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Complaint Investigation

Studebaker Healthcare Center

April 27, 2026 · Norwalk, CA · 13226 Studebaker Rd
Citations 1
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 99
Provider ID 056425
Healthcare Facility
Studebaker Healthcare Center
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Source Document
Official CMS Inspection Report (Medicare.gov)
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Inspection Summary

STUDEBAKER HEALTHCARE CENTER in NORWALK, CA — inspection on April 27, 2026.

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

FF0656
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

stated for his post fall Care Plans there were no interventions addressing his confusion which led to

physician orders addressing Resident 2's confusion to prevent falls when he was admitted [DATE]

on readmission on [DATE] should have been addressed right away to prevent his falls.

The DON stated the discussion the IDT had on 2/13/2026 to implement the tab alarm and bilateral floor mattresses for Resident 2 was an oversight that these interventions were not ordered until 2/16/2026 and not put on the post fall Care Plans.During a review of facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled Care Planning, dated 10/2023, the P&P indicated the purpose of the policy was to ensure that a comprehensive person-centered Care Plan is developed for each resident based on their individual needs.

The P&P indicated the comprehensive Care Plan will include measurable objectives and timetables to meet a resident's medical, nursing, mental, and psychosocial needs.

The P&P indicated the Comprehensive Care Plan will describe any services that are to be furnished to attain or maintain the resident's highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.During a review of facility's P&P titled Fall Risk Evaluation, dated 2/24/2026, the P&P indicated the purpose of the P&P was to maintain an environment as free of accident hazards as is possible and provide adequate supervision and assistance to prevent accidents.

The P&P indicated the facility assesses residents upon admission, quarterly, after a fall occurrence, with a change of condition and as needed for their risk of falling.

The P&P indicated the facility uses this information to develop both a person-centered care plan and facility-wide fall prevention measures.

The P&P indicated based on the initial evaluation, the IDT will identify and implement appropriate interventions to reduce the risk of falls, and the care plan will be updated to address new risk factors or modify interventions that have not been effective.

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 NORWALK, 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 STUDEBAKER HEALTHCARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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About This Inspection Report

Source: This inspection report was downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases nursing home inspection reports in bulk. The findings reflect what state surveyors documented in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies on the date of the inspection.

Plan of correction not included: The CMS report we receive does not include the facility's plan of correction. Facilities submit plans of correction separately to their state survey agency and those responses may not appear in CMS public data at the time of release. The absence of a plan of correction in this report does not mean one was not filed. Readers who want information about corrective steps taken by the facility are encouraged to contact the facility or their state survey agency directly.

Corrections may have been made: This report reflects conditions observed on the date of the survey. The facility may have implemented staffing changes, additional training, policy revisions, or other corrective actions since this report was issued. We publish what CMS provides and encourage readers to seek current information from the facility.