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Deficiency Records for Novato Healthcare Center
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Novato Healthcare Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Novato Healthcare Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2026-04-16 | 2026-05-04 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2026-04-16 | 2026-05-04 | Y |
| 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 | 2026-03-25 | 2026-04-30 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2025-12-31 | 2026-01-05 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2025-12-31 | 2026-01-05 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2025-12-03 | 2025-12-17 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2025-11-20 | 2025-12-17 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2025-11-20 | 2025-12-17 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-30 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-29 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-29 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-29 | 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 | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-29 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-29 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-29 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-29 | 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 | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-29 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-29 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-29 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-29 | 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 | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-29 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-29 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-29 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-29 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-29 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-29 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-29 | Y |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-27 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-27 | 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 | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-27 | N |
| Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. | Fire Safety | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-27 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-27 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-27 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-27 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-27 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Fire Safety | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-27 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-27 | N |
| Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | Health | 2025-09-08 | 2025-10-07 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2025-09-08 | 2025-10-07 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2025-09-08 | 2025-10-07 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2025-08-08 | 2025-09-16 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2025-08-28 | 2025-09-16 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2025-08-08 | 2025-09-16 | Y |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2025-08-28 | 2025-09-16 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2025-08-20 | 2025-08-28 | Y |
| Have a Compliance and Ethics Program. | Health | 2025-07-18 | 2025-08-01 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2025-07-09 | 2025-07-31 | Y |
| 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 | 2025-07-09 | 2025-07-31 | Y |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2025-07-09 | 2025-07-31 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2025-07-03 | 2025-07-22 | Y |
| Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | Health | 2025-05-19 | 2025-07-10 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2025-05-19 | 2025-07-10 | Y |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2025-05-14 | 2025-06-20 | Y |
| Have policies on smoking. | Health | 2025-05-14 | 2025-06-20 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2025-05-14 | 2025-06-20 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2025-05-19 | 2025-06-20 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2025-05-14 | 2025-06-20 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2025-05-14 | 2025-06-20 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2025-05-19 | 2025-06-20 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-28 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-28 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2025-04-25 | 2025-05-18 | Y |
| Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | Health | 2025-04-23 | 2025-05-08 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2025-03-05 | 2025-04-03 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2025-02-24 | 2025-03-14 | Y |
| Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | Health | 2025-02-24 | 2025-03-14 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2025-01-09 | 2025-02-11 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2025-01-09 | 2025-02-11 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2025-01-09 | 2025-02-11 | Y |
| 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 | 2024-09-05 | 2024-09-30 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2024-09-04 | 2024-09-27 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-07-17 | 2024-08-13 | Y |
| 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 | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-21 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-21 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-21 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-21 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-21 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-21 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-21 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-15 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-15 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-15 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-15 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-15 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-15 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-15 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-15 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-15 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-15 | 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 | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-15 | N |
| Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-15 | N |
| Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-15 | N |
| Establish methods for sharing information. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-15 | N |
| Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-15 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-15 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-15 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-15 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-15 | N |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-15 | N |
| Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | Health | 2023-10-25 | 2023-11-03 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-10-09 | 2023-10-25 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-09-05 | 2023-10-23 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-02 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-02 | Y |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-23 | 2021-06-15 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-23 | 2021-06-15 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-23 | 2021-06-15 | N |
| Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-23 | 2021-06-15 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-23 | 2021-06-15 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-23 | 2021-06-15 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-23 | 2021-06-15 | N |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-23 | 2021-06-15 | 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 | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-28 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-28 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-28 | 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 | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-28 | N |
| Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-28 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-28 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-28 | N |
| Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-28 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-28 | N |
| Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-28 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-28 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-28 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-28 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-28 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-28 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-28 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-28 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-28 | 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 | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-28 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-28 | N |