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Inspection visit

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BEACHSIDE POST ACUTECMS #0555312 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 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record, the facility failed to ensure an injury of unknown origin was reported to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for one of five sampled residents (Resident 1) when Resident 1 sustained a moderately displaced (a break in the bone where the bones does not always crack all the way through) fracture (a break in the bone) of the distal (farther end) diaphysis (shaft; or a long tubular structure of the bone) of the femur (thigh bone). This deficient practice resulted in the inability of CDPH to investigate Resident 1 ' s injury of femur fracture in a timely manner and had the potential for facts related to the injury to be forgotten by staff. Findings: During a review of Resident 1 ' s admission Record (Face sheet), the Face sheet indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis including encephalopathy (damage or disease that affects the brain leading to the person to be confused), dementia (a condition of loss of cognitive functioning such as thinking, remembering, and reasoning that it interferes with a person ' s daily life and activities) and generalized weakness. During a review of Resident 1 ' s Minimum Data Set ([MDS] a standardized assessment and care screening tool) dated 5/31/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 1 was not able to make decisions that were consistent and reasonable. During a review of Resident 1 ' s SBAR dated 5/20/2023 and timed at 10:38 a.m., the SBAR indicated Resident 1 was groaning and screaming while facility staff assisted her with lower body dressing (pulling Resident 1 ' s pants up). The SBAR indicated Resident 1 was noted with swelling to her right knee, Resident 1 ' s physician was informed and an order for a Stat (immediate) right knee X-ray was obtained. During a review of Resident 1 ' s X-ray report dated 5/20/2024, the X-ray report indicated Resident 1 sustained a moderately displaced fracture of the distal diaphysis of the femur of indeterminate age with moderate degenerative change of the knee with narrowing of the lateral joint compartment (the area on the outside portion of the knee joint). During a review of Resident 1 ' s Transfer Form dated 5/20/2024 at 5:05 p.m., the Transfer Form indicated Resident 1 was transferred to General Acute Care Hospital (GACH) for evaluation and treatment due to her femur fracture. (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: 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 06/07/2024 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 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few During an interview on 6/7/2024 at 11:55 a.m., the Director of Nursing Services (DON) stated Resident 1 was transferred to the GACH because she (Resident 1) sustained a fracture to her right femur. The DON stated she did not report this injury to CDPH because Resident 1 ' s physician documented Resident 1 ' s fracture was unavoidable due to Resident 1 ' s diagnoses of osteoporosis (brittle bones). During an interview on 6/7/2024 at 12:55 p.m., the Administrator (ADM) stated the facility should have reported to CDPH when Resident 1 sustained an injury of an unknown. During a review of the facility ' s policy and procedure (P/P), titled, Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation or Misappropriation – Reporting and Investigating, revised 4/2021, the P/P indicated if an injury of unknown source is suspected, the suspicion must be reported immediately to the Administrator and to other officials according to the State law. The Administrator or the individual making the allegation immediately reports his or her suspicion to the State licensing/certification agency responsible for surveying/licensing the facility within two hours of an allegation involving abuse or result in serious bodily injury or within 24 hours of an allegation that does not involve abuse or result in serious bodily injury. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055531 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 055531 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/07/2024 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 0610 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record, the facility failed to ensure an injury of unknown origin was investigated for one of five sampled residents (Resident 1) when Resident 1 sustained a moderately displaced (a break in the bone where the bones does not always crack all the way through) fracture (a break in the bone) of the distal (farther end) diaphysis (shaft; or a long tubular structure of the bone) of the femur (thigh bone) and the cause of the fracture was unknown to the resident and staff. Residents Affected - Few This deficient practice resulted in the inability of the facility to determine what might have been the cause of Resident 1 ' s injury and had the potential to recur. Findings: During a review of Resident 1 ' s admission Record (Face sheet), the Face sheet indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis including encephalopathy (damage or disease that affects the brain leading to the person to be confused), dementia (a condition of loss of cognitive functioning such as thinking, remembering, and reasoning that it interferes with a person ' s daily life and activities) and generalized weakness. During a review of Resident 1 ' s Minimum Data Set ([MDS] a standardized assessment and care screening tool) dated 5/31/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 1 was not able to make decisions that were consistent and reasonable. During a review of Resident 1 ' s SBAR dated 5/20/2023 and timed at 10:38 a.m., the SBAR indicated Resident 1 was groaning and screaming while facility staff assisted her with lower body dressing (pulling Resident 1 ' s pants up). The SBAR indicated Resident 1 was noted with swelling to her right knee, Resident 1 ' s physician was informed and an order for a Stat (immediate) right knee X-ray was obtained. During a review of Resident 1 ' s X-ray report dated 5/20/2024, the X-ray report indicated Resident 1 sustained a moderately displaced fracture of the distal diaphysis of the femur of indeterminate age with moderate degenerative change of the knee with narrowing of the lateral joint compartment (the area on the outside portion of the knee joint). During a review of Resident 1 ' s Transfer Form dated 5/20/2024 at 5:05 p.m., the Transfer Form indicated Resident 1 was transferred to General Acute Care Hospital (GACH) for evaluation and treatment due to her femur fracture. During an interview on 6/7/2024 at 11:55 a.m., the Director of Nursing Services (DON) stated she did not investigate Resident 1 ' s injury of unknown origin because, per Resident 1 ' s physician it was unavoidable due to Resident 1 ' s diagnosis of osteoporosis (brittle bones). During an interview on 6/7/2024 at 12:55 p.m., the Administrator (ADM) stated the facility should have investigated Resident 1 ' s fracture to determine the root cause of Resident 1 ' s injury. During a review of the facility ' s Policy and Procedure (P/P), titled Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation or Misappropriation - Reporting and Investigating revised 4/2021, the P/P indicated all reports of resident abuse, including injuries of unknown origin, are thoroughly investigated by facility (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055531 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 055531 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/07/2024 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 0610 management. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055531 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.

  • 0609GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0610GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F610 - In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 7, 2024 survey of BEACHSIDE POST ACUTE?

This was a inspection survey of BEACHSIDE POST ACUTE on June 7, 2024. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at BEACHSIDE POST ACUTE on June 7, 2024?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."

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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