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Inspection Results


Inspection Overview

The Springs At The Carlotta has been cited for a total of 31 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

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey Date: 2025-05-15
Correction Date: 2025-06-06
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: G

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey Date: 2024-06-27
Correction Date: 2024-07-05
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

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.

Survey Date: 2024-06-18
Correction Date: 2024-06-21
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2024-06-18
Correction Date: 2024-06-21
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

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.

Survey Date: 2024-05-02
Correction Date: 2024-05-23
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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: 2024-05-02
Correction Date: 2024-05-23
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey Date: 2024-05-02
Correction Date: 2024-05-23
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: 2024-05-02
Correction Date: 2024-05-23
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

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.

Survey Date: 2024-05-02
Correction Date: 2024-05-23
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey Date: 2024-01-19
Correction Date: 2024-02-01
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey Date: 2024-01-19
Correction Date: 2024-02-01
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Survey Date: 2023-08-10
Correction Date: 2023-08-18
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey Date: 2023-02-03
Correction Date: 2023-03-02
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: 2023-02-03
Correction Date: 2023-03-02
Category: Pharmacy Service 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: 2023-02-03
Correction Date: 2023-03-02
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey Date: 2023-01-25
Correction Date: 2023-02-24
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Survey Date: 2022-06-06
Correction Date: 2022-06-17
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2022-03-07
Correction Date: 2022-04-04
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey Date: 2019-10-24
Correction Date: 2019-11-25
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey Date: 2019-10-24
Correction Date: 2019-11-25
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey Date: 2019-10-24
Correction Date: 2019-11-25
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: 2019-10-24
Correction Date: 2019-11-25
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

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

Survey Date: 2019-10-24
Correction Date: 2019-11-25
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: 2018-11-29
Correction Date: 2019-01-07
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

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: 2018-11-29
Correction Date: 2019-01-07
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey Date: 2018-11-29
Correction Date: 2019-01-07
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2018-11-29
Correction Date: 2019-01-07
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey Date: 2018-11-29
Correction Date: 2019-01-07
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: 2018-11-29
Correction Date: 2019-01-07
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey Date: 2018-11-29
Correction Date: 2019-01-07
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

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

Survey Date: 2018-11-29
Correction Date: 2019-01-07
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N


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