Nursing home

Pittsburg Skilled Nursing Center

535 School Street, Pittsburg, CA 94565

★★★★★Overall Medicare rating
★★★★★Health inspections
★★★★★Staffing
★★★★★Quality measures

Medicare rates every nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. 5 is much above average, 1 is much below.

Findings, latest cycle19
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles0
Fines, 3 years$10,793
Beds49
The most recent health inspection was more than 2 years ago.

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 40 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

36 No harm, but a risk of harm4 No harm, minimal risk

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 dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Aug 4, 2026Resident rightsLimit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid. (F0571)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Aug 26, 2026
Jun 3, 2025Abuse, neglect and exploitationProtect 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: Jun 25, 2025
Aug 28, 2024Building and environmentProvide 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: Sep 28, 2024
Aug 28, 2024Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 28, 2024
Aug 28, 2024Resident assessment and care planningSafeguard 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: Sep 28, 2024
Aug 28, 2024AdministrationAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. (F0835)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 28, 2024
Aug 28, 2024Food and nutritionHave 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: Sep 28, 2024
Aug 28, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure 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: Sep 28, 2024
Aug 28, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 28, 2024
Aug 28, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsImplement 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: Sep 28, 2024
Aug 28, 2024Nursing and physician servicesHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. (F0727)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Sep 28, 2024
Aug 28, 2024Quality of life and careTry 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
pattern
Corrected: Sep 28, 2024
Aug 28, 2024Resident assessment and care planningEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 28, 2024
Aug 28, 2024Resident assessment and care planningPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (F0645)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 28, 2024
Aug 28, 2024Resident assessment and care planningEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 28, 2024
Aug 28, 2024Resident assessment and care planningEncode 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: Sep 28, 2024
Aug 28, 2024Resident rightsHonor 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
Corrected: Sep 28, 2024
Aug 28, 2024Resident rightsHonor 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
pattern
Corrected: Sep 28, 2024
Aug 28, 2024Resident rightsEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (F0552)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 28, 2024
Aug 28, 2024Resident rightsHonor 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: Sep 28, 2024
Earlier inspections (20)
Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Oct 10, 2023Quality of life and careEnsure 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
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 31, 2023
Jun 24, 2022Building and environmentProvide 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
no plan of correction on file
Jun 24, 2022Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jul 25, 2022
Jun 24, 2022Food and nutritionProcure 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 25, 2022
Jun 24, 2022Quality of life and careProvide or obtain dental services for each resident. (F0791)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jul 25, 2022
Jun 24, 2022Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure 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: Jul 25, 2022
Jun 24, 2022Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jul 25, 2022
Jun 24, 2022Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure 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: Jul 25, 2022
Jun 24, 2022Pharmacy and medicationsProvide 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
Corrected: Jul 25, 2022
Jun 24, 2022Nursing and physician servicesPost nurse staffing information every day. (F0732)No harm, minimal risk
pattern
Corrected: Jul 25, 2022
Jun 24, 2022Quality of life and careProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F0677)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jul 25, 2022
Jun 24, 2022Resident assessment and care planningDevelop 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: Jul 25, 2022
Jun 24, 2022Resident assessment and care planningCoordinate 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 25, 2022
Jun 24, 2022Resident assessment and care planningEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jul 25, 2022
Jun 24, 2022Abuse, neglect and exploitationEnsure 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: Jul 25, 2022
Jun 24, 2022Resident rightsGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (F0582)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jul 25, 2022
Sep 12, 2019Building and environmentProvide 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: Oct 2, 2019
Sep 12, 2019Quality of life and careProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Oct 2, 2019
Sep 12, 2019Quality of life and careProvide 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: Oct 2, 2019
Sep 12, 2019Abuse, neglect and exploitationDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (F0607)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Oct 2, 2019

Fines and payment denials

Federal fines in the last three years: $10,793 (1). Payment denials: 0.

DateTypeAmount
Mar 6, 2025Fine$10,793

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day4.02California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.38California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends3.72California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year40.5%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds49
Residents per day, average38.1
OwnershipFor-profit, corporation
Legal business namePittsburg Skilled Nursing Group Inc.
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceJan 10, 1974

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