Facility profile · CCN 265390
Sunset Health Care Center
26 federal citations on record , including 1 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $12,740.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202626
Total citations
19
Last 3 years
1
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$12,740
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
26 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| May 30, 2025 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Standard |
| May 30, 2025 | F679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | C | Standard |
| May 30, 2025 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | C | Standard |
| May 30, 2025 | F570 | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. | E | Standard |
| Apr 7, 2025 | F622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Complaint |
| Apr 7, 2025 | F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint |
| Jan 5, 2024 | F882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard |
| Jan 5, 2024 | F849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | E | Standard |
| Jan 5, 2024 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Jan 5, 2024 | F803 | Ensure 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. | F | Standard |
| Jan 5, 2024 | F801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard |
| Jan 5, 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. | E | Standard |
| Jan 5, 2024 | F732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard |
| Jan 5, 2024 | F700 | Try 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. | E | Standard |
| Jan 5, 2024 | F623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | C | Standard |
| Jan 5, 2024 | F569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | B | Standard |
| Jan 5, 2024 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard |
| Oct 20, 2023 | F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Complaint |
| Jul 20, 2022 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| Jul 20, 2022 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Jul 20, 2022 | F732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Standard |
| Jul 20, 2022 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| Jul 20, 2022 | 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. | E | Standard |
| Jul 20, 2022 | F607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard |
| Jul 20, 2022 | 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. | E | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $12,740 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | Fine | $12,740 | — |
About this record
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the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.
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