Tulare, CA

Orchards At Tulare

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $132,586 in total fines with 18 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

604 E. Merritt Ave., Tulare, CA

(559) 686-1601

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

99

Certified beds

Average residents

93

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1974-01-17

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.26

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.08

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.22 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.72

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.64 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.06

All reported nurse hours · state 4.51 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.34

RN + LPN hours · state 1.87 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.78

Weekend nurse staffing · state 4.08 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.20

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.10

Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.28

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.34

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.28

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

49%

Annual nurse turnover · state 38% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

8,830

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

25.54

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9838

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Healthcare-associated infections

1.21

Performance 7.47% · Measure score 1.21 · Achievement 1.21 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.

Total nurse turnover

3.03

Performance 51.30% · Measure score 3.03 · Achievement 3.03 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.

Adjusted total nurse staffing

3.43

Baseline 4.85 hours · Performance 4.05 hours · Measure score 3.43 · Achievement 3.43 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 10.51%
10.72%
0.2 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 35 · Observed rate 8.57% · Lower 95% interval 7.22%
Discharge to community Not Available
50.57%
Not Available · Eligible stays 13 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.43
1.02
0.4 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up 97.92%
95.27%
2.7 pts better
Numerator 47 · Denominator 48
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 48
Discharge self-care score 23.08%
53.69%
30.6 pts worse
Numerator 6 · Denominator 26
Discharge mobility score 46.15%
50.94%
4.8 pts worse
Numerator 12 · Denominator 26
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 2.08%
2.29%
0.2 pts better
Numerator 1 · Denominator 48 · Adjusted rate 1.44%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 7.47%
7.12%
0.3 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 31 · Observed rate 9.68% · Lower 95% interval 4.12%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 5.43%
8.2%
2.8 pts worse
Numerator 10 · Denominator 184
Staff flu vaccination coverage 66.67%
42%
24.7 pts better
Numerator 90 · Denominator 135
Discharge function score 34.62%
56.45%
21.8 pts worse
Numerator 9 · Denominator 26
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 24%
25.2%
1.2 pts worse
Numerator 6 · Denominator 25

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.3
2.3
1 pts better
1.9
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.3 · Observed 1.3 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 4.5
1.6
2.9 pts worse
1.8
2.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 4.5 · Observed 4.1 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
98.5%
1.5 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
98.2%
1.8 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.7%
1.6%
2.1 pts worse
3.3%
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.8% · Q2 4.9% · Q3 3.9% · Q4 1.2% · 4Q avg 3.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.9%
6.8%
2.9 pts better
11.4%
7.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.0% · Q2 4.1% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 2.9% · 4Q avg 3.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.4%
4.1%
1.7 pts better
5.4%
3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.8% · Q2 2.7% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 2.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 20.8%
13.7%
7.1 pts worse
19.6%
1.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.4% · Q2 21.3% · Q3 20.5% · Q4 22.8% · 4Q avg 20.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.9%
14.2%
3.3 pts better
16.7%
5.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.0% · Q2 13.6% · Q3 11.1% · Q4 9.3% · 4Q avg 10.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.4%
0.4 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 6.6%
11.0%
4.4 pts better
16.3%
9.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.4% · Q2 9.4% · Q3 2.0% · Q4 5.8% · 4Q avg 6.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.3%
10.7%
3.4 pts better
14.9%
7.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.6% · Q2 4.3% · Q3 7.5% · Q4 9.7% · 4Q avg 7.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
1.0%
1 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.0%
1.2%
0.2 pts better
1.7%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 1.3% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 20.9%
10.9%
10 pts worse
19.8%
1.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.0% · Q2 15.4% · Q3 20.0% · Q4 27.6% · 4Q avg 20.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.4%
4.7%
0.3 pts better
5.1%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.7% · Q2 6.8% · Q3 1.5% · Q4 2.5% · 4Q avg 4.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.8%
94.0%
2.8 pts better
81.7%
15.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 92.1% · Q2 96.2% · Q3 98.8% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 96.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 20.0%
11.2%
8.8 pts worse
12.0%
8 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 20.0% · Observed 21.7% · Expected 12.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.7%
1.5%
0.2 pts worse
1.6%
0.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.0% · Q2 2.3% · Q3 2.4% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.2%
93.2%
2 pts better
79.7%
15.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 95.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 19.1%
23.2%
4.1 pts better
23.9%
4.8 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 19.1% · Observed 21.7% · Expected 27.1% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-05-08 · Fire 2025-05-08

18 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-04-18 · Fire 2024-04-18

40 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (10 deficiencies)

12 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-05-27 · Fire 2021-05-27

27 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2025-05-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-05-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Corrected 2025-05-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K342 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

Corrected 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K344 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

Corrected 2025-05-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2024-05-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-05-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2024-05-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-05-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-05-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2024-05-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-05-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-05-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-05-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-05-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2024-05-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2024-05-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-27

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2021-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-27

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2021-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-27

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2021-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-27

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2021-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-27

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2021-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-27

K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Corrected 2021-07-15

C · Minimal harm 2021-05-27

E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2021-07-15

C · Minimal harm 2021-05-27

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2021-07-15

C · Minimal harm 2021-05-27

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2021-07-15

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-24

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-01-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-05-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2025-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2025-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected 2025-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2025-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F807 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

Corrected 2025-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-10

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-05-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-26

F837 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

Corrected 2025-04-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-03-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-16

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-01-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

F745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Corrected 2025-01-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

F837 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

Corrected 2025-01-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-02

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-01-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-02

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-01-10

G · Actual harm 2024-11-15

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-15

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2024-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

F661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Corrected 2024-12-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-18

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-12-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-18

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-12-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-18

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2024-12-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-17

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2024-09-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-29

F770 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Corrected 2024-07-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-05-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2024-05-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2024-05-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2024-05-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2024-05-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-05-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-05-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

F837 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

Corrected 2024-05-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

F847 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Corrected 2024-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2024-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2024-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2024-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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 2024-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

F710 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Corrected 2024-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2024-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

F790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Corrected 2024-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Corrected 2024-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2024-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2024-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2024-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2024-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-09

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-04-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2024-02-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

F837 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

Corrected 2024-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

F573 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Corrected 2024-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-30

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2024-02-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-24

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-02-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-21

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2024-01-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-21

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-01-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-21

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-01-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-28

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-12-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-13

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-12-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-10

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-19

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-10-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-15

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2023-10-16

G · Actual harm 2023-09-14

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-10-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-15

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-09-14

G · Actual harm 2023-07-26

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-07-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-10

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-07-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-27

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2021-06-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-27

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2021-06-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-27

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2021-06-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-27

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2021-06-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-27

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2021-06-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-27

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2021-06-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-27

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2021-06-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-27

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2021-06-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-27

F809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Corrected 2021-06-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-27

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2021-06-28

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$68,938 2024-10-17

Fine

Fine · fine $68,938

Fine

$0 2023-09-14

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2023-12-14 · 63 days

63 day denial

$63,648 2023-07-10

Fine

Fine · fine $63,648

Fine

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