Veterans Home Of California - Chula Vista
Veterans Home Of California - Chula Vista in CHULA VISTA, CA — inspection on January 30, 2025.
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.
Inspection Findings
During a review of Resident 20's Admission Face Sheet Record (demographics), [undated], the Face Sheet indicated Resident 20 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of hypertension (HTN, high blood pressure), rheumatoid arthritis (a chronic progressive disease-causing inflammation in the joints and resulting in painful deformity and immobility), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, a chronic lung disease causing difficulty in breathing).
During a review of Resident 20's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a resident assessment tool), dated 12/5/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 20 had a BIMS (brief interview of mental status) score of 10 (moderate cognitive impairment) in section C, indicating he was cognitively intact.
The MDS further indicated Resident 20 experienced a weight loss of 5% or more in the last month or loss of 10% or more in last 6 months but was not on a physician-prescribed weight-loss regimen.
During a review of Resident 20's Monthly Weights, from 6/20/2024 -1/18/2025 indicated:
6/20/2024 -136.1 lbs. (pounds)
7/20/2024 -132.8 lbs.
8/17/2024 -128.4 lbs.
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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 555795 B.
Wing 01/30/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista 700 East Naples Court Chula Vista, CA 91911
During a review of Resident 20's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a resident assessment tool), dated 12/5/2024, the MDS indicated the Resident 20 had a BIMS (brief interview of mental status) score of 10 (moderate impairment) and experienced a weight loss of 5% or more in the last month or loss of 10% or more in last 6 months, but was not on a physician-prescribed weight-loss regimen.
During a review of Resident 20's Monthly Weights, from 6/20/2024 -1/18/2025 indicated:
6/20/2024 -136.1 lbs. (pounds)
7/20/2024 -132.8 lbs.
8/17/2024 -128.4 lbs.
9/21/2024 -129.8 lbs.
10/19/2024 -128 lbs.
11/6/2024 - 126 lbs.
12/21/2024 - 121.8 lbs.
1/18/2025 - 118.4 lbs.
Resident 20 experienced an unintentional weight loss of 7.79% from August 2024 through January 2025.
555795
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 555795 B.
Wing 01/30/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista 700 East Naples Court Chula Vista, CA 91911