F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited
to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the psychosocial wellbeing of 1 out of
3 residents (Resident 1) when the facility put a screw on the window in Resident 1's room to prevent widow
from opening all the way.
This failure placed resident 1 at risk of depression, and a decline in psychosocial harm when Resident 1
stated he does not feel safe with screw is in the window.
Findings:
An unannounced visit was made to the facility on December 27, 2024, at 10:25 AM to investigate a
complaint regarding Quality of Care/Treatment and Physical Environment.
During a review of resident 1 ' s admission Record (general demographics), the document indicated
resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a diagnosis to include Muscle weakness, other lack of
coordination, low back pain, Encephalopathy (a group of conditions that cause brain dysfunction).
During an interview with Resident 1, on December 27, 2023, at 10:45 AM, he stated he is doing well and is
just concerned about the window. He states what happens if there is a fire? We could all get killed, there is
no way to get out if the door or the hallway is on fire, and they cannot get to us, I do not feel safe with screw
on window.
During an interview with Administrator (AD) on December 27, 2023, at 10:30 AM, he stated to maintain
temperature regulation for the facility all windows are secured and have a lock. There are other escape
routes. He states all resident windows are secure with a screw. He stated he is not sure if it ' s in [NAME] 22
but he will have the Building director talk with me.
During an interview with Building and Facilities director on December 27, 2023, at 10:35 AM, he stated that
when he spoke with Life and Safety, he was told that all windows can be secured, even with a screw, to not
disrupt air balance. He let me know he reached out to Life and safety to email him the policy where it states
it is ok to secure windows in that manner.
During an interview with DON (Director of Nursing) on December 27, 2023, at 11:00 AM, she stated she is
aware all windows are secured with a screw and in case of a fire there are escape routes throughout facility.
States she is not sure why there are screws om windows.
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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)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
If continuation sheet
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Event ID:
555773
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
555773
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/18/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Indian Canyon Post Acute
57333 Joshua LN
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
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 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During an interview with maintenance on December 27, 2023, at 12:21 PM, he stated he is aware the
windows are shut with a screw, states yes I am aware they are states we have a problem maintain the right
temperature during the summertime because some residents open the windows. When asked should they
be shut with a screw? He states it keeps the residents from opening the windows and disrupting the air
balance.
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555773
If continuation sheet
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