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Facility profile · CCN 055585

Capistrano Beach Care Center

84 federal citations on record .

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
84
Total citations
68
Last 3 years
0
Actual harm+
0
Federal penalties
$0
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Nutrition & Dietary20 Quality of Care16 Resident Rights14 Medication & Pharmacy10 Care Planning7

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6845 F6563 F6893 F6923 F7553

Citation history

84 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Nov 19, 2025F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EStandard
Nov 19, 2025F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EStandard
Nov 19, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Nov 19, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.BStandard
Nov 19, 2025F838Conduct 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.DStandard
Nov 19, 2025F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.DStandard
Nov 19, 2025F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.DStandard
Nov 19, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Nov 19, 2025F810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.DStandard
Nov 19, 2025F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.DStandard
Nov 19, 2025F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.DStandard
Nov 19, 2025F803Ensure 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.DStandard
Nov 19, 2025F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.DStandard
Nov 19, 2025F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.DStandard
Nov 19, 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
Nov 19, 2025F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DStandard
Nov 19, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Nov 19, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Nov 19, 2025F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard
Nov 19, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Nov 19, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Nov 19, 2025F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.DStandard
Nov 19, 2025F585Honor 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.DStandard
Nov 19, 2025F578Honor 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.DStandard
Sep 11, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.BComplaint
May 29, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
May 29, 2025F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.DComplaint
Jan 24, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Jan 16, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Jan 16, 2025F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.BComplaint
Sep 20, 2024F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.DStandard
Sep 20, 2024F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.DStandard
Sep 20, 2024F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.DStandard
Sep 20, 2024F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.DStandard
Sep 20, 2024F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.BStandard
Sep 20, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Sep 20, 2024F800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.DStandard
Sep 20, 2024F758Implement 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.DStandard
Sep 20, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Sep 20, 2024F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Sep 20, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Sep 20, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard
Sep 20, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Sep 20, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard
Sep 20, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Sep 20, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Sep 20, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.BStandard
Sep 20, 2024F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionDStandard
Sep 20, 2024F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DStandard
Sep 20, 2024F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DStandard
Sep 20, 2024F578Honor 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.DStandard
Sep 20, 2024F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.DStandard
Sep 20, 2024F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard
Sep 20, 2024F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.DStandard
Sep 20, 2024F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.DStandard
Jul 22, 2024F573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.BComplaint
Jul 3, 2024F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.BComplaint
Apr 2, 2024F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint
Feb 29, 2024F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.DComplaint
Feb 29, 2024F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.DComplaint
Feb 29, 2024F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DComplaint
Feb 29, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DComplaint
Dec 27, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Aug 16, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Jul 6, 2023F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DComplaint
Jul 6, 2023F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint
May 9, 2023F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
May 9, 2023F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Apr 18, 2023F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DComplaint
Dec 9, 2021F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.DStandard
Dec 9, 2021F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Dec 9, 2021F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Dec 9, 2021F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.DStandard
Dec 9, 2021F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Dec 9, 2021F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.DStandard
Dec 9, 2021F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.DStandard
Dec 9, 2021F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.DStandard
Dec 9, 2021F803Ensure 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.FStandard
Dec 9, 2021F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.FStandard
Dec 9, 2021F761Ensure 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
Dec 9, 2021F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Dec 9, 2021F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Dec 9, 2021F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Dec 9, 2021F584Honor 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.DStandard
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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