North Bay Post Acute
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0600
F 0600 Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
indicated, Chief complaint.Altercation.[Resident 1] had an altercation with [Resident 2], [Resident 2] end up punching patient in the face, leaving a left eye ecchymosis [bruise], [Resident 2] now in jail.Objective [Assessment].Left eyelid and periphery with ecchymosis.During an interview on 10/10/25 at 11:50 p.m., Case Manager B (CM B) stated she saw Resident 1 on 10/3/25 and Resident 1 told CM B that he asked Resident 2 to turn off the light and the conversation turned into a verbal argument then Resident 2 became physical.During a concurrent observation in Resident 1's room and interview on 10/10/25 at 12:49 p.m., Resident 1 was sitting up in bed with the blankets up around his face. Resident 1 refused to be interviewed and stated he wanted to be left alone.During a telephone interview on 10/13/25 at 1:56 p.m., Licensed Staff
A (LS A) stated on 10/2/25 she heard yelling from Resident 1 and Resident 2's room and went to see what happened. When she entered the room, she saw Resident 1's meal tray on the floor. LS A stated she saw Resident 1 had bruising under his left eye and asked if he wanted to go to the emergency room. Resident 1 refused so LS A offered Resident 1 an ice pack for his left eye. LS A stated when the police arrived Resident 1 wanted to press charges and Resident 2 was arrested and taken by the police. LS A stated she asked Resident 1 what happened, and he stated, he asked Resident 2 to turn out the light and the conversation turned into an argument resulting in Resident 2 punching Resident 1 in the left eye. LS A stated Resident 2 had not returned to the facility and was waiting for a court hearing.A review of the facility's policy titled, Alleged or Suspected Abuse and Crime Reporting, dated 2/21/25, indicated, Each Resident has the right to be free from abuse.
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NORTH BAY POST ACUTE in PETALUMA, CA inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
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 PETALUMA, 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 NORTH BAY POST ACUTE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.