F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or
her rights.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to promptly respond to call lights (a device used
by a resident to signal his or her need for assistance from staff) and/or promptly respond to a resident's
request for toileting assistance for three of five sampled residents (Residents 1, 4, and 6) according to the
facility's Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled, Dignity, revised February 2021.This failure had the potential to
result in residents (in general) feeling like their concerns were unheard and to feel frustrated.(Cross
Reference F552)a. During a review of Resident 1's admission Record (AR), the AR indicated the facility
admitted Resident 1 on 10/4/2022 with diagnoses including dementia (a group of thinking and social
symptoms that interferes with daily functioning), anxiety disorder (mental health disorder characterized by
feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities), and
hypertension (high blood pressure). During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a resident
assessment tool), dated 10/20/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 1 was severely impaired in cognitive skills
(ability to make daily decisions). The MDS indicated Resident 1 required substantial/maximal assistance
(helper does more than half the effort) from staff for toileting, personal, and oral hygiene, eating, and upper
body dressing. b. During a review of Resident 4's AR, the AR indicated the facility admitted Resident 4 on
9/14/2017 and readmitted Resident 4 on 8/16/2024 with diagnoses including type 2 diabetes mellitus (a
chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar), seizures (a sudden, uncontrolled
electrical disturbance in the brain), and major depressive disorder (a mental health disorder characterized
by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life).
During a review of Resident 4's MDS, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 4 had no impairments in
cognitive skills. The MDS indicated Resident 4 required substantial/maximal assistance from staff for
toileting and oral hygiene, bathing, and lower body dressing. The MDS indicated Resident 4 required
partial/moderate (helper does less than half the effort) assistance from staff for upper body dressing and
eating. The MDS indicated Resident 4 was incontinent (lack of voluntary control over urination or
defecation) of bowel and bladder. During a review of Resident 4's untitled care plan, initiated on 12/9/2024,
the care plan indicated Resident 4 was at risk for skin breakdown because Resident 4 was incontinent. The
care plan indicated the interventions of, Keep call light within reach, staff to answer promptly, and Keep
clean and dry. c. During a review of Resident 6's AR, the AR indicated the facility admitted Resident 6 on
6/11/2025 with diagnoses including Parkinson's disease (a brain disorder that causes unintended or
uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination),
dementia (a group of thinking and social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning), and lack of
coordination. During a review of Resident 6's MDS, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 6 had no
impairments in cognitive skills. The MDS indicated Resident 6 required partial/moderate assistance from
staff for bathing,
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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.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555854
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/21/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mesa Glen Care Center
638 E Colorado Avenue
Glendora, CA 91740
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
lower body dressing, and personal hygiene. The MDS indicated Resident 6 was occasionally incontinent
with bladder. During a review of Resident 6's untitled care plan, revised on 9/29/2025, the care plan
indicated Resident 6 had an activity of daily living (ADL, a term used to describe the skills required to
independently care for oneself) self-care performance deficit related to Parkinson's disease. The care plan
indicated the interventions of, Encourage the resident to use bell to call for assistance, and The resident
requires assistance by staff for toileting. During a telephone interview on 11/18/2025 at 8:58 AM with
Resident 1's daughter (RR 1), RR 1 stated RR 1 usually visited Resident 1 at the facility in the evenings.
