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Inspection Results


Inspection Overview

Carlsbad By The Sea has been cited for a total of 22 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.

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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 HarmIsolated to PatternA - C
No Actual HarmWidespreadD - F
**Actual Harm**IsolatedG
**Actual Harm**PatternH
**Actual Harm**WidespreadI
**Immediate Jeopardy**IsolatedJ
**Immediate Jeopardy**PatternK
**Immediate Jeopardy**WidespreadL


Detailed Deficiency List (Most Recent First)

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2024-12-05
Correction Date: 2024-12-31
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2024-12-05
Correction Date: 2024-12-31
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

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.

Survey Date: 2024-12-05
Correction Date: 2024-12-31
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2024-12-05
Correction Date: 2024-12-31
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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.

Survey Date: 2023-12-14
Correction Date: 2024-01-10
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2023-12-14
Correction Date: 2024-01-10
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey Date: 2023-01-27
Correction Date: 2023-02-14
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

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.

Survey Date: 2023-01-27
Correction Date: 2023-02-14
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2023-01-27
Correction Date: 2023-02-14
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2023-01-27
Correction Date: 2023-02-14
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Survey Date: 2023-01-27
Correction Date: 2023-02-14
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2023-01-27
Correction Date: 2023-02-14
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2021-10-19
Correction Date: 2021-11-05
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2021-03-09
Correction Date:
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2021-03-09
Correction Date:
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Survey Date: 2021-03-09
Correction Date:
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2019-07-11
Correction Date: 2019-07-30
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2018-05-31
Correction Date: 2018-07-11
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey Date: 2018-05-31
Correction Date: 2018-07-11
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

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.

Survey Date: 2018-05-31
Correction Date: 2018-07-11
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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.

Survey Date: 2018-05-31
Correction Date: 2018-07-11
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2018-05-31
Correction Date: 2018-07-11
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N


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