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Facility profile · CCN 365821

Walnut Creek Nursing Center

56 federal citations on record , and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $8,648.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
56
Total citations
39
Last 3 years
3
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$8,648
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care14 Care Planning13 Medication & Pharmacy10 Abuse & Neglect5 Resident Rights5

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6894 F8804 F6103 F6563 F6843

Citation history

56 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Jan 14, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FComplaint
Jan 14, 2026F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EComplaint
Jan 14, 2026F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.DComplaint
Jan 14, 2026F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DComplaint
Jan 14, 2026F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DComplaint
Jan 14, 2026F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Jan 14, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Jan 14, 2026F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Jan 14, 2026F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Oct 27, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Oct 27, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
May 28, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FComplaint
Mar 20, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GComplaint
Mar 20, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Mar 20, 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.DStandard
Mar 20, 2025F758Implement 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.DStandard
Mar 20, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Mar 20, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Jan 15, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
Sep 3, 2024F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint
Jan 18, 2024F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint
Jan 18, 2024F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DComplaint
Nov 16, 2023F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyFStandard
Nov 16, 2023F807Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.DStandard
Nov 16, 2023F758Implement 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.DStandard
Nov 16, 2023F693Ensure 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
Nov 16, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard
Nov 16, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Nov 16, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Nov 16, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Nov 16, 2023F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DStandard
Nov 16, 2023F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Nov 16, 2023F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.EStandard
Nov 16, 2023F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.DStandard
Oct 19, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Oct 3, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Jul 6, 2023F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint
Jul 6, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Jul 6, 2023F660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.DComplaint
Mar 28, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
May 25, 2021F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
May 25, 2021F761Ensure 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.DStandard
May 25, 2021F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
May 25, 2021F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
May 25, 2021F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.DStandard
May 25, 2021F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
May 25, 2021F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
May 25, 2021F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard
May 25, 2021F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
May 25, 2021F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.DStandard
May 25, 2021F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DStandard
May 25, 2021F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DStandard
May 25, 2021F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DStandard
May 25, 2021F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.DStandard
May 25, 2021F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DStandard
May 25, 2021F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.EStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $8,648 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Jul 6, 2023Fine$8,648—
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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