F 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment,
and neglect by anybody.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to protect one of two residents (Resident 1) from
physical abuse (intentional bodily injury such as pinching, slapping and hitting) when Resident 2 hit,
slapped, and scratched Resident 1 on 7/1/2025 in accordance with the facility's policy and procedure (P&P)
titled, Abuse Prevention Program,. This deficient practice resulted in, abrasions (wound where skin rubs off
due to friction) on Resident 1's left face, left upper cheek and left side of the forehead; abrasion on the
middle left outer forearm; bruising on the distal (location on the body farther away from the center of the
body) left outer wrist; and an abrasion on the right Achilles (back of the lower leg connecting the calf
muscles to the heel bone) and placed the resident at risk for psychosocial (combined influence of
psychological factors and the surrounding social environment on physical, emotional, and/or mental
wellness) harm. Findings: 1. During a review of Resident 1's admission Record, the admission Record
indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with the diagnoses including but not limited to
metabolic encephalopathy (abnormalities of water, electrolytes, vitamins, and other chemicals that
adversely affect the brain function), dementia (progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and
thinking skills), and difficulty in walking. During a record review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a
resident assessment tool), dated 6/9/2025, the MDS indicated the resident's cognitive (mental action or
process of acquiring knowledge and understanding) skills for daily decision making were severely impaired.
The MDS indicated Resident 1 was dependent (helper does all of the effort, resident [NAME] none of the
effort to complete the activity) for sitting to lying, lying to sitting on side of bed, sitting to standing, and
chair-bed-to-chair transferring. During a record review of Resident 1's SBAR (an acronym for
Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation is a technique used to provide a framework for
communication between members of the health care team), dated 7/1/2025, the SBAR indicated Resident
1 was involved in an altercation with her roommate. The SBAR indicated at approximately 4 AM, after staff
reported the altercation, noted Resident 1 sitting on the floor and Resident 2 attempting to hit Resident 1.
Residents 1 and 2 were separated and noted scratches on Resident 1's left upper cheek, left side of the
forehead, left forearm, and anterior aspect of the right heel. During a record review of Resident 1's Nursing
Note, dated 7/1/2025, the note indicated Resident 1 had four new wounds acquired in-house as follows: Skin issue #1: left face, left upper cheek and left side of the forehead abrasions.- Skin issue #2: Middle left
outer forearm abrasion.- Skin issue #3: Distal left outer wrist bruising.- Skin issue #4: Right Achilles
abrasion. During a record review of Resident 1's care plan, dated 7/1/2025, the care plan indicated physical
altercation with resident's roommate (Resident 2), Resident 1 is the victim, and Resident 1 sustained
scratch marks on the left arm, left cheek, left side of the forehead and right anterior aspect of the ankle and
right anterior aspect of the ankle. During a record review of Resident 1's Interdisciplinary Team (IDT, group
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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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
555825
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/16/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
San Marino Healthcare Center
6812 N. Oak Avenue
San Gabriel, CA 91775
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 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
healthcare professionals from diverse fields who work in a coordinated manner toward a common goal for
the resident) Conference Record, dated 7/2/2025, the IDT record indicated Resident 1 was seen by staff
being attacked by the resident's roommate (Resident 2). The IDT also indicated when charge nurse arrived
both residents (Resident 1 and 2) were on the floor and Resident 2 was attempting to continue to
hit/scratch/slap Resident 1. The IDT also indicated upon assessment Resident 1 was noted with scratch
marks on the left arm, left cheek, left side of the forehead, and right anterior aspect of the ankle. During a
record review of Resident 1's Physician Order Summary Report, dated 7/3/2025, the orders indicated as
follows:- Cleanse left cheek scratch with normal saline (NS, mixture of salt and water used to replenish fluid
and electrolyte), pat dry, apply triple antibiotic (used to reduce the risk of infections following minor skin
