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Complaint Investigation

Seal Beach Health And Rehabilitation Center

August 21, 2024 · Seal Beach, CA · 3000 N Gate Road
Citations 1
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 198
Provider ID 056010
Healthcare Facility
Seal Beach Health And Rehabilitation Center
Seal Beach, CA  ·  View full profile →
Source Document
Official CMS Inspection Report (Medicare.gov)  ·  2 pages
Downloaded from CMS/Medicare.gov. Reflects what state inspectors documented and does not include the facility's plan of correction, which is submitted separately. Facilities may have taken corrective actions since this report was released.
Inspection Summary

SEAL BEACH HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER in SEAL BEACH, CA — inspection on August 21, 2024.

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

FF584

Review of Resident 3's Clothing and Possessions form dated 7/9/24, showed the resident had the following personal items upon admission: airlife machine, black charger, non-rinse cleanser, wipes, grey pants, foam wedge, grey basin, trousers, and hearing aids.

However, further review of the Clothing and Possessions form showed under the discharge section, the signatures for the resident or responsible party and the staff who released the belongings were blank.

On 8/16/24 at 1231 hours, an interview and concurrent closed medical record review for Resident 3 was conducted with RN 1. RN 1 stated the process when discharging a resident from the facility would include going over the inventory list together to ensure nothing was missing and the form was signed by the resident or responsible party and the discharging nurse.

When asked if all resident personal items were released to Resident 3 based on Resident 3's Clothing and Possessions form under the discharge section showing blank, RN 1 stated no. RN 1 verified the form did not show a signature from Resident 3 or the responsible party and the staff who released the belongings.

On 8/16/24 at 1515 hours, an interview, a concurrent closed medical record and facility P&P review for Resident 3 was conducted with the DON.

The DON verified the above findings.

056010

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 SEAL BEACH, 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 SEAL BEACH HEALTH AND REHABILITATION 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.