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Artesia Palms Care Center

85 federal citations on record , including 4 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 9 federal enforcement actions totaling $294,128.

Abuse Icon Special Focus Status 4 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
85
Total citations
78
Last 3 years
13
Actual harm+
9
Federal penalties
$294,128
Total fines
—
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care20 Abuse & Neglect15 Resident Rights14 Care Planning12 Medication & Pharmacy8

Most common F-tags at this facility

F60010 F6898 F6845 F8424 F6564

Citation history

85 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Dec 11, 2025F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.BStandard
Dec 11, 2025F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.EStandard
Dec 11, 2025F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.DStandard
Dec 11, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Dec 11, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Dec 11, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Dec 11, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Dec 11, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Dec 11, 2025F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.DStandard
Dec 11, 2025F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard
Nov 25, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Nov 12, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.GComplaint
Jun 13, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.GComplaint
Jun 13, 2025F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.BStandard
Jun 13, 2025F909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.DStandard
Jun 13, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Jun 13, 2025F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.DStandard
Jun 13, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Jun 13, 2025F761Ensure 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.DStandard
Jun 13, 2025F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.DStandard
Jun 13, 2025F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.DStandard
Jun 13, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Jun 13, 2025F693Ensure 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.DStandard
Jun 13, 2025F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Jun 13, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Jun 13, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Jun 13, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Jun 13, 2025F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.EStandard
Jun 13, 2025F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.EStandard
May 23, 2025F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.EComplaint
May 23, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
May 23, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.JComplaint
May 23, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
May 23, 2025F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.DComplaint
Apr 25, 2025F758Implement 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.DComplaint
Apr 25, 2025F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.EComplaint
Jan 10, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Jan 10, 2025F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.DStandard
Jan 10, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Jan 10, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.EStandard
Jan 10, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Jan 10, 2025F761Ensure 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.DStandard
Jan 10, 2025F758Implement 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.EStandard
Jan 10, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Jan 10, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Jan 10, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EStandard
Jan 10, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Jan 5, 2025F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.KComplaint
Jan 5, 2025F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.EComplaint
Jan 5, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint
Jan 5, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Dec 19, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Dec 19, 2024F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DComplaint
Oct 16, 2024F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.DComplaint
Jul 13, 2024F626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.DComplaint
Jul 12, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Jun 6, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
May 1, 2024F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.JComplaint
Mar 6, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Mar 6, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.EComplaint
Mar 6, 2024F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.DComplaint
Sep 19, 2023F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.EComplaint
Sep 19, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.EComplaint
Sep 8, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.GComplaint
Sep 6, 2023F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Sep 6, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Aug 23, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Aug 22, 2023F626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.DComplaint
Jul 21, 2023F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Jul 18, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Jul 18, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Jul 18, 2023F563Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.DComplaint
Jul 13, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Jul 13, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.GComplaint
Jul 1, 2023F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.GComplaint
Jul 1, 2023F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint
Jun 8, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.GComplaint
Apr 28, 2023F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Apr 14, 2023F563Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.EComplaint
Apr 5, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Mar 28, 2023F732Post nurse staffing information every day.EComplaint
Mar 21, 2023F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Mar 21, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.GComplaint
Mar 14, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.GComplaint
Mar 9, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.JComplaint

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 9 enforcement actions against this facility, including 6 civil money penalties totaling $294,128 and 3 payment-denial actions spanning 75 days.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Nov 12, 2025Fine$77,350—
Apr 25, 2025Payment Denial—Jun 24, 2025 · 19 days
Apr 25, 2025Fine$46,972—
Dec 19, 2024Payment Denial—Mar 19, 2025 · 29 days
Dec 19, 2024Fine$63,801—
Jun 6, 2024Fine$29,211—
May 1, 2024Fine$50,947—
Jan 12, 2024Fine$25,847—
Jun 8, 2023Payment Denial—Sep 8, 2023 · 27 days
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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