Rio Hondo Subacute & Nursing Center
RIO HONDO SUBACUTE & NURSING CENTER in MONTEBELLO, CA — inspection on December 23, 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.
Inspection Findings
During an interview with Resident 2 on 12/23/2025 at 10:05 AM, Resident 2 stated that on 12/18/2025, RN 1 and CNA 2 were performing fecal disimpaction on him (Resident 2).
When RN 1 left the room to obtain lubricant, Resident 1 heard CNA 2 say aloud, What if you spit on it? Resident 2 stated that the comment made him feel uncomfortable and upset, which led him to yell at the staff.
During an interview with CNA 3 on 12/23/2025 at 11:26 AM, CNA 3 stated that on 12/18/2025, she and CNA 2 were joking and discussing personal matters while waiting for RN 1 to return to Resident 2's room with lubricant. CNA 3 reported that she said, You can either hit it or quit it, to which CNA 2 responded, What if you spit on it? and laughed loudly. CNA 3 stated that Resident 2 appeared visibly upset upon hearing their conversation and began yelling at the staff.
During an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 12/23/2025 at 2:16 PM, the DON stated that inappropriate comments, such as those made by CNA 2, could be perceived as hurtful and offensive and may result in psychosocial harm.
The DON emphasized that staff were expected to demonstrate mutual respect toward residents and uphold their basic human dignity at all times.
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