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Facility profile · CCN 056412

Northridge Care Center

76 federal citations on record , and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $3,145.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
76
Total citations
52
Last 3 years
1
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$3,145
Total fines
3
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Most common F-tags at this facility

Citation history

76 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Sep 17, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
May 23, 2025F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.DComplaint
Jan 10, 2025F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.BStandard
Jan 10, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Jan 10, 2025F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.DStandard
Jan 10, 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.EStandard
Jan 10, 2025F700Try 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
Jan 10, 2025F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.DStandard
Jan 10, 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
Jan 10, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Jan 10, 2025F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard
Jan 10, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EStandard
Jan 10, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Jan 10, 2025F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.DStandard
Jan 10, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.EStandard
Nov 13, 2024F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DComplaint
Nov 13, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DComplaint
Nov 13, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.BComplaint
Oct 15, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Aug 14, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint
Jul 8, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Apr 30, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
Apr 6, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
Mar 21, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Mar 21, 2024F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.EComplaint
Mar 21, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Dec 29, 2023F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.EComplaint
Dec 29, 2023F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.BStandard
Dec 29, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Dec 29, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.DStandard
Dec 29, 2023F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.DStandard
Dec 29, 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
Dec 29, 2023F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EStandard
Dec 29, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard
Dec 29, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Dec 29, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Dec 29, 2023F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard
Dec 29, 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
Dec 29, 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
Dec 29, 2023F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard
Dec 29, 2023F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard
Nov 27, 2023F885Report COVID19 data to residents and families.EComplaint
Nov 27, 2023F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DComplaint
Nov 27, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
Oct 20, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.GComplaint
Oct 17, 2023F729Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.DComplaint
Oct 17, 2023F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Jul 13, 2023F624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.DComplaint
Jul 13, 2023F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Jul 5, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
May 3, 2023F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.BComplaint
Apr 21, 2023F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EComplaint
Apr 15, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Jun 18, 2021F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.BStandard
Jun 18, 2021F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DStandard
Jun 18, 2021F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.EStandard
Jun 18, 2021F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.DStandard
Jun 18, 2021F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Jun 18, 2021F808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.DStandard
Jun 18, 2021F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.DStandard
Jun 18, 2021F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EStandard
Jun 18, 2021F803Ensure 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
Jun 18, 2021F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.DStandard
Jun 18, 2021F761Ensure 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
Jun 18, 2021F758Implement 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
Jun 18, 2021F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.EStandard
Jun 18, 2021F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.EStandard
Jun 18, 2021F693Ensure 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 18, 2021F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EStandard
Jun 18, 2021F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.EStandard
Jun 18, 2021F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard
Jun 18, 2021F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.BStandard
Jun 18, 2021F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DStandard
Jun 18, 2021F578Honor 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.EStandard
Jun 18, 2021F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard
Jun 18, 2021F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $3,145 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
May 30, 2023Fine$3,145
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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