Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
8 citations recorded*CMS
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
F550 - Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F583 - Privacy and Confidentiality
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F697 - Pain Management
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F912 - Measure at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple resident
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
- 0324GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0511GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
F920 - Dining and Resident Activities
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the March 30, 2025 survey of LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER?
This was a inspection survey of LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER on March 30, 2025. The surveyor cited 8 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER on March 30, 2025?
Yes, 8 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her right..."
What type of survey was this?
This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
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Next steps
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