Huntington Park Nursing Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Huntington Park Nursing Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 8, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure safe and sanitary food storage practices for 84 out of 84 residents when: 1. The inside gasket of the kitchen ice machine was not clean. 2. One container of gelatin mix powder was not labeled with use-by date and content. These deficient practices had the potential to result in harmful bacteria growth and cross contamination (transfer of harmful bacteria from one place to another) that could lead to foodborne illness (any illness resulting from eating contaminated/spoiled foods) in all residents. Findings: 1. During a concurrent observation and interview on 5/6/2025 at 9:56 a.m. with the Dietary Supervisor (DS), in the kitchen, the inside gasket of the ice machine was observed with yellow and white buildup. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF921Oct 15, 2021

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that the facility's bathroom sinks inside the resident rooms and shower rooms A and B, had hot water of at least 100°F under constant pressure. The facility must provide a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff and the public. Failure to provide hot water of at least 105°F at all times could results in an uncomfortable and dysfunctional environment for 77 of 77 residents. Findings: On 9/10/2021, at 10:48 a.m. an investigation was conducted at the facility regarding hot water. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF726Jul 30, 2026

  Based on interview and record review, the facility to ensure Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 2 was accurately documented the orthostatic blood pressure (a measurement of the change in blood pressure between lying down and standing up) for one of one sample resident's (Resident 9).This deficient practice resulted in the inaccurate depiction of Resident 9's health status and willingness to participate in standing blood pressure assessments.Findings:During a review of Resident 9's admission Record, the admission Record indicated Resident 9 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE]. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF842Jul 30, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure accurate medical records for two of four sampled residents (Residents 77, and 9) when:1. Licensed nursing staff failed to document meal intake amounts, as indicated by Resident 77's At Risk for Altered Nutrition and Hydration care plan interventions.2. Resident 77's restorative nursing assistant (RNA) program orders were not accurately transcribed in the electronic medical record (eMR) to include the order's frequency.3. Resident 9's orthostatic blood pressures (a measurement of the change in blood pressure between lying down and standing up) were not accurately documented.These deficient practices had the potential to place Resident 77 at increased risk for dehydration and compromised nutrition. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Jul 30, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement an effective infection control program for three of three sampled residents (Residents 71, 95, and 87) when:1. Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) did not don (put on) the proper personal protective equipment (PPE- specialized gear, such as gowns and gloves, worn to create a physical barrier against germs, blood, and body fluids) while providing care to Residents 71 and 95, who were on Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP- focusing on the use of gowns and gloves during high-contact care activities).2. […]