RR 1 stated the facility staff (in general) took a long time to answer Resident 1's call light that RR 1 pushed
for assistance. RR 1 stated RR1 would have to walk out to the nurses' station for assistance because the
facility staff (in general) would not respond to Resident 1's call light. During an observation on 11/19/2025
at 9:22 AM, the light above Room A's door (a visual request for assistance) was observed to be on when
the surveyor walked past the room. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1 later entered the room at 9:35 AM
and spoke to Resident 4 who was lying in Resident 4's bed. The light above Room A's door was turned off
at 9:35 AM. During an interview on 11/19/2025, at 9:35 AM with CNA 1, CNA 1 stated Resident 4 had
pressed the call light to request assistance with changing Resident 4's soiled brief. During an interview on
11/19/2025, at 9:36 AM with Resident 4, Resident 4 stated Resident 4 had been waiting 30 minutes for
someone to answer Resident 4's call light. Resident 4 stated Resident 4 had an incontinent episode and
needed assistance to change his brief. Resident 4 stated Resident 4 sometimes had to wait up to 3 hours
for assistance after pressing the call light. Resident 4 stated Resident 4 knew it took that long because
Resident 4 kept track of the time with the clock hanging on the wall next to Resident 4's bed. Resident 4
stated the last time Resident 4 waited a long time for assistance with changing a soiled brief was an
afternoon (cannot remember the date). Resident 4 stated it took 1 1/2 hour before a staff person answered
the call light and another 1 1/2 hour to get changed from the soiled brief. Resident 4 stated that incident
made Resident 4 feel irritated. Resident 4 stated Resident 4 felt ignored. Resident 4 stated Resident 4 felt
Resident 4 was treated like a braindead invalid. During a follow-up interview on 11/19/2025, at 12:46 PM
with CNA 1, CNA 1 stated residents (in general) should not have to wait long if the residents (in general)
needed soiled briefs changed. During an observation on 11/19/2025 at 3:39 PM, the light above Room B's
door was observed to be on when the surveyor walked past the room. CNA 2 later entered the room at 3:43
PM. The light above Room B's door was turned off at 3:43 PM. CNA 2 left the room at 3:43 PM (and did not
return). During an interview on 11/19/2025 at 3:44 PM with Resident 6, Resident 6 stated Resident 6
pressed the call light because Resident 6 needed to be changed because Resident 6 had an episode of
incontinence. Resident 6 stated Resident 6 had been waiting 30 minutes for assistance after pressing the
call light. Resident 6 stated CNA 2 informed Resident 6 CNA 2 would be right back. During a concurrent
observation and interview on 11/19/2025 at 4:03 PM with CNA 3, CNA 3 was observed entering Room B,
speaking to Resident 6, and then exiting the room at 4:03 PM. CNA 3 returned to Room B at 4:05 PM and
pulled privacy curtain around Resident 6's bed. CNA 3 stated CNA 3 was about to change Resident 6's
diaper. CNA 3 stated Resident 6 had asked for assistance to change Resident 6's diaper when CNA 3 had
checked on Resident 6 at 4:03 PM. CNA 3 denied that CNA 2 informed CNA 3 that Resident 6 needed
assistance to change Resident 6's soiled briefs. During a follow-up interview on 11/21/2025 at 8:28 AM with
Resident 6, Resident 6 stated that sometimes when Resident 6 pressed the call light, Resident 6 waited
hours for someone to change Resident 6. Resident 6 stated the nighttime was the worst. Resident 6 stated
Resident 6 urinated often and that sometimes Resident 6 yelled out for assistance. Resident 6 stated the
yelling did not
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No. 0938-0391
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
555854
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/21/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mesa Glen Care Center
638 E Colorado Avenue
Glendora, CA 91740
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 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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help and that Resident 6 would just have to sit in my urine and pray they will come soon. Resident 6 stated
when Resident 6 waited a long time for assistance, Resident 6 felt very frustrated. During an interview on
11/21/2025 at 9:52 AM with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated residents (in general) should
not need to wait longer than 5 minutes for assistance in changing soiled briefs. The DON stated this was
necessary to maintain the residents' (in general) dignity. During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Dignity,
revised February 2021, the P&P indicated, Each resident shall be cared for in a manner that promotes and
enhances his or her sense of well-being, level of satisfaction with life, and feelings of self-worth and
self-esteem. The P&P indicated, Demeaning -practices and standards of care that compromise dignity is
prohibited. Staff are expected to promote dignity and assist residents; for example. promptly responding to a
resident's request for toileting assistance.
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No. 0938-0391
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555854
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/21/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mesa Glen Care Center
638 E Colorado Avenue
Glendora, CA 91740
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 0552
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
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 an informed consent (voluntary agreement to
accept treatment and/or procedures after receiving education regarding the risks, benefits, and alternatives
offered) was obtained by the ordering healthcare provider for one of five sampled resident (Resident 1).
This failure had the potential to result in Resident 1 receiving medication against Resident 1's wishes.
