F 0557
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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 ensure one of two resident ' s (Resident 1) cell phone was
accounted for and kept safe in the facilty.
This deficient practice resulted in Resident's1 cell phone missing.
Findings
During a review of Resident 1 ' s admission Record, the admission Record indicated Resident 1 was
originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including osteoarthritis (a progressive disorder of
the joints, caused by a gradual loss of cartilage) of bilateral (both) knees, muscle weakness, dysphagia
(difficulty swallowing), metabolic encephalopathy (problem in the brain), and dementia (a progressive state
of decline in mental abilities).
During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS), (a resident assessment tool), dated 5/26/2025,
the MDS indicated Resident 1 ' s cognition was severely impaired. The MDS indicated Resident 1 needed
substantial assistance (helper does more than half the effort to complete the task) with oral hygiene, upper
body dressing, and personal hygiene, and was dependent (helper does all the effort to complete the task)
on staff with toileting hygiene and showering.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 6/25/2025 at 12:56 p.m. with Licensed Vocational Nurse
(LVN) 1, Resident 1 ' s belongings list was reviewed. The belongings list indicated Resident 1 did not have a
cell phone. LVN 1 stated the belonging list needed to indicate all the belongings the resident had in the
facility it should have indicated Resident 1 ' s cellphone. LVN 1 stated Resident 1 was using a cellphone
and then it disappeared.
During an interview on 6/25/2025 at 2:15 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated all
residents need a belonging list to track and ensure there's no loss of personal belongings.
During a review of the facility ' s policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Personal Property, revised 9/2012, the
P&P indicated the resident ' s personal belongings shall be inventoried and documented upon admission
and as such items are replenished.
During a review of the facility ' s P&P titled, Quality of Life - Dignity, revised 8/2009, the P&P indicated the
resident's property shall be always respected.
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
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bixby Towers Post-Acute Rehab
3747 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90807
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0558
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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 review the facility did not accommodate one of one resident 's (Resident 1) family
member (FM 1) request by failing to ensure Resident 1 was fed and adult disposable diaper were checked
prior to the administration of Ativan (medication to treat anxiety- feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness)
dose.
Residents Affected - Few
These deficient practices had the potential to result in Resident 1's missed feedings and Resident 1 to sit in
a soiled adult disposable diaper with urine or feces for extended periods.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 1's admission Record, the admission Record indicated Resident 1 was
originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including need of assistance of personal care,
osteoarthritis (a progressive disorder of the joints, caused by a gradual loss of cartilage) of bilateral (both)
knees, muscle weakness, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), metabolic encephalopathy (problem in the
brain), anxiety disorder, and dementia (a progressive state of decline in mental abilities).
During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS), a resident assessment tool, dated 5/26/2025,
the MDS indicated Resident 1's cognition was severely impaired. The MDS indicated Resident 1 needed
substantial assistance (helper does more than half the effort to complete the task) with oral hygiene, upper
body dressing, and personal hygiene, and was dependent (helper does all the effort to complete the task)
on staff with toileting hygiene and showering.
During a review of Resident 1's Order Summary dated 6/25/2025, the summary indicated, on 6/18/2025
give Ativan 1 milligram ([mg] unit of measurement)via gastrostomy tube (G-Tube - a surgical opening fitted
with a device to allow feedings to be administered directly to the stomach common for people with
swallowing problems) every 12 hours as needed for anxiety manifested by constant yelling and screaming.
The order indicated to notify FM 1 or FM 2 prior to the Ativan dose.
During a review of an email sent on 6/20/2025 at 10:30 a.m., from FM 1 with subject heading, Formal
Complaint Regarding Neglect, the email addressed to the facility indicated Ativan was not to be
administered until Resident 1's adult diaper was checked, and Resident 1 was fed.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 6/25/2025 at 12:56 p.m., with Licensed Vocational
Nurse (LVN) 1, Resident 1's medical records were reviewed. Resident 1 ' s medical records indicated no
documented evidence Resident 1 was fed and adult briefs were checked prior to the administration of any
Ativan dose. LVN 1 stated it was verbally communicated to make sure Resident 1 was fed and adult diaper
were checked prior to the administration of Ativan. LVN 1 stated there were no documented evidence to
prove Resident 1 was fed and adult disposable diaper was checked prior to the administration of Ativan.
LVN 1 stated she (LVN 1) will add it to the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and orders to ensure
other nurses know about the family request.
During an interview on 6/25/2025 at 2:15 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated the
facility needs to accommodate resident's needs.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Quality of Life (continued on next page)
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056283
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/25/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bixby Towers Post-Acute Rehab
3747 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90807
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0558
accommodation of Needs, revised 8/2009, the P&P indicated the residents individual needs and
preferences shall be accommodated to the extent possible.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056283
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/25/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bixby Towers Post-Acute Rehab
3747 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90807
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0677
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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 review the facility failed to provide toileting hygiene at least every 2 hours and as
needed for one of three residents (Resident 1).
