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Deficiency Records for Cerritos Vista Healthcare Center
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Cerritos Vista Healthcare Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Cerritos Vista Healthcare Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2026-04-06 | 2026-04-16 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-08 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-08 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-08 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-08 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-08 | N |
| Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | Health | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-08 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-08 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-08 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-08 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-08 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-08 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-08 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-08 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-08 | N |
| Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | Health | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-08 | N |
| Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | Health | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-08 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-08 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-08 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-08 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-08 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-08 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-08 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-08 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-08 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-07 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-07 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-07 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-07 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-07 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-07 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-07 | N |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | Health | 2026-01-06 | 2026-01-16 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2026-01-06 | 2026-01-16 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2026-01-06 | 2026-01-16 | Y |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2025-12-11 | 2025-12-21 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2025-12-08 | 2025-12-18 | Y |
| Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | Health | 2025-12-08 | 2025-12-18 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2025-12-08 | 2025-12-18 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2025-12-08 | 2025-12-18 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2025-12-08 | 2025-12-18 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2025-11-12 | 2025-11-22 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2025-07-23 | 2025-08-02 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2025-07-10 | 2025-07-20 | Y |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2025-07-10 | 2025-07-20 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2025-07-10 | 2025-07-20 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2025-07-10 | 2025-07-20 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-26 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-26 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-26 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2025-05-29 | 2025-06-08 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2025-05-29 | 2025-06-08 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-30 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-30 | N |
| Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | Health | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-30 | 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 | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-30 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-30 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-30 | 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 | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-30 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-30 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-30 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-30 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-30 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-30 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-30 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-30 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-29 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-29 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-29 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-29 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-29 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-29 | 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 | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-29 | N |
| Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-29 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-29 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-29 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2024-08-26 | 2024-09-05 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2024-08-26 | 2024-09-05 | Y |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Fire Safety | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-11 | 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 | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-11 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-11 | 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 | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-11 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-11 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-11 | 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 | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-11 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-11 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-11 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-11 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-11 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-11 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-11 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-11 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-11 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | Health | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-11 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-11 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-11 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-11-08 | 2023-12-05 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-11-08 | 2023-12-05 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-11-08 | 2023-12-05 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-07-12 | 2023-07-22 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-06-16 | 2023-06-26 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-06-16 | 2023-06-26 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-11 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-11 | Y |