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Complaint Investigation

Astoria Healthcare Center

August 18, 2025 · Sylmar, CA · 14040 Astoria Street
Citations 1
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 218
Provider ID 056084
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Astoria Healthcare Center
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Inspection Summary

Astoria Healthcare Center in SYLMAR, CA — inspection on August 18, 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

FF0610
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

During an interview on 8/18/2025 at 2:37 p.m. with the DON, the DON stated on 8/5/2025 the SSD informed the DON about Resident 1.

The DON stated Resident 1 did not have the capacity to make decisions and FM2 was holding the borrower's paperwork in order to have Resident 1 sign the document.

The DON stated the incident on 8/5/2025 with Resident 1 was an alleged possible abuse of financial abuse.

The DON stated the facility must send a five (5) day report within five (5) days, should have been sent on 8/10/2025 but it was not done until today (8/18/2025).

The DON stated there is potential for harm and or danger to residents if the facility is not following with the protocol.

During a review of the facility's Policies and Procedures (P&P) titled, Abuse Prevention and Prohibition Program, last reviewed on 7/2025, the P&P indicated, each resident has the right to be free from abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and or misappropriation of property.

The Administrator will provide the state survey agency, law enforcement and the Ombudsmen with a copy of the investigation report with five (5) days of the incident During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Definitions, last reviewed on 7/2025, the P&P indicated, financial abuse occurs when a person or entity does any of the following:A.

Takes, secrets, appropriates, obtains, or retains real or personal property of an elder or dependent adult for a wrongful use or with intent to defraud or both;B.

Assist in taking, secreting, appropriating, obtaining, or retaining real or personal property of an elder or dependent adult by undue influence.

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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 SYLMAR, 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 Astoria Healthcare Center or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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