injuries) and leave open to air every day shift for 30 days.- Cleanse left forearm scratch with normal saline,
pat dry, apply triple antibiotic and leave open to air every day shift for 30 days.- Cleanse right heel abrasion
with normal saline, pat dry, apply triple antibiotic and leave open to air every day shift for 30 days. 2. During
a record review of Resident 2's admission Record, the admission Record indicated Resident 2 was
admitted to the facility on [DATE], with the diagnoses including but not limited to metabolic encephalopathy,
schizophrenia (a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves),
and personal history of other mental and behavioral disorders. During a record review of Resident 2's
Physician Order Summary Report, dated 3/3/2025, the order indicated Risperidone (an antipsychotic
[drugs that work by altering brain chemistry to help reduce psychotic symptoms like hallucinations,
delusions, and disordered thinking] medication that alters the effects of chemicals in the brain) 0.5
milligrams (mg, unit of measurement): Give one tablet by mouth one time a day for Schizophrenia
manifested by rapid mood cycling as evidence by sudden shifts in mood from pleasant to extreme anger as
evidenced by yelling/screaming at others. During a record review of Resident 2's MDS, dated [DATE], the
MDS indicated the resident's cognitive skills for daily decision making were moderately impaired. The MDS
indicated Resident 2 required partial/moderate assistance (helper does less than half the effort, helper lifts
or holds trunk or limbs but provides less than half the effort) for sitting to lying, sitting to standing, and
walking ten feet. The MDS also indicated Resident 2 had daily verbal behavioral symptoms (e.g.,
threatening others, screaming at others, cursing at others) directed toward others. During a record review of
Resident 2's SBAR, dated 7/1/2025, the SBAR indicated Resident 2 had behavioral symptoms. The SBAR
indicated at approximately at 4 AM staff reported Resident 2 was hitting Resident 1. The SBAR indicated
LVN 1 arrived in Residents 1 and 2' room with both residents sitting on the floor and Resident 2 was
attempting to hit/slap/scratch Resident 1. During a record review of Resident 2's care plan, dated 7/1/2025,
the care plan indicated Resident 2 had a physical altercation with roommate Resident 1, at risk for injury to
self or others, and at risk for repeat altercation with other residents. During a record review of the facility's
final investigation report, dated 7/3/2025, the report indicated at approximately 4 AM (date not indicated),
Resident 1 was seen by staff attacking Resident 2 in their room. During an observation on 7/16/2025 at
11:10 AM with Resident 1, Resident 1 was sitting in her wheelchair with scratch marks noted on the left
arm. During an interview on 7/16/2025 at 11:24 AM with the Administrator (ADM), ADM stated there was a
physical altercation between Resident 1 and Resident 2. ADM stated Resident 1 had scratches from the
physical altercation and Resident 2 was the aggressor. During an interview on 7/16/2025 at 12:30 PM with
Certified Nursing Assistant 2 (CNA 2), CNA 2 stated on 7/1/2025 from 3:30 AM to 4 AM Room A's
(Resident 1 and 2's room) lights were on, the door was closed, and CNA 2 heard a big thump. CNA 2
stated she went to Room A and saw Resident 1 was on the while Resident 2 was in front of, on top of, and
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555825
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
555825
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/16/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
San Marino Healthcare Center
6812 N. Oak Avenue
San Gabriel, CA 91775
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 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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hitting Resident 1. CNA 2 stated Resident 2 was hitting Resident 1 while Resident 1 was putting her hands
up and trying to protect herself. CNA 2 stated Resident 1 had scratches on one of her arms from Resident
2. During an interview and record review on 7/16/2025 at 2:10 PM with LVN 2, LVN 2 stated Resident 2's
mood changes. LVN 2 stated Resident 2 would scream, yell and if close by Resident 2 she could grab you
when she was in a bad mood. LVN 2 stated Resident 1 did not have behavior problems. During a
concurrent record review and interview on 7/16/2025 at 2:24 PM with LVN 2 the facility's policy & procedure
(P&P) titled, Abuse Prevention Program, revised December 2016 was reviewed. The policy indicated the
facility's residents have the right to be free from abuse which includes physical abuse. LVN 2 stated the
facility's resident has the right to be free from abuse. LVN 2 stated when a resident hits another resident
that is not being free from abuse. LVN 2 stated Resident 1 was physically abused by Resident 2.
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