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Facility profile · CCN 055674

Healthcare Center Of Orange County

83 federal citations on record , and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $0.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
83
Total citations
62
Last 3 years
1
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$0
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care22 Care Planning15 Medication & Pharmacy11 Resident Rights11 Nutrition & Dietary9

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6894 F8424 F5844 F6843 F7553

Citation history

83 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Oct 9, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.BComplaint
Oct 9, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint
Oct 9, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Oct 9, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Oct 9, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.BComplaint
Jun 24, 2025F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DComplaint
Jun 5, 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 5, 2025F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.DStandard
Jun 5, 2025F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DStandard
Jun 5, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Jun 5, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Jun 5, 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.EStandard
Jun 5, 2025F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.DStandard
Jun 5, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.DStandard
Jun 5, 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 5, 2025F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard
Jun 5, 2025F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard
Jun 5, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Jun 5, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.EStandard
Jun 5, 2025F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.DStandard
Jun 5, 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 5, 2025F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard
Jun 5, 2025F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.DStandard
Jun 5, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Jun 5, 2025F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DStandard
Jun 5, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.BStandard
Jun 5, 2025F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.DStandard
Jun 5, 2025F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.DStandard
Jun 5, 2025F584Honor 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
Jun 5, 2025F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.DStandard
Oct 17, 2024F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DComplaint
Oct 17, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.BComplaint
May 15, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Apr 18, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.DComplaint
Apr 18, 2024F584Honor 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.BComplaint
Apr 18, 2024F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint
Apr 18, 2024F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.DStandard
Apr 18, 2024F909Regularly 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.EStandard
Apr 18, 2024F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.DStandard
Apr 18, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Apr 18, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Apr 18, 2024F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.DStandard
Apr 18, 2024F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.DStandard
Apr 18, 2024F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.EStandard
Apr 18, 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
Apr 18, 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.EStandard
Apr 18, 2024F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard
Apr 18, 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
Apr 18, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Apr 18, 2024F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Apr 18, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Apr 18, 2024F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.DStandard
Apr 18, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Apr 18, 2024F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.DStandard
Apr 18, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Apr 18, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Apr 18, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.BStandard
Apr 18, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Apr 18, 2024F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DStandard
Apr 18, 2024F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.DStandard
Mar 26, 2024F584Honor 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.DComplaint
Feb 27, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Apr 10, 2023F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.DStandard
Apr 10, 2023F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Apr 10, 2023F836Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Apr 10, 2023F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.DStandard
Apr 10, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Apr 10, 2023F758Implement 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
Apr 10, 2023F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.DStandard
Apr 10, 2023F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.DStandard
Apr 10, 2023F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Apr 10, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Apr 10, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard
Apr 10, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Apr 10, 2023F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.DStandard
Apr 10, 2023F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Apr 10, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard
Apr 10, 2023F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard
Apr 10, 2023F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Apr 10, 2023F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.EStandard
Apr 10, 2023F584Honor 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
Apr 10, 2023F578Honor 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
Apr 10, 2023F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 0 civil money penalties totaling $0 and 1 payment-denial actions spanning 29 days.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Oct 9, 2025Payment Denial—Oct 9, 2025 · 29 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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