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Health Inspection

Arcadia Care Center

July 25, 2024 · Arcadia, CA · 1601 S Baldwin Ave.
Citations 2
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 164
Provider ID 555729
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Inspection Summary

ARCADIA CARE CENTER in ARCADIA, CA — inspection on July 25, 2024.

Found 2 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF550
Minimal harm or bathroom. Some inform Resident 279 to call for help/assistance with walking, before getting out of the bed. Resident 279 affected

During a review of Resident 279's Admission Record (AR) the AR indicated Resident 279 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including osteoarthritis (type of joint disease that results from breakdown of joint cartilage [connective tissue] and underlying bone) of the left knee, cerebral palsy (a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture), and hyperlipidemia ( high level of fat particles [lipids] in the blood).

During a review of Resident 279's care plan titled Bladder and Bowel Retraining, dated 7/20/2024, the care plan indicated facility staff should offer and assist Resident 279 use of the bathroom as needed.

During a review of Resident 279's care plan titled Fall Risk, dated 7/20/2024, the care plan indicated Resident 279 had a history of falling.

The care plan indicated Resident 279 required 1 person assistance from staff for assistance to transfer from the bed.

During a review of Resident 279's History and Physical (H&P), dated 7/23/2024, the H&P indicated Resident 279 had the capacity to make medical decisions.

During an interview on 7/22/2024 at 10:21 AM with Resident 279, Resident 279 stated on 7/21/2024, Resident 279 waited 45 minutes for staff to answer Resident 279's call light during the nighttime shift. Resident 279 stated Resident 279 had to go to the bathroom without assistance from staff because Resident 279 could not wait for staff any longer or Resident 279 would have bowel or bladder incontinence. Resident 279 stated the facility staff took a long time at night to come and help Resident 279. Resident 279 stated Resident 279 had to walk by herself to the bathroom.

During an observation on 7/24/2024 at 8:33 AM, Resident 279 was walking alone in her room.

There were no staff in Resident 279's room.

555729

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 555729 B.

Wing 07/25/2024

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Arcadia Care Center 1601 S Baldwin Ave.

Arcadia, CA 91007

During a review of Resident 120's AR, the AR indicated Resident 120 was admitted to the facility 6/28/2024 with diagnoses including spinal stenosis (the spaces in the spine narrow and create pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots), muscle weakness, and type 2 diabetes mellitus (a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar).

During a review of Resident 120's care plan titled Bladder and Bowel Retraining, dated 6/28/2024, the care plan indicated facility staff should offer and assist Resident 120 use of the bathroom as needed.

During a review of Resident 120's care plan titled ADL and Functional Mobility, dated 6/28/2024, the care plan indicated facility staff should offer and assist Resident 120 with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs, activities related to personal care) as needed.

During a review of Resident 120's H&P dated 6/29/2024, the H&P indicated, Resident 120 had the capacity to make medical decisions.

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 TITLE (X6) DATE REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE

555729

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 555729 B.

Wing 07/25/2024

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Arcadia Care Center 1601 S Baldwin Ave.

Arcadia, CA 91007

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in ARCADIA, CA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from ARCADIA CARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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