Good Samaritan Rehab And Care Center
GOOD SAMARITAN REHAB AND CARE CENTER in STOCKTON, CA — inspection on February 25, 2026.
Found 1 citation. 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.
Inspection Findings
MAR for 1/1/26 through 1/31/26 was reviewed. LN 2 confirmed that she administered
1/29/26, which indicated moderate pain. LN 2 acknowledged that the physician ordered
medication orders, reassessed Resident 1's pain level, and contacted the physician to clarify and obtain clear as-needed orders for mild, moderate, and severe pain.
During an interview on 2/25/26, at 5:28 PM, with the DON, the DON stated that pain management for Resident 1 was a concern.During an interview on 2/26/26, at 2:12 PM, with the Pharmacist (PH) 1, PH 1 stated the pharmacy received Resident 1's oxycodone order dated 1/23/26. PH 1 further stated that the pharmacy could not dispense the oxycodone until it received a completed Schedule II (C-II) prescription from the physician. PH 1 stated the delay in receiving the completed prescription contributed to the delay in providing pain medication to Resident 1.
During an interview on 2/26/26 at 4:30 PM, with the Pharmacist (PH) 2, PH 2 stated that she was not aware of, and was not contacted about, Resident 1's oxycodone concerns. PH 2 further stated that if the facility had contacted her, she could have reviewed the situation, made recommendations, or contacted the dispensing pharmacy to determine the reason for the delay in the oxycodone. PH 2 acknowledged that the facility failed to ensure the availability of the ordered narcotic medication and that Resident 1's severe pain remained untreated as a result.Review of an undated facility policy and procedure (P&P) titled, POLICY AND PROCEDURE ON PAIN ASSESSMENT, indicated, Policy: It is the policy of this facility to assess for pain and provide for patient care services to ensure resident's comfort.For those residents with complaints of pain, further assessment of pain is necessary to determine appropriate interventions to manage pain.Review of an undated facility P&P titled, POLICY AND PROCEDURE ON PAIN MONITORING DURING CARE AND TREATMENT, indicated, .Charge Nurse should review physician order for any order of pain medication administration.Call physician if there is no order for pain medication.Monitor for effectiveness of pain medications and call physician if pain medication is ineffective.Document pain assessment and effectiveness of intervention.