VILLA SERENA HEALTHCARE CENTER in LONG BEACH, CA was fined $26,685 by CMS following 43 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

VILLA SERENA HEALTHCARE CENTER (LONG BEACH, CA) — $26,685 in CMS Fines

Outcome: VILLA SERENA HEALTHCARE CENTER in LONG BEACH, CA was fined $26,685 by CMS following 43 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.


• Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


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


• Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.


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


• Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.