F 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper
authorities.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse for two of two sampled
Residents (Residents 1 and 2).
This deficient practice resulted in a delay for the State Agency to investigate the allegation of abuse.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 1's admission Record, the admission Record indicated Resident 1 was
admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including dementia (group of
conditions characterized by impairment in brain function affecting memory and judgment) with mild mood
disturbances, major depressive disorder (mood disorder causing persistent feeling of sadness and loss of
interest) and generalized anxiety disorder.
During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set ([MDS], a standardized assessment and care planning
tool) dated 5/18/2023, the MDS indicated Resident 1 had intact cognition (thought process) and required
supervision for most of the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bed mobility, transfer, walking, eating
and toilet use.
During a review of Resident 1's Nurses Notes dated 7/11/2023 at 12:53 a.m., the Notes indicated on
7/10/2023 at 7:25 p.m., Resident 1's roommate (Resident 2) punched Resident 1 on the back of his head
and left cheek with a closed fist without reason.
During a review of Resident 2's admission Record, the admission Record indicated Resident 2 was
admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease (a brain disorder that
causes gradual decline in memory), dementia with psychotic disturbances (false beliefs that make it hard
for someone to think clearly) and schizophrenia (severe brain disorder that can cause disorganized
thinking).
During a review of Resident 2's MDS dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 2 had severe cognitive
impairment and required supervision for most ADL's including bed mobility, transfer, walking and eating.
During a review of Registered Nurse' (RNS 2) Statement dated 7/10/2023, the Statement indicated RNS 2
heard a resident (Resident 5) call for help and saw Resident 2 grabbing Resident 1's shoulder from behind
with his fist raised ready to hit Resident 1. The statement also indicated Resident 5
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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:
555881
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
555881
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/18/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Clear View Sanitarium
15823 So. Western Ave.
Gardena, CA 90247
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 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
claimed Resident 2 had already struck Resident 1 from behind 3 times and that Resident 1 stated he was
struck once by Resident 2.
During a review of the facility's email correspondence dated 7/11/2023 at 5:27 p.m., the email indicated an
SOC 341 (a form to report suspected dependent adult/elder abuse) was sent to the State Agency reporting
Resident 2 grabbed Resident 1's shoulder and possibly struck Resident 1.
During interviews on 7/18/23 at 9:23 a.m. and 9:50 a.m. with Resident 1, Resident 1 stated on (7/10/2023),
he was speaking to his neighbor (Resident 5) when Resident 2 came up behind him and hit him on the left
side of his face. Resident 1 stated he did not feel safe. Resident 1 stated Resident 2 also tried to hit a nurse
when he did not want to take a shower two days prior to the incident on 7/10/23.
During an interview on 7/18/23 at 1:24 p.m. with the Administrator (ADMN), the ADMN stated abuse was
any kind of harm presented towards someone which could include neglect, exploitation, sexual, and
emotional harm. The ADMN stated he had reported the incident because Resident 1 said he was hit, and it
was confirmed that two staff members had to remove Resident 2 away from Resident 1. The ADMN stated
it was important for incidents to be reported to the State Agency so that a thorough investigation could be
conducted and to keep residents safe. The ADMN also stated any incident resulting in serious harm should
be reported to the State Agency within 2 hours and could still report the incident within 24 hours.
During an interview on 7/19/23 at 1:42 p.m. with the Director of Nurse (DON), DON stated the facility did
not have report the allegation of abuse to State Agency within 2 hours because Resident 1 had no injuries
or evidence of abuse.
During a review of the facility's undated Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled, Policy and Procedure for
Reporting Suspected Crimes Under the Federal Elder Justice Act , the P&P indicated the following:
1. When staff suspect a crime has occurred against a resident, they must report the incident.
2. Staff must report a suspicion of a crime to the state survey agency, local law enforcement, and/or the
Ombudsman within a designated time frame by e-mail, fax or telephone.
3. The reporting individual will notify Local Law Enforcement immediately by phone and the LCT
Ombudsman, Law Enforcement and Licensing Agency within 2 hours by fax when an incident involves
abuse or serious bodily injury.
During a review of the facility's undated P&P titled, Reporting Abuse to Facility Management , the P&P
indicated the following:
When an alleged or suspected case of mistreatment, neglect, injuries of an unknown source, or abuse was
reported, the facility administrator, or his/her designee, may notify the following persons or agencies of such
incident:
a) The State licensing/certification agency responsible for surveying/licensing the facility;
b) The local/State Ombudsman;
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555881
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
555881
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/18/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Clear View Sanitarium
15823 So. Western Ave.
Gardena, CA 90247
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 0609
c) The Resident`s Representative (Sponsor) of Record;
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
d) Law Enforcement Officials;
e) The Resident`s Attending Physician; and
Residents Affected - Few
f) The Facility Medical Director
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Facility ID:
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