Garden Grove Post Acute

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Garden Grove Post Acute, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF627Jun 25, 2026

  Based on interview, medical record review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure the necessary discharge services was completed for two of four final sampled residents (Residents 6 and 41) reviewed for acute care hospitalization and one of three sampled residents (Resident 5) reviewed for closed records. * The facility failed to ensure the physician signed and dated the physician's discharge summary for Resident 5's transfer to the acute care hospital on 6/20/26. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF725Jun 25, 2026

  Based on interview, medical record review, facility P&P review, facility document review, and the California Code of Regulations, the facility failed to ensure a staff member was onsite during the night shift, who could provide respiratory services to the residents, in accordance with the residents' plan of care. * On 11/24/25, 11/25/25, 4/6/26, 4/12/26, 4/19/26, 6/8/26, 6/15/26, and 6/22/26, on the night shift, the facility failed to ensure a staff member was on site at the facility, who could provide respiratory services to the residents with oxygen titration orders. This failure had the potential to result in negative health outcomes for the residents. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jun 25, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, facility document review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure the sanitary requirements were met in the kitchen. * The facility failed to ensure the cutting boards were maintained in sanitary condition and had smooth, cleanable surfaces. * The facility failed to ensure the heavy-duty blender used for puree preparation and three stainless steel square serving pans were air dried prior to stacking and storage. * The facility failed to maintain the hood over the stove in a clean and sanitary condition. * The facility failed to ensure the kitchen utensils had smooth, cleanable surfaces and were maintained in good repair. * The facility failed to ensure the kitchenware and kitchen utensils were clean and free of food particles or residue. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF814Jun 25, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure the garbage were properly stored in three of four garbage dumpsters. * The facility failed to ensure the lids of the three garbage dumpsters were fully closed. This failure had the potential to attract pest/rodents that carry diseases.Findings: Review of the facility's P&P titled Miscellaneous Areas, Garbage and Trash dated 2023 showed the garbage and trash cans must be inspected daily that no debris is on the ground or surrounding area, and that the lids are closed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF842Jun 25, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, medical record review, and P&P review, the facility failed to ensure the medical record was complete and accurately maintained for six of 22 final sampled residents (Residents 3, 8, 11, 16, 48, and 79). * The facility failed to ensure Resident 3's POLST was completed accurately. * The facility failed to accurately document the administration of midodrine medication (medication used to low blood pressure) to Resident 8. In addition, the facility failed to ensure Resident 8's telephone orders were signed by the physician as per the facility's P&P. * The facility failed to ensure Resident 11's POLST was complete and contained the physician's printed name, phone number, license number, and date. […]