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Health Inspection

Citrus Post-acute

May 13, 2025 · Santa Ana, CA · 1929 N. Fairview Street
Citations 4
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 144
Provider ID 555093
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Inspection Summary

Citrus Post-Acute in SANTA ANA, CA — inspection on May 13, 2025.

Found 4 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

FF695

F-F695, the DON or designer will review physicians' oxygen orders for compliance, and will bring the results to the monthly QAPI meeting for three months and as recommended by the committee.

- For cited

F-F761, the DON or designee will review data from facility rounds for medication storage compliance, and will bring the results to the monthly QAPI meeting for three months and as recommended by the committee.

- For cited

F-F842, the DON and SSD or designees will bring the results from records review and facility rounds for compliance to the monthly QAPI meeting for three months and as recommended by the committee.

- For cited

Review of the facility's Legionella Water Management Program showed Legionella testing will be performed quarterly.

Legionella testing results were dated 2/14/24 and 3/25/25.

On 5/9/25 at 1035 hours, an interview and facility document review was conducted with the Maintenance Supervisor.

The Maintenance Supervisor stated Legionella testing was conducted annually on 2/14/24 and 3/25/25.

The Maintenance Supervisor reviewed the Legionella Water Management Program binder and verified the program showed testing would be done quarterly, and had not been.

3.

Medical record review for Resident 131 was initiated on 5/7/25. Resident 131 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].

Review of Resident 131's Order Summary Report showed a physician's order dated 4/23/25, for contact enteric precaution for C. diff (Clostridium difficile-a contagious bacteria that can cause inflammation of the colon) toxin.

On 5/7/25 at 0838 hours, an observation and concurrent interview was conducted with the Optometrist at Resident 131's bedside.

The Optometrist was observed at the resident's bedside, in a mask, face shield, gown and gloves, in contact with the resident and other surfaces in the resident's room, including the edge of the bed and a bedside tray table. A sign was posted at the resident's doorway which showed for contact enteric precautions and instructed people to wash their hands with soap and water upon leaving the room.

The Optometrist stated they were informed by the facility staff that the resident had isolation precautions for a UTI, not C. diff.

The Optometrist was observed removing her isolation gown and gloves, and using ABHR for hand hygiene when leaving the room.

The Optometrist then donned a new isolation gown and gloves, and entered another resident's room, went to their bedside, and examined the resident.

The Optometrist's Assistant stated they were informed by the resident's nurse from the previous shift that Resident 131 was in isolation for a urinary tract infection, and not C. diff.

On 5/7/25 at 0855 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with LVN 3. LVN 3 stated Resident 131 had contact enteric precautions for C. diff, and the staff and visitors should wash their hands with soap and water when leaving the room.

4. On 5/9/25 at 1054 hour, a wound care observation for Resident 8 was conducted with LVN 2.

While LVN 2 gathered the supplies from the treatment cart, a cell phone was observed being stored in the top drawer with the treatment supplies. LVN 2 stated it was her personal cell phone and verified it should not be stored in the medication cart.

The LVN stated there was also a wound care team cell phone, which the LVN was storing in her pocket.

On 5/9/25 at 1115 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON.

The DON stated the personal cell phones should not be stored in the treatment or medication carts for infection control.

555093

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 555093 B.

Wing 05/13/2025

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

St Edna Subacute and Rehabilitation Center 1929 N.

Fairview Street Santa Ana, CA 92706

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 SANTA ANA, 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 Citrus Post-Acute or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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