STUDEBAKER HEALTHCARE CENTER in NORWALK, CA was fined $27,378 by CMS following 87 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

STUDEBAKER HEALTHCARE CENTER (NORWALK, CA) — $27,378 in CMS Fines

Outcome: STUDEBAKER HEALTHCARE CENTER in NORWALK, CA was fined $27,378 by CMS following 87 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


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


• Honor 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.


• Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.


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


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


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