IMPERIAL CREST HEALTH CARE CENTER in HAWTHORNE, CA was fined $9,174 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 48 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

IMPERIAL CREST HEALTH CARE CENTER (HAWTHORNE, CA) — $9,174 in CMS Fines

Outcome: IMPERIAL CREST HEALTH CARE CENTER in HAWTHORNE, CA was fined $9,174 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 48 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


• Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.


• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


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


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• 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.


• Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.