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Inspection visit

Health inspection

BEACHSIDE NURSING CENTERCMS #55502714 citations on this visit
14 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 14 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

555027 02/25/2026 Beachside Nursing Center 7781 Garfield Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92648
F 0842 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, medical record review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure the medical record was complete and accurately maintained for two of 15 final sampled residents (Residents 1 and 33) and two of three residents (Residents 78 and 90) reviewed for closed records. * The facility failed to document in the medical record all the observations, assessments, vital signs, interventions, and change in condition, when Resident 78 expired in the facility. In addition, the facility failed to document the names and titles of the facility staff who conducted these observations and assessments and performed the interventions. * The facility failed to ensure the physician's orders for the route of medication administration for Resident 1 were accurate. The medication route was ordered for oral administration instead of via GT. * The facility failed to ensure Resident 33's wound treatment and monitoring was documented according to the facility's policy. * The facility failed to ensure resident's IDT Care Plan Review was complete and accurate according to the facility's policy. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure Resident 90's vital signs at the time of discharge were documented in the resident's medical record according to the facility's policy. These failures had the potential for the residents' care needs not being met as the medical record was incomplete.Review of the facility's P&P titled Charting and Documentation revised 4/2008 showed all services provided to the resident, or any changes in the resident's medical or mental condition, shall be documented in the resident's medical record. All observations, medications administered, and services performed must be documented in the resident's clinical records. All incidents, accidents, or changes in the resident's condition must be recorded. Documentation of procedures and treatments shall include care-specific details and shall include at a minimum: the date and time the procedure/treatment was provided; the name and title of the individual who provided the care; the assessment data and/or any unusual findings obtained during the procedure/treatment; how the resident tolerated the procedure/treatment; whether the resident refused the procedure/treatment; notification of the family and physician; and the signature and title of the individual documenting. 1. Closed medical record review for Resident 78 was initiated on [DATE]. Resident 78 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], and expired at the facility on [DATE]. Review of Resident 78's POLST dated [DATE], showed not to attempt resuscitation (if Resident 78 found pulseless and not breathing). Review of Resident 78's progress note dated [DATE] at 0637 hours, showed Resident 78 was pronounced deceased at 0630 hours. Resident 78's death was confirmed by two licensed nurses. The resident's family and administration were notified. Review of Resident 78's progress noted dated [DATE] at 0928 hours, showed Resident 78 expired on Page 1 of 6 555027 555027 02/25/2026 Beachside Nursing Center 7781 Garfield Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92648
F 0842 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some [DATE] at 0630 hours, the resident's code status was DNR, the medical doctor pronounced the death, family was notified, and postmortem care was completed. However, further review of Resident 78's medical record failed to show documentation specific to the events surrounding Resident 78's death. Resident 78's medical record failed to show documentation specific to all observations conducted, assessments conducted, vital signs obtained, interventions performed, and changes in condition. Additionally, the medical record failed to show documentation of the names and titles of the facility staff who conducted observations and assessments and performed interventions. On [DATE] at 0930 hours, a telephone interview was conducted with LVN 6. LVN 6 verified she was assigned to care for Resident 78 at the time of her death on [DATE]. LVN 6 stated she observed Resident 78 alive and at her baseline physical and mental status, on the morning of [DATE] at approximately 0500 hours. LVN 6 stated after she completed her morning medication administration (sometime before 0700 hours), the CNA assigned to care for Resident 73 informed LVN 6 that Resident 78 was observed unresponsive and was not moving. LVN 6 stated she then entered Resident 78's room and performed an assessment of Resident 78. LVN 6 stated she checked Resident 78's carotid artery for a pulse but stated she could not feel Resident 78's carotid pulse. LVN 6 stated she did not observe Resident 78 breathing, as evidenced by a lack of chest rise and fall. LVN 6 stated she attempted to obtain Resident 78's oxygen saturation, however, she was unable to obtain a reading. LVN 6 stated Resident 78 had a DNR order, therefore, she did not perform CPR. LVN 6 verified all observations, assessments, vital signs, interventions, changes in condition, and the names and titles of the facility staff who conducted observations, conducted assessments, and performed interventions, should have been documented in Resident 78's medical record. On [DATE] at 0951 hours, an interview and concurrent closed medical record review was conducted with the DON. The DON verified the findings and stated all observations, assessments, vital signs, interventions, changes in condition, and the names and titles of the facility staff who conducted observations, conducted assessments, and performed interventions, surrounding Resident 78's death, should have been documented in Resident 78's medical record, to ensure an accurate and complete account of Resident 78's condition. 2. Review of the facility's P&P titled Medication Administration (undated) showed medications are administered in accordance with the written orders of the attending physician. Medical record review for Resident 1 was initiated on [DATE]. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], and readmitted on [DATE]. Review of Resident 1's H&P examination dated [DATE], showed Resident 1 had a GT and medical diagnosis of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Review of Resident 1's Order Summary Report, showed the following physician's orders: - dated [DATE], a diet order of NPO (nothing by mouth), - dated [DATE], to administer famotidine (medication that helps reduce stomach acid) 40 mg one tablet by mouth one time a day for supplement, dated [DATE], to administer ferrous sulfate (supplement) 325 mg one tablet by mouth one time a day for supplement, and- dated [DATE], to administer acetaminophen (pain reliever) 500 mg tablet by mouth every eight hours for pain, not to exceed 3 grams in 24 hours. 555027 Page 2 of 6 555027 02/25/2026 Beachside Nursing Center 7781 Garfield Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92648
