Marlora Post Acute Rehab Hosp
MARLORA POST ACUTE REHAB HOSP in LONG BEACH, CA — inspection on August 21, 2025.
Found 2 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.
Inspection Findings
indicated a comprehensive, person-centered care plan that includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the resident's physical, psychosocial and functional needs is developed and implemented for each resident.
The P&P indicated the Care Plan interventions are derived from a thorough analysis of the information gathered as part of the comprehensive assessment.
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Marlora Post Acute Rehab Hosp
3801 E Anaheim St Long Beach, CA 90804
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
During an interview on 8/21/2025 at 1:20 p.m., with the Activities Assistant (AA), the AA stated she offered the use of the smoking aprons to Residents 10, 30, and 40, but the residents stated they'd rather not wear them.
The AA stated smoking aprons are available if they wanted to wear them.
During an interview on 8/21/2025 at 2:39 p.m., with the Activities Director (AD), the AD stated upon residents' admission and during daily huddles (a daily meeting held to keep staff informed of pertinent resident information) information is discussed related to safety measures residents require during smoke breaks.
The AD stated she then relays the information obtained during the daily huddles to her activity staff.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 8/21/2025 at 3:01 p.m., with Registered Nurse (RN 1), Residents 10, 30, and 40's Smoking Assessments were reviewed. RN 1 stated all residents who smoke are required to have supervision when smoking. RN 1 stated for residents who have a disability, for example sitting in a wheelchair, those residents require the use of a smoking apron. RN 1 stated Residents 10, 30, and 40, are required to wear smoking aprons when smoking. RN 1 stated if a resident refuses to wear the smoking apron, the facility's policy and risks should be explained and documented in the resident's medical record. RN 1 stated there was no documentation in Residents 10, 30, and 40's medical records indicated their refusal to wear the smoking aprons.
During an interview on 8/21/2025 at 3:31 p.m., with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated if the residents who smoke are assessed as requiring the use of smoking aprons during smoking, then they should be wearing the smoking aprons.
The DON stated if the resident refuses to wear the smoking apron, it should be documented, and a Care Plan should be created.
The DON stated if the residents do not wear the smoking apron, there is a potential for them to burn themselves.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Safety and Supervision of Residents, dated 7/2017, the P&P indicated implementing interventions to reduce accident risks and hazards shall include the following: assigning responsibility for carrying out interventions and ensuring that interventions are implemented.
During a review of the facility's P&P titled Smoking Policy-Residents, dated 8/2022, the P&P indicated any smoking related privileges, restrictions, and concerns (for example, need for close monitoring) are noted on the Care Plan, and all personnel caring for the resident shall be alerted to these issues.
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