SERENTO CASA Nursing Home


SERENTO CASA (CCN: 555737) is a For profit - Limited Liability company facility located in SAN DIMAS, CA (91773). The facility has an overall rating of 3/5, health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. It offers 45 certified beds and maintains an average of 21.2 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 5.22676 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since May 5, 1999 and the last listed health inspection was on December 2, 2021, The facility is located in Los Angeles county and provides senior and nursing home care.

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Provider Name: SERENTO CASA

Address: 1740 S SAN DIMAS AVE, SAN DIMAS, CA 91773

Phone: (909) 394-0304

County: Los Angeles (200)

Ownership Type: For profit - Limited Liability company

Certified Beds: 45

Average Residents Per Day: 21.2 ()

Provider Type: Medicare, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: GENSANDIMAS LLC

First Approved Date: May 5, 1999

Affiliated Entity: ()

Retirement Community: Y, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 3 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 2 ()

QM Rating: 5 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 4 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Staffing Rating: 3 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.72483, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 1.8680, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.6339, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 2.5019

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 5.22676

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 4.31011, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.4252

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.1482

Nurse Staff Turnover: 82.1, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 100., RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: , Admin Turnover Note: 6

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.1319, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.7556, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.4574

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.60385, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 1.8242, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.5221

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.92520

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.06143

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2021-12-02 (Score: 131), Cycle 2: 2019-07-01 (Score: 213), Cycle 3: 2018-07-09 (Score: 52)

Total Weighted Health Score: 145.16

Reported Incidents: 6, Substantiated Complaints: 6

Infection Control Citations: 3

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 18, Total Fines in Dollars: 138039.33, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 18

Location and GPS: 1740 S SAN DIMAS AVE,SAN DIMAS,CA,91773 (34.0783, -117.817)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-10-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-27

Citation on 2023-05-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-06-16

Citation on 2023-05-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-06-16

Citation on 2023-03-15

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: H - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-04-13

Citation on 2023-03-15

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-04-13

Citation on 2021-12-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-09

Citation on 2021-12-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-09

Citation on 2021-12-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-09

Citation on 2021-12-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-09

Citation on 2021-12-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-09

Citation on 2021-12-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-09

Citation on 2021-12-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-09

Citation on 2021-12-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-09

Citation on 2021-12-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Post nurse staffing information every day.

Severity: B - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-09

Citation on 2021-12-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-09

Citation on 2021-12-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-09

Citation on 2021-12-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-09

Citation on 2021-12-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-09

Citation on 2023-02-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-02-13

Citation on 2023-02-06

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Severity: K - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-04-13

Citation on 2023-02-06

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-04-13

Citation on 2023-01-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-09

Citation on 2022-05-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-06-02

Citation on 2022-05-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide immediate access to any resident.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-06-02

Citation on 2019-07-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-07-26

Citation on 2019-07-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-07-26

Citation on 2019-07-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-07-26

Citation on 2019-07-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-07-26

Citation on 2019-07-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-07-26

Citation on 2019-07-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-07-26

Citation on 2019-07-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-07-26

Citation on 2019-07-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-07-26

Citation on 2019-07-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-07-26

Citation on 2019-07-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-07-26

Citation on 2019-07-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-07-26

Citation on 2019-07-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-07-26

Citation on 2021-09-29

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-15

Citation on 2021-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-04-09

Citation on 2022-01-06

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-09

Citation on 2021-07-28

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-28

Citation on 2018-07-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-08-03

Citation on 2018-07-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-08-03

Citation on 2018-07-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-08-03

Citation on 2018-07-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-08-03

Citation on 2018-07-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-08-03

Citation on 2018-07-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-08-03

Citation on 2018-07-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-08-03


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2021-12-03

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0031, Version: New

Description: Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-07

Citation on 2021-12-03

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0293, Version: New

Description: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-07

Citation on 2021-12-03

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0345, Version: New

Description: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-07

Citation on 2021-12-03

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0352, Version: New

Description: Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-07

Citation on 2021-12-03

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0363, Version: New

Description: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-07

Citation on 2021-12-03

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0761, Version: New

Description: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-07

Citation on 2019-07-01

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0211, Version: New

Description: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-08-27

Citation on 2019-07-01

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0223, Version: New

Description: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-08-27

Citation on 2019-07-01

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0343, Version: New

Description: Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-08-27

Citation on 2019-07-01

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-08-27

Citation on 2019-07-01

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0918, Version: New

Description: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-08-27

Citation on 2018-07-06

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0018, Version: New

Description: Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-08-09

Citation on 2018-07-06

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0023, Version: New

Description: Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-08-09

Citation on 2018-07-06

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0030, Version: New

Description: List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-08-09

Citation on 2018-07-06

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0031, Version: New

Description: Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-08-09

Citation on 2018-07-06

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0039, Version: New

Description: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-08-09

Citation on 2018-07-06

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0918, Version: New

Description: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-08-09