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Villa Del RioCMS #940000040
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PRINTED: 05/13/2026 FORM APPROVED DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION OMB NO. 0938-0391 (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION A. BUILDING: ___________ B. WING: _______________ 555781 (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/05/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE VILLA DEL RIO 7002 Gage Ave Bell Gardens, CA 90201 (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) ID PREFIX TAG
F000 INITIAL COMMENTS
F000 PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DEFICIENCY) (X5) COMPLETE DATE The following reflects the findings of the California Department of Public Health during the investigation of five complaints. Complaint numbers: CA00918298, CA00918488, CA00918591, CA00918991 and CA00919280. The inspection was limited to the specific complaints investigated and does not represent the findings of a full inspection of the facility. No deficiencies were written for complaint numbers CA00918488, CA00918591, CA00918991 and CA00919280. Three deficiencies were written for complaint numbers CA00918298. See Tag F583, F584,
F690.
F583 SS=E Personal Privacy/Confidentiality of Records CFR(s): 483.10(h)(1)-(3)(i)(ii)
F583 09/23/2024 §483.10(h) Privacy and Confidentiality. The resident has a right to personal privacy and confidentiality of his or her personal and medical records. §483.10(h)(l) Personal privacy includes accommodations, medical treatment, written and telephone communications, personal care, visits, and meetings of family and resident groups, but this does not require the facility to provide a private room for each resident. §483.10(h)(2) The facility must respect the residents right to personal privacy, including the right to privacy in his or her oral (that is, spoken), written, and electronic communications, including the right to send LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE 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. FORM CMS-2567(02-99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: QG1X11 Facility ID: CA94000040 If continuation sheet 1 of 14 PRINTED: 05/13/2026 FORM APPROVED DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION OMB NO. 0938-0391 (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION A. BUILDING: ___________ B. WING: _______________ 555781 (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/05/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE VILLA DEL RIO 7002 Gage Ave Bell Gardens, CA 90201 (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) ID PREFIX TAG PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DEFICIENCY) (X5) COMPLETE DATE and promptly receive unopened mail and other letters, packages and other materials delivered to the facility for the resident, including those delivered through a means other than a postal service. §483.10(h)(3) The resident has a right to secure and confidential personal and medical records. (i) The resident has the right to refuse the release of personal and medical records except as provided at §483.70(h)(2) or other applicable federal or state laws. (ii) The facility must allow representatives of the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to examine a resident's medical, social, and administrative records in accordance with State law. This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure nursing staff closed the privacy curtain for four of ten sampled residents (Resident 5, Resident 6, Resident 7, and Resident 8) while receiving Activity of Daily Living (ADL) care. This deficient practice violated the resident's right for privacy and had the potential to affect the self-esteem, self-worth, and psychosocial well-being of Residents 5, 6, 7, and 8. Findings: a) During a review of Resident 5 ' s Admission Record, the Admission Record indicated Resident 5 was admitted to the facility on 5/9/2014 and re-admitted on 8/29/2022 with diagnoses including muscle weakness (loss of muscle strength), anxiety disorder (intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear), and major depressive disorder (depressed mood and loss of interest.) FORM CMS-2567(02-99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: QG1X11 Facility ID: CA94000040 If continuation sheet 2 of 14 PRINTED: 05/13/2026 FORM APPROVED DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION OMB NO. 0938-0391 (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION A. BUILDING: ___________ B. WING: _______________ 555781 (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/05/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE VILLA DEL RIO 7002 Gage Ave Bell Gardens, CA 90201 (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) ID PREFIX TAG PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DEFICIENCY) (X5) COMPLETE DATE During a review of Resident 5 ' s History and Physical (H&P) dated 1/29/2024, the H&P indicated Resident 5 did not have the capacity to make decisions. During a review of Resident 5 ' s Minimum Data