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Complaint Investigation

Mirage Post Acute

March 28, 2025 · Lancaster, CA · 44445 15th St W
Citations 2
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 299
Provider ID 056039
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Inspection Summary

MIRAGE POST ACUTE in LANCASTER, CA — inspection on March 28, 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.

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Inspection Findings

FF600
Immediate change in mental status not normal from baseline). Few Resident 1 ' s vital signs approximately four to five times on Resident 1 ' s both arms, and the BP readings affected

During a review of Resident 1 ' s Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident assessment tool), dated 3/12/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 1 was severely impaired with thought process and required substantial assistance from staff to complete activities of daily living (ADLs - activities such as bathing, dressing, and toileting a person performs daily).

During a review of Resident 1 ' s record titled, eInteract Change of Condition Evaluation, dated 3/12/2025 at 11:40 p.m., the evaluation indicated Resident 1 had a change of condition of Abnormal vital signs and altered mental status (a change in a resident ' s mental state, including changes in awareness, alertness, and mental function).

The evaluation indicated on 3/12/2025 at 5 p.m., Resident 1 ' s BP on a sitting position taken on Resident 1 ' s right arm was 86/57 mmHg and HR of 111 bpm.

The evaluation indicated there were no other BP and HR assessments collected for Resident 1 after 5 p.m. on 3/12/2025.

During a review of the physician ' s Progress Notes (PN) for Resident 1, dated 3/13/2025 at 1:06 a.m., the PN indicated Resident 1 ' s Medical Doctor (MD) 1 called RN 1 after multiple times before RN 1 answered.

The PN indicated MD 1 instructed RN 1 to check and examine Resident 1, then call back MD 1.

The PN indicated RN 1 called back and told MD 1, Resident 1 ' s BP was 86/57 mmHg and HR was 111 bpm (these vital signs were the same readings taken on 3/12/2025 at approximately 5 p.m.).

The PN indicated RN 1 told MD 1 that it was unclear if Resident 1 was responsive (able to respond or reply) or not, so MD 1 ordered Resident 1 to be transferred to a GACH.

056039

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 056039 B.

Wing 03/28/2025

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

Mirage Post Acute 44445 15th St W Lancaster, CA 93534

During a review of Resident 1 ' s Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident assessment tool), dated 3/12/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 1 was severely impaired with thought process and required substantial assistance from staff to complete activities of daily living (ADLs - activities such as bathing, dressing, and toileting a person performs daily).

056039

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 056039 B.

Wing 03/28/2025

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

Mirage Post Acute 44445 15th St W Lancaster, CA 93534

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


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