Live Oak Rehab Center
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0609
F 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review the facility failed to report an unusual occurrence (events or situations that do not happen daily or that may have had an impact on the residents) to the Department within 24 hours for one of the sampled residents (Resident 1) by failing to:a. Ensure the facility reported to the Department when the facility was made aware on 1/9/2025 of Resident 1's sustained further injury and dislocation (a disruption of the normal position of the ends of two or more bones where they meet at a joint) of the right hip in accordance with the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Unusual Occurrence Reporting.This failure had the potential to affect the health, safety, and well-being of the residents. Findings:During a
review of Resident 1's admission record indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE REDACTED] with the diagnoses including, but not limited to, a right upper thigh fracture, recent right hip joint replacement surgery, encephalopathy (a condition affecting brain function), difficulty walking, and muscle weakness.During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE REDACTED], the MDS indicated the resident had moderate cognitive impairment affecting daily decision-making. The MDS indicated a short-term memory problem, with difficulty recalling information after 5 minutes. The MDS indicated Resident 1 required substantial to maximal assistance with activities of daily living and mobility.During a
review of Resident 1's nursing progress notes, dated 1/9/2025, the progress notes indicated an x-ray was conducted at the facility. The x-ray report indicated Resident 1 had a right hip dislocation.During a review of Resident 1's Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation (SBAR - a communication tool used by healthcare workers when there is a change of condition [COC] to the resident) form, dated 1/9/2025, the form indicated Resident 1 was transferred to a general acute care hospital (GACH) for further evaluation due to a possible right hip dislocation after complaining of pain and discomfort.During an interview on 8/29/2025 at 11:52 AM, Administrator (ADM) stated the injury was not and should have been reported to
the state agency. During a record review of the facility's P&P titled, Unusual Occurrence Reporting, revised
in 12/2007, the P&P indicated that unusual occurrences must be reported to appropriate agencies within 24 hours as required by law.During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Abuse, Neglect, or Misappropriation-Reporting and Investigating, revised March 2023, the P&P indicated that all reports of resident abuse (including injuries of unknown origin) neglect, exploitation, or theft/misappropriation of resident property are reported to local, state and federal agencies (as required by current regulations) immediately and thoroughly investigated by facility management within 24 hours of an allegation that does not involve abuse or result in serious bodily injury.
Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
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Event ID:
Printed: 04/13/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED
08/29/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Live Oak Rehab Center
537 W Live Oak San Gabriel, CA 91776
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F-Tag F0610
F 0610
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to investigate an injury of an unknown source for one of four sampled residents (Resident 1) per the facility's policy and procedure (P&P).This failure had the potential to affect the health and safety of the resident.Findings:During a review of Resident 1's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility admitted the resident on 1/3/2025, with the diagnoses including but not limited to fracture of the right thighbone, aftercare following right hip surgery, Parkinson's disease (a progressive brain disorder that causes uncontrollable movements such as stiffness), and dementia (a progressive state of decline in mental abilities).During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a standardized care screening and assessment tool), dated 1/9/2025, the MDS indicated resident had a short-term memory problem and is moderately impaired in cognitive skills for daily decision making.During a review of Resident 1's Change of Condition (COC, communicating significant changes in resident health) form, dated 1/9/2025, the COC form indicated the Physical Therapist notified the Charge Nurse, Resident 1 had pain and discomfort in the hip.During a review of Resident 1's nursing progress notes, dated 1/9/2025, the notes indicated a bilateral hip x-ray was ordered. The x-ray report indicated Resident 1 had a right hip dislocation and was transferred to the general acute care hospital (GACH) for further evaluation.During an interview on 8/29/2025 at 10:51 a.m. with Director of Nursing (DON), DON stated staff did not know how Resident 1 sustained a hip dislocation injury. The DON stated they did not investigate it because she thought it was an injury that happened before Resident 1 was admitted to the facility. The DON also stated Resident 1's injury was not but should have been investigated. During a concurrent interview and record review on 8/29/2025 at 1:04 PM of the facility's policy and procedure titled Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, or Misappropriation -Reporting and Investigating, revised 3/2023, was reviewed. The Administrator (ADM) stated injuries of unknown origin is considered an abuse and it should have but was not investigated. During a review of the facility's Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, or Misappropriation -Reporting and Investigating, revised 3/2023, the P&P indicated injuries of unknown origin are to be reported and thoroughly investigated. The P&P also indicated the administrator initiates the investigations.
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
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LIVE OAK REHAB CENTER in SAN GABRIEL, 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 SAN GABRIEL, 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 LIVE OAK REHAB CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.