Facility profile · CCN 555180
Gold Country Health Center
51 federal citations on record , and 2 federal enforcement actions totaling $14,886.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202651
Total citations
51
Last 3 years
2
Actual harm+
2
Federal penalties
$14,886
Total fines
3
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
51 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| Sep 10, 2025 | F814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Standard |
| Sep 10, 2025 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| Sep 10, 2025 | F805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard |
| Sep 10, 2025 | F761 | 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. | E | Standard |
| Sep 10, 2025 | F759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard |
| Sep 10, 2025 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard |
| Sep 10, 2025 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| Sep 10, 2025 | F676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard |
| Sep 10, 2025 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard |
| Sep 10, 2025 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard |
| Sep 10, 2025 | F583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Standard |
| Sep 10, 2025 | F557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard |
| Sep 10, 2025 | F552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard |
| Jun 13, 2025 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint |
| Sep 26, 2024 | F919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2024 | F814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2024 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2024 | F803 | Ensure 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. | E | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2024 | F685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2024 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2024 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2024 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2024 | F637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2024 | F584 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Sep 10, 2024 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint |
| Mar 11, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| Feb 7, 2024 | F680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | E | Complaint |
| Jan 2, 2024 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint |
| Nov 21, 2023 | F680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 25, 2023 | F887 | Educate 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. | D | Standard |
| Aug 25, 2023 | F883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard |
| Aug 25, 2023 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| Aug 25, 2023 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard |
| Aug 25, 2023 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Aug 25, 2023 | F806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard |
| Aug 25, 2023 | F803 | Ensure 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. | E | Standard |
| Aug 25, 2023 | F761 | 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. | E | Standard |
| Aug 25, 2023 | F760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Standard |
| Aug 25, 2023 | F759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard |
| Aug 25, 2023 | F758 | Implement 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. | E | Standard |
| Aug 25, 2023 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard |
| Aug 25, 2023 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard |
| Aug 25, 2023 | F676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard |
| Aug 25, 2023 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard |
| Aug 25, 2023 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard |
| Aug 25, 2023 | F655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard |
| Aug 25, 2023 | F640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard |
| Aug 25, 2023 | F578 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Aug 25, 2023 | F558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 2 enforcement actions against this facility, including 2 civil money penalties totaling $14,886 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2023 | Fine | $7,443 | — |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Fine | $7,443 | — |
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