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Health Inspection

The Hills Post Acute

March 24, 2025 · Santa Ana, CA · 1800 Old Tustin Avenue
Citations 2
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 174
Provider ID 555765
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Inspection Summary

THE HILLS POST ACUTE in SANTA ANA, CA — inspection on March 24, 2025.

Found 2 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

FF656
Minimal harm or when it was changed. The IP stated the oxygen tubing had to be placed in a plastic bag/storage when not in Few infection or illness. affected

Review of Resident 815's H&P examination dated 3/14/25, showed Resident 815 could make needs known but could not make medical decisions.

Review of Resident 815's Order Summary Report showed a physician's order dated 3/18/25, for oxygen via nasal cannula at 2 liters per minute if the oxygen saturation level less than 90% as needed.

Review of Resident 815's Weights and Vitals Summary showed Resident 815's oxygen saturation level in room air was 98% on 3/18/25.

On 3/18/25 at 0932 hours, a follow-up observation of Resident 815 was conducted. Resident 815 was observed sitting at the edge of the bed.

The oxygen tubing was observed on the bed and had no bag and label.

The oxygen concentrator was observed to be on.

On 3/18/25 at 1019 hours, an observation of Resident 815 and concurrent interview was conducted with LVN 1.

The oxygen tubing was observed rolled and tucked in the oxygen concentrator's handle. LVN 1 stated the oxygen tubing should be labeled with the date when it was first used or changed and should be kept inside a plastic bag when not in use to avoid the buildup of residue in the tubing and for infection control measure. LVN 1 further stated the oxygen tubing was being changed every 72 hours. LVN 1 verified the oxygen tubing for Resident 815 was not labeled with the date when it was provided or changed and was not kept in a sanitary condition. LVN 1 stated she would dispose the oxygen tubing and replace with a new one.

555765

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 555765 B.

Wing 03/24/2025

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

The Hills Post Acute 1800 Old Tustin Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92705

Review of the facility's P&P titled Insertion of Peripheral I.V.

Device (undated) showed to label the dressing with the date and time the site was inserted, the gauge and length of the catheter inserted, and the initials of the inserting nurse.

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Medical Record Review for Resident 24 was initiated on 3/17/25. Resident 24 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], and readmitted on [DATE].

Review of Resident 24's Order Summary Report dated 3/18/25, showed a physician order dated 3/12/25, to measure the arm circumference in inches on admission and every seven days during the dressing changes every day shift, and measure the external catheter length in cm from end to the hub to the insertion site into skin.

555765

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 555765 B.

Wing 03/24/2025

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

The Hills Post Acute 1800 Old Tustin Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92705

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 THE HILLS POST ACUTE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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