Facility profile · CCN 055210
The Terraces At Los Altos Health Facility
39 federal citations on record .
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202639
Total citations
26
Last 3 years
0
Actual harm+
0
Federal penalties
$0
Total fines
4
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
39 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| Aug 1, 2025 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard |
| Aug 1, 2025 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 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 1, 2025 | F759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard |
| Aug 1, 2025 | F757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 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 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | F655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard |
| Aug 1, 2025 | F640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | E | Standard |
| Aug 1, 2025 | F628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard |
| Aug 1, 2025 | F605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard |
| Nov 20, 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 | Complaint |
| Sep 25, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| May 21, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| Apr 9, 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. | F | Complaint |
| Apr 9, 2024 | F883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard |
| Apr 9, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Apr 9, 2024 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| Apr 9, 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 |
| Apr 9, 2024 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard |
| Apr 9, 2024 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard |
| Apr 9, 2024 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard |
| Apr 9, 2024 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard |
| Jan 26, 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 | Complaint |
| Jan 26, 2024 | F760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint |
| Jan 26, 2024 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint |
| Mar 10, 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 |
| Mar 10, 2023 | F623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Complaint |
| Mar 10, 2023 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| Mar 10, 2023 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 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 |
| Mar 10, 2023 | F759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 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 |
| Mar 10, 2023 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard |
| Mar 10, 2023 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard |
| Mar 10, 2023 | F655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 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. | E | Standard |
| Mar 10, 2023 | F554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 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 |
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