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Findings, latest cycle4
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles1
Fines, 3 years$8,176
Beds48
Inspection findings
Inspectors recorded 27 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 17, 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: May 10, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 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 widespread | Corrected: May 10, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Food and nutrition | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. (F0801) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: May 10, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 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: May 10, 2025 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 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 2, 2024 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jan 30, 2024 |
| Jan 12, 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 widespread | Corrected: Jan 30, 2024 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | 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 isolated | Corrected: Jan 30, 2024 |
| Jan 12, 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: Jan 30, 2024 |
| Jan 12, 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: Jan 30, 2024 |
| Jan 12, 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 | Corrected: Jan 30, 2024 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | 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: Jan 30, 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 isolated | Corrected: Jan 30, 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 | Corrected: Jan 30, 2024 |
Earlier inspections (13)
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2022 | Building and environment | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (F0925) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Oct 20, 2022 |
| Oct 14, 2022 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Nov 3, 2022 |
| Oct 14, 2022 | Food and nutrition | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F0814) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Oct 22, 2022 |
| Oct 14, 2022 | 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 widespread | Corrected: Oct 20, 2022 |
| Oct 14, 2022 | Food and nutrition | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. (F0809) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Oct 18, 2022 |
| Oct 14, 2022 | 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: Oct 14, 2022 |
| Oct 14, 2022 | 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 pattern | Corrected: Oct 24, 2022 |
| Oct 14, 2022 | Food and nutrition | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. (F0801) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Oct 28, 2022 |
| Oct 14, 2022 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Nov 3, 2022 |
| Oct 14, 2022 | 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 | Corrected: Nov 3, 2022 |
| Oct 14, 2022 | Resident rights | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. (F0574) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Oct 24, 2022 |
| Oct 14, 2022 | Resident rights | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (F0554) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Nov 3, 2022 |
| Oct 14, 2022 | 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: Nov 3, 2022 |
Fines and payment denials
Federal fines in the last three years: $8,176 (1). Payment denials: 0.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2024 | Fine | $8,176 |
Staffing
| Nurse staff hours per resident per day | 5.49 | California median: 4.27 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.98 | California median: 0.52 |
| Nurse staff hours on weekends | 4.72 | California median: 3.85 |
| Nursing staff who left within a year | 14.6% | California median: 36.0% |
About this home
| Beds | 48 |
| Residents per day, average | 33.5 |
| Ownership | Non-profit, corporation |
| Legal business name | Front Porch Communities and Services |
| Chain | Front Porch (9 homes) |
| In Medicare/Medicaid since | Jul 1, 1989 |
| 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
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