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Health Inspection

Valley Palms Care Center

January 22, 2025 · N Hollywood, CA · 13400 Sherman Way
Citations 2
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 99
Provider ID 055287
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Valley Palms Care Center
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Inspection Summary

VALLEY PALMS CARE CENTER in N HOLLYWOOD, CA — inspection on January 22, 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

FF803
Coffee 8 oz Some affected

During an interview on 1/19/2025 at 6:12 a.m., [NAME] 1 stated she made a mistake by making scrambled eggs instead of the breakfast omelet that are on the menu for today (1/19/2025).

During an interview on 1/19/2025 at 7:53 a.m., the Dietary Supervisor (DS) stated [NAME] 1 made scrambled eggs instead of the omelet that was on the menu.

The DS stated it would affect the taste and texture because the scrambled eggs and breakfast omelet are two different foods.

During a review of the Policies and Procedures (P&P) titled, Menus, last reviewed on 7/30/2024, the P&P indicated menus are developed and prepared to meet resident choice including religious, cultural, and ethnic needs while following established national guidelines for nutritional adequacy.

1.

Menus meet the nutritional needs of residents in accordance with the recommended dietary allowance of the Food and Nutrition Board (National Research Council and National Academy of Sciences).

2.

Menus for regular and therapeutic diets are written at least two (2) weeks in advance and are dated and posted in the kitchen at least one (1) week in advance.

During a review of the facility's cook's spreadsheet titled, Cycle 4 2024, Week 2 Sunday, dated 1/19/2025, the spreadsheet indicated residents on regular diet would include the following foods in the tray:

- Apple Juice four (4) ounces (oz- a unit of measurement)

- Hot or cold cereal one (1) serving.

- Breakfast omelet one (1) square.

- Bacon one (1) slice

055287

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 055287 B.

Wing 01/22/2025

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

Valley Palms Care Center 13400 Sherman Way N Hollywood, CA 91605

During an interview on 1/19/2025 at 6:12 a.m., [NAME] 1 stated she made a mistake by making scrambled eggs instead of the breakfast omelet that are on the menu for today (1/19/2025).

During an interview on 1/19/2025 at 7:53 a.m., the Dietary Supervisor (DS) stated [NAME] 1 made scrambled eggs instead of the omelet that was on the menu.

The DS stated it would affect the taste and texture because the scrambled eggs and breakfast omelet are two different foods.

During a review of the Policies and Procedures (P&P) titled, Menus, last reviewed on 7/30/2024, the P&P indicated menus are developed and prepared to meet resident choice including religious, cultural, and ethnic needs while following established national guidelines for nutritional adequacy.

1.

Menus meet the nutritional needs of residents in accordance with the recommended dietary allowance of the Food and Nutrition Board (National Research Council and National Academy of Sciences).

2.

Menus for regular and therapeutic diets are written at least two (2) weeks in advance and are dated and posted in the kitchen at least one (1) week in advance.

During a review of the facility's cook's spreadsheet titled, Cycle 4 2024, Week 2 Sunday, dated 1/19/2025, the spreadsheet indicated residents on regular diet would include the following foods in the tray:

- Apple Juice four (4) ounces (oz- a unit of measurement)

- Hot or cold cereal one (1) serving.

- Breakfast omelet one (1) square.

- Bacon one (1) slice

055287

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 055287 B.

Wing 01/22/2025

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

Valley Palms Care Center 13400 Sherman Way N Hollywood, CA 91605

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 N HOLLYWOOD, 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 VALLEY PALMS CARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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