Skip to main content
Complaint Investigation

Sunset Manor Conv Hosp

January 3, 2025 · El Monte, CA · 2720 Nevada Avenue
Citations 2
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 81
Provider ID 055104
Healthcare Facility
Sunset Manor Conv Hosp
El Monte, CA  ·  View full profile →
Inspection Summary

SUNSET MANOR CONV HOSP in EL MONTE, CA — inspection on January 3, 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.

Advertisement

Inspection Findings

FF689
Minimal harm or 1's bed remote control coil line was broken. The MA stated the inside of the electric wire was exposed, and Few control was not part of the Maintenance Department's routine task since MA started working at the facility affected

During a review of Resident 1's History and Physical (H&P, a formal and complete assessment of the resident by a physician) dated 9/17/2024, the H&P indicated Resident 1 was non-verbal and did not have the capacity to make medical decisions.

During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a resident assessment tool) dated 12/3/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 1 had unclear speech and severely impaired cognition (thinking, reasoning, or remembering for daily decision making).

The MDS indicated Resident 1 was dependent (helper does all the effort, resident does none of the effort to complete the activity) for toileting, showering, dressing and chair/bed-to-chair transfers.

During an observation of Resident 1's right palm, in Resident 1's room and concurrent interview with Licensed Vocational Nurse 1 (LVN 1) on 1/3/2025 at 11:29 am, Resident 1's right palm had seven stitches between the thumb and the index finger. LVN 1 stated, Resident 1 was sent to GACH 1 on 12/17/2024 due to a cut to the right hand from Resident 1's bed remote control coil line. LVN 1 stated, the outer hard plastic layer of Resident 1's bed remote control coil line was broken, and part of the coil was pointing out. LVN 1 stated, when CNA 2 turned and repositioned Resident 1, Resident 1 grabbed onto the sharp broken part (plastic) of the bed remote control coil line, and Resident 1 sustained a laceration of Resident 1's right hand/palm. LVN 1 stated, staff (in general) need to ensure Resident 1's equipment was in good condition to prevent injury to Resident 1. LVN 1 stated, maintenance staff need to routinely check all devices and equipment to ensure the equipment and devices were in good condition and working properly for resident's safety.

055104

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 055104 B.

Wing 01/03/2025

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

Sunset Manor Conv Hosp 2720 Nevada Avenue El Monte, CA 91733

During a review of Resident 1's Progress Notes (PN), dated 12/17/2024, timed at 5 am, the PN indicated Resident 1 sustained an inner right-hand cut (laceration) when Resident 1 held onto the right bed side rail while being cleaned and turned by CNA 2.

During a review of Resident 1's PN, dated 12/17/2024, timed at 5:46 am, the PN indicated Resident 1 had an open cut/wound on the inner right hand.

The PN indicated Resident 1's right hand wound was acquired in the facility and measured 2 cm in length by 0.2 cm in width and 0.2 cm in depth.

During a review of Resident 1's Physician's Order (PO) dated 12/17/2024 (untimed), the PO indicated to transfer Resident 1 to GACH 1 due to right hand cut.

During a review of Resident 1's PN dated 12/17/2024, timed at 10:45 am, the PN indicated Resident 1 was transferred to GACH 1 due to a cut on the right hand.

During a review of GACH 1's Emergency Department Note (EDN) dated 12/17/2024, the EDN indicated Resident 1 had a right-hand laceration and received laceration repair.

The EDN indicated Resident 1's right hand laceration was closed with seven stitches.

During a review of Resident 1's PN dated 12/17/2024, timed at 6:20 pm, the PN indicated Resident 1 was readmitted back to the facility from GACH 1 after treatment of Resident 1's laceration to the right palm (the grasping side of the hand) of the hand.

The PN indicated Resident 1 had six stitches along the right thumb with ragged edges and one stitch on the base of the index finger with skin tear.

During an observation of Resident 1's right hand in Resident 1's room on 1/3/2025 at 11:24 am, Resident 1 was lying in bed with eyes closed. Resident 1's right hand was wrapped with dry bandage roll (a long, rolled-up piece of absorbent material used to cover wounds, apply pressure, and secure dressings).

055104

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 055104 B.

Wing 01/03/2025

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

Sunset Manor Conv Hosp 2720 Nevada Avenue El Monte, CA 91733

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 EL MONTE, 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 SUNSET MANOR CONV HOSP or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


More Reports

Advertisement