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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 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. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement its abuse prevention policy when they did not report an unusual occurrence of an acute new distal femur fracture (a break in the lower part of the thighbone, near the knee joint) of unknown cause to the State Survey Agency (California Department of Public Health - CDPH) within 24 hours of the occurrence, for one of the three sampled residents (Resident 1). This failure had the potential for resident harm and/or death, due to CDPH ' s inability to promptly investigate the possibility of resident abuse in the facility. This delayed CDPH response to ensure Resident 1 was safe and free from possible abuse and/or mistreatment in the facility and had the potential for other unusual occurrences to go unreported. Findings: During a review of Resident 1 ' s admission Record (the front page of the chart that contains a summary of basic information about the resident), dated 5/19/2025, the admission Record indicated, the facility originally admitted Resident 1 on 2/28/2024, then re-admitted Resident 1 on 5/8/2025, with diagnoses that included age-related osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones due to lack of calcium and vitamin D) without current pathological fracture (broken bone caused by disease), dementia (a progressive state of decline in mental abilities), and contracture of the right knee (the tissues around the joint have become stiff or tight, limiting the knee's ability to move freely). During a review of Resident 1 ' s History and Physical, dated 5/9/2025, the H&P indicated Resident 1 did not have the capacity to understand nor make decisions. During a review of Resident 1 ' s Minimum Data Set, (MDS — a federally mandated resident assessment tool), dated 2/24/2025, the MDS indicated, Resident 1 was dependent on assistance (helper performs all the effort. Resident did none of the effort to complete the activity. Or the assistance of two or more helpers was required for the resident to complete the activity). During a review of Resident 1 ' s Radiology Result Report X-ray (a photograph of the internal composition of a body part) of the right knee, dated 5/4/2025, the report indicated Resident 1 had an acute mildly displaced supracondylar fracture of the distal femur. During a review of Resident 1 ' s Progress Notes, dated 5/6/2025, the documentation indicated the results of Resident 1 ' s X-ray were reported to the facility on 5/4/2025. During a review of the facility ' s fax transmittal document, dated 5/7/2025, the document (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 2 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 05/19/2025 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 indicated the facility reported the unusual occurrence regarding Resident 1 to CDPH on 5/7/2025 at 8:51 p.m. During an interview on 5/19/2025 at 3:27 p.m. with Registered Nurse Supervisor 1 (RNS 1), RNS 1 stated the results of Resident 1 x-ray should have been reported to CDPH within 24 hours of the facility becoming aware of the results. RNS 1 stated the failure to report unusual occurrences or test results within the required timeframe could have further jeopardized Resident 1 ' s well-being. During a concurrent interview and record review on 5/19/2025 at 3:27 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), the fax transmittal document, dated 5/7/2025, and Resident 1 ' s Radiology Result Report X-ray, dated 5/4/2025, were each reviewed. The DON stated Resident 1 ' s x-ray results should have been reported to CDPH as soon as the facility became aware of the results and no later than 24 hours. The DON stated unusual occurrences should be reported as soon as possible, but not later than 24 hours. The DON stated the results of Resident 1 ' s x-ray were not reported to CDPH until 5/7/2025 but should have been sent on 5/5/2025 instead. During a review of the facility ' s policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation or Misappropriation — Reporting and Investigating, revised 3/24/2025, the P&P indicated, All reports of resident abuse (including injuries of unknown origin), neglect, exploitation, or theft/misappropriation of resident property are reported to local, state and federal agencies (as required by current regulations) and thoroughly investigated by facility management. Findings of all investigations are documented and reported: . 5. Immediately is defined as:a. within two hours of an allegation involving abuse or resulting in physical harm/serious bodily injury; orb. within 24 hours of an allegation that does not involve abuse or result in physical harm/serious bodily injury. During a review of the facility ' s policy and procedure titled, Unusual Occurrence Reporting, revised 12/2007, the P&P indicated, As required by federal or state regulations, our facility reports unusual occurrences or other reportable events which affect the health, safety, or welfare of our residents, employees or visitors: . 2. Unusual occurrences shall be reported via telephone to appropriate agencies as required by current law and/or regulations within twenty-four (24) hours of such incident or as otherwise required by federal and state regulations. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055531 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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.

  • 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.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 19, 2025 survey of BEACHSIDE POST ACUTE?

This was a inspection survey of BEACHSIDE POST ACUTE on May 19, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at BEACHSIDE POST ACUTE on May 19, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was 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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