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Inspection visit

Health inspection

BEACHSIDE POST ACUTECMS #0555311 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0557 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to update and document belongings brought by the family on the inventory list for three of four sampled residents (Resident 1, 4, 5). This failure resulted in residents losing items due to not having them written down on the inventory list. Findings: a. During a record review of Resident 1 Face Sheet (admission record), the Face Sheet indicated Resident 1 was initially admitted on [DATE] and was readmitted on [DATE] with diagnosis including hypertensive heart (chronic blood pressure elevation) and chronic kidney disease (CKD: gradual loss of the kidney function), history of falling, and dementia (impaired ability to think, make decisions) with other behavioral disturbance (verbal and physical aggression, wandering). During a record review of Resident 1 ' s Minimum Data Set [(MDS) a standardized assessment and care screening tool], dated 1/10/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 1 ' s cognitive skills (the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses) were severely impaired. The MDS indicated Resident 1 is dependent on bathing and transferring from chair/bed to chair transfer and required substantial/maximal assistance in performing activities of daily living (ADL: hygiene, dressing, eating) and utilizes a wheelchair. During a record review of Resident 1 ' s Inventory List (list of resident ' s belongings), it indicated Resident 1 was missing a green Christmas sweater, blue adidas suit, two radios, black and yellow pants outfit, black and white dress with hood, and a blue sweatshirt. During a record review of Resident 1 ' s Theft/Loss Report (document that indicates missing item information), Resident 1 ' s green sweater was seen on another resident and other items that have not been seen for month. During an interview on 2/13/2024 at 11:22am with Resident 1 ' s daughter, the daughter indicated Resident 1 has been missing some of her clothing ' s and stated she does Resident 1 ' s laundry at home to prevent items going missing at the facility and is not sure why the items are missing as she writes Resident 1 ' s name on the inside and outside of Resident 1 ' s clothes. The daughter indicated she has seen some of the residents wearing her Resident 1 ' s clothes. The daughter stated when she brings in new clothes, she notifies the staff to have the item listed on the inventory list. The daughter stated she does Resident 1 ' s laundry every two days and brings back whatever was washed. (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 3 Event ID: 055531 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 055531 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 02/01/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Beachside Post Acute 22520 Maple Avenue Torrance, CA 90505 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 0557 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some The daughter stated she will notify the staff if an item was thrown away so that it can be updated on the inventory list. b. During a record review of Resident 4 Face Sheet (admission record), the Face Sheet indicated Resident 4 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnosis including seizures, hypertension (high blood pressure), and dementia without behavior (not acting out), psychotic (disconnection from reality), mood disturbances (feelings of distress, sadness, depression) and anxiety (uneasiness). During a record review of Resident 4 ' s MDS, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 4 ' s cognitive skills were intact. The MDS indicated Resident 4 is dependent on bathing, dressing the lower part of the body (pants), wearing shoes, required moderate assistance on toilet, shower, and chair to bed transfer, and personal hygiene. The MDS indicated Resident 4 has an impairment on the upper extremities (arms) and utilizes a wheelchair. During a record review of Resident 4 ' s Inventory List it does not indicate Resident 4 had a cell phone on 9/6/2024. During a record review of Resident 4 ' s Theft/Loss Report, Resident 4 had lost a Nokia (cell phone brand) cell phone on 1/16/2024 and indicated the cell phone was not on Resident 4 ' s inventory list. Additionally, it indicated Resident 4 does not remember and none of the staff has seen Resident 4 with a cell phone since the day of admission on [DATE]. c. During a record review of Resident 5 Face Sheet (admission record), the Face Sheet indicated Resident 5 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnosis including anemia (not having healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the bodymuscle contracture of the right upper arm, and history of falling. During a record review of Resident 5 ' s MDS, dated [DATE] the MDS indicated Resident 5 ' s cognitive skills were mildly impaired. The MDS indicated Resident 5 is dependent on most of the aspect of activities of daily living and required partial assistance in personal and oral hygiene and dressing the upper (. The MDS indicated Resident 5 has an impairment on one side of the upper extremities (arms) and has impairments on both of the lower extremities. During a record review of Resident 5 ' s Inventory List, it does not indicate Resident 5 had a long yellow sleeve sweater on 10/15/2023. During a record review of Resident 5 ' s Theft/Loss Report, Resident 5 had lost a long yellow sleeve sweater on 12/18/2023 and indicated the sweater was not found. During a record review of the Lost and Stolen Property Log, in January, five residents reported to have missing items, December there were three residents that reported having missing items, and in November there were four residents that reported missing items. During a concurrent interview and record review on 2/1/2024 at 2:49p.m. with Social Service Director (SSD), SSD stated the inventory list is initiated at admission and is updated every year or when the family comes and brings new items in the facility for the resident. SSD stated when an item is lost, laundry will be notified, get the description of the missing item, check the residents room, and if the item does not show up within a day or two, the Administrator (ADMN) will determine whether to replace or reimburse the missing item. SSD stated not all of Resident 1 ' s items are missing; however, two or three items were not found. SSD stated the family does not notify the staffs at time (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055531 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 055531 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 02/01/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Beachside Post Acute 22520 Maple Avenue Torrance, CA 90505 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 0557 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some when a new item is brought in and will have the family put the residents name on their clothing in case the belonging is laundered at the facility. SSD stated the blue adidas suit, two radios, and black and yellow pants outfit were on Resident 1 ' s inventory list, but the green Christmas sweater, black and white dress with hood, and a blue sweatshirt was not listed. SSD stated ADMN agreed to replace the missing items. SSD stated the inventory list is created to know whose belongings they belong to and is kept as a record in case the item gets lost. SSD stated personal items missing may upset the resident. During a concurrent interview and record review on 2/1/2024 at 3:48p.m. with Director of Nursing (DON), DON stated the inventory list has a list of the clothes the residents brought, so when there are new items, it will be written in the inventory list to track and update the items are there. DON stated when the family brings new item to the facility staff will update the inventory list. DON stated when an item goes missing, they will look at the inventory list and investigate where the item could be such as the laundry. DON stated when an item cannot be found, the item will be replaced or reimbursed. DON stated Resident 1 gets her laundry done at home, so the items that is allegedly missing might not have even been brought into the facility. DON stated there are only two residents that gets their clothing laundered at home. DON stated the family of Resident 1 is doing the laundry and they never tell them when they bring a new item. DON stated the items the family brings for Resident 1 does not have to be included on the inventory list since the laundry is done by the family, Resident 1 ' s item goes in and out of the facility and does not know whether the items that are missing were in the facility. DON stated the inventory list items and the theft/loss report should mirror one another as you would need to verify and confirm with the allegedly missing item on the inventory list. DON stated she did not see the long yellow sleeve missing item for Resident 5 listed on the inventory list. During a review of the facility ' s P&P titled, Residents ' Personal Property, revised December 2023, the P&P indicated the inventory will list the resident ' s clothing and other personal items brought to the facility and retained by the resident. The IDT will also review the resident ' s inventory for accuracy during the resident ' s quarterly care conference. Any changes of additions to the inventory will be made at this time. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055531 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 0557GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F557 - Respect and Dignity

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 1, 2024 survey of BEACHSIDE POST ACUTE?

This was a inspection survey of BEACHSIDE POST ACUTE on February 1, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at BEACHSIDE POST ACUTE on February 1, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions."

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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