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Inspection visit

Health inspection

HOLLENBECK PALMSCMS #0551152 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for food storage and food preparation areas by having: Residents Affected - Many 1) Active cockroach (a small scavenging insect capable of spreading bacteria and viruses) infestation in the food preparation area (kitchen). 2) Damaged wall and floor tiles in the kitchen. 3) Food served to residents from facility ' s kitchen after County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health ' s Environmental Health Division (the Authority Having Jurisdiction) had suspended the Public Health Permit. These deficient practices had the potential to result in food contamination and introduce food-borne pathogens (disease causing bacteria and viruses such as e. Coli, Salmonella, norovirus, etc. that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and other life-threatening complications) spread by cockroaches and affect the health and safety of medically compromised residents for 49 of 49 residents. Findings: During a concurrent observation and interview on 7/5/2023, between 1:52 p.m. and 2:02 p.m., with the District Manager (DM), seven live cockroaches of adult and juvenile (young) life stages were observed throughout the kitchen in the dishwashing area, the mops sink area, and by the clean dish storage area. The DM verbally confirmed that the cockroaches were alive in the kitchen. During an observation on 7/5/23, at 1:54 p.m., a 3.5 by 1 foot area of damaged wall was observed beneath the first compartment of the 3-compartment sink. Three damaged tiles were observed beneath the first compartment (basin used for washing dishes) of the 3-compartment sink. During an observation on 7/5/23, at 2:04 p.m., an accumulation of debris and old food was observed to be encrusted in the interior wall of the dumbwaiter (small elevator used to transport the food between floors of the facility). During an interview on 7/5/23, at 3:14 p.m., with the Food Services Manager (FSM), the FSM stated that the risks associated with cockroaches in a kitchen include cross contamination and issues with spoilage, and the FSM stated that we can ' t have pests going near food and you can ' t have cross contamination. The FSM stated that the clients (CEO and administrators of the facility, as defined by the FSM) know that there is a cockroach problem and that, for the past, however long the pest (continued on next page) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 4 Event ID: 055115 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 055115 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/16/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Hollenbeck Palms 573 S. Boyle Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90033 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812 control has been coming, they have known there is [cockroach] activity in the kitchen. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm During an interview on 7/5/23, at 4:00 p.m., with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Environmental Health Specialist (EHS), the EHS stated that during the inspection, the EHS stated to the FSM that the facility does not have permission do any food preparation or service and the facility does not have permission to wash dishes with the intent to use the flatware during the duration of the permit suspension. Residents Affected - Many During a concurrent observation and interview on 7/5/23, at 5:20 p.m., with the Food Service Staff (FSS) and FSM, in the resident dining room, residents were observed to be eating slices of cake on multiuse plates from the facility. The FSS stated that the cake had been served to about 12 residents and that the cake had come from the facility. The FSM stated that the cake had been prepared in the facility that morning. The FSM stated, The kitchen is closed, and the food should not be coming in and out of there [kitchen]. During a review of the record title,RETAIL FOOD OFFICIAL INSPECTION REPORT, dated 7/5/2023, issued by the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health, the report indicated Your Public Health Permit is hereby suspended, and you are directed to discontinue operation of this facility AT ONCE. You are charged with violation(s) of the California Health and Safety Code Sections (114259.1 and 114259.1) which pose an immediate danger to public health and safety. and Failure to comply with this suspension may result in revocation of your Public Health Permit or filing misdemeanor criminal charges. The report also indicated The report was discussed with Food Service Director and Dietary Supervisor. During a review of record titled, SODEXO - Sanitation and Infection Control Pest Control Management, (facility's kitchen maintenance policy), the policy indicated the following: · Where a state or provincial and/or local health department is more stringent than the Sodexo Senior Services standard, it is required by law to follow those regulations. · Walls should be clean, free of dirt, stains, grease, food, etc. · All employees have the responsibility to follow procedures for the prevention of insects and other pests entering the facility. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055115 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 4 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 055115 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/16/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Hollenbeck Palms 573 S. Boyle Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90033 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0925 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program (measures to eradicate and contain common household pests) so that the facility remains free of pests and cockroaches. Residents Affected - Many This deficient practice resulted in an active cockroach infestation in the kitchen and the subsequent suspension of the facility ' s Public Health Permit (a permit issued to food facilities which give the facility permission to prepare and distribute food from the kitchen) and closure of the kitchen by Los Angeles County Department of Public Health from 7/5/23 to 7/19/23 affecting 49 out of 49 residents at the facility. Findings: During a concurrent observation and interview on 7/5/2023, between 1:52 p.m. and 2:02 p.m., with the District Manager (DM), the following was observed: · One live adult cockroach and one live juvenile (young) cockroach on the floor beneath the last compartment of the 3-compartment sink (the sink used to wash and sanitize dishes and utensils). · One live adult cockroach and one live juvenile cockroach on the floor beneath the first compartment of the 3-compartment sink. · One live juvenile cockroach on the wall beneath the 3-compartment sink. · Cockroach fecal spotting (droppings left behind by the cockroaches) inside of a small compartment holding a chain in the wall next to the 3-compartment sink. · One live juvenile cockroach on the wall beneath the mop sink. · One live juvenile cockroach on the wall by the electrical panel and breaker box. · Cockroach fecal spotting inside of a ½ inch diameter hole in the wall behind the dry dish rack. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055115 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 4 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 055115 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/16/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Hollenbeck Palms 573 S. Boyle Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90033 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0925 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm The DM stated that he observed all the live cockroaches and fecal spotting in the kitchen during tour of the facility ' s kitchen. During an interview on 7/5/2023, at 3:14 p.m., with the FSM, the FSM stated that the facility has a pest control inspection log that is filled out monthly. Residents Affected - Many During a review of record titled Pest Control updated on 7/3/2023, the policy indicated, Housekeeping or maintenance will conduct at least weekly inspections for evidence of pests and submit weekly reports to the Administration. During a review of record titled Pest Activity/Sighting Log with various dates logged for the year of 2023, the records indicate that inspections for pests were conducted on 1/10/23, 2/17/2023, 3/20/2023, 4/5/2023, 5/6/2023, and 6/20/2023. No cockroach activity was reported for any of the dates listed on the Activity Log. During a review of the records titled Total Pest Solutions - Invoice dated 1/31/2023, 2/21/2023, 3/29/2023, 3/27/2023, 3/29/2023, 4/18/2023, 4/21/2023, 4/25/2023, 5/16/2023, 5/22/2023, 5/23/2023, 6/3/2023, 6/6/2023, 6/20/2023, and 7/3/2023, the records did not indicate that any active cockroach activity was observed by the pest control operator. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055115 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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Citations

2 citations recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0812GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F812 - Food safety requirements

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0925GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F925 - Maintain an effective pest control program so that the facility is free of

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

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What happened during the July 16, 2023 survey of HOLLENBECK PALMS?

This was a inspection survey of HOLLENBECK PALMS on July 16, 2023. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at HOLLENBECK PALMS on July 16, 2023?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordanc..."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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