F 0842 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of Resident 1's MAR for February 2026 showed Resident 1 was administered the following medications and signed for by the licensed nurse as administered via oral route: - on [DATE] at 0900 hours and from 2/19 to [DATE] at 0600 hours, Resident 1 was administered with the famotidine and ferrous sulfate medications; and Residents Affected - Some - on [DATE] at 1400 and 2200 hours, [DATE] at 0600 and 2200 hours, and [DATE] at 0600 hours, Resident 1 was administered with the acetaminophen medication. On [DATE] at 1423 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 1 was conducted with LVN 5. LVN 5 stated Resident 1 was NPO and received all her medications via GT. LVN 5 verified the above findings. LVN 5 stated the ordered route for the above medications should be change to accurately reflect the care that the resident was receiving, which was to receive the medications via GT. On [DATE] at 1029 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON was informed and acknowledged the above findings for Resident 1. 3. Medical record review for Resident 33 was initiated on [DATE]. Resident 33 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], and readmitted on [DATE]. Review of Resident 33's H&P examination dated [DATE], showed the resident had no capacity to understand and make decisions. Review of Resident 33's Order Summary Report dated [DATE], showed the following physician's orders: - dated [DATE], to monitor low air loss mattress function and placement according to weight and comfort every shift; and - dated [DATE], to apply antifungal cream 2% to perineal for skin management every shift. Review of Resident 33's TAR showed the following: - a wound treatment ordered on [DATE], to apply antifungal cream 2 % to the perineal for skin management every shift was blank with no licensed nurse initial to indicate if the wound treatment was completed or any code why the wound treatment was not completed on the PM shift (1500 to 2300 hours) on the following dates: [DATE], [DATE], [DATE], [DATE], [DATE], and [DATE]. - a monitoring ordered on [DATE], to monitor low air loss mattress function and placement according to weight and comfort every shift was blank with no licensed nurse initial to indicate if monitoring was completed or any code to indicate why the monitoring was not completed on the PM shift on the following dates: [DATE], [DATE], [DATE], [DATE], [DATE], and [DATE]. On [DATE] at 0857 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 33 was conducted with LVN 8. LVN 8 verified the above findings. On [DATE] at 0952 hours, an interview was conducted with the Administrator and DON. The Administrator and DON were informed and acknowledged the above findings. 555027 Page 3 of 6 555027 02/25/2026 Beachside Nursing Center 7781 Garfield Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92648
F 0842 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some 4. Review of the facility's P&P titled Comprehensive Resident Centered Care Plan revised 4/2025 showed the interdisciplinary team will develop and implement a baseline care plan for each resident, within 48 hours of admission, that includes minimum healthcare information necessary to properly care for each resident and instructions needed to provide effective and person-centered care that meets the professional standards of quality of care. The facility team will provide a written summary of the baseline care plan to the resident and their representative that includes the initial goals of the resident, a summary of medications and dietary instructions, and any services and treatments to be administered. This summary will be in a language and conveyed in a manner the resident and/or their representative can understand. This summary will be provided by the time of the completion of the comprehensive care plan. Review of the facility's P&P titled Discharge Summary and Plan revised [DATE] showed when a resident's discharge is anticipated, a discharge summary and post-discharge plan will be developed to assist the resident to adjust to his/her new living environment. The content of the discharge summary section showed in part, the discharge summary will include a recapitulation of the resident's stay at this facility and a final summary of the resident's status at the time of the discharge in accordance with established regulations governing release of resident information and as permitted by the resident. The discharge summary shall include a description of the resident's: Medical status measurement (objective measurements of a resident's physical and mental abilities including, but not limited to, information on vital signs, clinical laboratory values, or diagnostic tests). The content of post discharge summary showed the post-discharge plan will be developed by the Care Planning/Interdisciplinary Team with the assistance of the resident and his or her family and will contain, as a minimum: a. A description of the resident's and family's preferences for care; b. A description of how the resident and family will access such services; c. A description of how the care should be coordinated if continuing treatment involves multiple caregivers; d. The identity of specific resident needs after discharge (example: personal care, sterile dressings, physical therapy); and e. A description of how the resident and family need to prepare for the discharge. Closed medical record review for Resident 90 was initiated on [DATE]. Resident 90 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], and was discharged on [DATE] Review of Resident 90's H&P examination dated [DATE], showed the resident had the capacity to understand and make decisions. Review of Resident 90's Order Summary Report dated [DATE], showed the following physician's order: - dated [DATE], to admit Resident 90 to the facility; and - dated [DATE], for the last covered day on [DATE], discharge on [DATE] with home health for PT and RN. a. Review of Resident 90's IDT Care Plan Review dated [DATE], showed the following: - IDT conference conducted secondary to initial review. - Section II, section 2b: to show if the resident participated in development and review of his/ her plan of care was not marked. - Section II, section 2bb: The area for explanation for not able to participate in the development 555027 Page 4 of 6 555027 02/25/2026 Beachside Nursing Center 7781 Garfield Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92648
