Facility profile · CCN 555329
La Palma Nursing Center
62 federal citations on record .
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202662
Total citations
49
Last 3 years
0
Actual harm+
0
Federal penalties
$0
Total fines
4
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
62 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2025 | F909 | Regularly 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. | D | Standard |
| Sep 15, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Sep 15, 2025 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Standard |
| Sep 15, 2025 | F814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | B | Standard |
| Sep 15, 2025 | F813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard |
| Sep 15, 2025 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard |
| Sep 15, 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. | B | Standard |
| Sep 15, 2025 | F759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard |
| Sep 15, 2025 | F757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard |
| Sep 15, 2025 | F756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard |
| Sep 15, 2025 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard |
| Sep 15, 2025 | F700 | Try 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. | D | Standard |
| Sep 15, 2025 | F693 | Ensure 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. | D | Standard |
| Sep 15, 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. | B | Standard |
| Sep 15, 2025 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard |
| Sep 15, 2025 | F685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard |
| Sep 15, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| Sep 15, 2025 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | B | Standard |
| Sep 15, 2025 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | B | Standard |
| Sep 15, 2025 | F645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | B | Standard |
| Sep 15, 2025 | F637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | B | Standard |
| Sep 15, 2025 | F628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | B | Standard |
| Sep 15, 2025 | F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard |
| Sep 15, 2025 | F605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 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. | B | Standard |
| Sep 15, 2025 | F554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard |
| Nov 1, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 29, 2024 | F909 | Regularly 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. | E | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2024 | F908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2024 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2024 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 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 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | F760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2024 | F759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 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 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2024 | F732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2024 | F700 | Try 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. | E | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2024 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 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 29, 2024 | F644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 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 29, 2024 | F558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2024 | F554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2024 | F552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2024 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard |
| Oct 10, 2023 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint |
| Jun 21, 2023 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Complaint |
| Aug 4, 2021 | F925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Standard |
| Aug 4, 2021 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Aug 4, 2021 | F759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard |
| Aug 4, 2021 | 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 |
| Aug 4, 2021 | F756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard |
| Aug 4, 2021 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard |
| Aug 4, 2021 | F700 | Try 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. | D | Standard |
| Aug 4, 2021 | F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard |
| Aug 4, 2021 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| Aug 4, 2021 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard |
| Aug 4, 2021 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| Aug 4, 2021 | F623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard |
| Aug 4, 2021 | F574 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | B | Standard |
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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