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Facility profile · CCN 555328

Fountain Valley Post Acute

76 federal citations on record .

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
76
Total citations
55
Last 3 years
0
Actual harm+
0
Federal penalties
$0
Total fines
4
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care17 Nutrition & Dietary17 Resident Rights10 Care Planning9 Medication & Pharmacy8

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6954 F6843 F6563 F7613 F8033

Citation history

76 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Jan 13, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Jan 13, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Jan 13, 2026F849Arrange 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
Jan 13, 2026F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Jan 13, 2026F838Conduct 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
Jan 13, 2026F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Jan 13, 2026F810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.DStandard
Jan 13, 2026F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.DStandard
Jan 13, 2026F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.DStandard
Jan 13, 2026F803Ensure 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
Jan 13, 2026F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.DStandard
Jan 13, 2026F761Ensure 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.BStandard
Jan 13, 2026F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Jan 13, 2026F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.BStandard
Jan 13, 2026F693Ensure 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 13, 2026F690Provide 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 13, 2026F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Jan 13, 2026F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.DStandard
Jan 13, 2026F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.DStandard
Jan 13, 2026F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DStandard
Jan 13, 2026F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.BStandard
Jan 13, 2026F578Honor 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
Jan 13, 2026F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.BStandard
Jan 13, 2026F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.DStandard
Jan 13, 2026F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.DStandard
Nov 25, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.BComplaint
Apr 10, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Feb 12, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Feb 12, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Nov 7, 2024F887Educate 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.DComplaint
Nov 7, 2024F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DComplaint
Nov 7, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
Nov 7, 2024F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.DComplaint
Nov 7, 2024F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.BComplaint
Nov 7, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.BComplaint
Nov 7, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Nov 7, 2024F810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.DStandard
Nov 7, 2024F808Ensure 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.DStandard
Nov 7, 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
Nov 7, 2024F761Ensure 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 7, 2024F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard
Nov 7, 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
Nov 7, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Nov 7, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.EStandard
Nov 7, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard
Nov 7, 2024F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.DStandard
Nov 7, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Nov 7, 2024F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard
Nov 7, 2024F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard
Nov 7, 2024F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.BStandard
Oct 4, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Apr 25, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Dec 7, 2023F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.DComplaint
Oct 24, 2023F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.DComplaint
Oct 24, 2023F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Apr 17, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Mar 27, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.BComplaint
Jun 13, 2022F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.FStandard
Jun 13, 2022F849Arrange 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
Jun 13, 2022F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Jun 13, 2022F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.DStandard
Jun 13, 2022F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Jun 13, 2022F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.DStandard
Jun 13, 2022F803Ensure 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
Jun 13, 2022F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.DStandard
Jun 13, 2022F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.EStandard
Jun 13, 2022F761Ensure 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.EStandard
Jun 13, 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.DStandard
Jun 13, 2022F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Jun 13, 2022F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Jun 13, 2022F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard
Jun 13, 2022F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Jun 13, 2022F657Develop 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, 2022F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Jun 13, 2022F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.BStandard
Jun 13, 2022F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.BStandard
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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