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PACIFIC POST ACUTE Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (SANTA MONICA, California)

1323 17TH STREET, SANTA MONICA, California 90404

Phone: 3104535456

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
49
Avg Residents/Day
40.3
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

Overall5/5
Health4/5
Staffing3/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityCalifornia AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.570.68-0.11
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.654.54+0.11
CMS Staffing Rating3/53.3/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover31.3%36.6%-

Health Citation History

43 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-08-03Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-16Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-25Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-03Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-03Nutrition 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
2026-04-03Resident 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
2026-04-03Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-03Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-03Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-03Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-03Pharmacy 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-03Environmental 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
2025-09-05Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Resident Rights DeficienciesReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Environmental 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
2025-01-18Resident Rights DeficienciesPermit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-09Resident 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
2024-09-14Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-03Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-03Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-03Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-03Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-26Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-26Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-05Resident 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-05Infection Control DeficienciesImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-05Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-05Infection Control DeficienciesEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-05Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-05Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-05Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-05Resident 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
2024-01-05Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-05Quality 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-05Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesVerify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-05Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-05Environmental 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

12 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-04-03Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-03Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-03Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-03Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Egress DeficienciesHave exits that are accessible at all times.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-05Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-05Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-05Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-05Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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