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Ladera Center

72 federal citations on record , including 4 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 3 federal enforcement actions totaling $106,581.

Special Focus Status 4 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
72
Total citations
53
Last 3 years
5
Actual harm+
3
Federal penalties
$106,581
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Most common F-tags at this facility

Citation history

72 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Jan 28, 2026F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Jan 28, 2026F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EComplaint
Jan 28, 2026F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DComplaint
May 27, 2025F920Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.FComplaint
May 27, 2025F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.FComplaint
May 27, 2025F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.EComplaint
May 27, 2025F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DComplaint
May 27, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
May 27, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EComplaint
May 27, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EComplaint
May 27, 2025F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.EComplaint
Oct 28, 2024F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EComplaint
Oct 28, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Oct 28, 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.DStandard
Oct 28, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.JStandard
Oct 28, 2024F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.DStandard
Oct 28, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Oct 28, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.JStandard
Jul 23, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EComplaint
Mar 20, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EComplaint
Mar 20, 2024F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.EComplaint
Mar 20, 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.EComplaint
Oct 31, 2023F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.JComplaint
Oct 31, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.EComplaint
Sep 6, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.KComplaint
Sep 6, 2023F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.EStandard
Sep 6, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Sep 6, 2023F803Ensure 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.FStandard
Sep 6, 2023F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.EStandard
Sep 6, 2023F761Ensure 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
Sep 6, 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.EStandard
Sep 6, 2023F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard
Sep 6, 2023F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.EStandard
Sep 6, 2023F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.EStandard
Sep 6, 2023F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.EStandard
Sep 6, 2023F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Sep 6, 2023F687Provide appropriate foot care.DStandard
Sep 6, 2023F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.EStandard
Sep 6, 2023F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Sep 6, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EStandard
Sep 6, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Sep 6, 2023F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard
Sep 6, 2023F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.EStandard
Sep 6, 2023F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DStandard
Sep 6, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.HStandard
Sep 6, 2023F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.DStandard
Sep 6, 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.CStandard
Sep 6, 2023F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.EStandard
Sep 6, 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
Sep 6, 2023F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.EStandard
Sep 6, 2023F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard
May 23, 2023F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.EComplaint
May 23, 2023F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Jun 1, 2022F886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.FStandard
Jun 1, 2022F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Jun 1, 2022F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Jun 1, 2022F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Jun 1, 2022F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard
Jun 1, 2022F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.DStandard
Jun 1, 2022F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.EStandard
Jun 1, 2022F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Jun 1, 2022F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Jun 1, 2022F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EStandard
Jun 1, 2022F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard
Jun 1, 2022F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EStandard
Jun 1, 2022F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard
Jun 1, 2022F584Honor 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 1, 2022F578Honor 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
Jun 1, 2022F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.CStandard
Jun 1, 2022F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.EStandard
Jun 1, 2022F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.EStandard
Jun 1, 2022F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 3 enforcement actions against this facility, including 2 civil money penalties totaling $106,581 and 1 payment-denial actions spanning 18 days.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Oct 28, 2024Fine$20,748
Sep 6, 2023Fine$85,833
Sep 6, 2023Payment DenialOct 13, 2023 · 18 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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