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Berkley West Healthcare Center
1623 Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Negative Experiences:
- Call light went unanswered for over 30 minutes, with staff appearing to neglect their duties.
- Reports of very poor physical therapy, impatient nurses, and caregivers, leading to the hiring of a private nurse for adequate care.
- Significant weight loss and development of 2nd degree bedsores in a patient, alongside reports of neglected feeding and inappropriate physical therapy practices.
- Complaints about rude nursing staff, substandard sanitation, and poor quality food. Lack of doctor availability was also mentioned as a concern.
- Experiences of neglect and lack of basic care protocols, prompting a quick transfer out of the facility.
- Issues with lost personal items, such as hearing aids, during patient transport.
Positive Experiences:
- Excellent care noted by some, highlighting a compassionate and dedicated team of professionals.
- Some patients and their families felt well-cared for, likening the staff's treatment to that of caring for their own family members.
- Gratitude expressed for the help provided to some patients, with specific mentions of cleanliness, patience, and respect from the staff.
- An employee expressed satisfaction with working at the facility, noting cleanliness and good management, though mentioned parking needs improvement.
Mixed Reviews:
- While some reviews highlight compassionate and effective care, others point to significant issues with neglect, poor treatment, and lack of professionalism.
- Management's response to complaints appears delayed or inadequate, with some issues remaining unresolved.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 3
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Jan. 1, 1967
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare
Nursing home capacity: 54
Total current residents: 48
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 2
Number of
substantiated complaints: 19
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 0
Total cost of fines: $0
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-15 | F | Construction Deficiencies | Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy. |
| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-15 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. |
| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-15 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-15 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. |
| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-15 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-15 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Construct fire resistant interior walls. |
| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-15 | L | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-15 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-15 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-15 | F | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-15 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-15 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2019-04-23 | 2019-05-10 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2019-04-23 | 2019-05-10 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2018-04-20 | 2018-05-12 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2018-04-20 | 2018-05-12 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-09 | 2023-07-08 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2023-06-09 | 2023-07-08 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. |
| 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-22 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-22 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-08 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-08 | E | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. |
| 2023-04-26 | 2023-05-19 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| 2023-04-25 | 2023-05-19 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2023-04-25 | 2023-05-19 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2022-09-14 | 2022-10-04 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-10-23 | 2022-11-22 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. |
| 2022-10-23 | 2022-11-22 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition |
| 2022-10-23 | 2022-11-22 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| 2022-10-23 | 2022-11-22 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2022-10-23 | 2022-11-22 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2022-10-23 | 2022-11-22 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2022-10-23 | 2022-11-22 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2022-10-23 | 2022-11-22 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2022-10-23 | 2022-11-22 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-10-23 | 2022-11-22 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2022-10-23 | 2022-11-22 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| 2022-10-23 | 2022-11-22 | E | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. |
| 2022-10-23 | 2022-11-22 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| 2022-10-23 | 2022-11-22 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. |
| 2022-10-23 | 2022-11-22 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. |
| 2022-10-23 | 2022-11-22 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2022-10-23 | 2022-11-22 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| 2022-10-23 | 2022-11-22 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2022-10-23 | 2022-11-22 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-10-23 | 2022-11-22 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. |
| 2022-10-23 | 2022-11-22 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. |
| 2022-03-09 | nan | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2022-03-09 | nan | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-03-11 | 2022-03-25 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. |
| 2021-08-28 | 2021-09-16 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2019-04-24 | 2019-05-17 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. |
| 2019-04-24 | 2019-05-17 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2019-04-24 | 2019-05-17 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2019-04-24 | 2019-05-17 | E | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. |
| 2019-04-24 | 2019-05-17 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2019-04-24 | 2019-05-17 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2019-04-24 | 2019-05-17 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. |
| 2019-04-24 | 2019-05-17 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-07-05 | 2021-07-13 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2018-04-19 | 2018-05-12 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
| 2018-04-19 | 2018-05-12 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2018-04-19 | 2018-05-12 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2018-04-19 | 2018-05-12 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2018-04-19 | 2018-05-12 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2018-04-19 | 2018-05-12 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2018-04-19 | 2018-05-12 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. |
| 2018-04-19 | 2018-05-12 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2018-04-19 | 2018-05-12 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. |
| 2018-04-19 | 2018-05-12 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Santa Monica which is 0.7 miles away and has a population of 93,220 (large town).
- The average income is $103,759, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 79
- Low Temperature: 61
- Average Temperature: 70.2
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 57 days of rain and 307 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.6 inches a year
- The median age is 40.6 years old, very high compared to other cities.
- 2.15% of the population are Veterans which is a very low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 26.23% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 12% Asian, 8% Black or African-American, 13% Hispanic or Latino, and 63% White.
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.56 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 18.0, Moderate Days 131.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 21.0, Unhealthy Days 12.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Tehran Market
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Bus Stations
Wilshire & 17th
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Bank of America
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0.6 miles awayWilshire Coin Exchange
0.7 miles awayHospitals
UCLA Medical Center - Santa Monica
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0.3 miles awaySanta Monica Urgent Care
0.9 miles awayWest Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center
2.2 miles awayVA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
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Rite Aid
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0.7 miles awayDrugtown
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Melinda W Pruitt DDS Inc
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Euclid Park
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Wilshire Boulevard Temple
10.6 miles awayLa Iglesia de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles
14.2 miles awayThien Hau Temple
14.2 miles awayFirst Congregational Church
24.3 miles awayShopping
Santa Monica Place
1.0 miles awayBrentwood Country Mart
1.4 miles awayWestfield Century City
4.3 miles awayWestfield Culver City
5.9 miles awayHoward Hughes Center
6.2 miles awayCulture
Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center
0.4 miles awayEli Broad Stage
0.5 miles awayMiles Memorial Playhouse
0.7 miles awayWorld Peace Ikeda Auditorium
0.8 miles awayBergamot Station
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UCLA Hospital Cafeteria
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