La Paz Geropsychiatric Center
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.
Inspection Findings
During a review of Resident 2's admission Record, the admission Record indicated Resident 2 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of but not limited to schizoaffective disorder, and diabetes mellitus (DM-a disorder characterized by difficulty in blood sugar control and poor wound healing).
During a review of Resident 2's MDS, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 2 was able to make herself understood and had the ability to express ideas, wants and understand verbal content.
The MDS indicated Resident 2 required staff supervision or touching assistance with transferring to the shower.
The MDS indicated Resident 2 required setup or clean up assistance with eating, oral hygiene, showering and personal hygiene.
During a review of Resident 1's Care Plan, dated 12/14/2025, the Care Plan indicated Resident 1 was scratched on the face by a female peer.
Interventions indicated nursing staff will make sure that there is no encounter with female peer who scratched Resident 1's face.
During a review of Resident 1's Post-Event Assessment Form dated 12/14/2025, the Post-Event Assessment Form indicated at approximately 1:40 p.m., in Resident 1's room, CNA 1 observed a scratch mark on the left side of Resident 1's face.
Upon further assessment and investigation, Resident 1 stated that her roommate (Resident 2) caused the injury. Resident 2 admitted to the action, stating, She stole my breast; she does not want to give it back to me.
The Nurse Practitioner was notified, along with the conservator, and Resident 2 was placed on safety observation every 15 minutes.
During an interview on 12/30/2025 at 2:28 p.m. with Resident 1, Resident 1 stated Resident 2 hit her with her hand and fist multiple times in the face on 12/14/2025 (unknown time). Resident 1 stated she did not know why Resident 2 hit her and this was the first time this had ever happened.
During an interview on 12/30/2025 at 2:43 pm with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1, CNA 1 stated on 12/14/2025 at approximately 1:30 p.m. in the shared room of Resident 1 and Resident 2, she observed Resident 1 with a scratch on the left side of her face and blood on her gown. CNA 1 stated Resident 1 stated Resident 2 had grabbed her breast and hit her in the face. CNA 1 stated Resident 2 claimed Resident 1 stole her breast. CNA 1 immediately reported the incident to Registered Nurse Supervisor (RNS) 1.
During an interview on 12/30/2025 at 2:48 with Registered Nurse Supervisor (RNS 1), RNS 1 stated CNA 1 reported Resident 1 had a scratch on her face. RNS 1 stated Resident 1 said Resident 2 scratched her, and Resident 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.
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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.
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