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Findings, latest cycle13
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles2
Fines, 3 years$66,134
Beds31
Inspection findings
Inspectors recorded 39 findings in the last three inspection cycles.
Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. (F0679) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Jun 20, 2026 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. (F0679) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Mar 19, 2026 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Resident rights | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. (F0565) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Mar 19, 2026 |
| May 22, 2025 | Building and environment | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (F0912) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Jun 16, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | Infection control | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. (F0882) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 16, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jun 16, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | Food and nutrition | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jun 16, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | Food and nutrition | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. (F0801) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jun 16, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | Pharmacy and medications | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Jun 16, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | Nursing and physician services | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. (F0730) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jun 16, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | Resident assessment and care planning | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. (F0638) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jun 16, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | Abuse, neglect and exploitation | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. (F0604) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 16, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | Resident rights | 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. (F0578) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jun 16, 2025 |
Earlier inspections (26)
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jun 8, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 | Pharmacy and medications | 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. (F0761) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jun 8, 2025 |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684) | Actual harm to a resident isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: May 9, 2024 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Building and environment | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (F0925) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Nov 20, 2023 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Building and environment | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. (F0919) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Nov 20, 2023 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Building and environment | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (F0912) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Nov 20, 2023 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Building and environment | Keep all essential equipment working safely. (F0908) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Nov 20, 2023 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Nov 20, 2023 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Administration | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. (F0865) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Nov 20, 2023 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Food and nutrition | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Nov 20, 2023 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Food and nutrition | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. (F0803) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Nov 20, 2023 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Food and nutrition | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. (F0801) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Nov 20, 2023 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Pharmacy and medications | 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. (F0761) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Nov 20, 2023 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Pharmacy and medications | 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. (F0758) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Nov 20, 2023 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Pharmacy and medications | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Nov 20, 2023 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Quality of life and care | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F0692) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Nov 20, 2023 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Quality of life and care | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. (F0679) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Nov 20, 2023 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Resident assessment and care planning | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. (F0640) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Nov 20, 2023 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Resident assessment and care planning | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. (F0638) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Nov 20, 2023 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Resident assessment and care planning | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. (F0636) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Nov 20, 2023 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Resident rights | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. (F0565) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Nov 20, 2023 |
| Oct 13, 2023 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656) | Actual harm to a resident isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Oct 31, 2023 |
| Jun 16, 2021 | Building and environment | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (F0912) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Jun 28, 2021 |
| Jun 16, 2021 | Pharmacy and medications | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jun 28, 2021 |
| Jun 16, 2021 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 28, 2021 |
| Jun 16, 2021 | Resident assessment and care planning | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. (F0636) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 28, 2021 |
Fines and payment denials
Federal fines in the last three years: $66,134 (1). Payment denials: 1.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2024 | Fine | $66,134 |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Payment denial | 8 days |
Staffing
| Nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.19 | California median: 4.27 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.54 | California median: 0.52 |
| Nurse staff hours on weekends | 4.23 | California median: 3.85 |
| Nursing staff who left within a year | 9.1% | California median: 36.0% |
About this home
| Beds | 31 |
| Residents per day, average | 23.4 |
| Ownership | For-profit, corporation |
| Legal business name | Mms Quality Nursing Services, Inc. |
| In Medicare/Medicaid since | May 13, 1991 |
Questions to ask when you call
- What was corrected after the last inspection?
- How many staff work at night and on weekends?
- Does anyone on staff speak my relative's language?
- May I visit at any time, without an appointment?
Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov
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