Cornerstone Care Center
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0628
F 0628 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to document the condition of one of two residents (Resident 2) upon discharge from the facility.This failure resulted in Resident 2's clinical record not containing details of his emergency discharge from the facility and events leading to why he was sent out by ambulance with police also being called to the facility.During a review of Resident 2's admission Record (AR), dated 1/21/26, the AR indicted Resident 2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE REDACTED] and was discharged on 6/25/25.During a review of Resident 2's Progress Notes (PN), dated 6/25/26, the PN indicated, Resident was very aggressive to CNA [Certified Nursing Assistant] during care and hurt CNA wrist. DON [Director of Nursing] witness and called police. Resident was sent out approx. (approximately). 1030 am on gurney via emergency transportation. There were no further PN regarding this event. The PN was written by Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1.During a concurrent record review and interview on 1/29/26, at 2:35 p.m., with LVN 1, Resident 2's clinical record was reviewed. LVN 1 stated on 6/25/26, she was assigned to Resident 2's care. LVN 2 stated, That day, I don't really remember, my DON came in and dealt with the situation because I was passing medications. I was a brand new nurse. I didn't know I was supposed to make a ‘SBAR' for that.(Note: SBAR is a standardized communication tool designed to facilitate the clear and efficient transfer of critical patient information between healthcare professionals.The acronym stands for:S Situation: A concise statement of the current problem or the reason for the communication.B - Background: Relevant clinical context, such as the resident's admitting diagnosis, medical history, and recent medications.A - Assessment: An analysis of the situation based on clinical findings, vital signs, or the professional's interpretation of the issue.R - Recommendation: Specific requested actions, such as orders for tests, treatments, or an immediate evaluation.Purpose: It is primarily used during high-[NAME] moments like patient handoffs (shift changes), transfers between units, or when escalating a deteriorating patient's condition to a physician.)During a concurrent record review and interview on 1/29/26, at 2:40 p.m., with the Administrator, Resident 2's clinical record was reviewed. The Administrator stated the DON referenced in
the 6/25/25 PN was no longer employed at the facility. The Administrator stated LVN 1 had started a ‘SBAR', but it was incomplete. There should be notes about [Resident 2's] transfer. The Progress Note was incomplete, the ‘SBAR' was incomplete, and [LVN 1] clearly did not complete this.During a review of the facility's Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled Transfer and Discharge, dated 12/19/22, the P&P indicated, Emergency Transfers/Discharges - initiated by the facility for medical reasons to an acute care setting, such as a hospital, for the immediate safety and welfare of a resident (nursing responsibilities unless otherwise specified). Document assessment findings and other relevant information regarding the transfer in the medical record.
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.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
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CORNERSTONE CARE CENTER in SANGER, 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 SANGER, 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 CORNERSTONE CARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.