Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0558
F 0558 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
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called and she couldn't answer the call light right away.During a concurrent observation and interview with Licensed Vocational Nurse 2 (LVN 2) on 12/30/2025 at 1:29 p.m., LVN 2 were observed sitting on Nursing Station 1. LVN 2 stated, she heard the buzzing sound while she was sitting in the nursing station, LVN 2 stated, I don't work here, I'm from the registry.During an interview with Licensed Vocational Nurse 1 (LVN 1)
on 12/30/2025 at 1:30 p.m., LVN 1 was observed sitting on Nursing Station 1 and was working on a computer. LVN 1 stated, there are buzzing sound and call lights on for two rooms. LVN 1 stated, she is going through paperwork for new admissions and new orders today. LVN 1 further stated, I can use the overhead page system for staff to respond on call lights request.During an interview with Registered Nurse 1 (RN 1) on 12/30/2025 at 2:20 p.m., RN 1 stated, the call lights should be answered immediately, and any staff can answer the call light, and if the call lights were not attended right away, resident may be in harm.
RN 1 further stated, all staff is responsible for answering call light, even if they are under registry, and even if they are working on something currently, they are able to use the overheard page to ask for help from staff who are working on the floor.During a review of the facility's policy and procedures titled, Call Lights: Accessibility and Timely Response, reviewed on 1/2025, the P&P indicated that, Staff members who see or hear an activated call light are responsible for promptly responding. If staff member cannot provide what Resident desires, appropriate personnel should be notified.During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Quality of Life - Accommodation of Needs, revised on 1/2025, the P&P indicated that, The resident's individual needs and preferences shall be accommodated to the extent possible, except when the health and safety of the individual or other residents would be endangered.
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Printed: 04/13/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED
12/30/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center
1330 17th Street Santa Monica, CA 90404
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F-Tag F0880
F 0880 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
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Precautions, reviewed on 01/2025, the P&P indicated that, Facility staff shall perform hand hygiene and will don gown and gloves before performing the following high-contact resident care activities: (may not need to don gowns and gloves prior to entering the resident's room) dressing; bathing/showering; transferring; providing hygiene; changing linens; changing briefs or assisting with toileting; device care or use: central line, urinary catheter, feeding tube, tracheostomy/ventilator and wound care on chronic wounds requiring a dressing.
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OCEAN POINTE HEALTHCARE CENTER in SANTA MONICA, CA inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
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 SANTA MONICA, 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 OCEAN POINTE HEALTHCARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.