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Complaint Investigation

Jerold Phelps Comm Hosp Snf

April 17, 2025 · Garberville, CA · 733 Cedar Street
Citations 1
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 17
Provider ID 555516
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Inspection Summary

JEROLD PHELPS COMM HOSP SNF in GARBERVILLE, CA — inspection on April 17, 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

FF607
Minimal harm or 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. shift on 3/29/25. CNA D stated she was confused as to why CNA A shaved Resident 1's Few on 4/3/25 at around 5 p.m., she received a phone call from CNA A asking her not to tell anybody she had affected

During an interview on 4/17/25 at 11:25 a.m., LN B stated she observed Resident 1's pubic area was shaved sloppily (in a careless, untidy, or messy way) on 4/3/25.

The LN B confirmed she submitted an incident report regarding her observation of Resident 1's pubic area on 4/3/25 at approximately 6 p.m. to the facility's Human Resources (HR) department. LN B stated she also reported her observation to the Director of Nursing (DON) on 4/4/25.

555516

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 555516 B.

Wing 04/17/2025

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

Jerold Phelps Comm Hosp Snf 733 Cedar Street Garberville, CA 95542

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 GARBERVILLE, 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 JEROLD PHELPS COMM HOSP SNF or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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