Set ([MDS] a standardized care assessment and care screening tool), dated 8/1/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 5 was usually able to understand and be understood by others. The MDS indicated Resident 5 was totally dependent on staff for ADLs such as dressing, toilet use, personal hygiene, transfer (how the resident moved between surfaces to and from bed, chair, and wheelchair) and bed mobility (how the resident moved from lying to turning side to side). During a review of Resident 5 ' s Care Plan to address the resident ' s need for assistance with ADL ' s dated 11/3/2023, the Care Plan indicated nursing staff approach plan was to undress and dress appropriately and provide privacy for the resident. During a concurrent observation and interview on 9/5/2024 at 5:32 a.m. in Resident 5 ' s room with Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) 6, CNA 6 was observed assisting Resident 5 with ADL care with the privacy curtains open and Resident 5 exposed. CNA 6 stated the privacy curtain should have been closed all the way while changing Resident 5 to promote privacy and had forgotten to close it. b) During a review of resident 6 ' s Admission Record, the Admission Record indicated Resident 6 was admitted to the facility on 6/23/2021 and re-admitted on 6/26/2024 with diagnoses including Alzheimer ' s disease (brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills), diabetes mellitus (abnormal blood glucose), and major depressive disorder. FORM CMS-2567(02-99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: QG1X11 Facility ID: CA94000040 If continuation sheet 3 of 14 PRINTED: 05/13/2026 FORM APPROVED DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION OMB NO. 0938-0391 (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION A. BUILDING: ___________ B. WING: _______________ 555781 (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/05/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE VILLA DEL RIO 7002 Gage Ave Bell Gardens, CA 90201 (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) ID PREFIX TAG PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DEFICIENCY) (X5) COMPLETE DATE During a review of Resident 6 ' s MDS dated 6/24/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 6 rarely/never understood others and was rarely/never understood by others. The MDS indicated Resident 6 was totally dependent on staff for ADLs such as dressing, toilet use, personal hygiene, transfer, and bed mobility. During a review of Resident 6 ' s Care Plan to address the resident ' s need for assistance with ADL ' s dated 6/26/2024, the Care Plan indicated nursing staff approach plan was to undress and dress appropriately and provide privacy for the resident. During a review of Resident 6 ' s H&P dated 7/2/2024, the H&P indicated Resident 6 did not have the capacity to make decisions. During a concurrent observation and interview on 9/5/2024 at 5:40 a.m. in Resident 6 ' s room with CNA 7, CNA 7 was observed providing ADL care to Resident 6 with the privacy curtains open and Resident 6 exposed. The CNA 7 stated the privacy curtains must be closed when providing care to provide privacy for the resident. c) During a review of resident 7 ' s Admission Record, the Admission Record indicated Resident 7 was admitted to the facility on 7/28/2006 and re-admitted on 11/10/2023 with diagnoses including cerebral vascular disease (group of conditions that affected blood flow to the brain), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (restricted airflow and breathing) and Schizophrenia (mental illness that affected a person's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. During a review of Resident 7 ' s Care Plan to address the resident ' s need for assistance with ADL ' s dated 11/11/2023, the Care Plan FORM CMS-2567(02-99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: QG1X11 Facility ID: CA94000040 If continuation sheet 4 of 14 PRINTED: 05/13/2026 FORM APPROVED DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION OMB NO. 0938-0391 (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION A. BUILDING: ___________ B. WING: _______________ 555781 (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/05/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE VILLA DEL RIO 7002 Gage Ave Bell Gardens, CA 90201 (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) ID PREFIX TAG PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DEFICIENCY) (X5) COMPLETE DATE indicated nursing staff approach plan was to undress and dress appropriately and provide privacy for the resident. During a review of Resident 7 ' s H&P dated 3/27/2024, the H&P indicated Resident 7 did not have the mental capacity to make medical decisions. During a review of Resident 7 ' s MDS dated 5/1/2024, the MDS indicated Resident was usually able to understand and be understood by others. The MDS indicated Resident 7 was totally dependent on staff for ADLs such as dressing, toilet use, personal hygiene, and transfer. During a concurrent observation and interview on 9/5/2024 at 5:53 a.m. with CNA 8 in Resident 7 ' s