F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of three sampled residents (Resident 1), who
was assessed at risk for falls and who had a previous unwitnessed fall, did not fall again. Resident 1
following her first unwitnessed fall on 6/20/2025 had recommendations from the Rehabilitation Department
to use a bed alarm (sensors placed in a bed or chair that alarm and alerts staff when a resident stands up
unassisted). The bed alarm was not used, per the Rehab Department's recommendation. This deficient
practice resulted in Resident 1 having a second unwitnessed fall on 6/30/2025 and sustaining a mild to
moderate left parietal (refers to the sides of the head) scalp hematoma (a collection of blood outside of a
blood vessel caused by a blunt trauma)/contusion (a bruise). This deficient practice had the potential for
Resident 1 to sustain greater injuries.Findings: Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to
ensure one of three sampled residents (Resident 1), who was assessed at risk for falls and who had a
previous unwitnessed fall, did not fall again. Resident 1 following her first unwitnessed fall on 6/20/2025 had
recommendations from the Rehabilitation Department to use a bed alarm (sensors placed in a bed or chair
that alarm and alerts staff when a resident stands up unassisted). The bed alarm was not used, per the
Rehab Department's recommendation. This deficient practice resulted in Resident 1 having a second
unwitnessed fall on 6/30/2025 and sustaining a mild to moderate left parietal (refers to the sides of the
head) scalp hematoma (a collection of blood outside of a blood vessel caused by a blunt trauma)/contusion
(a bruise). This deficient practice had the potential for Resident 1 to sustain greater injuries. Findings:
During a review of Resident 1' s admission Record (Face Sheet), the Face Sheet indicated Resident 1 was
admitted to the facility on [DATE] with the diagnoses including metabolic encephalopathy (a brain disorder
that occurs when an underlying condition causes a chemical imbalance in the blood that affects the brain),
abnormalities of gait (a manner of walking or moving on foot) and mobility, lack of coordination, and
seizures (a sudden, uncontrolled burst of electrical activity in the brain that can cause changes in behavior,
movement, and awareness). During a review of Resident 1' s Minimum Data Set ([MDS] a resident
assessment tool) dated 6/8/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 1 had moderate cognitive (thought process)
impairment. The MDS indicated Resident 1 had a functional limitation in range of motion to her bilateral
(both) lower extremities ([BLE] legs) and used a wheelchair as her mobility device. The MDS indicated
Resident 1 was dependent for toileting hygiene and was incontinent (involuntary voiding of urine and stool)
in both her bowel and bladder functions and had a fall history of less than a month prior to admission.
During a review of Resident 1' s History and Physical (H&P), dated 6/2/2025, the H&P indicated Resident 1
was unable to make her own medical decision at this time. During a review of Resident 1's admission Fall
Risk Observation and assessment dated [DATE], the Fall Risk Observation and Assessment indicated
Resident 1 scored 10, meaning she was a moderate risk for falls During a review of Resident 1's Physical
Therapy (PT) Evaluation and Plan of
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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
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Event ID:
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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
555805
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/15/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bel Vista Healthcare Center
5001 East Anaheim Street
Long Beach, CA 90804
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 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Treatment dated 6/3/2025, The PT Evaluation and Plan of Treatment indicated Resident 1 was referred to
PT for assessment of her BLE range of motion [(ROM] the direction a joint can move to its full potential),
strength, balance, motor coordination, motor control, gait mechanics, functional mobility, safety awareness
and risk for falls due to Resident 1's fall risk, seizures, altered mental status (AMS). During a review of
Resident 1's Change of Condition (COC) Evaluation dated 6/20/2025, the COC Evaluation indicated
Resident 1 had an unwitnessed fall and was found sitting on her bottom on the floor with her back facing
the side of her bed, with her left leg folded under her, her right leg straight with her right foot flat on the
floor. The COC Evaluation indicated Resident 1 reported to LVN 1 that she did not know what happened.
During a review of Resident 1's Rehab Status Post-Fall Screen dated 6/20/2025, the Rehab Status
Post-Fall Screen indicated Resident 1 was found in her room on the floor. The Rehab Status Post-Fall
Screen indicated Resident 1 was unable to recall a what happened due to her impaired cognition, cognitive
issues, and poor safety awareness with impulsive tendencies. The Rehab Status Post-Fall Screen indicated
a recommendation for bed and chair alarms: (bed alarms and chair alarms are commonly used to alert staff
if a patient is attempting to get up without assistance, especially if they have a high fall risk and can help
prevent falls by providing early warning signals that prompt staff to assist the patient). During a review of
Resident 1's COC Evaluation form dated 6/30/2025, the COC Evaluation form indicated Resident 1 had an
unwitnessed fall where she was found in her bathroom lying on the floor using her arm to cushion her head.
