EDGEWATER SKILLED NURSING CENTER in LONG BEACH, CA was fined $65,656 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 74 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

EDGEWATER SKILLED NURSING CENTER (LONG BEACH, CA) — $65,656 in CMS Fines

Outcome: EDGEWATER SKILLED NURSING CENTER in LONG BEACH, CA was fined $65,656 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 74 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.


• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.


• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.


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


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.