room, CNA 8 was observed assisting Resident 7 with ADL care with privacy curtains and room door open with Resident 7 exposed. CNA 8 stated Resident 7 ' s privacy curtain was broken. CNA 8 also stated the door should have been closed for Resident 7 privacy. d) During a review of resident 8 ' s Admission Record, the Admission Record indicated Resident 8 was admitted to the facility on 8/21/2023 with diagnoses including pneumonia (lung infection) and sepsis (blood infection). During a review of Resident 8 ' s Care Plan dated 8/21/2023, the Care Plan indicated nursing staff approach plan was to undress and dress appropriately and provide privacy for the resident. During a review of Resident 8 ' s H&P dated 8/31/2023, the H&P indicated Resident 8 had fluctuating capacity to make decisions. FORM CMS-2567(02-99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: QG1X11 Facility ID: CA94000040 If continuation sheet 5 of 14 PRINTED: 05/13/2026 FORM APPROVED DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION OMB NO. 0938-0391 (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION A. BUILDING: ___________ B. WING: _______________ 555781 (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/05/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE VILLA DEL RIO 7002 Gage Ave Bell Gardens, CA 90201 (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) ID PREFIX TAG PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DEFICIENCY) (X5) COMPLETE DATE During a review of Resident 8 ' s MDS dated 5/29/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 8 was usually able to understand and be understood by others. The MDS indicated Resident 8 required partial to moderate assistance with ADLs such as dressing, toilet use, personal hygiene, and transfer. The MDS indicated Resident 8 required supervision or touching assistance with bed mobility. During a concurrent observation and interview on 9/5/2024 at 6:00 a.m. in Resident 8 ' s room, CNA 5 was observed assisting Resident 8 with ADL care with the privacy curtain open and Resident 8 exposed. CNA 5 stated she usually closed the curtain for privacy, however, did not think about closing the curtains when she came to change Resident 8. During an interview on 9/5/2024 at 8:39 a.m. with the Director of nursing (DON), the DON stated CNAs assist residents with ADL care and must close the curtains for privacy and dignity of the residents. The DON stated if curtains were not closing all the way, nurses needed to report it, so the curtain could be changed. The DON also stated nurses could close the doors for Residents privacy also. During a review of facility ' s undated policy and procedures (P&P) titled, "Residents Rights", the P&P indicated the resident had the right to be treated with respect and dignity, personal privacy, and confidentiality of his or her personal and medical records. The P&P indicated personal privacy included accommodations, medical treatment, and personal care.
F584 SS=E Safe/Clean/Comfortable/Homelike Environment F584 CFR(s): 483.10(i)(1)-(7) 09/23/2024 §483.10(i) Safe Environment. The resident has a right to a safe, clean, FORM CMS-2567(02-99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: QG1X11 Facility ID: CA94000040 If continuation sheet 6 of 14 PRINTED: 05/13/2026 FORM APPROVED DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION OMB NO. 0938-0391 (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION A. BUILDING: ___________ B. WING: _______________ 555781 (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/05/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE VILLA DEL RIO 7002 Gage Ave Bell Gardens, CA 90201 (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) ID PREFIX TAG PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DEFICIENCY) (X5) COMPLETE DATE comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. The facility must provide§483.10(i)(1) A safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, allowing the resident to use his or her personal belongings to the extent possible. (i) This includes ensuring that the resident can receive care and services safely and that the physical layout of the facility maximizes resident independence and does not pose a safety risk. (ii) The facility shall exercise reasonable care for the protection of the resident's property from loss or theft. §483.10(i)(2) Housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior; §483.10(i)(3) Clean bed and bath linens that are in good condition; §483.10(i)(4) Private closet space in each resident room, as specified in §483.90 (e)(2) (iv); §483.10(i)(5) Adequate and comfortable lighting levels in all areas; §483.10(i)(6) Comfortable and safe temperature levels. Facilities initially certified after October 1, 1990 must maintain a temperature range of 71 to 81°F; and §483.10(i)(7) For the maintenance of comfortable sound levels. This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record FORM CMS-2567(02-99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: QG1X11 Facility ID: CA94000040 If continuation sheet 7 of 14 PRINTED: 05/13/2026 FORM