Residents Affected - Few
The deficient practice resulted in Resident 1 to be left in a soiled adult disposable diaper for extended
periods and had the potential to cause skin breakdown.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 1's admission Record, the admission Record indicated Resident 1 was
originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including osteoarthritis (a progressive disorder of
the joints, caused by a gradual loss of cartilage) of bilateral (both) knees, muscle weakness, dysphagia
(difficulty swallowing), metabolic encephalopathy (problem in the brain, and dementia (a progressive state
of decline in mental abilities).
During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS), a resident assessment tool, dated 5/26/2025,
the MDS indicated Resident 1's cognition was severely impaired. The MDS indicated Resident 1 was
dependent (helper does all the effort to complete the task) on staff with toileting hygiene.
During a review of Resident 1's Care Plan report initiated 6/6/2025, the care plan indicated Resident 1 had
altered bowel elimination due to incontinence (involuntary leakage of urine and stool). The care plan
interventions indicated to check the resident every two hours and assist with toileting as needed.
During a review of an email dated 6/20/2025 at 10:30 a.m., with subject heading, Formal Complaint
Regarding Neglect, the email correspondence from family member (FM) 1 addressed to the facility,
indicated on 6/18/2025, FM 1 assisted in providing toileting hygiene to Resident 1 and noted feces were
embedded in the vaginal area and urine leaking onto the wheelchair.
During a telephone interview on 6/25/2025 at 1:08 p.m., with Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)1, CNA 1
stated on 6/18/2025, she (CNA 1) checked Resident 1's adult disposable diaper at 4:30 p.m. and Resident
1 was clean. CNA1 stated the next time she checked Resident 1 was around 7:10 p.m. FM 1 and CNA 1
changed Resident 1's soiled adult disposable diaper together. CNA 1 stated the adult disposable diaper
had urine that leaked onto the wheelchair. CNA 1 stated feces was observed in the perineal area (region of
body between the anus and external genitalia) extending to Resident 1 ' s vaginal area.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 6/25/2025 at 12:56 p.m., with the Assistant Director of
Nursing (ADON), Resident 1's June 2025 Documentation Survey Report was reviewed. the Documentation
Survey Report indicated Resident 1 was not checked and changed every 2 hours as indicated. The ADON
stated and confirmed according to documentation Resident 1 was not checked and changed every 2 hours
and as needed in all shifts.
During an interview on 6/25/2025 at 2:15 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated
dependent residents need to be kept clean.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Activities of Daily Living
(continued on next page)
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056283
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/25/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bixby Towers Post-Acute Rehab
3747 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90807
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 0677
(ADLs), Supporting revised 3/2018, the P&P indicated the residents will receive appropriate care and
services including toileting assistance.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056283
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/25/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bixby Towers Post-Acute Rehab
3747 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90807
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 0693
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and
provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review the facility failed to ensure one of one residents (Resident 1) received an oral
gratification diet (therapeutic feeding allows resident to experience limited oral intake while exercising the
muscles for swallowing) three times a day as ordered by the physician from 6/1/2025 to 6/4/2025.
This deficient practice had the potential to result in poor health outcomes and weight loss.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 1's admission Record, the admission Record indicated Resident 1 was
originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including muscle weakness, dysphagia (difficulty
swallowing), metabolic encephalopathy (problem in the brain), and dementia (a progressive state of decline
in mental abilities).
During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS), a resident assessment tool, dated 5/26/2025,
the MDS indicated Resident 1's cognition was severely impaired. The MDS indicated Resident 1 needed
substantial assistance (helper does more than half the effort to complete the task) with oral hygiene, upper
body dressing, and personal hygiene, and was dependent (helper does all the effort to complete the task)
on staff with toileting hygiene and showering.
During a review of Resident 1's Order Entry dated 5/31/2025 at 1:23 p.m., the order indicated an oral
gratification diet, pureed texture (cooked food, usually vegetables, fruits or legumes, that has been ground
to the consistency of a creamy paste), and honey consistency (thick, smooth consistency) fluids.
During a concurrent telephone interview and record review on 6/26/2025 at 9:26 a.m., with the Director of
Nursing (DON), Resident 1's June 2025 Documentation Survey Report was reviewed. The report indicated
Resident 1 was not assisted with meals three times a day, every mealtime, from 6/1/2025 to 6/4/2025. The
DON stated according to the documentation Resident 1 was not assisted with meals during mealtime from
6/1/2025 to 6/4/2025. The DON stated it was important for physician orders to be followed.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs),
Supporting revised 3/2018, the P&P indicated the residents will receive appropriate care and services
including assistance with meals and snacks.
During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Food and Nutrition Services, revised 10/2017, the P&P indicated
meals were scheduled at regular times to assure each resident at least three meals a day. The P&P
indicated feeding assistants and Nursing Aids will assist residents with eating
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