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Findings, latest cycle2
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles0
Fines, 3 years$0
Beds99
Inspection findings
Inspectors recorded 26 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 2, 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 11, 2025 |
| Feb 20, 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 | Corrected: Mar 12, 2025 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 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: Mar 12, 2025 |
| Aug 2, 2024 | Resident rights | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (F0623) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Aug 2, 2024 |
Earlier inspections (22)
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2024 | 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 · from a complaint | Corrected: Aug 2, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 | Abuse, neglect and exploitation | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F0600) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: May 31, 2024 |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Abuse, neglect and exploitation | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F0600) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jan 8, 2024 |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Building and environment | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. (F0909) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 30, 2023 |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jul 13, 2023 |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 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: Jun 29, 2023 |
| Jun 16, 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: Jul 14, 2023 |
| Jun 16, 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: Jul 6, 2023 |
| Jun 16, 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 isolated | Corrected: Jul 14, 2023 |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Nursing and physician services | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (F0725) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jul 3, 2023 |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 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: Jun 30, 2023 |
| Jun 16, 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 | Corrected: Jun 30, 2023 |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 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: Jun 29, 2023 |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 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: Jul 3, 2023 |
| Jun 16, 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 isolated | Corrected: Jun 29, 2023 |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 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: Jul 5, 2023 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | 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 31, 2019 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | 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 31, 2019 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | 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 31, 2019 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | 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 31, 2019 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | 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: Dec 31, 2019 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | Resident rights | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Dec 31, 2019 |
Fines and payment denials
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Staffing
| Nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.19 | California median: 4.27 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 1.02 | California median: 0.52 |
| Nurse staff hours on weekends | 3.78 | California median: 3.85 |
| Nursing staff who left within a year | 42.3% | California median: 36.0% |
About this home
| Beds | 99 |
| Residents per day, average | 96.2 |
| Ownership | For-profit, limited liability company |
| Legal business name | Covenant Care Capitola, LLC |
| Chain | Covenant Care (7 homes) |
| In Medicare/Medicaid since | Apr 1, 1969 |
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