APPROVED DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION OMB NO. 0938-0391 (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION A. BUILDING: ___________ B. WING: _______________ 555781 (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/05/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE VILLA DEL RIO 7002 Gage Ave Bell Gardens, CA 90201 (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) ID PREFIX TAG PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DEFICIENCY) (X5) COMPLETE DATE review, the facility failed to maintain residents' room temperature in a range of 71- and 81degrees Fahrenheit (° F) for three resident rooms (Rooms 40, 41, and 42). This deficient practice placed the residents in the affective rooms at risk for hyperthermia (overheating), dehydration (body loses too much fluid and sodium [salt]) and heat stroke (life-threatening heat-related illness that occurs when the body rises to a dangerous level and cause dizziness, confusion, and loss of consciousness). Findings: a)During a review of resident 2 ' s Admission Record, the Admission Record indicated Resident 2 was admitted to the facility on 9/1/2023 and re-admitted on 6/18/2024 with diagnoses including metabolic encephalopathy (a problem in the brain due by a chemical imbalance in the blood), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (restricted airflow and breathing), and essential hypertension (high blood pressure). During a review of Resident 2 ' s History and Physical (H&P) dated 6/20/2024, the H&P indicated Resident 2 did have the mental capacity to make medical decisions. During a review of Resident 2 ' s Minimum Data Set ([MDS] a standardized care assessment and care screening tool), dated 6/5/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 2 was able to understand and be understood by others. The MDS indicated Resident 2 required supervision or touching assistance (staff provided verbal cues and/or touching/steadying assistance as resident completed activity) with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as dressing, toilet use, personal hygiene, transfer, FORM CMS-2567(02-99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: QG1X11 Facility ID: CA94000040 If continuation sheet 8 of 14 PRINTED: 05/13/2026 FORM APPROVED DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION OMB NO. 0938-0391 (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION A. BUILDING: ___________ B. WING: _______________ 555781 (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/05/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE VILLA DEL RIO 7002 Gage Ave Bell Gardens, CA 90201 (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) ID PREFIX TAG PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DEFICIENCY) (X5) COMPLETE DATE and bed mobility (how the resident roll from During a concurrent observation and interview on 9/3/2024 at 4:37 p.m. with the Maintenance Supervisor (MS), the temperatures in room 40 was 83°F, room 41 was 83°F and room 42 was 82°F. MS stated, the air conditioner (AC) broke sometime last week and the AC company was called for repairs however was busy and had to postpone coming to the facility until the following day (9/4/2024). During a concurrent observation and interview on 9/4/2024 at 10:35 a.m. with Resident 2 in Resident 2 ' s room (Room 40), Resident 2 stated the AC had not been working and it had been hot in his room for about one week. Resident 2 stated staff had placed a fan by his room entrance however it was still hot. Resident 2 also stated he would go outside to the patio because it was too hot in his room. b) During a review of resident 3 ' s Admission Record, the Admission Record indicated Resident 3 was admitted to the facility on 3/23/2023 and re-admitted on 7/17/2024 with diagnoses including extrapyramidal and movement disorder (side effects from certain medications that cause involuntary movements) and essential hypertension. During a review of Resident 3 ' s H&P dated 7/18/2024, the H&P indicated Resident 3 had the mental capacity to understand and make decisions. During a review of Resident 3 ' s MDS dated 6/18/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 3 was able to understand and understood by others. The MDS indicated Resident 3 required supervision or touching assistance for personal hygiene, dressing and walking. FORM CMS-2567(02-99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: QG1X11 Facility ID: CA94000040 If continuation sheet 9 of 14 PRINTED: 05/13/2026 FORM APPROVED DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION OMB NO. 0938-0391 (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION A. BUILDING: ___________ B. WING: _______________ 555781 (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/05/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE VILLA DEL RIO 7002 Gage Ave Bell Gardens, CA 90201 (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) ID PREFIX TAG PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DEFICIENCY) (X5) COMPLETE DATE During concurrent observation and interview on 9/4/2024 at 10:45 a.m. with