F 0580
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room,
etc.) that affect the resident.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to notify the physician of Resident 1's changes in condition
when:1. Resident 1 developed warmth and tenderness on the left knee2. Resident 1 experienced episodes
of respiratory distressThese failures could result in delayed medical evaluation by the physician including
interventions that may be ordered by the physician on the resident.Findings:A review of resident 1's
admission Record (AR), printed on 1/29/26, indicated, Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].A
review of Resident 1's Progress Note (PN), dated 6/2/25, indicated, that Resident 1 had diagnoses that
included Hypertension (high blood pressure), Prediabetes, Atherosclerosis of Aorta (the main large blood
vessel coming out of the heart becomes hardened and narrowed because fatty build up inside the blood
vessel walls), a right distal humerus (elbow) fracture, and a frontal bone (facial bone) fracture resulting from
an accidental fall.On 2/9/26 at 10:23 a.m., a record review of Resident 1's nursing admission Progress Note
(APN) dated 5/30/25, the APN indicated, Resident 1 was admitted with bilateral lower leg 2+ edema (is
characterized by a 3-4 millimeter deep depression in the skin that indicates fluid retention) and the skin was
dry and cool.On 2/9/26 at 10:33 a.m., during a concurrent interview with the DON and review of the PN
dated 6/9/25 at 9:34 a.m., the PN indicated, Change of Condition (COC). Resident [1] seen at 2300 [11
p.m.] and reported left knee swelling and weakness. The PN also indicated, Resident 1's knee was noted to
be bruised, warm to touch, and mildly tender. DON stated these were new signs and symptoms noted on
Resident 1 and should have been reported by the nurse to the physician.On 2/9/26 at 10:40 a.m., a review
of Resident 1's PN dated 6/10/25, indicated, that at 2:30 a.m., Resident 1 experienced shortness of breath
and difficulty breathing, which Resident 1 described as an asthma attack. Further, the PN indicated that at
3:26 a.m., Resident 1 was observed gasping for air with an elevated respiratory rate of 24 breaths per
minute. The episode lasted less than five seconds.During an interview on 1/30/26 at 9:42 a.m., with the
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) who assessed Resident 1's breathing and wrote the PN on 6/10/26,
stated Resident 1 assumed the symptoms were related to asthma and that the resident refused to be sent
to the hospital. LVN stated that he did not recall notifying the physician because the vital signs remained
normal for the rest of the shift. LVN stated he was uncertain whether Resident 1 had a diagnosis of
asthma.On 2/9/26 at 10:42 a.m., during a concurrent interview with the DON and a review of Resident 1's
Order Summary Report (OSR) dated 1/29/26, the OSR indicated an instruction to call MD if respiratory
rated greater than 20. The DON stated Resident 1's respiratory symptoms namely, difficulty breathing,
gasping for air, and a respiratory rate of 24 should have been reported to the physician.During a review of
the facility's Policy and Procedure (P&P), titled, Change of Condition, undated, the P&P indicated, A
Resident Change of Condition will be assessed and documented in the medical record with appropriate
follow through to physician. Procedure. The Licensed Nurse will document such information in the Medical
Record on the progress notes
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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
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
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Event ID:
555851
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
555851
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/09/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bay Area Healthcare Center
1833 10th Avenue
Oakland, CA 94606
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 0580
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
and if appropriate notify the physician and the Responsible Party of the change of condition. Change of
Condition includes, but is not limited to, the following. altered Vital signs including: significantly
elevated/decreased temperature, significant increase or decrease in blood pressure or heart rate,
significant decrease or increase or change in characteristics of respiratory rate. Events that require MD
notification ASAP include, but are not limited to, the following. Symptoms: abnormal V.S. such as elevated
temperature, markedly low or high HR or B/P; development of vomiting or diarrhea, development of severe
pain in a new area or at a new intensity, new significant edema, and so on.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555851
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