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Findings, latest cycle20
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles0
Fines, 3 years$9,390
Beds49
Inspection findings
Inspectors recorded 60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 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 pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Aug 27, 2026 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | 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 5, 2026 |
| May 7, 2026 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jun 3, 2026 |
| May 7, 2026 | Food and nutrition | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F0814) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jun 2, 2026 |
| May 7, 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: Jun 2, 2026 |
| May 7, 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: Jun 2, 2026 |
| May 7, 2026 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (F0756) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jun 3, 2026 |
| May 7, 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: Jun 2, 2026 |
| May 7, 2026 | Nursing and physician services | Post nurse staffing information every day. (F0732) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Jun 3, 2026 |
| May 7, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. (F0699) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 3, 2026 |
| May 7, 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 isolated | Corrected: Jun 3, 2026 |
| May 7, 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: Jun 3, 2026 |
| May 7, 2026 | 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: Jun 3, 2026 |
| May 7, 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 | Corrected: Jun 3, 2026 |
| May 7, 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: Jun 2, 2026 |
| May 7, 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: Jun 2, 2026 |
| May 7, 2026 | Resident rights | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F0580) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 2, 2026 |
| May 7, 2026 | 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: Jun 3, 2026 |
Earlier inspections (42)
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 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: Apr 14, 2026 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | 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 · from a complaint | Corrected: Dec 31, 2025 |
| Jul 23, 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: Aug 8, 2025 |
| Jul 23, 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: Aug 7, 2025 |
| May 31, 2025 | 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 isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jun 19, 2025 |
| May 31, 2025 | 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 19, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 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 isolated | Corrected: May 9, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 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: Apr 25, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: May 9, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 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: May 9, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 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: Apr 25, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 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: May 9, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 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: May 9, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 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) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 9, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 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: May 9, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Resident rights | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 9, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 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: Mar 28, 2025 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Nursing and physician services | Post nurse staffing information every day. (F0732) | No harm, minimal risk pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Oct 7, 2024 |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Resident rights | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Sep 4, 2024 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | 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: Jul 6, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 | Resident rights | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. (F0626) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jun 30, 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 23, 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 23, 2024 |
| May 5, 2024 | Administration | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. (F0940) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: May 28, 2024 |
| May 5, 2024 | 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: May 28, 2024 |
| May 5, 2024 | Infection control | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (F0883) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 28, 2024 |
| May 5, 2024 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: May 28, 2024 |
| May 5, 2024 | Administration | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. (F0847) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: May 28, 2024 |
| May 5, 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 pattern | Corrected: May 28, 2024 |
| May 5, 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: May 28, 2024 |
| May 5, 2024 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (F0756) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 28, 2024 |
| May 5, 2024 | 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 | Corrected: May 28, 2024 |
| May 5, 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 · from a complaint | Corrected: May 28, 2024 |
| May 5, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (F0655) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 28, 2024 |
| May 5, 2024 | 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: May 28, 2024 |
| May 5, 2024 | Resident rights | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F0580) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: May 28, 2024 |
| May 5, 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: May 28, 2024 |
| May 5, 2024 | Resident rights | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 28, 2024 |
| May 5, 2024 | 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: May 28, 2024 |
| Feb 8, 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 · from a complaint | Corrected: Mar 11, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | Nursing and physician services | 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. (F0726) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Dec 28, 2023 |
| Nov 7, 2023 | 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 · from a complaint | Corrected: Nov 9, 2023 |
Fines and payment denials
Federal fines in the last three years: $9,390 (2). Payment denials: 0.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2024 | Fine | $3,039 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | Fine | $6,351 |
Staffing
| Nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.40 | California median: 4.27 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.33 | California median: 0.52 |
| Nurse staff hours on weekends | 3.99 | California median: 3.85 |
| Nursing staff who left within a year | 51.0% | California median: 36.0% |
About this home
| Beds | 49 |
| Residents per day, average | 46.5 |
| Ownership | For-profit, limited liability company |
| Legal business name | Foothill Heights Care Center LLC |
| In Medicare/Medicaid since | Jul 29, 2015 |
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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