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Health Inspection

View Heights Conv Hosp

February 14, 2025 · Los Angeles, CA · 12619 S. Avalon Blvd
Citations 1
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 163
Provider ID 056417
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Inspection Summary

VIEW HEIGHTS CONV HOSP in LOS ANGELES, CA — inspection on February 14, 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.

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Inspection Findings

FF758
Minimal harm or plan of care for each resident that includes individualized & measurable objectives and timetables to meet Few During a review of the facility's P&P titled Psychotropic Medication Use, dated 12/2024, the P&P indicated affected

During a review of Resident 3's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a resident assessment tool), dated 12/15/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 3 did not have cognitive impairments (problems with thinking, learning, or memory).

The MDS indicated Resident 3 did not exhibit physical or verbal behaviors (e.g., physical aggression towards others and/or verbal aggression/threats towards others).

The MDS indicated Resident 3 did not reject care.

The MDS indicated Resident 3 could eat independently and was independent with mobility while in and out of bed.

During a review of Resident 3's physician orders, dated 3/21/2024, the order indicated Resident 3 was to receive Cymbalta 30 milligrams (mg, a unit of dose measurement), every morning, for depression manifested by self-isolative behavior.

During an interview, on 2/13/2025 at 11:23 a.m., with the Director of Nursing (DON), DON stated Resident 3 did not have a care plan to address or treat the self-isolative behavior the Cymbalta was ordered for on 3/21/2024.

The DON stated there were non-pharmacologic interventions staff could attempt to address self-isolative behavior, prior to initiating psychotropic medications.

The DON stated non-pharmacological interventions included counseling, group activities, and outdoor fitness programs.

The DON stated non-pharmacological interventions should always be attempted before psychotropic medications, and stated these interventions would be documented in a care plan.

The DON stated Resident 3 should have a care plan for self-isolative behavior to monitor if non-pharmacological interventions were effective in addressing the behavior to allow for a decrease or discontinuation of the Cymbalta.

056417

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 056417 B.

Wing 02/14/2025

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

View Heights Conv Hosp 12619 S.

Avalon Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90061

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 VIEW HEIGHTS CONV HOSP or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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