West Covina Healthcare Center
WEST COVINA HEALTHCARE CENTER in WEST COVINA, CA — inspection on January 2, 2026.
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 concurrent record review and interview with the DON on 1/2/2026 at 12:30 PM, the facility's P&P titled Neurological Assessment, dated 10/2010, was reviewed.
The P&P indicated a neurological assessment should be done following a fall or other accident or injury involving head trauma or a suspected head injury.
The P&P indicated staff should always include frequent vital signs when assessing neurological status.
The P&P further indicated that staff should document the neurological assessment's date and time, the names and titles of those performing it, all assessment data, the resident's tolerance or refusal with reasons and interventions, and the signature and title of the person documenting in the resident's medical record.
The DON stated Residents 1 and 2's unwitnessed physical altercation on 12/20/2025 indicated the neurological assessment should have been done.
During a review of the facility's P&P titled Fall Management Program, dated 3/13/2021, the P&P indicated the neurological check frequency was every 15 minutes for an hour, then every 30 minutes for an hour, then hourly for four hours, and finally every four hours for 66 hours or until discontinued by the physician, or after 72 hours if the resident was stable without neurological symptoms.
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