GOOD SHEPHERD HEALTH CARE CENTER OF SANTA MONICA in SANTA MONICA, CA was fined $8,424 by CMS following 43 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

GOOD SHEPHERD HEALTH CARE CENTER OF SANTA MONICA (SANTA MONICA, CA) — $8,424 in CMS Fines

Outcome: GOOD SHEPHERD HEALTH CARE CENTER OF SANTA MONICA in SANTA MONICA, CA was fined $8,424 by CMS following 43 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.


• Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.


• Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.


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


• Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.