Deficiency Records for The Rehabilitation Center of Santa Monica

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Rehabilitation Center of Santa Monica. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.

Deficiency Type of Deficiency Deficiency Date Date Corrected Resulted from a Complaint?
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Health 2024-02-27 2024-03-24 Y
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Health 2024-01-08 2024-03-11 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2024-01-08 2024-03-11 Y
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Health 2024-01-08 2024-03-11 Y
Provide emergency officials' contact information. Fire Safety 2024-02-01 2024-02-22 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2024-02-01 2024-02-22 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2024-02-01 2024-02-22 N
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2024-02-01 2024-02-22 N
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. Fire Safety 2024-02-01 2024-02-22 N
Construct fire resistant interior walls. Fire Safety 2024-02-01 2024-02-22 N
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. Fire Safety 2024-02-01 2024-02-22 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2024-02-01 2024-02-22 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2024-02-01 2024-02-22 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2024-02-01 2024-02-22 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2024-02-01 2024-02-22 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2024-02-01 2024-02-22 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2024-02-01 2024-02-22 N
Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy. Fire Safety 2024-02-01 2024-02-22 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2024-01-25 2024-02-18 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2024-01-25 2024-02-18 N
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Health 2024-01-25 2024-02-18 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2024-01-25 2024-02-18 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2024-01-25 2024-02-18 N
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2024-01-25 2024-02-18 N
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2024-01-25 2024-02-18 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2024-01-25 2024-02-18 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2024-01-25 2024-02-18 N
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Health 2024-01-25 2024-02-18 N
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. Health 2024-01-25 2024-02-18 N
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2024-01-25 2024-02-18 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2024-01-25 2024-02-18 N
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Health 2024-01-25 2024-02-18 N
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Health 2024-01-25 2024-02-18 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2024-01-25 2024-02-18 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2024-01-25 2024-02-18 N
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. Health 2024-01-25 2024-02-18 N
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2024-01-25 2024-02-18 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2024-01-25 2024-02-18 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2024-01-16 2024-01-30 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2024-01-10 2024-01-29 Y
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2024-01-08 2024-01-28 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2024-01-08 2024-01-28 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2024-01-08 2024-01-28 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2024-01-08 2024-01-28 Y
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Health 2024-01-08 2024-01-28 Y
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. Health 2024-01-08 2024-01-28 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2024-01-08 2024-01-28 Y
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Health 2024-01-08 2024-01-28 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-12-12 2024-01-01 Y
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2023-12-12 2024-01-01 Y
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-12-12 2024-01-01 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-12-12 2024-01-01 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2023-11-07 2023-11-30 Y
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2023-11-07 2023-11-30 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-11-07 2023-11-30 Y
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Health 2023-11-07 2023-11-30 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-11-07 2023-11-30 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-11-07 2023-11-30 Y
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Health 2023-10-31 2023-11-25 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2023-11-01 2023-11-10 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-10-16 2023-10-27 Y
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. Health 2023-09-23 2023-10-23 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-09-27 2023-10-13 Y
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Health 2023-07-21 2023-08-04 Y
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2023-05-22 2023-06-16 Y
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Health 2023-04-23 2023-05-11 Y
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2023-04-23 2023-05-11 Y
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Health 2023-04-23 2023-05-11 Y
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Health 2023-04-23 2023-05-11 Y
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-04-24 2023-05-09 Y
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 N
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 N
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 N
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 N
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 N
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 N
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 N
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 N
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 N
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 Y
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 Y
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 Y
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 Y
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 Y
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 Y
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 Y
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 Y
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy. Fire Safety 2023-03-09 2023-03-31 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2023-03-09 2023-03-31 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2023-03-09 2023-03-31 N
Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Fire Safety 2023-03-09 2023-03-31 N
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2023-03-09 2023-03-31 N
Construct fire resistant interior walls. Fire Safety 2023-03-09 2023-03-31 N
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. Fire Safety 2023-03-09 2023-03-31 N
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. Fire Safety 2023-03-09 2023-03-31 N
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. Fire Safety 2023-03-09 2023-03-31 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2023-03-09 2023-03-31 N
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-03-09 2023-03-31 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-03-09 2023-03-31 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2023-03-09 2023-03-31 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2023-03-09 2023-03-31 N
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. Fire Safety 2023-03-09 2023-03-31 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2023-03-09 2023-03-31 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2023-03-09 2023-03-31 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-03-09 2023-03-31 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2023-03-09 2023-03-31 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2023-03-09 2023-03-31 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2023-02-22 2023-03-04 Y
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Health 2023-02-22 2023-03-04 Y
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2023-01-30 2023-02-11 Y
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2023-01-30 2023-02-11 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-01-30 2023-02-11 Y
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Health 2023-01-30 2023-02-11 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-01-18 2023-01-29 Y
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Health 2022-10-13 2022-10-25 Y
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Health 2022-09-06 2022-09-21 Y
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Health 2022-09-06 2022-09-21 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-09-07 2022-09-17 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2022-06-24 2022-07-08 Y
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. Health 2022-05-17 2022-05-27 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-04-20 2022-05-02 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-04-02 2022-04-15 Y
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2022-04-02 2022-04-15 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2022-03-30 2022-04-11 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-03-29 2022-04-08 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-03-18 2022-03-28 Y
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2022-03-16 2022-03-25 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2022-03-12 2022-03-22 Y
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Health 2022-03-04 2022-03-17 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-03-04 2022-03-17 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-03-04 2022-03-17 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-03-04 2022-03-17 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-02-25 2022-03-09 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2022-02-14 2022-02-28 Y
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2022-02-14 2022-02-28 Y
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2022-02-14 2022-02-28 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-01-23 2022-02-04 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2022-01-21 2022-02-01 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-01-21 2022-02-01 Y
Provide immediate access to any resident. Health 2022-01-07 2022-01-18 Y
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2022-01-07 2022-01-18 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-01-07 2022-01-18 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-01-06 2022-01-18 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2022-01-06 2022-01-18 Y
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2022-01-06 2022-01-18 Y
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. Health 2021-11-14 2021-12-01 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-11-08 2021-11-17 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-10-28 2021-11-17 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2021-10-28 2021-11-17 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-10-28 2021-11-17 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2021-09-09 2021-10-05 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-08-18 2021-09-02 Y
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Health 2021-07-16 2021-07-27 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-06-16 2021-07-09 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2021-06-14 2021-06-29 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-06-14 2021-06-29 Y
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Health 2021-06-18 2021-06-28 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2021-06-18 2021-06-28 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-06-15 2021-06-28 Y
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2021-05-31 2021-06-17 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-04-09 2021-04-20 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2021-04-01 2021-04-13 Y
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2019-05-20 2019-06-20 N
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2019-05-20 2019-06-20 N
Construct fire resistant interior walls. Fire Safety 2019-05-20 2019-06-20 N
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. Fire Safety 2019-05-20 2019-06-20 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2019-05-20 2019-06-20 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2019-05-20 2019-06-20 N
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Health 2019-05-23 2019-06-17 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2019-05-23 2019-06-17 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-05-23 2019-06-17 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2019-05-23 2019-06-17 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2019-05-23 2019-06-17 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2019-05-23 2019-06-17 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-05-23 2019-06-17 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2024-01-08 Not Fixed Y