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Health Inspection

Socal Post-acute Care

January 12, 2025 · Whittier, CA · 7931 S. Sorenson Ave.
Citations 2
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 59
Provider ID 055168
Healthcare Facility
Socal Post-acute Care
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Inspection Summary

SOCAL POST-ACUTE CARE in WHITTIER, CA — inspection on January 12, 2025.

Found 2 citations. 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

FF657
Minimal harm or to administer medications as ordered, (2) monitor blood sugar as ordered by Physician 1, (3) monitor for Few blood sugar is less than 60 or over 400; and (6) provide diet as ordered. affected

During a review of facility's Admission Record indicated Resident 53 was initially admitted on [DATE] and readmitted back to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included acute pulmonary edema (condition caused by excess fluid in the lungs), Type 2 diabetes mellitus, and end stage renal disease (ESRD- condition in which the kidneys lose the ability to remove waste and balance fluids).

During a review of Resident 53's History and Physical Assessment (H&P) dated 12/16/24 indicated Resident 53 had the capacity to understand and make decisions.

During a review of Resident 53's Order Summary Report prior to readmitted d 10/25/2024 indicated Insulin (a hormone of the pancreas that is essential for allowing your body to use sugar for energy) Aspart Injection Solution (Insulin Aspart) inject as per sliding scale: if 0-149 mg/dL= 0 units; 150-199 mg/dL= 2 units; 200-249 mg/dL= 3 units; 250-299 mg/dL= 4 units; 300-349 mg/dL= 6 units; 350-399 mg/dL= 8 units notify Physician 1 if over 400, subcutaneously before meals and at bed time for Diabetes Mellitus (DM).

During a review of Resident 53's Order Summary Report dated 1/12/2025, did not indicate medications or treatment orders were ordered for Resident 53 such as insulin sliding scale for Resident 53's DM.

During a review of Resident 53's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a federally mandated resident assessment tool), indicated Resident 53 had moderately impaired cognition (mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses).

The MDS indicated Resident 53 had an active diagnosis of DM.

The MDS also indicated Resident 53 was receiving Insulin medication.

055168

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 055168 B.

Wing 01/12/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Socal Post-Acute Care 7931 S.

Sorenson Ave.

Whittier, CA 90606

During a review of facility's Admission Record (AR), the AR indicated Resident 53 was initially admitted on [DATE] and readmitted back to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included acute pulmonary edema (condition caused by excess fluid in the lungs), Type 2 diabetes mellitus, and end stage renal disease (ESRD- condition in which the kidneys lose the ability to remove waste and balance fluids).

During a review of Resident 53's History and Physical Assessment (H&P) dated 12/16/24, the H&P indicated Resident 53 had the capacity to understand and make decisions.

During a review of Resident 53's Order Summary Report prior to readmitted d 10/25/2024 indicated Insulin (a hormone of the pancreas that is essential for allowing your body to use sugar for energy) Aspart Injection Solution (Insulin Aspart) inject as per sliding scale: if 0-149 = 0 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) units; 150-199 mg/dL= 2 units; 200-249 mg/dL= 3 units; 250-299 mg/dL= 4 units; 300-349 mg/dL= 6 units; 350-399 = 8 units notify Physician 1 if over 400mg/dL, subcutaneously before meals and at bed time for Diabetes Mellitus (DM).

During a review of Resident 53's Order Summary Report dated 1/12/2025, the Report did not indicate medications or treatment orders were ordered for Resident 53 such as insulin sliding scale for Resident 53's DM.

During a review of Resident 53's MDS, the MDS indicated Resident 53 had moderately impaired cognition (mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses).

The MDS indicated Resident 53 had an active diagnosis of DM.

The MDS also indicated Resident 53 was receiving Insulin medication.

055168

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 055168 B.

Wing 01/12/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Socal Post-Acute Care 7931 S.

Sorenson Ave.

Whittier, CA 90606

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 WHITTIER, 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 SOCAL POST-ACUTE CARE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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