Mar Vista Country Villa Healthcare & Wellness

During an interview on 1/30/2026 at 1:05 PM with the social services director (SS), the SS stated once a notice of proposed discharge document is signed by a resident or responsible party, it will be faxed to the Ombudsman within 72 hours. In cases when a resident refuses to sign, reason why the resident did not sign will be noted and faxed to the Ombudsman. Resident 1 was informed the discharge plan on 1/2/2026 but declined to sign the document, the document was not faxed to the ombudsman.

During an interview on 1/30/2026 with the facility administrator (ADM), the ADM stated, notice of proposed discharge didn't need to be faxed to the Ombudsman because it was not a facility initiated or involuntary discharge. A review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled Notice of Transfer/Discharge revised on 2/7/2025 indicated, Prior to discharge, the facility will provide the resident/resident representative with Notice of Proposed Transfer and Discharge document. A copy of the notice of Proposed Transfer and Discharge will be placed in the Resident's medical Record and a copy faxed to the ombudsman.A review of the P&P titled Notice of Transfer/Discharge revised on 7/19/2025 indicated, When a transfer or discharge is initiated by the facility, the facility will provide the resident,responsible party, and the Ombudsman with a Notice of Transfer and Discharge 30 days prior tothe transfer or discharge unless the following exceptions apply:A.

The safety of individuals in the facility is endangered due to the clinical or behavioral statusof the resident;B.

The resident's health has improved to allow a more immediate transfer or discharge;C.

The resident's urgent medical needs that cannot be met in the facility and requiresimmediate transfer; andD.

The health of individuals in the facility would otherwise be endangered;In these cases, the notice will be given as soon as practicable.

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