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Facility profile · CCN 555764

Palomar Heights Post Acute

55 federal citations on record , and 3 federal enforcement actions totaling $11,622.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
55
Total citations
33
Last 3 years
1
Actual harm+
3
Federal penalties
$11,622
Total fines
3
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Care Planning12 Quality of Care9 Nutrition & Dietary9 Resident Rights6 Infection Control4

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6893 F8803 F6843 F5502 F5782

Citation history

55 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
May 30, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
May 30, 2025F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.EStandard
May 30, 2025F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.DStandard
May 30, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
May 30, 2025F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EStandard
May 30, 2025F800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.DStandard
May 30, 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
May 30, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EStandard
May 30, 2025F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.DStandard
May 30, 2025F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.DStandard
May 30, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
May 30, 2025F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard
May 30, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
May 30, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
May 30, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
May 30, 2025F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.DStandard
May 30, 2025F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionDStandard
May 30, 2025F584Honor 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
May 30, 2025F578Honor 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
May 30, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard
Oct 16, 2024F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DComplaint
Oct 9, 2024F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.DComplaint
Oct 9, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Jun 21, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.GComplaint
Mar 15, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Feb 15, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Dec 27, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Nov 27, 2023F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DComplaint
Sep 25, 2023F603Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).DComplaint
Jul 6, 2023F839Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.DComplaint
Apr 21, 2023F732Post nurse staffing information every day.DComplaint
Apr 21, 2023F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Apr 21, 2023F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Mar 17, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
Mar 17, 2023F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DComplaint
Mar 17, 2022F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.DStandard
Mar 17, 2022F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.EStandard
Mar 17, 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 17, 2022F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.EStandard
Mar 17, 2022F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.EStandard
Mar 17, 2022F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Mar 17, 2022F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.EStandard
Mar 17, 2022F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.EStandard
Mar 17, 2022F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.DStandard
Mar 17, 2022F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DStandard
Nov 7, 2019F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Nov 7, 2019F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Nov 7, 2019F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Nov 7, 2019F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.DStandard
Nov 7, 2019F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.DStandard
Nov 7, 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 7, 2019F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DStandard
Nov 7, 2019F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Nov 7, 2019F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Nov 7, 2019F578Honor 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

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 3 enforcement actions against this facility, including 2 civil money penalties totaling $11,622 and 1 payment-denial actions spanning 9 days.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Jun 21, 2024Fine$8,176—
Jun 21, 2024Payment Denial—Jul 10, 2024 · 9 days
Mar 17, 2023Fine$3,446—
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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