Villa Serena Healthcare Center
VILLA SERENA HEALTHCARE CENTER in LONG BEACH, CA — inspection on November 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.
Inspection Findings
During review of facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST), dated [DATE], the P&P indicated the purpose of the P&P was to help ensure the facility honors residents' treatment wishes concerning resuscitation and life-sustaining treatment.
The P&P indicated for the POLST form to be valid, it must be signed by a physician, a nurse practitioner, or a physician assistant acting under the supervision of the physician.
The P&P indicated a Licensed Nurse or Social Service Designee must ensure the new POLST form is signed by the physician, and the resident, and the revoked POLST form is voided.
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