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Rancho Seco Care Center

89 federal citations on record , including 2 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 3 federal enforcement actions totaling $497,455.

Abuse Icon Special Focus Status 2 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
89
Total citations
65
Last 3 years
4
Actual harm+
3
Federal penalties
$497,455
Total fines
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Most common F-tags at this facility

Citation history

89 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Dec 10, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Nov 22, 2025F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EComplaint
Nov 20, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Jul 23, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Jun 20, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Jun 20, 2025F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.DComplaint
Jun 19, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Jun 18, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
May 21, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Apr 30, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Apr 11, 2025F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.DStandard
Apr 11, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Apr 11, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Apr 11, 2025F808Ensure 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
Apr 11, 2025F807Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.DStandard
Apr 11, 2025F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EStandard
Apr 11, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EStandard
Apr 11, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Apr 11, 2025F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.DStandard
Apr 11, 2025F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Apr 11, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Apr 11, 2025F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.EStandard
Apr 11, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard
Apr 11, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Apr 1, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
Apr 1, 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.DComplaint
Mar 25, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Feb 24, 2025F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.FComplaint
Feb 24, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.FComplaint
Feb 24, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.EComplaint
Feb 24, 2025F606Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.LComplaint
Feb 24, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.KComplaint
Nov 18, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Oct 11, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EComplaint
Oct 11, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Oct 8, 2024F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DComplaint
Sep 20, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Sep 20, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DComplaint
Sep 5, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Aug 23, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Jul 18, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Jul 16, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Jun 27, 2024F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DComplaint
Jun 26, 2024F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DComplaint
Apr 19, 2024F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EStandard
Apr 19, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Apr 19, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Apr 19, 2024F761Ensure 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
Apr 19, 2024F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.EStandard
Apr 19, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EStandard
Apr 19, 2024F693Ensure 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
Apr 19, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Apr 19, 2024F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DStandard
Apr 4, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EComplaint
Apr 4, 2024F584Honor 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.EComplaint
Mar 19, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Mar 13, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Feb 12, 2024F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedEComplaint
Feb 5, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Nov 28, 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.DComplaint
Sep 14, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Jun 20, 2023F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Jun 20, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.GComplaint
May 24, 2023F926Have policies on smoking.EComplaint
May 24, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EComplaint
Mar 24, 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.DComplaint
May 12, 2022F886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.DStandard
May 12, 2022F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
May 12, 2022F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
May 12, 2022F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.FStandard
May 12, 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.FStandard
May 12, 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.FStandard
May 12, 2022F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard
May 12, 2022F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
May 12, 2022F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
May 12, 2022F693Ensure 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
May 12, 2022F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard
May 12, 2022F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
May 12, 2022F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EStandard
May 12, 2022F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
May 12, 2022F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard
May 12, 2022F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.DStandard
May 12, 2022F585Honor 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.BStandard
May 12, 2022F578Honor 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 12, 2022F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.BStandard
May 12, 2022F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.BStandard
May 12, 2022F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.EStandard
May 12, 2022F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.EStandard
May 12, 2022F550Honor 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 3 enforcement actions against this facility, including 3 civil money penalties totaling $497,455 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Nov 25, 2025Fine$11,902
Feb 24, 2025Fine$478,110
Jun 20, 2023Fine$7,443
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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