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 16 of 16 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

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

    Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0342, 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).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, 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).

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, 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).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, 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).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  14. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness 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 minimal harm

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  16. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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.