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Inspection Results
Inspection Overview
Sierra View Homes has been cited for a total of 46 deficiencies since we began saving each survey.
In California, the average facility has **64.18 deficiencies** in our database. This profile shows the longer-term view.
Tip: Surveys happen throughout the year. Always check the official Medicare Care Compare site for the most recent data.
Understanding Deficiency Severity (A-L Scale)
The farther along in the alphabet (A through L) the Scope value is, the more severe the deficiency. **A through F means no actual harm has happened.**
| Severity (Harm) | Scope (Widespread?) | Code Range |
|---|---|---|
| No Actual Harm | Isolated to Pattern | A - C |
| No Actual Harm | Widespread | D - F |
| **Actual Harm** | Isolated | G |
| **Actual Harm** | Pattern | H |
| **Actual Harm** | Widespread | I |
| **Immediate Jeopardy** | Isolated | J |
| **Immediate Jeopardy** | Pattern | K |
| **Immediate Jeopardy** | Widespread | L |
Detailed Deficiency List (Most Recent First)
Scope/Severity: D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Scope/Severity: E
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Scope/Severity: D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Scope/Severity: D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Scope/Severity: D
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.
Scope/Severity: E
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Scope/Severity: E
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Scope/Severity: E
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Scope/Severity: E
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Scope/Severity: E
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Scope/Severity: E
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.
Scope/Severity: F
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Scope/Severity: D
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Scope/Severity: F
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Scope/Severity: D
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.
Scope/Severity: H
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Scope/Severity: D
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Scope/Severity: E
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.
Scope/Severity: E
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Scope/Severity: D
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Scope/Severity: J
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Scope/Severity: D
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Scope/Severity: F
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.
Scope/Severity: E
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Scope/Severity: D
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.
Scope/Severity: E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Scope/Severity: E
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Scope/Severity: D
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Scope/Severity: E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Scope/Severity: F
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Scope/Severity: D
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Scope/Severity: K
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Scope/Severity: E
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.
Scope/Severity: E
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies.
Scope/Severity: E
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Scope/Severity: E
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.
Scope/Severity: L
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Scope/Severity: D
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Scope/Severity: F
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Scope/Severity: D
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.
Scope/Severity: F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Scope/Severity: F
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Scope/Severity: D
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Scope/Severity: D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Scope/Severity: F
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Scope/Severity: F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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All deficiency data is sourced directly from the **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)**.
Data Aggregation and Review provided by **The Nursing Home Site.**