Complaint Investigation

Olympia Convalescent Hospital

August 25, 2025 · Los Angeles, CA · 1100 S. Alvarado St

Citations 1

CMS Rating 3/5

Beds 135

Provider ID 056321

Healthcare Facility

Olympia Convalescent Hospital

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Inspection Summary

Olympia Convalescent Hospital in LOS ANGELES, CA — inspection on August 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

FF0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

During a record review, the facility Policy and Procedures (P&P - policy explains the rules and presents them in a logical framework while procedures outline the step-by-step implementation of various tasks) titled Medication Storage in the Facility - Controlled Medication Storage with an effective date of 01/2022, indicated, Two licensed nurses do a physical inventory of all controlled substances at each shift change and documented on the narcotic sheet.

During a record review, the facility's undated P&P titled Medication Storage in the Facility -Ordering and Receiving Non-Controlled Medications from the Dispensing Pharmacy indicated, A licensed nurse who received medications delivered by the pharmacy verifies medications received and promptly reports discrepancies and omissions to the to the issuing pharmacy and the supervisor.

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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 Olympia Convalescent Hospital or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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