Health inspection·December 11, 2025

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 **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure sanitary conditions were maintained by preventing a cockroach infestation in the facility. This deficient practice resulted in the facility's kitchen being closed for use to residents on 12/10/2025, and roaches being observed in the rooms of two of two sampled residents (Resident 1 and Resident 2). This deficient practice placed 135 residents, who resided at the facility and ate food from the facility's kitchen, at risk of contracting serious diseases and allergies. Findings: During a review of the facility's Concern Record, dated 11/17/2025, the Concern Record indicated Resident 1 saw a cockroach in her room. During a review of the facility's Concern Record, dated 12/4/2025, the Concern Record indicated Resident 1 saw a cockroach in her room. During a review of the facility's Resident Council Departmental Response form, dated 12/9/2025, the Resident Council Departmental Response form indicated Resident 2 saw a cockroach crawling on the floor in her room on 12/8/2025. During a review of the Retail Food Official Inspection Report from the city, dated 12/10/2025, the Retail Food Official Inspection Report indicated the following cockroach sightings. 1. One live adult German cockroach on the floor near the handwashing area2. One live adult German cockroach on the wall located next to the hand washing sink.The Retail Food Official Inspection Report indicated the facility's public health permit was suspended on 12/10/2025 and operations were to cease in the facility's kitchen. The Retail Food Official Inspection Report indicated the facility was charged with violations of the California Health and Safety Code, Section 114259.1 vermin infestation, which poses an immediate danger to public health and safety.During a review of Resident 1's admission Record (Face Sheet), the Face sheet indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with a diagnosis of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ([COPD] a chronic lung disease causing difficulty in breathing). During a review of Resident 2's admission Record (Face Sheet), the Face sheet indicated Resident 2 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnosis including COPD. During an interview on 12/10/2025 at 12:15 p.m., Resident 1 stated over the past couple months she observed several cockroaches in her room crawling on her bedside table and on the wall. Resident 1 stated the pest control company treated her room, but the cockroaches came back. Resident 1 stated the cockroaches are a nuisance and are dirty creatures that she does not want in her room. During an interview on 12/10/2025 at 1:30 p.m., the Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) stated during her annual inspection of the facility's kitchen on 12/3/2025 she observed two cockroaches. The EHS stated she instructed the facility to ensure the kitchen was free of pests by 12/10/2025 and failure to do so would result in closure of the facility's kitchen. The EHS stated when she returned to the facility on [DATE], she observed two live cockroaches in the kitchen, which led to them close the facility's kitchen (12/10/2025). The EHS stated cockroaches pick up germs from garbage and sewage which are carried on their bodies. The EHS stated cockroaches contaminate food and surfaces as they move, especially in kitchen and food storage Residents Affected - Some Page 1 of 2 056405 056405 12/11/2025 Cerritos Vista Healthcare Center 17836 Woodruff Avenue Bellflower, CA 90706

F 0925 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some areas which could cause disease in residents. During a telephone interview on 12/10/2025 the Ombudsman ([OMB] an advocate for residents of nursing homes, board and care centers, and assisted living facilities) stated on 11/25/2025 she observed a cockroach on a resident's (resident is unknown) nightstand and notified the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Social Services Director (SSD). The OMB stated on 12/4/2025 she saw several bugs that appeared to be cockroaches, one on the wall in Resident 1's room in the presence of the SSD and a second cockroach in another resident's room (Resident and room unknown) on the same hallway as Resident 1's room. During an interview on 12/11/2025 at 4 p.m., Resident 2 stated within the past week she observed a cockroach on her bedside table and notified the facility staff. Resident 2 stated cockroaches are dirty and she doesn't want them in her room.During an interview on 12/11/2025 at 4 p.m., the Maintenance/Housekeeping Director (MHD), stated the pest control company provides services monthly and more frequently when needed. The MHD stated the pest control company treated residents' rooms for cockroaches at least three times over the past month and after each inspection and treatment, the facility received recommendations from the pest control company on what areas needed repair to prevent pests from entering the facility. The MHD stated he completed the repairs as directed by the pest control company, but he did not maintain a record of what repairs were completed and was not able to provide documented proof of those repairs. During an interview on 12/11/2025 at 4:30 p.m., the DON stated during the EHS visit on 12/3/2025, she was informed there were cockroaches in the kitchen, and they were instructed by EHS to eradicate the cockroaches by 12/10/2025 or the facility's kitchen would be closed. The DON stated on 12/10/2025, the facility's kitchen was closed for usage because during the EHS subsequent inspection on 12/10/2025 an ongoing cockroach infestation was noted. The DON stated over the past few weeks she was notified of cockroach sightings in different parts of the facility and had observed several residents' keeping food in their room, which could lead to pest in the facility. The DON stated timely repairs to any cracks and openings were important for pest prevention. The DON stated cockroaches could cause disease and allergies in residents. During a review of facility's Policy and Procedure (P/P) titled Pest Control dated 5/2008, the P/P indicated, the Facility shall maintain an effective pest control program to ensure that the building is kept free of insects and rodents. 056405 Page 2 of 2