All citations for West Gardena Post Acute

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

November 20, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 55 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 29, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2024).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 26, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2023).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Construct fire resistant interior walls.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0331, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 26, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 26, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0552, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of November 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of November 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of November 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of November 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of November 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0908, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of November 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0925, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of July 15, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 8, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 26, 2024).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 26, 2024).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 26, 2024).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 26, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 26, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 5, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 4, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 5, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 4, 2024).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2023).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2025).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of November 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.