A list of the most recent deficiencies for Northridge Care Center. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-02 | 2024-01-30 | 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 | 2024-01-02 | 2024-01-30 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-02 | 2024-01-30 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-02 | 2024-01-30 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-02 | 2024-01-30 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-02 | 2024-01-30 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-02 | 2024-01-30 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-02 | 2024-01-30 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-02 | 2024-01-30 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-02 | 2024-01-30 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-02 | 2024-01-30 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-24 | 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 | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Honor 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. | Health | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-24 | 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 | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-24 | 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 | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-24 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-11-27 | 2023-12-21 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2023-11-27 | 2023-12-21 | Y |
| Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | Health | 2023-11-27 | 2023-12-21 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-10-20 | 2023-11-13 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-10-17 | 2023-11-10 | Y |
| Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. | Health | 2023-10-17 | 2023-11-10 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-04 | Y |
| Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | Health | 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-04 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-07-05 | 2023-07-16 | Y |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2023-05-03 | 2023-05-20 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-04-21 | 2023-05-10 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-04-15 | 2023-04-17 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-12-22 | 2023-01-13 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-12-22 | 2023-01-13 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-12-22 | 2023-01-13 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-09-23 | 2022-10-14 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-08-05 | 2022-08-19 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-06 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-06 | Y |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2022-03-24 | 2022-05-25 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-03-28 | 2022-04-08 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-02-16 | 2022-03-13 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-02-08 | 2022-02-25 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-10-18 | 2021-10-28 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-09-01 | 2021-09-12 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-08-19 | 2021-08-30 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-08-04 | 2021-08-27 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-12 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-12 | 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 | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-12 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-12 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-12 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-12 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-12 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-12 | 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 | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-12 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-12 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-12 | 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 | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-12 | 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 | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-12 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-12 | 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 | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-12 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-12 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-12 | 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 | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-12 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-12 | N |
| Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | Health | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-12 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-12 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-12 | 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 | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-09 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-09 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-09 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-09 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-09 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-09 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2021-04-27 | 2021-05-20 | Y |
| Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | Health | 2021-04-27 | 2021-05-20 | Y |
| 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 | 2019-12-03 | 2019-12-26 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-03 | 2019-12-26 | 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 | 2019-12-03 | 2019-12-26 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-03 | 2019-12-26 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2019-11-24 | 2019-12-19 | 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 | 2019-11-24 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Honor 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. | Health | 2019-11-24 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-11-24 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-11-24 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-11-24 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2019-11-24 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-11-24 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2019-11-24 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2019-11-24 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-11-24 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-11-24 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-11-24 | 2019-12-19 | 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 | 2019-11-24 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-11-24 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2019-11-24 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-11-24 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2021-06-18 | Not Fixed | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2019-11-24 | Not Fixed | N |
