MISSION DE LA CASA in SAN JOSE, CA was fined $51,753 by CMS following 35 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

MISSION DE LA CASA (SAN JOSE, CA) — $51,753 in CMS Fines

Outcome: MISSION DE LA CASA in SAN JOSE, CA was fined $51,753 by CMS following 35 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities


• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.


• Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.


• Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.


• Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.