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Inspection visit

Health inspection

COURTYARD CARE CENTERCMS #5557852 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. 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 **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure two of two residents (Resident 1 and 3) neurological checks (Neuro check -series of tests performed by healthcare providers to evaluate the function of the brain) were completed as indicated in the policy. Residents Affected - Few This deficient practice had the potential to result in the delay of care and services which could result in poor health outcomes. Findings: A. During a review of Resident 1's admission record, the admission Record indicated the facility admitted Resident 1 originally on 3/14/2025 with a diagnosis including acute respiratory failure (a condition where you don't have enough oxygen in the tissues in your body or when you have too much carbon dioxide in your blood), congestive heart failure (CHF-a heart disorder which causes the heart to not pump the blood efficiently, sometimes resulting in leg swelling), and dementia (a progressive state of decline in mental abilities). During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS), a resident assessment tool, dated 4/12/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 1 had severely impaired cognition. The MDS indicated Resident 1 needed set up assistance when eating, substantial assistance (helper does more than half the effort) with personal hygiene, and was dependent (helper does all the effort to complete the task) on staff with bathing, showering, and toileting hygiene. During a review of Resident 1's COC/Interact Assessment Form (SBAR), dated 4/25/2025 at 2:21 a.m., the SBAR (Situation Background Assessment Request - a communication tool used by healthcare workers when there is a change of condition among the residents) indicated Resident 1 had an unwitnessed fall at 2:20 a.m. During a review of Resident 1's Care plan report (untitled) a care plan for Resident actual all was initiated on 4/25/2025. The care plan interventions were to complete neuro checks as ordered. B. During a review of Resident 3's admission record, the admission Record indicated the facility admitted Resident 3 originally on 3/26/2025 with a diagnosis including Pneumonia (an infection/ inflammation of the lungs), meningitis (infection and inflammation of the brain and spinal cord), and abnormalities of gait and mobility. During a review of Resident 3's MDS, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 3 had severely impaired cognition. The MDS indicated Resident 3 substantial assistance with eating and oral hygiene, and (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 3 Event ID: 555785 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 555785 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/26/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Courtyard Care Center 1880 Dawson Avenue Signal Hill, CA 90806 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 was dependent on staff with bathing, showering, toileting hygiene, personal hygiene, and dressing. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm During a review of Resident 3's COC/Interact Assessment Form (SBAR), dated 4/19/2025 at 6:02 p.m., the SBAR indicated Resident 3 had an unwitnessed fall at 3:20 p.m. Residents Affected - Few During an interview and record review on 6/27/2025 at 1:43 p.m., with the Director of Nursing (DON), Resident 1 and 3's Neurological assessment Checklist were reviewed. The instructions on the form indicated, for the first 24 hours, complete the assessments every 30 minutes times (x) 2, then every hour x2, then every 2 hours x3, and then every 4 hours x4. The DON stated Resident 1's neuro checks for the first 24 hours were checked every 30 minutes x2, every hour x2, then every three hours x3. The DON stated Resident 3's neuro checks were completed every 30 minutes x2, then every 2 hours x2, then every 3 hours x2, every 4 hours x4. The DON stated the neuro checks were not completed at correct frequencies for both residents. The DON stated that neuro checks need to be completed as instructed. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Neurological Assessment, revised 2/2025, the P&P indicated Neurological assessment will be completed following an unwitnessed fall. The P&P indicated neurological assessment will be performed with the frequency as per falls protocol. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555785 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 555785 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/26/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Courtyard Care Center 1880 Dawson Avenue Signal Hill, CA 90806 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 0842 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure one of three resident's (Resident 1) nurse progress notes for [DATE] were accurate. This deficient practice resulted in an inaccurate depiction of services and care rendered. Findings: During a review of Resident 1's admission record, the admission Record indicated the facility admitted Resident 1 on [DATE] with a diagnosis including acute respiratory failure (a condition where you don't have enough oxygen in the tissues in your body or when you have too much carbon dioxide in your blood), congestive heart failure (CHF-a heart disorder which causes the heart to not pump the blood efficiently, sometimes resulting in leg swelling), and dementia (a progressive state of decline in mental abilities). During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS- a resident assessment tool), dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 1 had severely impaired cognition. During a review of Resident 1's Order Entry, dated [DATE] at 3:53 p.m., the order indicated Resident was to be sent to the General Acute Care Hospital (GACH). During a review of Resident 1's GACH Discharge Summary [DATE] at 1:43 p.m., the summary indicated Resident 1 expired on [DATE]. During a concurrent interview and record review on [DATE] at 12:55 p.m., with Registered Nurse (RN)1, Resident 1's daily nurses notes were reviewed. The nurses' notes indicated an entry made on [DATE] at 1:29 p.m. and again at 1:30 p.m. RN 1 stated the entries made on [DATE] were late entries for the date of [DATE]. RN 1 stated she forgot to indicate they were late entries and the actual date and time the entries occurred. During an interview and record review on [DATE] at 3 p.m., with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated documentation needs to be complete and accurate. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Charting and Documentation, revised 12/2024, the P&P indicated all services provided to the resident, or any changes in the resident's medical condition shall be documented in the resident's medical record. Documentation will be objective, complete, and accurate. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555785 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

2 citations 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.

  • 0842GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F842 - Resident-identifiable information

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 26, 2025 survey of COURTYARD CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of COURTYARD CARE CENTER on June 26, 2025. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at COURTYARD CARE CENTER on June 26, 2025?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were 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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