The Blossoms at Woodland Hills Rehab & Nursing Cen

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at The Blossoms at Woodland Hills Rehab & Nursing Cen, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, patternF600Apr 21, 2026

  Based on interview and record review the facility failed to protect the residents' right to be free from neglect. Specifically, the facility failed to obtain a urine sample in a timely manner to rule out a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) for Resident #1 and failure to order an antibiotic in a timely manner for Resident #1 to treat a UTIIt was determined the facility's noncompliance with one or more requirements of participation had caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to residents. The immediate Jeopardy (IJ) was related to eCFR S483.12(Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation) at a scope and severity of K.The IJ began on [DATE] at 6:02 PM, when Resident #1 had a written physician order to obtain a Urinary Analysis (UA) to rule out a UTI. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 3, 2025

  Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that cross contamination did not occur during lunch service for one of one kitchen observed. The findings include: On 04/02/2025 at 11:07 AM, this surveyor observed Dietary Aide (DA) #4 using bare hands to place four slices of cake in bags. DA #4 then placed the bagged cake slices in a stainless-steel bin. The Dietary Manager requested five (5) slices of cake for purees. With bare hands, DA #4 added 5 slices of cake to the stainless-steel container for puree. DA #4 was observed with cake coated on all ten fingertips. The Dietary Manager proceeded to use the cake for puree diets in the building. This surveyor observed the cake being served for all diets in the facility, during the lunch meal service. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 16, 2024

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure food items stored in the refrigerator and storage area were covered or sealed to maintain freshness and prevent potential cross contamination of food and beverages; expired food items were promptly removed/discarded by the expiration or use by dates; kitchen vents were cleaned to provide a sanitary environment for food preparation; floors, kitchen walls, door frames and baseboards were free of rotten wood, chipped floor tiles, debris, rust, and dirt; 2 of 2 ice scoop holders, and 1 of 2 ice machines were maintained in clean and sanitary condition to prevent food and beverages contamination; and hot food items were maintained at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit while awaiting service to prevent potential food borne illness for… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 7, 2022

  Based on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure they did not use bare hands to transfer food in 1 of 1 kitchen to prevent the potential for food borne illnesses. This failed practice had the potential to effect 47 residents who received a tray from the kitchen according to a list provided by The Director of Nursing (DON) on 10/07/22. The findings are: a. On 10/07/22 at 8:45 AM, The Dietary Manager provided a lunch menu dated 10/07/22. It documented, .Fresh Cantaloupe . b. On 10/07/22 at 12:00 PM, The Surveyor walked in the kitchen. Dietary Employee #1 was picking up cantaloupe with an ungloved hand putting it into bowls. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 28, 2021

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure dietary staff wore hair coverings while preparing and or serving food, expired food items were removed / discarded on or before the expiration or use by dates, food items stored in the freezer and refrigerator were sealed and dated and food preparation equipment was maintained in clean condition to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. These failed practices had the potential to affect 41 residents who received a meal tray from the kitchen as documented on a list provided by the Director of Nursing on [DATE] at 7:43 AM. The findings are: 1. On [DATE] at 10:35 AM, the following observations were made during the initial kitchen tour: a. […]