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Complaint Investigation

La Crescenta Healthcare Center

February 25, 2025 · La Crescenta, CA · 3050 Montrose Ave
Citations 1
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 92
Provider ID 055960
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La Crescenta Healthcare Center
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Inspection Summary

La Crescenta Healthcare Center in LA CRESCENTA, CA — inspection on February 25, 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

FF585
up indicated that a group meeting Few staff, Resident 1 could be assigned registry staff if no other option were available. However, the grievance affected

During a review of Resident 1 ' s Admission Record (AR), the AR indicated Resident 1 was admitted on [DATE], with diagnoses that included cerebral infarction ( when blood flow to the brain is blocked) , cardiac pacemaker( a small medical device implanted in the chest to regulate abnormal heart rhythms) and Atrial fibrillation ( irregular heartbeat).

During a review of Resident 1 ' s History and Physical dated, 4/18/2024, indicated Resident 1 had a diagnosis of dementia.

The H&P indicated Resident 1 had fair rehabilitation potential and confused.

During a review of Resident 1 ' s Minimum Data Set (MDS - a federally mandated resident assessment tool) dated 11/15/2024, indicated the resident had severely impaired cognition (ability to reason and thought process).

The MDS indicated the resident has the ability to express ideas and wants, both verbally and nonverbally.

The MDS also indicated the resident requires setup or clean - up assistance (helper sets up or cleans up) with eating.

055960

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 055960 B.

Wing 02/25/2025

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

LA Crescenta Healthcare Center 3050 Montrose Ave LA Crescenta, CA 91214

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 LA CRESCENTA, 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 La Crescenta Healthcare Center or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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