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Inspection visit

Health inspection

SANTA MONICA REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #5558081 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 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to develop a discharge care plan for three of three sampled residents, (Residents 1, 2 and 3). This deficient practice has the potential to result in Residents 1, 2, and 3's needs not been met.A review of Resident 1's admission record indicated the facility admitted this [AGE] year old female on 2/19/2025 with diagnoses including left humerus fracture (broken arm), generalized muscle weakness, encephalopathy (broad term to describe any disease, damage or change that alters brain function), cystitis (bladder infection), bilateral osteoarthritis of knee (a progressive disorder of the joints, caused by a gradual loss of cartilage), Anxiety (feeling of fear or unease), hypertension (high blood pressure), major depressive disorder (persistent sadness) and repeated falls.A review of Resident 1's History and Physical (H&P-a physician assessment) dated 2/20/2025 indicated Resident 1's cognition (mental ability to make decisions for daily living) was intact. A review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS-a resident assessment tool) dated 10/3/2025 indicated Resident 1 was dependent (helper does all the effort. Resident does none of the effort to complete the activity. Or the assistance of 2 or more helpers is required for the resident to complete the activity) with toileting, bathing, and transfers (moving between surfaces) from bed to chair. A review of Resident 2's admission record indicated the facility admitted this [AGE] year-old female on 6/26/2025 with diagnoses including Osteoarthritis of knee, Morbid obesity (severely overweight), dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), schizoaffective disorder (a mental illness that can affect thoughts, mood, and behavior), bipolar disorder (sometimes called manic-depressive disorder; mood swings that range from the lows of depression to elevated periods of emotional highs) and glaucoma (eye disease). A review of Resident 2's MDS dated [DATE] indicated Resident 2's cognition was intact. Resident 2 was dependent with toileting, bathing, and transfers. A review of Resident 3's admission record indicated the facility admitted this [AGE] year old female on 2/3/2025 with diagnoses including spinal stenosis (narrowing of spinal space), fibromyalgia (long term muscle pain), osteoarthritis of the knee, diabetes Mellitus (DM-a disorder characterized by difficulty in blood sugar control and poor wound healing), morbid obesity, anxiety, insomnia (trouble falling asleep or staying asleep), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD-heartburn) and major depressive disorder. A review of Resident 3's MDS dated [DATE] indicated Resident 3's cognition was intact. Resident 3 required maximal assistance (Helper does more than half the effort. Helper lifts or holds trunk or limbs and provides more than half the effort) with toileting, bathing and transfers. During an interview on 1/5/2025 at 12:20pm with the director of social services (DSS). The DSS stated discharge planning starts at admission and the discharge care plan should be updated after discharge meetings and every three months. During an interview on 1/5/2025 at 3:30pm with the medical record assistant (MRA). The MRA stated there were no discharge care plans found for Residents 1,2 and 3. A review of the facility's policy and procedures (P&P) titled, Care Plans, Comprehensive person centered reviewed (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: 555808 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 555808 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/05/2026 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center 1338 20th Street Santa Monica, CA 90404 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 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 6/2/2025, the P&P indicated, {.} Assessments of residents are ongoing, and care plans are revised as information about the residents and the residents' conditions change. The interdisciplinary team reviews and updates the care plan:a. when there has been a significant change in the resident's condition;b. when the desired outcome is not met;c. when the resident has been readmitted to the facility from a hospital stay; andd. at least quarterly, in conjunction with the required quarterly MDS assessment. Residents Affected - Some FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555808 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.

  • 0656GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F656 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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What happened during the January 5, 2026 survey of SANTA MONICA REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of SANTA MONICA REHABILITATION CENTER on January 5, 2026. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SANTA MONICA REHABILITATION CENTER on January 5, 2026?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be ..."

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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