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Inspection Results


Inspection Overview

Apple Valley Care Center has been cited for a total of 37 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

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

Survey Date: 2025-01-30
Correction Date: 2025-02-14
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: F

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey Date: 2024-10-17
Correction Date: 2024-11-15
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey Date: 2024-10-17
Correction Date: 2024-11-15
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey Date: 2024-10-17
Correction Date: 2024-11-15
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey Date: 2024-10-17
Correction Date: 2024-11-15
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2024-06-28
Correction Date: 2024-07-26
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

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.

Survey Date: 2024-02-26
Correction Date: 2024-03-07
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2024-02-26
Correction Date: 2024-03-07
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey Date: 2023-10-12
Correction Date: 2023-10-27
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

Survey Date: 2023-05-31
Correction Date: 2023-06-27
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey Date: 2022-08-12
Correction Date: 2022-08-23
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2022-07-27
Correction Date: 2022-08-04
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

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.

Survey Date: 2022-01-10
Correction Date: 2022-01-27
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey Date: 2022-01-10
Correction Date: 2022-01-27
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey Date: 2022-01-10
Correction Date: 2022-01-27
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Survey Date: 2022-01-10
Correction Date: 2022-01-27
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: 2022-01-10
Correction Date: 2022-01-27
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey Date: 2022-01-10
Correction Date: 2022-01-27
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Survey Date: 2022-01-10
Correction Date: 2022-01-27
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2022-01-10
Correction Date: 2022-01-27
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey Date: 2022-01-10
Correction Date: 2022-01-27
Category: Environmental 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: 2021-12-20
Correction Date: 2021-12-27
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2021-04-05
Correction Date: 2021-04-15
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2021-02-08
Correction Date: 2021-03-04
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Survey Date: 2021-02-08
Correction Date: 2021-03-04
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey Date: 2020-12-04
Correction Date: 2021-03-03
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2020-12-04
Correction Date: 2021-03-03
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

Survey Date: 2020-12-04
Correction Date: 2021-03-03
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey Date: 2020-09-29
Correction Date: 2020-10-05
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

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: 2018-12-24
Correction Date: 2019-02-01
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

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: 2018-12-24
Correction Date: 2019-02-01
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: 2018-12-24
Correction Date: 2019-02-01
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey Date: 2018-12-24
Correction Date: 2019-02-01
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: 2018-12-24
Correction Date: 2019-02-01
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2018-12-24
Correction Date: 2019-02-01
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: 2018-12-24
Correction Date: 2019-02-01
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2018-12-24
Correction Date: 2019-02-01
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N


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