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Complaint Investigation

Whittier Pacific Care Center

August 16, 2024 · Whittier, CA · 7716 S Pickering Avenue
Citations 1
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 105
Provider ID 055764
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Inspection Summary

WHITTIER PACIFIC CARE CENTER in WHITTIER, CA — inspection on August 16, 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.

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Inspection Findings

FF689
Minimal harm or responsible party was notified of the resident's fall from a shower chair with wheels. Few he was not aware of Resident 1's latest fall on 8/1/2024 and only became aware of it today [8/15/2024]. The affected

During a review of Resident 1 ' s Admission Record (Face Sheet), indicated the facility admitted Resident 1 on 1/25/2019 and readmitted her on 8/9/2024 with diagnoses that included muscle weakness, osteoarthritis (tissue in the joints break down over time) of the left ankle and foot, and unspecified dementia (a decline in mental function that affects a person ' s ability to think, remember, make decisions, and can interfere with their daily activities).

During a review of Resident 1 ' s History Physical Examination (HPE, a comprehensive physician ' s note regarding the assessment of the resident ' s health status), dated 11/30/2023, Resident 1 does not have the capacity to understand and make decision.

During a review of Resident 1 ' s Minimum Data Set (MDS, a standardized assessment and care screening tool), dated 8/3/2024, indicated Resident 1 had moderately impaired cognition ( ability to think and reason).

The MDS indicated Resident 1 required supervision (the helper provided verbal cues or contact guard assistance as resident completes the activity) when showering, set up assistance (the helper set ups or cleans up; resident completes activity) with personal hygiene, upper and lower body dressing, and personal hygiene, and independent when eating and putting on/taking off footwear.

The MDS indicated that Resident 1 did not have any falls since admission.

055764

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 055764 B.

Wing 08/16/2024

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

Whittier Pacific Care Center 7716 S Pickering Avenue Whittier, CA 90602

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 WHITTIER PACIFIC CARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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