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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Veterans Home Of California - ReddingCMS #5558911 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 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. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect Resident 1 from verbal abuse when CNA 1 (certified nurse ' s assistant 1) called Resident 1, you d**k, after Resident 1 punched CNA 1 on the chest. This failure resulted in verbal abuse to Resident 1. Findings: During an interview on 12/22/23 at 7:00 p.m. with CNA 3, CNA 3 stated, CNA 1 was assigned to Resident 1 ' s room. CNA 3 continued, CNA 2 and CNA 3 heard a call light ring, and they went to check who was calling. CNA 3 added they saw the light was from Resident 1 ' s room, and she started to walk to Resident 1 ' s room when CNA 2 joined. CNA 3 stated that as she was approaching Resident 1 ' s room, she heard a commotion in the room, so she listened at the door. CNA 3 added, she heard Resident 1 fussing and fighting, then she heard CNA 1 yell, F***ing D**k, to which CNA 2 told CNA 3 that was inappropriate. CNA 3 stated CNA 1 went to get linen for Resident 1 ' s room and CNA 2 and CNA 3 asked CNA 1 to leave the room. CNA 3 added she and CNA 3 took over care for Resident 1 and CNA 1 stayed outside the door. CNA 3 stated, she reported the incident to Charge Nurse 1, who notified SRN 1 (Supervising Registered Nurse 1). During a subsequent interview on 12/29/23 at 6:20 p.m. with CNA 3, CNA 3 stated, I miss interpreted my words. (CNA 1) did not use the F word. (CNA 1) just said ' you d**k ' to (Resident 1). During an interview on 12/22/23 at 7:30 p.m. with CNA 2, CNA 2 stated Resident 1 was on the memory care unit. CNA 2 added, she and CNA 3 heard a call light ring and checked to see whose call light it was. CNA 2 continued, she saw that it was for Resident 1, who could be combative and refused care. CNA 2 stated, I understand when a Resident becomes combative and refuses care, we are supposed to stop our care and come back in 5-10 minutes. CNA 2 stated, CNA 1 had pushed the call light for help and Charge Nurse 1 asked for CNA 2 to help CNA 1. CNA 2 stated that she arrived at Resident 1 ' s room prior to CNA 3 and Resident 1 was being combative. CNA 2 continued, she was trying to help Resident 1 in his bed when Resident 1 punched CNA 1 on the chest, and CNA 1 responded, stop that you dick. CNA 2 added, CNA 3 entered the room and kicked CNA 1 out of the room. During a record review of the MDS (Minimum Data Set) for Resident 1, dated 8/21/23, the record showed a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score of 3 in a range of 0-15. A higher BIMS score indicated a intact cognitive response and a lower BIMS score suggested cognitive impairment. During a review of the Behavior Care Plan for Resident 1, the plan documented under the problem list, physical aggression towards others on 8/28/23 and striking out at staff on 11/18/23. The plan showed the interventions of provide redirection as indicated on 8/25/22, redirect and keep distance on (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 2 Event ID: 555891 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 555891 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/03/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Veterans Home of California - Redding 3400 Knighton Road Redding, CA 96002 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 12/12/22, and avoid confrontation, monitor mood on 11/18/23. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm During a review of the Physicians Assessment, for Resident 1 dated 9/14/23, the assessment showed under A/P (assessment-plan), 1. Lewy Body Dementia (disease associated with abnormal deposits of a protein called alpha-synuclein in the brain). Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555891 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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.

  • 0600GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F600 - Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 3, 2024 survey of Veterans Home Of California - Redding?

This was a inspection survey of Veterans Home Of California - Redding on January 3, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Veterans Home Of California - Redding on January 3, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect b..."

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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