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Facility profile · CCN 055067

Palomar Vista Healthcare Center

51 federal citations on record .

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
51
Total citations
51
Last 3 years
0
Actual harm+
0
Federal penalties
$0
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Care Planning14 Resident Rights11 Quality of Care11 Nutrition & Dietary5 Medication & Pharmacy4

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6564 F6453 F8123 F8803 F6582

Citation history

51 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Jan 15, 2026F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.EComplaint
Sep 12, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Sep 12, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Sep 12, 2025F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.DStandard
Sep 12, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Sep 12, 2025F803Ensure 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
Sep 12, 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.DStandard
Sep 12, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Sep 12, 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
Sep 12, 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
Sep 12, 2025F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard
Sep 12, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EStandard
Sep 12, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Sep 12, 2025F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard
Sep 12, 2025F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DStandard
Sep 12, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Sep 12, 2025F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.EStandard
Sep 12, 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.EStandard
Sep 12, 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
Sep 12, 2025F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.DStandard
Sep 12, 2025F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard
Sep 12, 2025F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.DStandard
Jan 21, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Aug 29, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Aug 29, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Aug 29, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Jul 1, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Jul 1, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Jul 1, 2024F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.EStandard
Jul 1, 2024F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Jul 1, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Jul 1, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Jul 1, 2024F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard
Jul 1, 2024F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.DStandard
Apr 3, 2024F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.DComplaint
Mar 28, 2024F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.DComplaint
Dec 8, 2023F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Oct 2, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
May 18, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
May 18, 2023F849Arrange 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 18, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
May 18, 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
May 18, 2023F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EStandard
May 18, 2023F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
May 18, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard
May 18, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
May 18, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
May 18, 2023F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard
May 18, 2023F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard
May 18, 2023F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.DStandard
May 18, 2023F550Honor 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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