Facility profile · CCN 055959
Watsonville Post Acute Center
36 federal citations on record , and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $8,018.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202636
Total citations
15
Last 3 years
1
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$8,018
Total fines
4
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
36 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2025 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| Aug 29, 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 29, 2025 | F759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2025 | F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2025 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard |
| Mar 8, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Mar 8, 2024 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard |
| Mar 8, 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 |
| Mar 8, 2024 | F757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard |
| Mar 8, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard |
| Mar 8, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard |
| Mar 8, 2024 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard |
| Mar 8, 2024 | 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 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint |
| Dec 13, 2021 | F925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2021 | F908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2021 | F883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2021 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2021 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2021 | F805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2021 | F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2021 | F802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | D | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2021 | 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 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | 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 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | F760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2021 | 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 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2021 | F732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2021 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2021 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2021 | F645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2021 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2021 | F640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2021 | F623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2021 | 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 |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $8,018 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 | — |
About this record
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