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September 24, 2025 at 4:01 AM EDT
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Santa Monica, CA
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Facility Response and Corrective Measures
The Assistant Director of Nursing acknowledged during the investigation that "Augmentin should have been given as [to Resident 1] soon as it was available." The administrator confirmed that antibiotics would normally be available in the facility's emergency kit and that treatment should begin immediately upon medication availability.
The inspection was classified as involving "minimal harm or potential for actual harm" affecting few residents. However, the violation represents a significant breakdown in multiple systems including medication management, staff communication, and care plan implementation.
This incident occurred at Beachwood Post-acute & Rehab, located at 1340 15th Street in Santa Monica, during a complaint-based inspection conducted on May 1, 2025. The facility must submit a plan of correction addressing the medication administration failures and communication breakdowns identified in the inspection.
Full Inspection Report
The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Beachwood Post-acute & Rehab from 2025-05-01 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.
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📋 Quick Answer
BEACHWOOD POST-ACUTE & REHAB in SANTA MONICA, CA was cited for violations
during a health inspection on May 1, 2025.
The inspection was classified as involving "minimal harm or potential for actual harm" affecting few residents.
What this means: Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct.
Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns.
Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened at BEACHWOOD POST-ACUTE & REHAB?
The inspection was classified as involving "minimal harm or potential for actual harm" affecting few residents.
How serious are these violations?
Violation severity varies from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the inspection report for specific deficiency codes and scope. All violations must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification inspections.
What should families do?
Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in SANTA MONICA, CA, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from BEACHWOOD POST-ACUTE & REHAB or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 056334.
Has this facility had violations before?
To check BEACHWOOD POST-ACUTE & REHAB's history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.
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