Facility profile · CCN 055563
Santa Maria Post Acute
49 federal citations on record .
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202649
Total citations
25
Last 3 years
0
Actual harm+
0
Federal penalties
$0
Total fines
3
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
49 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2025 | F726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Complaint |
| Feb 19, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| Jan 6, 2025 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 3, 2024 | F919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 3, 2024 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint |
| Nov 21, 2024 | F921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard |
| Nov 21, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Nov 21, 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 21, 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 21, 2024 | F759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard |
| Nov 21, 2024 | F758 | Implement 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. | D | Standard |
| Nov 21, 2024 | F756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard |
| Nov 21, 2024 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard |
| Nov 21, 2024 | F725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard |
| Nov 21, 2024 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard |
| Nov 21, 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 21, 2024 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard |
| Nov 21, 2024 | F577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | D | Standard |
| Nov 21, 2024 | F552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard |
| Aug 22, 2024 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint |
| Apr 19, 2024 | F836 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint |
| Apr 10, 2024 | F604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint |
| Feb 13, 2024 | F625 | Notify 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. | D | Complaint |
| Jan 25, 2024 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint |
| Jun 8, 2023 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint |
| Apr 13, 2023 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint |
| Mar 28, 2023 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 18, 2022 | F886 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | E | Standard |
| Aug 18, 2022 | F883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard |
| Aug 18, 2022 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| Aug 18, 2022 | F825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard |
| Aug 18, 2022 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| Aug 18, 2022 | 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 |
| Aug 18, 2022 | F759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard |
| Aug 18, 2022 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard |
| Aug 18, 2022 | 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 |
| Aug 18, 2022 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard |
| Aug 18, 2022 | F655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard |
| May 23, 2019 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard |
| May 23, 2019 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard |
| May 23, 2019 | F825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard |
| May 23, 2019 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| May 23, 2019 | F758 | Implement 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. | D | Standard |
| May 23, 2019 | F741 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | D | Standard |
| May 23, 2019 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| May 23, 2019 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| May 23, 2019 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard |
| May 23, 2019 | 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 |
| May 23, 2019 | F577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | D | Standard |
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