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Complaint Investigation

La Paz Geropsychiatric Center

December 31, 2025 · Paramount, CA · 8835 Vans Street
Citations 1
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 173
Provider ID 05A355
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La Paz Geropsychiatric Center
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Inspection Summary

LA PAZ GEROPSYCHIATRIC CENTER in PARAMOUNT, CA — inspection on December 31, 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

FF0600
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

2 admitted hitting Resident 1 because she believed Resident 1 stole her breast. RNS 1 reported that she immediately notified the Director of Nursing (DON), the physician, and the conservator, and transferred Resident 2 to another room. RNS 1 stated the residents were roommates and this was the first time they had an altercation. RNS 1 stated Resident 1 sustained a four cm scratch on her left cheek.During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P), titled Abuse Prevention and Reporting, undated, the P&P indicated, The facility is committed to protecting the physical and emotional well-being and personal possessions of every resident.Any form of mistreatment of residents including but not limited to abuse, neglect, exploitation, involuntary seclusion, misappropriation of property or any crime are strictly prohibited.All allegations as mentioned shall be investigated.

Reports will be made in a timely manner based on State statutes.

Facility ID:

05A355

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 PARAMOUNT, 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 LA PAZ GEROPSYCHIATRIC CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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