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WEST GARDENA POST ACUTE Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (GARDENA, California)

16530 S BROADWAY STREET, GARDENA, California 90248

Phone: 3103299929

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
50
Avg Residents/Day
45.7
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Los Angeles
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health2/5
Staffing2/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityCalifornia AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.310.68-0.37
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.704.54+0.16
CMS Staffing Rating2/53.3/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover49.3%36.6%-

Health Citation History

39 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-11-20Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Environmental DeficienciesKeep all essential equipment working safely.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesD – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Infection Control DeficienciesImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Environmental DeficienciesProvide enough space and equipment to meet each resident's needsD – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Environmental DeficienciesProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-07-15Environmental DeficienciesMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-03Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-03Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-03Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-03Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-03Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-03Environmental DeficienciesProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-07-29Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.G – Actual Harm
2024-07-05Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-05Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-05Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-22Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-22Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-26Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2023-10-01Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-01Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-01Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesAssist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-01Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-01Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-01Environmental DeficienciesProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.B – Minimal Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

16 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-11-20Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Smoke DeficienciesHave a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesProvide primary/alternate means for communication.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-11-20Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-10-03Smoke DeficienciesConstruct fire resistant interior walls.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-03Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-03Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-03Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-03Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-03Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-03Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-03Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-03Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesImplement emergency and standby power systems.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-10-01Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$34,660
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2024-07-05Fine$34,660-

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