Facility profile · CCN 055488
La Mesa Healthcare Center
38 federal citations on record .
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202638
Total citations
15
Last 3 years
0
Actual harm+
0
Federal penalties
$0
Total fines
5
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
38 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2025 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| Mar 27, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Mar 27, 2025 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| Mar 27, 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. | D | Standard |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Mar 27, 2025 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| Mar 27, 2025 | F690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E | Standard |
| Mar 27, 2025 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| Mar 27, 2025 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard |
| Mar 27, 2025 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard |
| Mar 27, 2025 | F558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard |
| Oct 12, 2023 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| Oct 12, 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 | Complaint |
| Jun 5, 2023 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint |
| Jun 5, 2023 | F635 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 2, 2021 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| Dec 2, 2021 | F759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard |
| Dec 2, 2021 | 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 |
| Dec 2, 2021 | 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 |
| Dec 2, 2021 | F554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard |
| May 9, 2019 | F925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Standard |
| May 9, 2019 | F867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard |
| May 9, 2019 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard |
| May 9, 2019 | F806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard |
| May 9, 2019 | 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. | D | Standard |
| May 9, 2019 | F802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | D | Standard |
| May 9, 2019 | 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. | D | Standard |
| May 9, 2019 | F697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard |
| May 9, 2019 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| May 9, 2019 | F688 | Provide 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. | D | Standard |
| May 9, 2019 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard |
| May 9, 2019 | 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 |
| May 9, 2019 | F636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard |
| May 9, 2019 | F625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard |
| May 9, 2019 | 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 |
| May 9, 2019 | F561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard |
| May 9, 2019 | F554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard |
| May 9, 2019 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard |
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