Aviata at the Sea - Pasadena

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 23 problems at Aviata at the Sea - Pasadena. None of them caused harm to a resident.

In the last three years Medicare fined this home 5 times, a total of $31,899.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

• Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Quality of Life and Care

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

  Inspected February 2023. Corrected by March 4, 2023.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Pharmacy Service

  Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  Inspected February 2023. Corrected by March 4, 2023.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

  Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  Inspected February 2023. Corrected by March 4, 2023.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

  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.

  Inspected February 2023. Corrected by March 4, 2023.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  Inspected February 2023. Corrected by March 4, 2023.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

  Inspected February 2023. Corrected by March 4, 2023.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  Inspected February 2023. Corrected by March 4, 2023.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

  Inspected February 2023. Corrected by March 4, 2023.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.