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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Indian Canyon Post AcuteCMS #5557731 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 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. (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: 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 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.

  • 0584GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F584 - Safe Environment

    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.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 18, 2024 survey of Indian Canyon Post Acute?

This was a inspection survey of Indian Canyon Post Acute on January 18, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Indian Canyon Post Acute on January 18, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receivin..."

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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