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Inspection

COUNTRY CREST POST-ACUTECMS #5558021 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 0686 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. 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 one of five sampled residents (Resident 1) received wound preventative measures as ordered to prevent skin breakdown, promote circulation, and provide pressure relief. Residents Affected - Few This failure resulted in Resident 1 sustaining a stage 2 pressure ulcer (partial-thickness skin loss, where the epidermis (outer layer) and part of the dermis (second layer) are damaged caused by prolonged pressure) to their coccyx (tailbone), which had the potential to lead to complications including pain, discomfort, and infection. Findings: During a record review of the facility policy titled Skin Integrity Management Protocol dated 1/2019, it was indicated that staff were to relieve the underlying cause, addressing pressure, shear, other physical friction, and maceration/moisture factors. The facility policy indicated to keep local areas clean, dry, and free of body wastes such as urine, feces, perspiration, and wound drainage. The policy indicated to inspect skin frequently for indications of hyperemia (redness, swelling, and warmth), non-blanchable erythema (redness of the skin or mucous membranes), or disruption of skin integrity .sacrum/coccyx, and buttocks and to apply skin A&D ointment (zinc oxide) as indicated for skin maintenance. During a record review of the facility job description for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) undated, it was indicated that facility CNAs were to observe and report the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent bedsores. A record review of Resident 1's admission record indicated they were admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included an intertrochanteric fracture of the right femur (a break in the upper part of the thigh bone) after a fall at home with Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF - a surgical procedure used to repair broken bones, particularly in cases where the bone is displaced or comminuted), protein-calorie malnutrition (nutritional status with reduced availability of nutrients leads to changes in body composition and function), panic disorder (frequent and unexpected panic attacks), and hypokalemia (a low potassium level in blood). Resident 1 was their own responsible party (made their own financial and medical decisions). During a record review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a standard assessment tool used in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities to collect data on residents' health and functional status) Section H Bowel and Bladder dated 9/26/24, Resident 1 was assessed as occasionally incontinent for urine and always incontinent for bowel. (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: 555802 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 555802 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/10/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Country Crest Post-Acute 50 Concordia Lane Oroville, CA 95966 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 0686 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few During a record review of Resident 1's MDS Section M Skin Conditions dated 9/26/24, Resident 1 was assessed as at risk for developing pressure ulcers. During a record review of Interdisciplinary Team (IDT - team of professionals from different disciplines to work collaboratively towards a resident's treatment plan) Notes dated 11/4/24, the Director of Nursing (DON) indicated that Resident 1 had a Braden score (a tool used to predict the risk of developing pressure ulcers) risk of 14 (a score of 18 or less indicates at-risk status) and indicated they were a moderate risk. During a record review of Resident 1's admission Baseline Care Plan dated 9/26/24, Resident 1's skin was assessed with surgical staples to the right hip and scattered purple discoloration to bilateral upper extremities, and moisture-associated skin damage (MASD - skin inflammation and erosion caused by prolonged exposure to moisture, like urine, stool, perspiration, or wound drainage) to buttocks and groin. During a record review of Resident 1's care plan dated 9/27/24, staff were to observe for skin redness and report accordingly. Resident 1 was at risk for skin breakdown or pressure ulcer formation. The care plan further indicated that staff were to observe for the presence of skin breakdown during care. During a record review of Resident 1's Physician Orders dated 9/26/24, it was indicated that zinc oxide was to be applied to the buttocks and groin as needed for skin maintenance. During a record review of the Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR - a structured communication tool used to improve communication between healthcare professionals, especially when discussing critical patient information) dated 10/28/24, Resident 1 had a wound to their coccyx evaluated by nursing staff. Nursing staff concluded that Resident 1 had a stage 2 pressure ulcer (a partial-thickness skin loss due to unrelieved pressure) to their coccyx, and Resident 1 verbalized pain. During a record review of Resident 1's Physician Orders dated 10/28/24, it was indicated that the coccyx area was to be cleaned with normal saline, zinc oxide applied and covered with comfort foam dressing every shift for wound care. During a record review of Resident 1's shower sheets dated 10/1/24, 10/5/24, 10/8/24, 10/12/24, 10/15/24, 10/19/24, 10/22/24, 10/26/24, 11/2/24, 11/5/24, 11/9/24, 11/12/24, 11/15/24, and 11/16/24, CNAs did not indicate any reddened areas or rashes on Resident 1. During a record review of Skilled Services Documentation dated 9/29/24 through 10/27/24, nursing staff documented no skin issues for Resident 1 every day. During an interview with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) A on 6/10/25 at 9:54 am, LVN A stated that the facility expectation was for CNAs to document on shower sheets when they noted skin issues. LVN A stated that CNAs should have documented rash for Resident 1's coccyx area and notified facility nursing staff. LVN A stated that it was difficult to get CNAs to complete skin assessments on facility residents. LVN A stated that they had voiced their concerns to the Director of Staff Development (DSD) but did not receive feedback. During an interview with the DSD on 6/10/25 at 10:21 am, the DSD stated that they faced challenges with newer CNAs and resident skin assessments. The DSD stated that CNAs did not know how to assess (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555802 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 555802 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/10/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Country Crest Post-Acute 50 Concordia Lane Oroville, CA 95966 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 0686 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete residents' skin and how to determine if a change had occurred. The DSD stated that they were aware that nursing staff complained about CNAs and how they did not know how to properly document skin assessments. The DSD confirmed that staff did not follow the facility skin assessment policy for Resident 1. During an interview with the Administrator (Admin) on 6/10/25 at 11:30 am, the Admin confirmed that CNAs and nursing staff did not assess and document per facility policy to prevent and treat Resident 1's pressure ulcer. The Admin confirmed that the lack of assessment and documentation contributed to the breakdown of communication and care that could have prevented a stage 2 pressure ulcer for Resident 1. Event ID: Facility ID: 555802 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0686GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F686 - Skin Integrity

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 10, 2025 survey of COUNTRY CREST POST-ACUTE?

This was a inspection survey of COUNTRY CREST POST-ACUTE on June 10, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at COUNTRY CREST POST-ACUTE on June 10, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."

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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