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Facility profile · CCN 056116

Los Altos Post-acute

49 federal citations on record .

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
49
Total citations
17
Last 3 years
2
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

49 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Jan 23, 2026F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Jun 20, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Mar 5, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Feb 27, 2025F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard
Feb 27, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Jan 14, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Sep 25, 2024F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DComplaint
Sep 25, 2024F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.DComplaint
Aug 28, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Jun 3, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Jun 3, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Jan 18, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Jan 11, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Dec 7, 2023F926Have policies on smoking.DComplaint
Oct 26, 2023F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.DComplaint
Oct 26, 2023F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Sep 21, 2023F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Mar 2, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Mar 15, 2022F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DStandard
Mar 15, 2022F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Mar 15, 2022F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Mar 15, 2022F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.FStandard
Mar 15, 2022F803Ensure 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
Mar 15, 2022F761Ensure 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
Mar 15, 2022F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard
Mar 15, 2022F758Implement 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
Mar 15, 2022F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EStandard
Mar 15, 2022F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Mar 15, 2022F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GStandard
Mar 15, 2022F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard
Mar 15, 2022F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EStandard
Mar 15, 2022F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Mar 15, 2022F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Mar 15, 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
Nov 22, 2019F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Nov 22, 2019F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Nov 22, 2019F800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.DStandard
Nov 22, 2019F773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.DStandard
Nov 22, 2019F761Ensure 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
Nov 22, 2019F758Implement 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
Nov 22, 2019F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Nov 22, 2019F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.DStandard
Nov 22, 2019F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GStandard
Nov 22, 2019F688Provide 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
Nov 22, 2019F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Nov 22, 2019F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Nov 22, 2019F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard
Nov 22, 2019F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.DStandard
Nov 22, 2019F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard
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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