The COC Evaluation form indicated Resident 1 had a hematoma on the left side of her scalp. The COC
Evaluation form indicated Resident 1's physician gave instructions to transfer Resident 1 to a General Aute
Care Hospital (GACH) via 911 for further evaluation. During a review of Resident 1's SBAR ([situation,
background, assessment, recommendation] a communication tool used by healthcare workers when there
is a change of condition among the residents) Communication Form dated 6/30/2025, the SBAR indicated
Resident 1 was transferred to a GACH via 911 for evaluation. During a review of the Emergency
Department (ED) documents dated 6/30/2025, the ER documents indicated Resident 1 was transferred to
the ED on 6/30/2025. During a review of the GACH's Discharge Instructions dated 6/30/2025, the
Discharge Instructions indicated Resident 1 sustained a mild to moderate left parietal scalp
hematoma/contusion, which could represent a small calcification (an abnormal buildup of calcium salts in
body tissues, leading to hardening) or small acute intraparenchymal hemorrhage (bleeding from a
damaged blood vessel). During an interview on 7/14/2025 at 11:51 a.m., Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
1 stated on 6/30/2025 she went to Resident 1's room and noticed she was not in bed and that her bedside
table was next to the bathroom, when she opened the bathroom door she found Resident 1 on the floor.
LVN 1 stated she assessed Resident 1 and found a hematoma on the left side of Resident 1's head. LVN 1
stated Resident 1 should be assisted when she gets up from bed because she was unsteady when she
walked. LVN 1 stated she was not aware of the recommendation for Resident 1 to use a bed alarm and
using one could have prevented Resident 1 from falling because the alarm should have prompted staff to
check on her. During an interview on 7/14/2025 at 1:18 p.m., the Assistant Director of Rehab (ADOR)
stated on 6/3/2025 Resident 1 they assessed Resident 1 at high risk for falls. On 6/20/2025, Resident had
an unwitnessed fall and was reassessed by the Rehab Depart post fall. The ADOR stated
recommendations for Resident 1 included using a bed alarm and all departments were made aware of the
recommendation via the facility's computer systems, and verbally during the IDT meeting. The ADOR
stated with Resident 1's history of falls, anxiety, her impaired cognition, impulsive behavior and weakness to
her BLEs, Resident 1 was at risk for falls and needed assistance walking and getting out of bed. During an
interview with on 7/14/2025 at 3:20 p.m., Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1 stated Resident 1 was
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555805
If continuation sheet
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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
555805
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/15/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bel Vista Healthcare Center
5001 East Anaheim Street
Long Beach, CA 90804
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 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
identified as high risk for fall because Resident 1 had a previous unwitnessed fall on 6/20/2025. CNA 1
stated she went to Resident 1's room and on 6/30/2025 and found the resident sitting on the bathroom floor
and noticed a bump on the left side of her head. CNA 1 stated no one told her about the recommended
interventions to use a bed alarm and using the bed alarm might have helped prevent Resident 1's second
unwitnessed fall (6/30/2025). During an interview on 7/15/2025 at 3:20 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON)
stated Resident 1 had two unwitnessed falls, since her admission on [DATE], one on 6/20/2025 and another
one on 6/30/2025. The DON stated the rehabilitation department assessed Resident 1 after her first
unwitnessed fall on 6/20/2025 and recommended that a bed alarm was to be used. The DON stated
although the Rehab Depart made a recommendation for Resident 1 to use a bed alarm, it did not mean the
intervention would be used. The DON acknowledged that using the bed alarm might have prevented
Resident 1 from falling the second time (6/30/2025). During a review of the facility s Policy and Procedure
(P/P) titled, Falls and Fall Risk, Managing revised 3/2018, the P/P indicated that based on previous
evaluations and current data, the staff will identify interventions related to the resident's specific risks and
causes to try to prevent the resident from falling and to try to minimize complications from falling. Resident
conditions that may contribute to the risk of falls may include cognitive impairment, lower extremity
weakness, functional impairment and incontinence. Medical factors that contribute to the risk of falls may
include neurological disorders. The staff with the input of the attending physician will implement a
resident-centered fall prevention plan to reduce the specific risk factor(s) of falls for each resident at risk or
with a history of falls. If falling recurs despite initial interventions, staff will implement additional or different
interventions or indicate why the current approach remains relevant. During a review of the facility's
undated P/P titled, Fall Risk Assessment the P/P indicated the nursing staff, in conjunction with the
attending physician, consultant pharmacist, therapy staff, and others, will seek to identify and document
resident risk factors for falls and establish a resident-centered falls prevention plan based on relevant
assessment information. The staff and attending physician will collaborate to identify and address
modifiable fall risk factors and interventions to try to minimize the consequences of risk factors that are not
modifiable.
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