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Facility profile · CCN 055653

South Coast Post Acute

93 federal citations on record .

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Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
93
Total citations
81
Last 3 years
0
Actual harm+
0
Federal penalties
$0
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Most common F-tags at this facility

Citation history

93 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Oct 29, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Sep 24, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Aug 7, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.BComplaint
Aug 7, 2025F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.DComplaint
Jul 15, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.BComplaint
Jul 15, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Jun 6, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Jun 6, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint
Jun 6, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Jun 6, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Jun 6, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Feb 28, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EComplaint
Feb 28, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Feb 28, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.BStandard
Feb 28, 2025F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.DStandard
Feb 28, 2025F761Ensure 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.DStandard
Feb 28, 2025F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard
Feb 28, 2025F758Implement 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.DStandard
Feb 28, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Feb 28, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Feb 28, 2025F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.EStandard
Feb 28, 2025F693Ensure 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.DStandard
Feb 28, 2025F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard
Feb 28, 2025F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard
Feb 28, 2025F578Honor 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.DStandard
Feb 28, 2025F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.DStandard
Dec 18, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Nov 5, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Jul 24, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.BComplaint
Jun 26, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
Jun 26, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DComplaint
Jun 26, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.BComplaint
May 21, 2024F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint
Apr 19, 2024F758Implement 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.DComplaint
Apr 19, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint
Apr 19, 2024F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint
Apr 19, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.BComplaint
Mar 27, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Feb 20, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Feb 20, 2024F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedBComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Dec 21, 2023F909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.EStandard
Dec 21, 2023F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.DStandard
Dec 21, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Dec 21, 2023F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.BStandard
Dec 21, 2023F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.BStandard
Dec 21, 2023F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.BStandard
Dec 21, 2023F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.DStandard
Dec 21, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Dec 21, 2023F810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.DStandard
Dec 21, 2023F803Ensure 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.DStandard
Dec 21, 2023F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.DStandard
Dec 21, 2023F761Ensure 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.EStandard
Dec 21, 2023F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard
Dec 21, 2023F758Implement 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.EStandard
Dec 21, 2023F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Dec 21, 2023F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.BStandard
Dec 21, 2023F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.DStandard
Dec 21, 2023F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.BStandard
Dec 21, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Dec 21, 2023F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard
Dec 21, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Dec 21, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Dec 21, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.BStandard
Dec 21, 2023F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard
Dec 21, 2023F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DStandard
Dec 21, 2023F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.BStandard
Dec 21, 2023F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.BStandard
Dec 21, 2023F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.BStandard
Dec 21, 2023F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DStandard
Dec 21, 2023F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.BStandard
Dec 21, 2023F578Honor 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.DStandard
Dec 21, 2023F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.DStandard
Dec 21, 2023F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.DStandard
Nov 16, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Oct 26, 2023F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.EComplaint
Oct 26, 2023F761Ensure 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.DComplaint
Oct 26, 2023F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.DComplaint
Aug 31, 2023F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Aug 31, 2023F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.DComplaint
Apr 20, 2023F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Apr 19, 2022F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.DStandard
Apr 19, 2022F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard
Apr 19, 2022F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.BStandard
Apr 19, 2022F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.BStandard
Apr 19, 2022F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Apr 19, 2022F761Ensure 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.DStandard
Apr 19, 2022F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard
Apr 19, 2022F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Apr 19, 2022F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Apr 19, 2022F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.BStandard
Apr 19, 2022F578Honor 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.DStandard
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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