Advanced Health Care of Glendale

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Advanced Health Care of Glendale, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Jun 18, 2026

  Based on observations, staff and resident interviews, and a review of facility documentation, policies, and procedures, the facility failed to follow the manufacturer's guidelines for the use of a mechanical lift for one resident (#1). Staff used a manual-operated mechanical lift that did not fit under the resident's bed. As a result, the lift tilted forward and struck the resident's right leg, causing a laceration that required sutures. This deficient practice resulted in physical harm to the resident and could place other residents at risk of injury.Findings include:Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included metabolic encephalopathy, pyelonephritis, encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device, and hypertensive heart disease with heart… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF557Sep 10, 2024

  Based on clinical record review, interviews and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect. The deficient practice could lead to residents suffering from psychosocial harm. Findings include: Resident #4 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis of orthostatic hypotension and fracture of vertebrae. Resident #20 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis of metabolic encephalopathy, sepsis, acute respiratory failure and chronic kidney disease. Resident #60 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis of acute respiratory failure, acute pulmonary edema and pneumonia. An interview was conducted on September 10, 2024 at 3:30 PM with Resident #20. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF658Aug 18, 2022

  Based on observations, clinical record reviews, staff interviews, review of medication administration pharmacy directions, and review of facility policies, the facility failed to ensure medications were administered per professional standards of care for four residents (#23, #149, #105, and #96). The deficient practice could result in medication errors, adverse effects, and decreased effectiveness of medication treatments for residents. Findings include: -Resident #23 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF582Feb 5, 2026

  Based on interviews, review of clinical record, and review of facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC) regarding end of insurance coverage and discharge for one resident (#69) was provided timely according to regulation and facility policy. The deficient practice could lead to inadequate notice for a resident or resident representative to appeal the decision.Findings include:Resident #69 admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses of hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side, dysphagia following cerebral infarction, metabolic encephalopathy, type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications, and other abnormalities of gait and mobility.Review of the clinical record revealed no… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF684Feb 5, 2026

  Based on review of observations, staff interviews, and policy and procedures the facility failed to ensure that one resident (#78) had documentation and orders in place for dressings to the wrists and elbow. The universe was 52 and the sample size was 16. The deficient practice could impact the doctors available information on the resident, improper documentation/ communication among staff and potential for infection and worsening of the wound.Findings include:Resident #78 was admitted with pleural effusion, acute respiratory failure with hypoxia, syncope and collapse, atherosclerotic heart disease, hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure, type 2 diabetes mellitus, sick sinus syndrome, left bundle branch block, endocarditis, metabolic encephalopathy, acute embolism… […]