ALAMITOS BELMONT HEALTH AND REHABILITATION in LONG BEACH, CA was fined $42,161 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 42 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

ALAMITOS BELMONT HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (LONG BEACH, CA) — $42,161 in CMS Fines

Outcome: ALAMITOS BELMONT HEALTH AND REHABILITATION in LONG BEACH, CA was fined $42,161 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 42 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.


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


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


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


• Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.


• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.


• Ensure 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.


• Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.