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Health Inspection

Kei-ai South Bay Healthcare Center

January 13, 2025 · Gardena, CA · 15115 S Vermont Ave
Citations 1
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 98
Provider ID 555306
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Kei-ai South Bay Healthcare Center
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Inspection Summary

KEI-AI SOUTH BAY HEALTHCARE CENTER in GARDENA, CA — inspection on January 13, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF759
Minimal harm or locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Few affected

During an interview, on [DATE], at 4:03 p.m., with the Administrator (ADM), the ADM stated all medication in the medication storage room was to be labeled and dated with open dates and expiration dates.

The ADM stated the risk of having unlabeled medication in the medication storage refrigerator could result in medication errors.

The ADM stated, We wouldn't know if the medication belongs to a resident or if it's a house medication. We also wouldn't know if the medication is expired. It could result in bad consequences if given to the wrong resident.

During a review of the facility's policy and procedures, titled Storage of Medications, dated ,d+[DATE], indicated Medications requiring refrigeration must be stored in a refrigerator located in the drug room at the nurses' station or other secured location.

Medications must be stored separately from food and must be labeled accordingly.

555306

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 555306 B.

Wing 01/13/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center 15115 S Vermont Ave Gardena, CA 90247

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in GARDENA, CA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from KEI-AI SOUTH BAY HEALTHCARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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