Cottage Crest Post Acute
COTTAGE CREST POST ACUTE in NORWALK, CA — inspection on June 11, 2024.
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.
Inspection Findings
During a concurrent observation of the refrigerator and interview on [DATE] at 8:26a.m. with Dietary Aide 1 (DA 1). DA 1 stated the cilantro in the bag that was dated [DATE] is supposed to be good for one week and was supposed to be thrown away. It was noted the cilantro was changing color and was turning yellow. It was additionally observed there was an avocado, ginger, yellow pepper, and one lemon in the bin with no date.
During a concurrent observation of freezer two (2) and interview on [DATE] at 8:36a.m. with DA 1, on the bottom of the shelf, there was a box of bacon dated [DATE], a box of frozen blackberries behind the box of bacon, cookie dough, pizza crust, and pastries. DA 1 stated the bacon and blackberries are not supposed to be there.
During a concurrent observation and interview on [DATE] at 8:42a.m. with Dietary Manager (DM) in the dry pantry, there was a Tabasco sauce (a brand of hot sauce) with an expiration date of ,d+[DATE] and DM stated it was supposed to be tossed out.
During a concurrent observation and interview on [DATE] at 8:48a.m. with DM in the dry pantry, there was almond extract with an expiration date of ,d+[DATE].
During a concurrent observation and interview on [DATE] at 8:50a.m. with DM in the dry pantry, there was a box of three melons and a few bananas that was browning with no dates. DM stated there are no expiration dates for fruits and it will be thrown away when it goes bad or starts smelling. DM was observed throwing out the bananas because they were brown, soft, and mushy.
During a concurrent observation and interview on [DATE] at 8:52a.m. with DM in the dry pantry, there were six unopened instant coffee grounds in the bag with an expiration date of [DATE]. DM stated they no longer use the instant coffee grounds.
055758
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 055758 B.
Wing 06/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Cottage Crest Post Acute 12350 Rosecrans Norwalk, CA 90650
Based on observation, interview, and record review on 6/8/2024 at 7:04 p.m. after verifying the facility's implementation of the immediate corrective actions, CDPH removed the immediate jeopardy in the presence of the ADM, DON and Nurse Consultant.
Findings:
1.
During observation of Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN 1) medication administration and concurrent interview on 6/4/2024 at 8:47 a.m., LVN 1 was observed preparing the following medications for Resident 26:
a.
One tablet of Aspirin 81 mg.
055758
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 055758 B.
Wing 06/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Cottage Crest Post Acute 12350 Rosecrans Norwalk, CA 90650