Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
16 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.
F644 - Coordination
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
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.
F676 - Based on the comprehensive assessment of a resident and consistent with
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
F803 - Menus and nutritional adequacy
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.
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.
- 0281GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
- 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential 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.
- 0363GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0372GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0521GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0531GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
F712 - Frequency of physician visits
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
F916 - Have a floor at or above grade level
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the March 26, 2026 survey of VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - YOUNTVILLE - SNF?
This was a inspection survey of VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - YOUNTVILLE - SNF on March 26, 2026. The surveyor cited 16 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - YOUNTVILLE - SNF on March 26, 2026?
Yes, 16 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as neede..."
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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