Olympia Convalescent Hospital
Olympia Convalescent Hospital in LOS ANGELES, CA — inspection on August 11, 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 an interview on 8/12/2025 at 12:20 pm, Director of Staff Development (DSD) stated Resident 1 was totally dependent (requiring full reliance on caregivers for basic needs like mobility, hygiene, and feeding) on staff for care and the resident required 2-person assist with a Hoyer lift for transfers which is in accordance with the facility policy to safely transfer residents.
During an interview on 8/12/2025 at 3:30 pm, Director of Staffing (DON) stated Resident 1's injuries were preventable if the staff utilized an assistive device (Hoyer lift) to safely transfer Resident 1 from shower chair to the bed.
During a record review, the facility policy and procedures (P&P) titled Transfer of Residents reviewed on 1/24/2025, indicated, a mechanical lift is used on any resident unable to independently pivot (to turn or rotate) or transfer.
The P&P titled indicated, Purpose: To provide the form of transfer best suited to the residents' needs and maintain resident safety during the procedure.
One person pivot transfer (Resident must be able to bear weight.
Make sure the resident's feet are on the floor
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