Arbor Hills Nursing Center
Arbor Hills Nursing Center is a 100-bed nursing home in LA MESA, California. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1978-08-01. It averages 91.9 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at Arbor Hills Nursing Center?
CMS lists 37 health-inspection deficiencies for Arbor Hills Nursing Center since 2022-04-15, 28 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-02-12.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | F0645, F0656, F0694, F0730, F0812, F0880 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. / Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2025-04-10 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D |
| 2025-03-18 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D |
| 2024-11-01 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | G |
| 2024-11-01 | F0804, F0806, F0812 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E |
| 2024-11-01 | F0656, F0657, F0684, F0697, F0699, F0755, F0758, F0814, F0842, F0847, F0867, F0880 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. / Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. / Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. / Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2024-11-01 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | B |
| 2024-08-14 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D |
| 2024-06-20 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D |
| 2024-04-09 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2022-04-15 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E |
| 2022-04-15 | F0578, F0657, F0694, F0755, F0760, F0761, F0806, F0849 | 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. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. / 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. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. / Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D |
Why was Arbor Hills Nursing Center fined?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-01 | Fine | $12,831 |
How is Arbor Hills Nursing Center staffed relative to the CA average?
| Measure | This facility | CA average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.05501 | 4.51570 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 46.2 | 36.7 |
| Average number of residents per day | 91.9 | 87.9 |
Who owns Arbor Hills Nursing Center, and what chain is it in?
Arbor Hills Nursing Center is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name GHC OF LA MESA, LLC and belongs to the GENERATIONS HEALTHCARE chain.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | MASTROCOLA, LOIS, OLDS, THOMAS | since 02/01/1998 |
| 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | BMO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION | since 09/20/2023 |
| W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | MASTROCOLA, LOIS | since 09/20/2023 |
| CORPORATE DIRECTOR | MASTROCOLA, LOIS, OLDS, THOMAS | since 02/01/1998 |
| CORPORATE OFFICER | MASTROCOLA, LOIS, OLDS, THOMAS | since 02/01/1998 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | LIFE GENERATIONS HEALTHCARE, LLC | since 02/01/1998 |
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