A list of the most recent deficiencies for California Home For The Aged. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2023-03-03 | 2023-03-31 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-03-03 | 2023-03-31 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2022-04-22 | 2022-05-22 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-04-22 | 2022-05-22 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-04-22 | 2022-05-22 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2022-04-22 | 2022-05-22 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-04-22 | 2022-05-22 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-04-22 | 2022-05-22 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2022-04-22 | 2022-05-22 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2022-04-22 | 2022-05-22 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2022-04-22 | 2022-05-22 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2022-04-22 | 2022-05-22 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-04-22 | 2022-05-22 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-04-22 | 2022-05-22 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2022-04-22 | 2022-05-22 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2022-04-22 | 2022-05-22 | N |
| Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | Health | 2022-04-22 | 2022-05-22 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-04-20 | 2022-05-20 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-04-20 | 2022-05-20 | Y |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2022-04-26 | 2022-05-09 | N |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-26 | 2022-05-09 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-26 | 2022-05-09 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-26 | 2022-05-09 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-26 | 2022-05-09 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-26 | 2022-05-09 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-01-26 | 2022-02-25 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-25 | 2020-04-03 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-25 | 2020-04-03 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-25 | 2020-04-03 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-25 | 2020-04-03 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-25 | 2020-04-03 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-25 | 2020-04-03 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-25 | 2020-04-03 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-25 | 2020-04-03 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-25 | 2020-04-03 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-25 | 2020-04-03 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-25 | 2020-04-03 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2020-01-31 | 2020-03-18 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2020-01-31 | 2020-03-18 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2020-01-31 | 2020-03-18 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2020-01-31 | 2020-03-18 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2020-01-31 | 2020-03-18 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2020-01-31 | 2020-03-18 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2020-01-31 | 2020-03-18 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-01-31 | 2020-03-18 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2020-01-31 | 2020-03-18 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-01-31 | 2020-03-18 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2020-01-31 | 2020-03-18 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2020-01-31 | 2020-03-18 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-03-04 | 2019-05-13 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-03-04 | 2019-05-13 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-03-04 | 2019-05-13 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-03-04 | 2019-05-13 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2019-03-04 | 2019-05-13 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2019-03-04 | 2019-05-13 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2019-03-04 | 2019-05-13 | N |
| Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | Health | 2019-03-04 | 2019-05-13 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-03-04 | 2019-05-13 | N |
| Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | Health | 2019-03-04 | 2019-05-13 | N |
| Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. | Health | 2019-03-04 | 2019-05-13 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2019-03-04 | 2019-05-13 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-03-04 | 2019-05-13 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2019-03-04 | 2019-05-13 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2019-03-04 | 2019-05-13 | N |
| Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | Health | 2019-03-04 | 2019-05-13 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-26 | 2019-04-17 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-26 | 2019-04-17 | N |
| Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-26 | 2019-04-17 | N |