F 0842 and review of his/ her plan of care was blank. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm - Section III, section 3d: The name of social services was blank. - Section III, section 3e: The name of activity person was blank. Residents Affected - Some - Section III, section 3g: The name of attending physician was blank. - Section IV, section 4a: The resident information on the admission record (face sheet) was verified with the resident and/ or resident representative was blank. - Section V, section 5a: The advance directive had no mark for the antibiotic therapy, cardiopulmonary, intravenous infusion, intubation, life support, resuscitation, and other directive. - Section V, section 5b: the additional comments section was blank. - Section VII, section 7i: The social services plan of care (cognitive patterns, mood and behavior) was blank. - Section VIII, section 8a: The summary of discharge plan was blank. - Section IX. 9a: to show if the resident and/ or resident representative have been notified of their right was not marked. - Section IX. 9b: to show if the resident and/or resident representative agreed with established plan of care was not marked, and no reason was specified. - Section X. 10 : to show if the physician/healthcare practitioner participated in the care plan review and agreed with established plan of care was not marked, and no reason was specified. On [DATE] at 1410 hours, an interview and concurrent closed medical record review for Resident 90 was conducted with the SSD. The SSD stated the IDT met for Resident 90's baseline care plan meeting; however, she could not remember the resident's IDT care conference. The SSD verified the IDT Care Plan Review dated [DATE], showed missing information as listed above. On [DATE] at 0918 hours, an interview and concurrent closed medical record review for Resident 90 was conducted with the DON. The DON stated she attended Resident 90's IDT baseline care plan meeting; however, she did not remember where it occurred. The DON verified the IDT Care Plan Review dated [DATE], showed missing information as listed above. On [DATE] at 1005 hours, an interview was conducted with the Administrator and DON was conducted. The Administrator and DON were informed and acknowledged the above findings. b. Review of Resident 90's Weights and Vital Signs Summary showed the following vital signs: - Resident 90's blood pressure was 122/ 80 mmHg on [DATE] at 0928 hours; - Resident 90's temperature was 97.6 degrees Fahrenheit on [DATE] at 0035 hours; 555027 Page 5 of 6 555027 02/25/2026 Beachside Nursing Center 7781 Garfield Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92648
F 0842 - Resident 90's pulse was 94 beats per minute on [DATE] at 0035 hours; and Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm - Resident 90's respiration was 17 breaths per minute on [DATE] at 0253 hours. Review of Resident 90's MAR for 1/1 – [DATE] showed the following: Residents Affected - Some - Resident 90's blood pressure was 122/80 mmHg on [DATE] at 0900 hours; and - Resident 90's pulse was 94 beats per minute on [DATE] at 0900 hours. Review of Resident 90's Discharge Summary and Post-Discharge Plan of Care dated [DATE], showed the resident's pain level was zero on [DATE] at 2304 hours. Review of Resident 90's Discharge Note dated [DATE] at 1521 hours, showed the resident was discharged with a family member with stable vital signs. However, further review of Resident 90's medical record failed to show a measurement of the resident's vital signs prior discharge, to indicate resident's medical status measurement at the time of discharge. On [DATE] at 1338 hours, an interview and concurrent closed medical record review for Resident 90 was conducted with RN 1. RN 1 verified Resident 90's vital signs measurements from the Weights and Vital Signs Summary, and Resident 90's MAR for 1/1 – [DATE] as listed above. RN 1 stated Resident 90's vital signs should have been obtained at the time of the resident's discharge, to assess if the resident was stable. On [DATE] at 0919 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated the expectation was for the licensed nurses to obtain the resident's vital sign measurements just prior to the time of the resident's discharge. On [DATE] at 1005 hours, an interview was conducted with the Administrator and DON. The Administrator and DON were informed and acknowledged the findings as above. 555027 Page 6 of 6

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Citations

14 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.

  • 0692GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F692 - Assisted nutrition and hydration

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  • 0552GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F552 - Planning and Implementing Care

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

  • 0583GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F583 - Privacy and Confidentiality

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

  • 0584GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F584 - Safe Environment

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  • 0657GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F657 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0690GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F690 - Incontinence

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  • 0695GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0755GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F755 - Pharmacy Services

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  • 0812GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F812 - Food safety requirements

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0842GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F842 - Resident-identifiable information

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0887GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F887 - Infection control

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 25, 2026 survey of BEACHSIDE NURSING CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of BEACHSIDE NURSING CENTER on February 25, 2026. The surveyor cited 14 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at BEACHSIDE NURSING CENTER on February 25, 2026?

Yes, 14 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health."

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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