition, review of Resident 1's medical record failed to show the change of condition assessment was
initiated when Resident 1 made an allegation of abuse on 7/4/25.
On 7/8/25 at 1130 hours, a phone interview was conducted with LVN 2. LVN 2 stated the change of
condition assessment was initiated whenever there was a change from the baseline in the resident's
condition. LVN 2 stated when there was a change of condition, the change of condition assessment should
be completed to ensure the licensed nurses would follow up and monitor the resident every shift for 72hours. LVN 2 stated a resident's allegation of physical abuse was considered a change of condition for the
resident. LVN 2 stated on 7/5/25, she was informed by CNA 2 of her concern of suspected abuse towards
Resident 1. LVN 2 stated she did not complete the change of condition assessment for Resident 1 following
the allegation of physical abuse and only documented in Resident 1's progress notes. LVN 2 stated the
change of condition assessment should have been completed for the resident's allegation of physical abuse
to ensure Resident 1 was monitored.
On 7/8/25 at 1250 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 1 was conducted
with the DON. The DON was asked about the facility's protocol for an allegation of abuse. The DON stated
for the allegation of abuse, the licensed nurse was responsible for completing the facility's internal incident
report, the change in condition assessment, and developing a care plan. The DON stated for the abuse
victim, a change of condition assessment should be completed, and the resident should be monitored for
emotion distress by the licensed nurses, every shift for 72 hours. The DON reviewed Resident 1's medical
record and verified the above findings. The DON stated a change of condition assessment for Resident 1's
allegation of abuse by the CNA was not completed.
On 7/8/25 at 1426 hours, a follow-up interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated a change of
condition was any situation outside of the resident's normal status or baseline. The DON stated when there
was a change in condition for a resident, the facility's protocol was to assess the resident and inform the
physician and resident's responsible party of the change in condition. The DON stated the documentation
for a change in the resident's condition included completing a change of condition assessment. The DON
stated the purpose of a change of condition assessment was to ensure the problem would be addressed.
The DON further stated the change of condition assessment would initiate
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555751
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/08/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Newport Subacute Healthcare Center
2570 Newport Blvd
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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
the monitoring of the resident on every shift for 72 hours. The DON stated an allegation of abuse was
considered a change in condition.
On 7/8/25 at 1530 hours, the Administrator and DON were informed and acknowledged the above findings.
Residents Affected - Few
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555751
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/08/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Newport Subacute Healthcare Center
2570 Newport Blvd
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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 0757
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**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 ensure one of three sampled
residents (Resident 2) was free from the unnecessary medications.
Residents Affected - Few
* The facility failed to follow the physician's order to hold the midodrine (blood pressure support) medication
when Residents 2's SBP was greater than 120 mmHg. This failure had the potential for Resident 2 to
develop significant side effects.
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled Administering Medications revised 4/2019 showed the medications are
administered in a safe and timely manner, and as prescribed. Medications are administered in accordance
with the prescriber's orders, including any required time frame. The following information is checked/verified
for each resident prior to administering the medications: a. allergies to medications; and b. vital signs, if
necessary.
Medical record review for Resident 2 was initiated on 7/7/25. Resident 2 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE], and readmitted on [DATE].
Review of Resident 2's plan of care showed a care plan problem dated 5/13/25, addressing Resident 2's
hypotension. The interventions showed to administer midodrine 10 mg as ordered.
Review of Resident 2's Order Summary Report dated 7/8/25, showed a physician's order dated 5/12/25, to
administer midodrine 10 mg by mouth every 12 hours for hypotension and hold the medication for the SBP
greater than 120 mmHg.
Review of Resident 2's MAR for 6/2025 and 7/2025 showed documentation Resident 2 was administered
midodrine 10 mg on the following dates and times when Resident 2's SBP was greater than 120 mmHg:
- On 6/1/25 at 0900 hours, when Resident 2's SBP was 121 mmHg.
- On 6/11/25 at 2100 hours, when Resident 2's SBP was 122 mmHg.
- On 6/18/25 at 0900 hours, when Resident 2's SBP was 122 mmHg.
- On 6/28/25 at 0900 hours, when Resident 2's SBP was 121 mmHg.
- On 7/4/25 at 0900 hours, when Resident 2's SBP was 122 mmHg.
- On 7/5/25 at 2100 hours, when Resident 2's SBP was 132 mmHg.
On 7/8/25 at 1130 hours, a telephone interview was conducted with LVN 2. LVN 2 stated for the
administration of the BP medications to the residents, the licensed nurse would check the resident's BP
prior to administering the BP medication. LVN 2 stated if the BP reading was within the parameters as
ordered by the physician, LVN 2 would then administer the medication. LVN 2 stated if the BP reading was
outside of the ordered parameters, the medication would be held. LVN 2 further stated after the
administration of the medication, she would document in the MAR. When asked, LVN 2 stated a check
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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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
555751
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/08/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Newport Subacute Healthcare Center
2570 Newport Blvd
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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 0757
mark in the MAR indicated the medication was administered to the resident on the indicated date and time.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
On 7/8/25 at 1324 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 2 was conducted
with the DON. The DON stated for the administration of the BP medications, the licensed nurse should
check the physician's order to determine if there were any BP parameters. The DON stated if there were
ordered BP parameters, the licensed nurse was expected to obtain the resident's BP and administer the BP
medication if the BP reading was within the ordered parameters. The DON further stated after the
administration of the medication, the licensed nurse was expected to document the medication
administration in the MAR. The DON stated the check marks in the MAR indicated the medication was
administered to the resident. The DON reviewed Resident 2's medical record and stated Resident 2 was
administered the midodrine medication for low BP. The DON reviewed Resident 2's MAR for 6/2025 and
7/2025 and verified the above findings. The DON stated the midodrine medication should have been held
on the above dates and times for the documented SBP readings.
Residents Affected - Few
On 7/8/25 at 1530 hours, the Administrator and DON were informed and acknowledged the above findings.
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