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Inspection visit

Health inspection

RIVERSIDE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLCCMS #5558841 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0695 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide respiratory care and treatment in accordance with the facilities policy and procedures for two of five residents (Resident 1 and Resident 4) reviewed for oxygen treatment. Residents Affected - Few This failure had the potential to result in ineffective oxygen therapy, respiratory distress, and decline in the residents ' health condition. Findings: On May 22, 2024, at 7:40 am, an unannounced abbreviated survey was conducted for the investigation of one complaint. A review of Resident 1 ' s History and Physical, dated May 25, 2022, indicated Resident 1 was admitted with a medical history which included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, a lung disease causing restricted airflow or breathing problems), anxiety disorder (a disorder caused by excessive anxiety), and paranoid schizophrenia (a serious mental disorder that affects how people interpret reality). A review of Resident 1 ' s Physician ' s Orders, dated January 7, 2024, indicated May use Continuous oxygen @ (at) 2-3 L/min (liters per minute) via nasal cannula or face mask for oxygen saturation below 92%. Every shift related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation if oxygen is delivered at 3L/min or above, humidifier must be applied. A review of Resident 1 ' s Vital Signs, for oxygen saturation trends indicated, for the dates of January 10, 2024, January 11, 2024, January 12, 2024, and January 13, 2024, was only documented one time per day, instead of every shift as ordered. During a concurrent observation and interview on May 23, 2024, at 7:55 am, with Resident 4, Resident 4 stated he has lived in the facility for one year and uses oxygen on and off throughout the day and while he sleeps every night because of COPD. The oxygen was set at 3.5 liters per minute with humidifier (a device for increasing the humidity of the air) attached. A review of Resident 4 ' s History and Physical, dated December 20, 2023, indicated Resident 4 was admitted with medical diagnoses which include COPD exacerbation (an increase in the severity of the disease), status asthmaticus (a prolonged and severe asthma attack that does not respond to standard treatment), depression, anxiety, and periodic psychosis (loss of contact with reality). A review of Resident 4 ' s Physician Orders, dated March 21, 2024, indicated May use oxygen @ 2-3 (continued on next page) 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: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 3 Event ID: 555884 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 555884 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/23/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Riverside Heights Healthcare Center, LLC 8951 Granite Hill Drive Riverside, CA 92509 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 0695 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few L/min via nasal cannula or face mask for oxygen saturation below 88%. Monitor use q shift. As needed if oxygen is delivered at 3 L/min or above, humidifier must be applied. A review of Resident 4 ' s Vital Signs, for oxygen saturation trends, dated March 28, 2024, April 14, 2024, May 1, 2024, May 7, 2024, May 12, 2024, and May 16, 2024, were the only days oxygen saturations were documented. During an interview on May 23, 2024, at 11:00 am, with Administrator, Administrator stated the staff should be documenting oxygen levels per physician orders. A review of the facility ' s policy and procedure titled, Oxygen Therapy, revised November 2017, indicated, .Document administration in the medication administration record .Document oxygen saturation levels per physician order . Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide respiratory care and treatment in accordance with the facilities policy and procedures for two of five residents (Resident 1 and Resident 4) reviewed for oxygen treatment. This failure had the potential to result in ineffective oxygen therapy, respiratory distress, and decline in the residents' health condition. Findings: On May 22, 2024, at 7:40 am, an unannounced abbreviated survey was conducted for the investigation of one complaint. A review of Resident 1's History and Physical, dated May 25, 2022, indicated Resident 1 was admitted with a medical history which included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, a lung disease causing restricted airflow or breathing problems), anxiety disorder (a disorder caused by excessive anxiety), and paranoid schizophrenia (a serious mental disorder that affects how people interpret reality). A review of Resident 1's Physician's Orders, dated January 7, 2024, indicated May use Continuous oxygen @ (at) 2-3 L/min (liters per minute) via nasal cannula or face mask for oxygen saturation below 92%. Every shift related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation if oxygen is delivered at 3L/min or above, humidifier must be applied. A review of Resident 1's Vital Signs, for oxygen saturation trends indicated, for the dates of January 10, 2024, January 11, 2024, January 12, 2024, and January 13, 2024, was only documented one time per day, instead of every shift as ordered. During a concurrent observation and interview on May 23, 2024, at 7:55 am, with Resident 4, Resident 4 stated he has lived in the facility for one year and uses oxygen on and off throughout the day and while he sleeps every night because of COPD. The oxygen was set at 3.5 liters per minute with humidifier (a device for increasing the humidity of the air) attached. A review of Resident 4's History and Physical, dated December 20, 2023, indicated Resident 4 was admitted with medical diagnoses which include COPD exacerbation (an increase in the severity of the disease), status asthmaticus (a prolonged and severe asthma attack that does not respond to standard (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555884 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 555884 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/23/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Riverside Heights Healthcare Center, LLC 8951 Granite Hill Drive Riverside, CA 92509 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 0695 treatment), depression, anxiety, and periodic psychosis (loss of contact with reality). Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm A review of Resident 4's Physician Orders, dated March 21, 2024, indicated May use oxygen @ 2-3 L/min via nasal cannula or face mask for oxygen saturation below 88%. Monitor use q shift. As needed if oxygen is delivered at 3 L/min or above, humidifier must be applied. Residents Affected - Few A review of Resident 4's Vital Signs, for oxygen saturation trends, dated March 28, 2024, April 14, 2024, May 1, 2024, May 7, 2024, May 12, 2024, and May 16, 2024, were the only days oxygen saturations were documented. During an interview on May 23, 2024, at 11:00 am, with Administrator, Administrator stated the staff should be documenting oxygen levels per physician orders. A review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Oxygen Therapy , revised November 2017, indicated, .Document administration in the medication administration record .Document oxygen saturation levels per physician order . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555884 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0695GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 23, 2024 survey of RIVERSIDE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC?

This was a inspection survey of RIVERSIDE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC on May 23, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at RIVERSIDE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC on May 23, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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