Life Care Center of North Glendale

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Life Care Center of North Glendale, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jun 12, 2026

  Based on observation, staff interviews, and facility policy and procedure the facility failed to ensure that food items were stored, dated, and labeled in accordance to professional standards. The deficient practice could lead to food borne illnesses.Findings Include:Observation of freezer on June 9, 2026 at 8:21 A.M. with Food Service Director (staff #45) revealed two personal size pepperoni pizzas and four burritos were not covered, open to air and not dated. Observation of #1 refrigerator on June 9, 2026 at 8:23 A.M. revealed a tray of individual clear cups with lids containing tartar sauce and coleslaw that were not dated. Also, a gallon container of relish that was half full did not have an open date.Observation of dry storage area on June 9, 2026 at 8:35 A.M. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF725Mar 12, 2025

  Based on documentation, staff and resident interviews, the facility policy and procedures, the facility failed to ensure sufficient staffing to provide for the needs of the residents. The deficient practice could result in residents not receiving the assistance required to complete care tasks. Findings include: Resident #55 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included chronic kidney disease, depression, and anxiety. The care plan dated November 29, 2024 revealed that the resident had bowel incontinence. Interventions included to assist with toileting as needed. The minimum data set (MDS) dated [DATE] included a brief interview for mental status score of 15 which indicated that the resident was cognitively intact. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF645Jul 3, 2023

  -Resident #92 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included sepsis, bipolar disorder and depression. Review of the Level I PASRR dated 3/09/2023 included the diagnoses of bipolar disorder and depression. Per the documentation, the resident had not exhibited any interpersonal symptoms or behaviors (not due to a medical condition) and she received antidepressant medication daily. However, review of the physician's orders dated 03/09/2023 included: -Risperidone (antipsychotic) 2 milligrams (mg). Give 1 tablet via G-tube at bedtime for bipolar disorder with a target behavior of striking out. -Sertraline HCL (antidepressant) 50 mg. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF585May 5, 2022

  Based on resident and staff interviews, and facility policy and procedure review, the facility failed to ensure multiple residents were able voice grievances without fear of discrimination or reprisal. The deficient practice could result in residents not able to exercise their right to voice grievances. Findings include: -During interviews conducted from May 2 through 5, 2022, multiple residents stated they did not want to report concerns about care they received because of fear of staff retaliating back at them and as a result, they will not receive assistance when they need them. One resident stated that she once made a comment regarding one certified nursing assistant (CNA) to facility management and it was not even a complaint. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF677May 5, 2022

  Based on observations, clinical record review, resident and staff interviews, facility documentation and policy and procedures, the facility failed to ensure that two residents (#257 and #8) received consistent showers, per the facility shower schedule. The sample size was 3. The deficient practice could result in residents' hygiene needs not being met. Findings include: -Resident #257 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . A care plan for ADL (activities of daily living) assistance and therapy services needed to maintain or attain the highest level of function dated April 28, 2022 revealed the intervention to assist with mobility and ADLs as needed. […]