La Vida Serena Nursing and Rehabilitation

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at La Vida Serena Nursing and Rehabilitation, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF657May 8, 2025

  Based on the interviews and record review, the facility failed to review and revise Resident Care Plans after each assessment for 1 of 3 Residents (Resident # 1) whose records were reviewed for care plan revision/timing, The kardex of Resident # 1 was not updated to reflect the required extensive assistance with 2 persons for transfers via mechanical lift . These deficient practices could affect any resident and contribute to the Residents not receiving the care and services they need. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689May 8, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure each resident received adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for accident hazards and supervision, On 03/07/2025, Resident #1 was transferred by CNA (A) using a standing pivot transfer x 1 staff instead of a mechanical lift. During transfer, Resident #1 was injured, resulting in a laceration to the left lower calf requiring 13 stitches. The non-compliance was identified as past non-compliance. The PNC began on 3/7/25 and ended on 3/09/25. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 2, 2021

  Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety for 1 of 1 kitchen reviewed for kitchen sanitation, in that: 1. The table-mounted can opener had sticky black and brown grime on the blade and along the base of the equipment. 2. There was an opened bag of seasoning inside an open zip-locked bag without a label or date in the dry storage room. 3. A container of brown sugar was not properly sealed in the dry storage room. 4. The FSD's hair restraint did not cover all her hair. These deficient practices could affect the residents who ate food from the kitchen and put them at risk for foodborne illness. Findings were: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF565Dec 12, 2025

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to consider the views of the resident or family group and act promptly upon the grievances and recommendations of such groups concerning issues of resident care and life in the facility or to demonstrate their response and rationale for such response for 1 of 1 Resident Council group reviewed. The facility failed to follow up on concerns and requests expressed in Resident Council meetings June 2025 through November 2025. The facility failed to provide the Resident Council group with a response, actions, and rationale taken regarding their concerns. This failure placed residents at risk of not having their grievances followed up and addressed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF865Dec 12, 2025

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement and maintain a comprehensive Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement Program (QAPI) Plan, disclose records upon request, and have governance and leadership for 1 of 1 QAPI Program Plan reviewed. The facility failed to maintain an effective, comprehensive QAPI program and plan that addresses the full range of services the facility provides. The facility failed to ensure the QAPI Program uses performance indicator data, resident and staff input, and other information to identify and prioritize problems and opportunities. […]