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Findings, latest cycle28
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles4
Fines, 3 years$161,912
Beds149
Inspection findings
Inspectors recorded 83 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | 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: May 21, 2026 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Food and nutrition | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (F0806) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Mar 19, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 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 · from a complaint | Corrected: Mar 13, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 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 pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Mar 11, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 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 11, 2026 |
Earlier inspections (78)
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 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: Dec 1, 2025 |
| Nov 14, 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: Nov 24, 2025 |
| Nov 6, 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: Nov 25, 2025 |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 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 · from a complaint | Corrected: Jul 18, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Mar 24, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Administration | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. (F0836) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 24, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 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: Mar 24, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Food and nutrition | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F0804) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Mar 24, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 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: Mar 24, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Mar 24, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 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 pattern | Corrected: Mar 24, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (F0757) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Mar 24, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 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: Mar 24, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 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 | Corrected: Mar 24, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 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 pattern | Corrected: Mar 24, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 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: Mar 24, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 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 pattern | Corrected: Mar 24, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 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 pattern | Corrected: Mar 24, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 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 pattern | Corrected: Mar 24, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 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 pattern | Corrected: Mar 24, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Resident assessment and care planning | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. (F0636) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 24, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Resident rights | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 24, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Resident rights | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (F0554) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 24, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 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: Mar 24, 2025 |
| Dec 26, 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 pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Jan 10, 2025 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | Resident rights | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. (F0622) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jan 12, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | 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 pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Dec 27, 2024 |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Nursing and physician services | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. (F0728) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Nov 9, 2024 |
| Oct 23, 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: Nov 9, 2024 |
| Aug 6, 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 · from a complaint | Corrected: Aug 11, 2024 |
| Aug 6, 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 · from a complaint | Corrected: Aug 11, 2024 |
| Aug 2, 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: Aug 11, 2024 |
| Aug 2, 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: Aug 11, 2024 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 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 · from a complaint | Corrected: Aug 11, 2024 |
| Jul 31, 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 11, 2024 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Resident rights | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. (F0561) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Aug 11, 2024 |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 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 pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Jul 19, 2024 |
| Jun 25, 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) | Actual harm to a resident isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jul 8, 2024 |
| Jun 19, 2024 | 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 widespread · from a complaint | Corrected: Jul 8, 2024 |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F0686) | Actual harm to a resident isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jul 8, 2024 |
| Jun 18, 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 pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Jul 8, 2024 |
| Mar 7, 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: Mar 21, 2024 |
| Jan 12, 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 pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Feb 8, 2024 |
| Jan 12, 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: Feb 8, 2024 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | Resident rights | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. (F0624) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Feb 8, 2024 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | 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 28, 2023 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Nursing and physician services | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. (F0711) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Dec 28, 2023 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | 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: Dec 28, 2023 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | 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: Dec 28, 2023 |
| Nov 30, 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 · from a complaint | Corrected: Dec 28, 2023 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | 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 pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Dec 28, 2023 |
| Oct 13, 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 · from a complaint | Corrected: Oct 28, 2023 |
| May 12, 2023 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 7, 2023 |
| May 12, 2023 | Food and nutrition | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F0814) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jun 8, 2023 |
| May 12, 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 isolated | Corrected: Jun 8, 2023 |
| May 12, 2023 | Food and nutrition | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F0804) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jun 9, 2023 |
| May 12, 2023 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jun 7, 2023 |
| May 12, 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: Jun 12, 2023 |
| May 12, 2023 | 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: Jun 7, 2023 |
| May 12, 2023 | 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 12, 2023 |
| May 12, 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 pattern | Corrected: Jun 8, 2023 |
| May 12, 2023 | 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: Jun 8, 2023 |
| May 12, 2023 | 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 8, 2023 |
| May 12, 2023 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate foot care. (F0687) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 8, 2023 |
| May 12, 2023 | Quality of life and care | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. (F0685) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 9, 2023 |
| May 12, 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 8, 2023 |
| May 12, 2023 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments. (F0642) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 7, 2023 |
| May 12, 2023 | Resident rights | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 7, 2023 |
| May 12, 2023 | 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 | Corrected: Jun 7, 2023 |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 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: Feb 20, 2020 |
| Jan 24, 2020 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Feb 20, 2020 |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 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: Feb 20, 2020 |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 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: Feb 20, 2020 |
| Jan 24, 2020 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Feb 20, 2020 |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 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: Feb 20, 2020 |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 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: Feb 20, 2020 |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 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: Feb 20, 2020 |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 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: Feb 20, 2020 |
Fines and payment denials
Federal fines in the last three years: $161,912 (3). Payment denials: 0.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2025 | Fine | $84,363 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Fine | $26,719 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | Fine | $50,830 |
Staffing
| Nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.86 | California median: 4.27 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.41 | California median: 0.52 |
| Nurse staff hours on weekends | 3.59 | California median: 3.85 |
| Nursing staff who left within a year | 51.6% | California median: 36.0% |
About this home
| Beds | 149 |
| Residents per day, average | 142.5 |
| Ownership | For-profit, limited liability company |
| Chain | PACS Group (277 homes) |
| In Medicare/Medicaid since | Aug 1, 1972 |
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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