Complaint Investigation

Ararat Convalescent Hospital

September 4, 2025 · Los Angeles, CA · 2373 Colorado Blvd.

Citations 1

CMS Rating 4/5

Beds 42

Provider ID 555126

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Ararat Convalescent Hospital

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Inspection Summary

ARARAT CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL in LOS ANGELES, CA — inspection on September 4, 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

FF0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

During a review of the facility's policy and procedures titled, Response to Falls, revised 3/1/2015, the P&P indicated the following:1.

Residents experiencing a fall will be promptly assessed and treated for injuries.2.

Upon witnessing a fall or finding a resident in a position indicating a fall, stay with the resident and send another staff member to notify a licensed nurse if the first responder is not licensed personnel. 3. Do not move the resident initially until after an assessment has been completed.4. If the Licensed Nurse suspects a fractured hip, back or other injury, the Licensed Nurse will make the resident comfortable until emergency medical services arrives.

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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 LOS ANGELES, 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 ARARAT CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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