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Findings, latest cycle14
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles1
Fines, 3 years$8,425
Beds99
Inspection findings
Inspectors recorded 45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 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: Jan 5, 2026 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Dec 23, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 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 isolated | Corrected: Dec 23, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Food and nutrition | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. (F0802) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Dec 23, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 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: Dec 23, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 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: Dec 23, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | 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: Dec 23, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 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: Dec 23, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 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: Dec 23, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 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: Dec 23, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 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, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Dec 23, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Dec 23, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Resident rights | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (F0583) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Dec 23, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 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, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Dec 23, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 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: Oct 3, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 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, minimal risk pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Oct 3, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 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 · from a complaint | Corrected: Oct 3, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 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: Oct 3, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 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: Oct 3, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 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: Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Building and environment | Keep all essential equipment working safely. (F0908) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 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: Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 5, 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 23, 2024 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Food and nutrition | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F0814) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 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: Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 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 isolated | Corrected: Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 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: Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F0760) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 5, 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 23, 2024 |
| Dec 5, 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 23, 2024 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 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: Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 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, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Resident rights | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (F0582) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 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, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Resident rights | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Resident rights | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (F0554) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Dec 23, 2024 |
Earlier inspections (8)
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 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: Mar 28, 2024 |
| Apr 21, 2023 | Building and environment | Keep all essential equipment working safely. (F0908) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 9, 2023 |
| Apr 21, 2023 | Administration | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. (F0867) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 9, 2023 |
| Apr 21, 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 pattern | Corrected: May 9, 2023 |
| Apr 21, 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: May 9, 2023 |
| Apr 21, 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: May 9, 2023 |
| Apr 21, 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: May 9, 2023 |
| Apr 21, 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 | Corrected: May 9, 2023 |
Fines and payment denials
Federal fines in the last three years: $8,425 (1). Payment denials: 0.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | Fine | $8,425 |
Staffing
| Nurse staff hours per resident per day | 5.49 | California median: 4.27 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.73 | California median: 0.52 |
| Nurse staff hours on weekends | 4.92 | California median: 3.85 |
| Nursing staff who left within a year | 36.7% | California median: 36.0% |
About this home
| Beds | 99 |
| Residents per day, average | 53.0 |
| Ownership | For-profit, limited liability company |
| Legal business name | Core Care V A CA Limited |
| Chain | Continuing Life (6 homes) |
| In Medicare/Medicaid since | Aug 4, 1992 |
| Part of a continuing care retirement community | Yes |
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 · Report an error
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