Corona Health Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Corona Health Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Jul 24, 2025

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure, for one or three residents reviewed for accidents (Residents 24 and 57):1.Two person-assistance was provided during incontinent care (cleaning the resident while in bed after periods of urination or bowel elimination) in accordance with the plan of care, for Resident 24. This failure resulted to Resident 24 fell from the bed, complaint of pain and swelling at the right thigh, which indicated fracture (broken bone) to the right thigh, and subsequently was sent out to the acute care hospital for further management; 2. The smoking paraphernalia (cigarette and lighter) were stored in a secured container according to facility policy and procedure, for Resident 57. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 24, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure sanitary conditions were maintained in the food and nutrition services and food were stored in accordance with professional standards for food service safety when: 1.Outside food items were not stored past the store by date and properly labeled according to the facility's policy and procedure; and2.The [NAME] did not disinfect the food thermometer in between use.These failures had the potential to cause food borne illness and food poisoning within their resident population.Findings:1.On July 24, 2025, at 3:50 p.m., an observation with a concurrent interview was conducted with the Dietary Supervisor (DS). The designated shared residents' refrigerator located in the conference room was inspected. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 18, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the ice machine and its components were properly cleaned and sanitized, for 87 of 90 residents who received ice from the the facility's ice machine. This failure had the potential to result in contamination of the ice being served to all residents and could lead to waterborne illness. Findings: On April 18, 2025, at 9:45 a.m., an unannounced visit was conducted at the facility, for the investigation of a complaint regarding dietary services. On April 18, 2025, at 10:15 a.m., an observation and inspection of the facility's Food Service's ice machine was conducted. A dry and clean paper towels were swiped along the top inside bin of the ice machine. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 11, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure safe and sanitary food preparation and storage practices were implemented in the kitchen when: 1. Food items were stored in the refrigerator past the used-by date and were readily available for use; 2. One container of sugar stored in inside a plastic bag stored in the dry storage area was left open; and 3. The air gap (space between the water outlet and the flood level of a fixture) had a thick build-up of a dark black substance from the drain to the refrigerator. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF755Jul 24, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure provision of safe and effective pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of the residents when:1. For Resident 39, cholestyramine (medication used to lower cholesterol and treat itching or diarrhea caused by a buildup of bile acids [substances made by the liver that help digest fats]) was administered without appropriate separation from other oral medications, not in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and the facility's consultant pharmacist's recommendation to separate administrations.This failure had the potential to result in reduced drug absorption, and inadequate medication treatment, compromising the effectiveness of other administered medications; and 2. […]