Resident 3 in Resident 3 ' s room (Room 41), Resident 3 stated it has been too hot in his room lately and had been sweating a lot. Resident 3 stated he had informed the nurses two weeks ago it had been too hot in his room and nothing much had been done except for placing a fan at the entrance of the room. During an interview on 9/4/2024 at 2:00 p.m. with Maintenance Assistant (MA), MA stated, he was aware of the AC being broken around 8/28/2024 and had called the AC company on 8/30/2024, however the AC repairman could not come. MA stated, the AC repair company was coming today, 9/4/2024 (7 days later). MA stated, it was not acceptable for residents to be in a hot room with no AC for one week. MA stated the AC needed to be fix right away. During an interview on 9/4/2024 at 3:25 p.m. with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1, The LVN 1 stated the facility was Resident ' s home and they need to be in a safe environment. The LVN 1 stated nurses need to make sure residents were comfortable and to meet the resident ' s needs. LVN 1 stated, elevated temperatures in resident ' s rooms were not safe and was not acceptable for residents. During an interview on 9/5/2024 at 8:39 a.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated, the facility needed to take care of residents and provide a homelike environment. The DON stated it is not acceptable to keep residents in hot rooms with a nonfunctioning AC during hot weather. The DON stated doing so, could lead to the residents getting sick from dehydration, heat stroke, and heat exhaustion (condition that happens when the body overheats which include heaving sweating and fast heart rate). FORM CMS-2567(02-99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: QG1X11 Facility ID: CA94000040 If continuation sheet 10 of 14 PRINTED: 05/13/2026 FORM APPROVED DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION OMB NO. 0938-0391 (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION A. BUILDING: ___________ B. WING: _______________ 555781 (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/05/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE VILLA DEL RIO 7002 Gage Ave Bell Gardens, CA 90201 (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) ID PREFIX TAG PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DEFICIENCY) (X5) COMPLETE DATE During a review of the facility ' s undated Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled, "Resident Rights," the P&P indicated, residents had the right to a safe, clean, comfortable, and Homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. During a review of the facility ' s undated P&P titled, "Safe and Homelike Environment," the P&P indicated the facility would maintain comfortable and safe temperature levels. The P&P indicated the facility should strive to keep the temperature in common resident areas between 71- and 81 ° F.
F690 SS=D Bowel/Bladder Incontinence, Catheter, UTI CFR(s): 483.25(e)(1)-(3)
F690 09/20/2024 §483.25(e) Incontinence. §483.25(e)(1) The facility must ensure that resident who is continent of bladder and bowel on admission receives services and assistance to maintain continence unless his or her clinical condition is or becomes such that continence is not possible to maintain. §483.25(e)(2)For a resident with urinary incontinence, based on the resident's comprehensive assessment, the facility must ensure that(i) A resident who enters the facility without an indwelling catheter is not catheterized unless the resident's clinical condition demonstrates that catheterization was necessary; (ii) A resident who enters the facility with an indwelling catheter or subsequently receives one is assessed for removal of the catheter as soon as possible unless the resident's clinical condition demonstrates that catheterization is necessary; and (iii) A resident who is incontinent of bladder receives appropriate treatment and services to FORM CMS-2567(02-99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: QG1X11 Facility ID: CA94000040 If continuation sheet 11 of 14 PRINTED: 05/13/2026 FORM APPROVED DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION OMB NO. 0938-0391 (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION A. BUILDING: ___________ B. WING: _______________ 555781 (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/05/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE VILLA DEL RIO 7002 Gage Ave Bell Gardens, CA 90201 (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) ID PREFIX TAG PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DEFICIENCY) (X5) COMPLETE DATE prevent urinary tract infections and to restore continence to the extent possible. §483.25(e)(3) For a resident with fecal incontinence, based on the resident's comprehensive assessment, the facility must ensure that a resident who is incontinent of bowel receives appropriate treatment and services to restore as much normal bowel function as possible. This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide one of ten sampled residents (Resident 1) proper incontinence care when a towel was left