Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
23 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.
- 0345GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0355GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0374GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
F741 - The facility must have sufficient staff who provide direct services to
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
F918 - Bathroom Facilities
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
F919 - Resident Call System
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
F558 - The right to reside and receive services in the facility with reasonable
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F584 - Safe Environment
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.
F637 - Within 14 days after the facility determines, or should have determined,
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F656 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F657 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F679 - Activities
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F684 - Quality of care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F685 - Vision and hearing
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F688 - Mobility
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.
F755 - Pharmacy Services
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals
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.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F921 - Other Environmental Conditions
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F925 - Maintain an effective pest control program so that the facility is free of
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- 0363GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the April 11, 2024 survey of VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - YOUNTVILLE - SNF?
This was a inspection survey of VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - YOUNTVILLE - SNF on April 11, 2024. The surveyor cited 23 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - YOUNTVILLE - SNF on April 11, 2024?
Yes, 23 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems."
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.
SourceView on CMS Care Compare
Next steps
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