Facility profile · CCN 025018
Polaris Transitional Care
21 federal citations on record , including 2 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $109,382.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202621
Total citations
21
Last 3 years
2
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$109,382
Total fines
3
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
21 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Nov 21, 2025 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard |
| Nov 21, 2025 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Nov 21, 2025 | F757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard |
| Nov 21, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard |
| Nov 21, 2025 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard |
| Nov 21, 2025 | F578 | Honor 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. | D | Standard |
| Nov 21, 2025 | F561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard |
| Nov 21, 2025 | F552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard |
| Jul 29, 2025 | F838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Complaint |
| Jul 29, 2025 | F584 | Honor 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. | D | Complaint |
| Nov 1, 2024 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Nov 1, 2024 | F761 | Ensure 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. | D | Standard |
| Nov 1, 2024 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard |
| Nov 1, 2024 | F585 | Honor 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. | D | Standard |
| Nov 1, 2024 | F568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | Standard |
| Nov 1, 2024 | F552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard |
| Oct 17, 2023 | F760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | J | Complaint |
| Oct 17, 2023 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | J | Complaint |
| Sep 1, 2023 | F883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard |
| Sep 1, 2023 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $109,382 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2023 | Fine | $109,382 | — |
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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