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Facility profile · CCN 056405

Cerritos Vista Healthcare Center

80 federal citations on record .

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
80
Total citations
62
Last 3 years
0
Actual harm+
0
Federal penalties
$0
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care22 Care Planning14 Resident Rights11 Medication & Pharmacy11 Abuse & Neglect6

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6844 F8804 F6564 F7553 F5503

Citation history

80 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Jan 6, 2026F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint
Jan 6, 2026F742Provide 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.DComplaint
Jan 6, 2026F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.DComplaint
Dec 11, 2025F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EComplaint
Dec 8, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Dec 8, 2025F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.DComplaint
Dec 8, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Dec 8, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Dec 8, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Nov 12, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Jul 23, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Jul 10, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Jul 10, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DComplaint
Jul 10, 2025F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DComplaint
Jul 10, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Jun 16, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint
Jun 16, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.EComplaint
Jun 16, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
May 29, 2025F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DComplaint
May 29, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Mar 20, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Mar 20, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Mar 20, 2025F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.DStandard
Mar 20, 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
Mar 20, 2025F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.EStandard
Mar 20, 2025F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.EStandard
Mar 20, 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.DStandard
Mar 20, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.EStandard
Mar 20, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Mar 20, 2025F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard
Mar 20, 2025F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.EStandard
Mar 20, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.EStandard
Mar 20, 2025F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.EStandard
Mar 20, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard
Aug 26, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EComplaint
Aug 26, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Mar 1, 2024F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.DStandard
Mar 1, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Mar 1, 2024F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.FStandard
Mar 1, 2024F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.EStandard
Mar 1, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Mar 1, 2024F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.EStandard
Mar 1, 2024F803Ensure 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.EStandard
Mar 1, 2024F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.DStandard
Mar 1, 2024F732Post nurse staffing information every day.DStandard
Mar 1, 2024F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DStandard
Mar 1, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard
Mar 1, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Mar 1, 2024F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard
Mar 1, 2024F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.FStandard
Mar 1, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Mar 1, 2024F585Honor 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
Mar 1, 2024F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.DStandard
Mar 1, 2024F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.DStandard
Nov 8, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Nov 8, 2023F761Ensure 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.EComplaint
Nov 8, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.EComplaint
Jul 12, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Jun 16, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Jun 16, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Jun 1, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Jun 1, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Apr 19, 2023F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.DComplaint
Jan 31, 2022F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EStandard
Jan 31, 2022F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Jan 31, 2022F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.EStandard
Jan 31, 2022F758Implement 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 31, 2022F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard
Jan 31, 2022F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.EStandard
Jan 31, 2022F693Ensure 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
Jan 31, 2022F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard
Jan 31, 2022F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Jan 31, 2022F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard
Jan 31, 2022F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EStandard
Jan 31, 2022F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Jan 31, 2022F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard
Jan 31, 2022F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.EStandard
Jan 31, 2022F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DStandard
Jan 31, 2022F584Honor 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.BStandard
Jan 31, 2022F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.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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