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Complaint Investigation

La Brea Rehabilitation Center

March 26, 2025 · Los Angeles, CA · 505 N. La Brea Avenue
Citations 2
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 141
Provider ID 056195
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Inspection Summary

LA BREA REHABILITATION CENTER in LOS ANGELES, CA — inspection on March 26, 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.

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Inspection Findings

FF580
Minimal harm or be initiated for any refusals of care. Few reviewed on 12/2024, the P&P indicated that interdisciplinary team reviews and updates the care plan when affected

During an interview with Certified Nursing Assistant 3 (CNA 3), on 3/25/2025 at 12:59 p.m., CNA3 stated that Resident 1 had been refusing basic care. CNA 3 also stated that she (CNA 3) notified the charge nurse via Stop and Watch (a warning tool that identify any change while caring for a resident).

During an interview with CNA 4 on 3/25/2025 at 1:13 p.m., CNA 4 stated that Resident 1 had also been refusing basic care during the night shift. CNA4 also stated that he (CNA 4) notified the charge nurse.

During an interview with the Director of Staff Development (DSD), on 3/25/2025 at 2:52 p.m., DSD stated and validated that Resident 1 had multiple episodes of refusals of care. DSD also stated that when a resident refuses any care, the CNAs should notify the charge nurse and charge nurse must report to the MD and document via COC/CIC and start a care plan so they are able to monitor the resident ' s issue and plan a solution to assist the resident.

056195

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 056195 B.

Wing 03/26/2025

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

LA Brea Rehabilitation Center 505 N. LA Brea Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90036

During an interview with Certified Nursing Assistant 3 (CNA 3) on 3/25/2025 at 12:59 p.m., CNA 3 stated that Resident 1 had been refusing basic care. CNA 3 also stated that she (CNA3) notified the charge nurse via Stop and Watch (a warning tool that identify any change while caring for a resident).

Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided.

For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.

LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER TITLE (X6) DATE REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE

056195

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 056195 B.

Wing 03/26/2025

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

LA Brea Rehabilitation Center 505 N. LA Brea Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90036

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 LA BREA REHABILITATION CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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