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Health Inspection

Colonial Care Center

February 6, 2025 · Long Beach, CA · 1913 E 5th Street
Citations 3
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 196
Provider ID 056043
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Colonial Care Center
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Inspection Summary

COLONIAL CARE CENTER in LONG BEACH, CA — inspection on February 6, 2025.

Found 3 citations. 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

FF578
Minimal harm or Some 45891 affected

F-F578, Advance Directives).

056043

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 056043 B.

Wing 02/06/2025

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

Colonial Care Center 1913 E 5th Street Long Beach, CA 90802

During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P/P) titled, Quality Assurance and Performance (QAPI) Program, revised ,d+[DATE], indicated the facility implements and maintains an ongoing, facility-wide Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program focused on the indicators of the outcomes of care and quality of life for our residents.

The P/P indicated the objective of the QAPI program was to provide a means to measure current and potential indicators for outcomes of care and quality of life and establish a system through which to monitor and evaluate corrective actions.

056043

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 056043 B.

Wing 02/06/2025

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

Colonial Care Center 1913 E 5th Street Long Beach, CA 90802

During a review of Resident 188's Minimum Data Set ([MDS] a resident assessment tool) dated 12/13/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 188 had severe cognitive impairment (a significant decline in cognitive abilities that significantly impact daily functioning and independence) for daily decision making.

The MDS indicated Resident 188's current weight as of 12/6/2024 was 119 lbs.

The MDS indicated Resident 188 was receiving a therapeutic (a meal plan that controls the intake of certain foods or nutrients) diet and was receiving 51% or more of his total calories through a feeding tube.

During a review of Resident 188's untitled Care Plan initiated on 12/23/2024, the Care Plan indicated Resident 188 had cancer with an increased risk for weight loss secondary to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

The untitled Care Plan indicated Resident 188's goal was not to have a weight loss exceeding 5% per month.

The Care Plan interventions included RD evaluations and to notify the physician and Resident 188's responsible party of any change of conditions.

During a review of a document titled, Weekly-Weights- Station Subacute (a level of care needed by a patient who does not require hospital level acute care but who requires more intensive licensed skilled nursing care than is provided to the majority of patients in a skilled nursing facility) Summary dated 12/2024, the document indicated Resident 188's admitting weight was 119 lbs. and was weighed weekly after admission on 12/6/2024. Resident 188's weight was as follows:

1. On 12/11/2024 Resident 188's weight was 115 lbs.

There was four lbs. weight loss in five days since admission on12/6/2024.

2. On 12/18/2024 Resident 188's weight was 112 lbs.

There was another three lbs. weight loss in a week from 12/11/2024.

3. On 12/27/2024 Resident 188's weight was 110 lbs.

There was another two lbs. weight loss in a week from 12/28/2024.

4. On 1/3/2025 Resident 188's weight was 110 lbs.

The Weekly Weights and Vitals Summary did not indicate the aforementioned weekly weights were recorded and addressed in Resident 188's electronic medical record (EMR) and the resident's weekly weight loss was addressed.

056043

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 056043 B.

Wing 02/06/2025

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

Colonial Care Center 1913 E 5th Street Long Beach, CA 90802

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 LONG BEACH, 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 COLONIAL CARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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