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Findings, latest cycle41
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles1
Fines, 3 years$8,427
Beds143
Inspection findings
Inspectors recorded 78 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F0686) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jul 30, 2026 |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F0690) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jul 16, 2026 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jun 25, 2026 |
Earlier inspections (75)
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: May 19, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Infection control | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (F0881) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Administration | 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. (F0849) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Resident assessment and care planning | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F0842) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Administration | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. (F0836) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Food and nutrition | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. (F0813) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 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: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Food and nutrition | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. (F0810) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Food and nutrition | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F0804) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 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 pattern | Corrected: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 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: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 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 isolated | Corrected: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Nursing and physician services | Post nurse staffing information every day. (F0732) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F0697) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. (F0694) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. (F0693) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Quality of life and care | 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. (F0688) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F0686) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 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: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F0657) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 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) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Resident assessment and care planning | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (F0645) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Resident assessment and care planning | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (F0644) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Abuse, neglect and exploitation | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (F0605) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 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: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Resident rights | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. (F0585) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Resident rights | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (F0582) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Resident rights | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (F0552) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 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 isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Feb 28, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 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) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Feb 28, 2026 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | 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 · from a complaint | Corrected: Nov 20, 2025 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | 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) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Nov 20, 2025 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Resident rights | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (F0552) | No harm, minimal risk pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Nov 20, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 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: Nov 20, 2025 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Quality of life and care | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. (F0693) | Actual harm to a resident isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Dec 11, 2025 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Building and environment | Keep all essential equipment working safely. (F0908) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Dec 20, 2024 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Infection control | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (F0881) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Dec 20, 2024 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Dec 20, 2024 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F0842) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Dec 20, 2024 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Food and nutrition | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. (F0813) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Dec 20, 2024 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 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 isolated | Corrected: Dec 20, 2024 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 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: Dec 20, 2024 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 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: Dec 20, 2024 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (F0757) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Dec 20, 2024 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 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 isolated | Corrected: Dec 20, 2024 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. (F0700) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Dec 20, 2024 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (F0698) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Dec 20, 2024 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Dec 20, 2024 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. (F0693) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Dec 20, 2024 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F0686) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Dec 20, 2024 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 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) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Dec 20, 2024 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (F0645) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Dec 20, 2024 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Resident rights | 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. (F0584) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Dec 20, 2024 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 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 isolated | Corrected: Dec 20, 2024 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Resident rights | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Dec 20, 2024 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 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 · from a complaint | Corrected: Aug 30, 2024 |
| Jul 2, 2024 | 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 · from a complaint | Corrected: Aug 1, 2024 |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Resident rights | 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. (F0584) | No harm, minimal risk pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Aug 1, 2024 |
| May 30, 2024 | Abuse, neglect and exploitation | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (F0610) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jun 28, 2024 |
| May 30, 2024 | Abuse, neglect and exploitation | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F0609) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jun 28, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 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 · from a complaint | Corrected: Jan 19, 2024 |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Building and environment | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. (F0919) | No harm, minimal risk pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Dec 31, 2023 |
| Jun 28, 2022 | Resident assessment and care planning | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F0842) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 27, 2022 |
| Jun 28, 2022 | 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: Jul 27, 2022 |
| Jun 28, 2022 | 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: Jul 27, 2022 |
| Jun 28, 2022 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 27, 2022 |
| Jun 28, 2022 | Quality of life and care | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. (F0700) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 27, 2022 |
| Jun 28, 2022 | Quality of life and care | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 27, 2022 |
| Jun 28, 2022 | Quality of life and care | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 27, 2022 |
| Jun 28, 2022 | 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) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 27, 2022 |
| Jun 28, 2022 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 27, 2022 |
| Jun 28, 2022 | Resident rights | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (F0554) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 27, 2022 |
Fines and payment denials
Federal fines in the last three years: $8,427 (1). Payment denials: 1.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | Fine | $8,427 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Payment denial | 13 days |
Staffing
| Nurse staff hours per resident per day | 5.33 | California median: 4.27 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.67 | California median: 0.52 |
| Nurse staff hours on weekends | 4.85 | California median: 3.85 |
| Nursing staff who left within a year | 27.9% | California median: 36.0% |
About this home
| Beds | 143 |
| Residents per day, average | 128.0 |
| Ownership | For-profit, corporation |
| Legal business name | 8520 Western Avenue Inc. |
| In Medicare/Medicaid since | Apr 1, 1977 |
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Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov · Report an error
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