7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Pacific Grove, CA
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $11,423 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
551 Gibson Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA
(831) 657-5200
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
26
Certified beds
Average residents
22
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Bvhc, LLC
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2010-09-23
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
1.14
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.50
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.77
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.57
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
50%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
41%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
94.0%
6 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 9.9% |
11.2%
1.3 pts better
|
12.0%
2.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.8% |
1.5%
0.7 pts better
|
1.6%
0.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
93.2%
6.8 pts better
|
79.7%
20.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 30.4% |
23.2%
7.2 pts worse
|
23.9%
6.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)
22 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (9 deficiencies)
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Fire Safety
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
Corrected 2024-03-05
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-03-05
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2024-03-05
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Corrected 2024-03-05
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2024-03-05
Fire Safety
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Corrected 2024-03-05
Fire Safety
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Corrected 2024-03-05
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2024-03-05
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2024-03-05
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-03-05
Fire Safety
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2024-03-05
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-03-05
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-03-05
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2024-03-05
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2024-03-05
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-03-05
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2024-03-05
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-03-05
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-03-05
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-03-05
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2024-03-05
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2024-03-05
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2022-08-17
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-08-17
Inspection history
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-10-20
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-02-09
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-02-09
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-02-09
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-02-09
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-02-09
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2024-02-09
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-02-09
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-02-09
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-02-09
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-02-09
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-02-09
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2024-02-09
Health
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2022-09-04
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-09-04
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-09-04
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2022-09-04
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-09-04
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2022-09-04
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2022-09-04
Health
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.
Corrected 2022-09-04
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $8,278
Fine
Fine · fine $3,145
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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