inside the resident ' s adult brief. This deficient practice had the potential to cause skin breakdown and infection to Resident 1. Findings During a review of Resident 1 ' s Admission Record, the Admission Record indicated Resident 1 was initially admitted to the facility on 12/28/2017 and readmitted on 4/4/2024 with diagnoses including metabolic encephalopathy (a problem in the brain caused by a chemical imbalance in the blood), acute respiratory failure (a condition that makes it difficult to breathe on your own), and cerebral infarction (damage to brain tissues due to a loss of oxygen in the area). During a review of Resident 1 ' s History and Physical (H&P), dated 4/5/2024, the H&P indicated Resident 1 did not have the capacity to understand and make decisions. During a review of Resident 1 ' s Minimum FORM CMS-2567(02-99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: QG1X11 Facility ID: CA94000040 If continuation sheet 12 of 14 PRINTED: 05/13/2026 FORM APPROVED DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION OMB NO. 0938-0391 (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION A. BUILDING: ___________ B. WING: _______________ 555781 (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/05/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE VILLA DEL RIO 7002 Gage Ave Bell Gardens, CA 90201 (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) ID PREFIX TAG PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DEFICIENCY) (X5) COMPLETE DATE Data Set ([MDS], a standardized assessment and care screening tool) dated 6/26/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 1 rarely/never understood others and was rarely/never understood by others. The MDS indicated Resident 1 was totally dependent on staff for all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as personal hygiene, showering, upper and lower body dressing, putting on footwear, rolling left and right in bed, sit to lying, lying to sitting on side of bed, sitting to standing, chair to bed transfer, toilet transfer, and shower transfer. During a review of Resident 1 ' s Care plan dated 4/25/2024, the Care Plan indicated Resident 1 was incontinent of bowel and bladder function (inability to control the flow of urine and stool from the body). The care plan indicated the nursing approach would be to check Resident 1 every two hours for soiled diaper and provide incontinence care for each episode and to keep the resident clean and dry. During a concurrent observation and interview on 9/3/2024 at 4:57 p.m. with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1 in Resident 1 ' s room, Resident 1 had a towel soaked with urine in his adult briefs. CNA 1 stated, Resident 1 had a towel in the adult brief and the towel was not supposed to be in the adult brief. CNA 1 stated the towel in the diaper could cause an infection to the resident. During an interview on 9/4/2024 at 4:32 p.m. with the Director of Staff Development (DSD), the DSD stated towels were not supposed to be in the adult briefs because if the towel was in the adult brief, the towel could be soaked with urine, and could cause an infection or cause a rash and skin damage to the resident. During an interview on 9/5/2024 at 8:40 a.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON FORM CMS-2567(02-99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: QG1X11 Facility ID: CA94000040 If continuation sheet 13 of 14 PRINTED: 05/13/2026 FORM APPROVED DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION OMB NO. 0938-0391 (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION A. BUILDING: ___________ B. WING: _______________ 555781 (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/05/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE VILLA DEL RIO 7002 Gage Ave Bell Gardens, CA 90201 (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) ID PREFIX TAG PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DEFICIENCY) (X5) COMPLETE DATE stated towels were not supposed to be in adult briefs because the towels could make it hard to see if the adult briefs were wet. The DON stated, the towels could cause the area to get hot and cause a rash or skin breakdown to the resident. During a review of the facility ' s undated Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled, "Urinary Continence and Incontinence-Assessment and Management," the P&P indicated the facility would appropriately screen for and manage individuals with urinary incontinence. The facility staff would provide appropriate services and treatment to help resident improve bladder function and prevent UTI ' s to the extent possible. During a review of the facility ' s P&P titled, "Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)," dated 2023, the P&P indicated a resident who was unable to carry out ADLs would receive the necessary services to maintain good nutrition, grooming, and personal and oral hygiene. FORM CMS-2567(02-99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: QG1X11 Facility ID: CA94000040 If continuation sheet 14 of 14

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