F 0558
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure call lights were answered timely for
three of six sampled residents (Resident 1, Resident 2, and Resident 3). This failure had to potential to
negatively impact Resident 1, Resident 2, and Resident 3, physical and psychosocial
health.Findings:During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set, (MDS - an assessment tool) dated
7/18/25, the MDS indicated, Resident 1' s BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status-standardized
assessment tool used to evaluate the mental processes that allow individuals to think, learn, and
remember) score was 13 (13 to 15 points indicated the resident had cognitive intactness).During a
concurrent observation and interview, on 7/30/25 at 12:01 p.m. with Resident 1, Resident 1 stated the best
call light wait time was five minutes and the worst was 45 minutes. Resident 1 stated some staff will just
walk by and not look at her. Resident 1 stated she calculates the wait time by looking at the clock observed
across the room from her bed. Resident 1 stated she used the call light for brief changes, assistance with
turning and repositioning. Resident 1 stated, I have a bed sore (pressure injury- is localized damage to the
skin and underlying soft tissue usually over a bony prominence) when I wet myself and when I need to be
turned. The wait makes me feel a little anxious and not too good. Resident 1 stated she was told when she
gets wet it could cause her bed sore to get worse.During a review of Resident 2's Minimum Data Set, dated
[DATE], the MDS indicated, Resident 2's BIMS score was 14. During a review of Resident 3's Minimum
Data Set, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated, Resident 3's BIMS score was 15. During a concurrent interview
and observation, on 7/30/25 at 12:29 p.m. with Resident 2 and Resident 3, both Resident 2 and Resident 3
stated the call light can take 20 minutes to 2 hours to be answered. Resident 2 and Resident 3 stated they
calculate the wait time by looking at the clock observed on the wall across from their beds. Resident 2
stated he uses the call light for brief changes and water. Resident 2 stated the wait time makes him angry.
Resident 3 stated he uses call light for brief changes and ice water. Resident 3 stated, The wait makes me
feel pissed last night I called the copsDuring a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled,
Communication - Call System, revised 10/24/22, the P&P indicated, To provide a mechanism for residents
to promptly communicate with nursing staff. III. Nursing staff will answer call bells promptly, in a courteous
manner.
Residents Affected - Some
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
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Event ID:
555902
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
555902
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/30/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Height Street Skilled Care
1611 Height Street
Bakersfield, CA 93305
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 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited
to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure two of six sampled residents (Resident 2 ad
Resident 3) were treated with respect and dignity when Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA 1) entered
Resident 2 and Resident 3's room singing at 4 a.m. This failure resulted in Resident 2 and Resident 3 being
woken up and not to be treated with dignity and respect.Findings:During a review of Resident 2's Minimum
Data Set, (MDS - an assessment tool) dated 6/11/25, the MDS indicated, Resident 1' s BIMS (Brief
Interview for Mental Status-standardized assessment tool used to evaluate the mental processes that allow
individuals to think, learn, and remember) score was 14 (13 to 15 points indicated the resident had
cognitive intactness). During a review of Resident 3's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated,
Resident 3's BIMS score was 15. During a concurrent interview on 7/30/25 at 12:29 p.m. with Resident 2
and Resident 3, Resident 2 stated a female CNA comes in at 4 in the morning singing [NAME] Mary's!
Resident 3 stated the female CNA come in here waking us up with her loud chanting in African at 4 in the
morning. During an interview on 7/30/25 at 1:32 p.m. with Director of Staff Development (DSD), DSD stated
he has had complaints on CNA 1, complaints about her dancing and singing and praying. DSD stated he
told CNA 1 not do it, but CNA 1 stated she was happy, and she likes to sing. DSD stated facility staff should
respect the residents. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Resident Rights,
revised 10/1/17, the P&P indicated, To promote and protect the rights of all residents at the Facility. Policy
All resident have a right to a dignified existence, self-determination, .The Facility must treat each resident
with respect and dignity and care for each resident in a manner and in an environment, that promotes
maintenance or enhancement of his or her quality of life, .Employees are to treat all residents with
kindness, respect, and dignity and honor the exercise of residents' rights.
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