(Cross Reference F550)Findings: During a review of Resident 1's admission Record (AR), the AR indicated
the facility admitted Resident 1 on 10/4/2022 with diagnoses including dementia (a group of thinking and
social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning), anxiety disorder (mental health disorder
characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily
activities), and hypertension (high blood pressure). During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set
(MDS, a resident assessment tool), dated 10/20/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 1 was severely
impaired in cognitive skills (ability to make daily decisions). The MDS indicated Resident 1 required
substantial/maximal assistance (helper does more than half the effort) from staff for eating, upper body
dressing, and toileting, personal, and oral hygiene. The MDS indicated Resident 1 received psychotropic
medications (affect brain activities associated with mental processes and behavior). During a review of
Resident 1's Order Summary Report (OSR), dated 10/20/2025, The OSR indicated Resident 1 had the
following medication orders upon Resident 1's readmission to the facility on [DATE]:Alprazolam Oral Tablet
(Medication used to treat anxiety) 0.25 milligram (mg, a unit of measurement) Give 1 tablet by mouth at
bedtime for Anxiety.Citalopram Hydrobromide oral tablet 10 mg (Medication used to treat depression) Give
1 tablet by mouth in the morning related to major depressive disorder.Mirtazapine oral tablet 15 mg
(Medication used to treat depression) Give 1 tablet by mouth at bedtime for depression.Seroquel oral tablet
25 mg (medication used to treat schizophrenia [a disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel, and
behave clearly]) Give 0.5 tablet by mouth one time a day for schizophrenia. During a telephone interview on
11/18/2025 at 8:58 AM with Resident 1's daughter (RR 1), RR 1 stated Resident 1 took medications for
Resident 1's dementia. RR 1 stated Resident 1's dementia medications were changed without notification
being provided to RR 1. During a concurrent interview and record review on 11/20/2025 at 9:56 AM with the
Social Service Director (SSD), Resident 1's Multidisciplinary Care Conference (MCC), dated 10/16/2025
was reviewed. The MCC indicated Resident 1 had been transferred to a General Acute Care Hospital
(GACH) on 10/8/2025 and readmitted to the facility on [DATE]. The MCC indicated RR 1 had expressed
concerns during the care conference meeting that Resident 1's depression medication dosage had been
increased. The SSD stated the SSD was present during Resident 1's care conference meeting on
10/16/2025. The SSD stated RR 1's main concern was that RR 1 was not notified of the increased dosage
of Resident 1's depression medication. The SSD stated the SSD was not sure if the medication dosages
were changed while Resident 1 was at the facility or if the dosage was changed at the GACH and
readmitted to the facility and continuing the new dosage. During a concurrent interview and record review
on 11/20/2025 at 10:29 AM with the MDS Nurse (MDSN), Resident 1's MCC, dated 10/16/2025 was
reviewed. The MDSN stated the MDSN was present during Resident 1's care conference on 10/16/2025.
The MDSN stated the medication changes for RR 1 was concerned about happened when Resident 1 was
at the GACH. The MDSN stated the facility continued the medication dosages Resident 1 received while at
the GACH. During a concurrent telephone interview and record review on 11/20/2025 at 11:42 AM with
Resident 1's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (NP 1), Resident 1's four documents titled,
Verification of Informed Consent to Psychotropic Drug, Physical Restraint or Medical Device (Informed
Consent), all dated
Residents Affected - Some
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Event ID:
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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
555854
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/21/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mesa Glen Care Center
638 E Colorado Avenue
Glendora, CA 91740
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 0552
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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10/15/2025 were reviewed. The four Informed Consents were for the four psychotropic medications Alprazolam, Citalopram Hydrobromide, Mirtazapine, and Seroquel. The four Informed Consents incorrectly
indicated NP 1 obtained informed consent from RR 1 for Resident 1 to receive the four psychotropic
medications. NP 1 stated NP 1 did not obtain informed consent from RR 1 for the four psychotropic
medications on 10/15/2025 when Resident 1 was readmitted to the facility. During an interview on
11/20/2025 at 12:23 PM with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated a resident's (in general)
healthcare provider who prescribed psychotropic medications was responsible for obtaining an informed
consent for the psychotropic medications. The DON confirmed an informed consent must be obtained for
psychotropic medications when a resident (in general) was readmitted to the facility with orders
psychotropic medications. During a review of the facility's Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled, Psychoactive
Medication Informed Consent, undated, the P&P indicated, It is the policy of this facility to ensure that an
informed consent is obtained for each resident's psychoactive medication . The P&P indicated, If a resident
was admitted with orders for psychoactive medication: a. Verify that prior informed consent was obtained by
discharging physician through a verified documentation was provided by discharging facility or hospital. b. If
no documentation is present to verify informed consent has been obtained by discharging physician, the
admitting physician will obtain informed consent for psychoactive medication from resident or resident's
representative.
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