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Findings, latest cycle15
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles4
Fines, 3 years$12,735
Beds99
Inspection findings
Inspectors recorded 69 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 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 29, 2026 |
| Apr 27, 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 29, 2026 |
| Apr 27, 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 29, 2026 |
| Apr 27, 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: Apr 29, 2026 |
| Apr 27, 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: Apr 29, 2026 |
| Apr 27, 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: Apr 29, 2026 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F0677) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 29, 2026 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. (F0676) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 29, 2026 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 29, 2026 |
| Apr 27, 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 29, 2026 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Mar 15, 2026 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 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 5, 2026 |
Earlier inspections (57)
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | Resident rights | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. (F0576) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Mar 7, 2026 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Resident rights | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (F0628) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Feb 12, 2026 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 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, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Feb 12, 2026 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Quality of life and care | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. (F0740) | Actual harm to a resident isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jan 2, 2026 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 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 · from a complaint | Corrected: Sep 4, 2025 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 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: Sep 4, 2025 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 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 · from a complaint | Corrected: Sep 4, 2025 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 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, but a risk of harm pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Sep 4, 2025 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Resident rights | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Aug 29, 2025 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Aug 7, 2025 |
| Aug 6, 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 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 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, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Resident rights | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 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: Jul 17, 2025 |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Administration | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. (F0837) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Jul 15, 2025 |
| Jul 8, 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 pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Jul 15, 2025 |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 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 · from a complaint | Corrected: Jul 15, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Building and environment | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (F0921) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 26, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 26, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 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: Jun 26, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 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 26, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Food and nutrition | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. (F0800) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jun 26, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 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 pattern | Corrected: Jun 26, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 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: Jun 26, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 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: Jun 26, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 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 26, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 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: Jun 26, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 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: Jun 26, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Quality of life and care | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F0677) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 26, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jun 26, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 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 | Corrected: Jun 26, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Resident rights | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (F0628) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 26, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Resident rights | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. (F0627) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 26, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Abuse, neglect and exploitation | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (F0607) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jun 26, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 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, but a risk of harm pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Jun 26, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 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 26, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Resident rights | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. (F0559) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 26, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Resident rights | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 26, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Quality of life and care | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. (F0825) | Actual harm to a resident isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: May 23, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 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 23, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 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: Apr 2, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 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: Apr 2, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Quality of life and care | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689) | Actual harm to a resident isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Mar 27, 2025 |
| Feb 11, 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 pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Feb 24, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 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: Jan 15, 2025 |
| Nov 20, 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: Jan 17, 2025 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Oct 4, 2024 |
| Sep 17, 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: Oct 4, 2024 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Aug 30, 2024 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 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 · from a complaint | Corrected: Sep 2, 2024 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 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: Aug 6, 2024 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Food and nutrition | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. (F0807) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Aug 6, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 4, 2024 |
| May 16, 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: Jun 4, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: May 29, 2024 |
| Dec 11, 2023 | 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: Dec 11, 2023 |
| Nov 6, 2023 | 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: Dec 6, 2023 |
Fines and payment denials
Federal fines in the last three years: $12,735 (1). Payment denials: 0.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2025 | Fine | $12,735 |
Staffing
| Nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.53 | California median: 4.27 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.64 | California median: 0.52 |
| Nurse staff hours on weekends | 3.88 | California median: 3.85 |
| Nursing staff who left within a year | 32.7% | California median: 36.0% |
About this home
| Beds | 99 |
| Residents per day, average | 84.1 |
| Ownership | For-profit, limited liability company |
| Legal business name | Height Street Skilled Care LLC |
| In Medicare/Medicaid since | Apr 3, 2017 |
Questions to ask when you call
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Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov
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