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Complaint Investigation

Covenant Post Acute

March 18, 2025 · Fresno, CA · 3408 East Shields Avenue
Citations 1
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 121
Provider ID 055996
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Inspection Summary

COVENANT POST ACUTE in FRESNO, CA — inspection on March 18, 2025.

Found 1 citation. 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

FF584
Minimal harm or Resident 1 stated he showered on Friday (3/14/25) and the facility had hot water at that time. Resident 1 Many bullet. Resident 1 stated he was expecting warm water, then was washed with cold water which gave him affected

During a concurrent observation and interview on 3/18/25 at 10:15 a.m. with Laundry Aide (LA) 1, LA 1 was in the clean linen area folding clothes. LA 1 stated when she came to work on 3/17/25, she was notified there was no hot water. LA 1 stated she washed the clothing and linens in cold water since no hot water was available.

During a concurrent observation and interview on 3/18/25 at 10:20 a.m., with the Housekeeping Supervisor (HKS), the HKS stated she was also the supervisor for laundry.

The HKS stated the facility washed clothing and linens in chemicals designed for low temperature washing.

The HKS reviewed the laundry detergent label and stated it could be used at low temperatures, the recommended temperature was 130 degrees ( ) Fahrenheit ( F-unit of temperature measurement on which water freezes at 32 and boils at 212 ) to 150 F.

The HKS stated the temperature was only recommended.

There was a chemical dispenser on the wall next to the washers, the HKS stated it housed chlorine bleach, detergent and laundry sanitizer.

The HKS stated the chemicals were automatically mixed to the wash by the dispenser.

The HKS stated only white linens used bleach.

055996

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 055996 B.

Wing 03/18/2025

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

Covenant Post Acute 3408 East Shields Avenue Fresno, CA 93726

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 FRESNO, 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 COVENANT POST ACUTE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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