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Inspection Results


Inspection Overview

San Juan Hills Healthcare Center has been cited for a total of 89 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: B

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

Survey Date: 2025-05-23
Correction Date: 2025-06-19
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey Date: 2024-11-15
Correction Date: 2024-12-13
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Survey Date: 2024-11-15
Correction Date: 2024-12-13
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey Date: 2024-11-15
Correction Date: 2024-12-13
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: 2024-11-15
Correction Date: 2024-12-13
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey Date: 2024-11-15
Correction Date: 2024-12-13
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: 2024-11-15
Correction Date: 2024-12-13
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: 2024-11-15
Correction Date: 2024-12-13
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey Date: 2024-11-15
Correction Date: 2024-12-13
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: 2024-11-15
Correction Date: 2024-12-13
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

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.

Survey Date: 2024-11-15
Correction Date: 2024-12-13
Category: Nutrition and Dietary 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: 2024-11-15
Correction Date: 2024-12-13
Category: Nutrition and Dietary 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: 2024-11-15
Correction Date: 2024-12-13
Category: Nutrition and Dietary 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: 2024-11-15
Correction Date: 2024-12-13
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: B

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

Survey Date: 2024-11-15
Correction Date: 2024-12-13
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2024-11-15
Correction Date: 2024-12-13
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey Date: 2024-11-15
Correction Date: 2024-12-13
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey Date: 2024-11-15
Correction Date: 2024-12-13
Category: Environmental Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Survey Date: 2024-11-15
Correction Date: 2024-12-13
Category: Environmental Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: B

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

Survey Date: 2024-11-15
Correction Date: 2024-12-13
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: B

The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

Survey Date: 2024-11-15
Correction Date: 2024-12-13
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: B

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

Survey Date: 2024-11-15
Correction Date: 2024-12-13
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2024-11-15
Correction Date: 2024-12-13
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: G

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

Survey Date: 2023-12-12
Correction Date: 2024-01-02
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey Date: 2023-11-17
Correction Date: 2023-12-15
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey Date: 2023-11-17
Correction Date: 2023-12-15
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: 2023-11-17
Correction Date: 2023-12-15
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey Date: 2023-11-17
Correction Date: 2023-12-15
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2023-11-17
Correction Date: 2023-12-15
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: 2023-11-17
Correction Date: 2023-12-15
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: 2023-11-17
Correction Date: 2023-12-15
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: 2023-11-17
Correction Date: 2023-12-15
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: 2023-11-17
Correction Date: 2023-12-15
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

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.

Survey Date: 2023-11-17
Correction Date: 2023-12-15
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Survey Date: 2023-11-17
Correction Date: 2023-12-15
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: 2023-11-17
Correction Date: 2023-12-15
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Survey Date: 2023-11-17
Correction Date: 2023-12-15
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: B

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2023-11-17
Correction Date: 2023-12-15
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey Date: 2023-11-17
Correction Date: 2023-12-15
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey Date: 2023-11-17
Correction Date: 2023-12-17
Category: Environmental Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Survey Date: 2023-11-17
Correction Date: 2023-12-15
Category: Environmental Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Survey Date: 2022-10-20
Correction Date: 2022-11-10
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: 2022-10-20
Correction Date: 2022-11-10
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey Date: 2022-10-20
Correction Date: 2022-11-10
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey Date: 2022-10-20
Correction Date: 2022-11-10
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: 2022-10-20
Correction Date: 2022-11-10
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Survey Date: 2022-10-20
Correction Date: 2022-11-10
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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.

Survey Date: 2022-10-20
Correction Date: 2022-11-10
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey Date: 2022-10-20
Correction Date: 2022-11-10
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

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.

Survey Date: 2022-10-20
Correction Date: 2022-11-10
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey Date: 2022-10-20
Correction Date: 2022-11-10
Category: Nutrition and Dietary 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: 2022-10-20
Correction Date: 2022-11-10
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Survey Date: 2022-10-20
Correction Date: 2022-11-10
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

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: 2022-10-20
Correction Date: 2022-11-10
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey Date: 2022-04-08
Correction Date: 2022-04-18
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2020-09-22
Correction Date: 2020-10-02
Category: Infection Control 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: 2019-09-10
Correction Date: 2019-10-23
Category: Resident Rights 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: 2019-09-10
Correction Date: 2019-10-23
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey Date: 2019-09-10
Correction Date: 2019-10-23
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Survey Date: 2019-09-10
Correction Date: 2019-10-23
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: G

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

Survey Date: 2019-09-10
Correction Date: 2019-10-23
Category: Quality of Life and Care 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: 2019-09-10
Correction Date: 2019-10-23
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey Date: 2019-09-10
Correction Date: 2019-10-23
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey Date: 2019-09-10
Correction Date: 2019-10-23
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: 2019-09-10
Correction Date: 2019-10-23
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

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.

Survey Date: 2019-09-10
Correction Date: 2019-10-23
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: B

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

Survey Date: 2019-09-10
Correction Date: 2019-11-22
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: 2019-09-10
Correction Date: 2019-10-23
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey Date: 2019-09-10
Correction Date: 2019-11-22
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: B

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey Date: 2019-09-10
Correction Date: 2019-11-22
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey Date: 2019-09-10
Correction Date: 2019-10-23
Category: Nutrition and Dietary 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: 2019-09-10
Correction Date: 2019-10-23
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey Date: 2019-09-10
Correction Date: 2019-10-23
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2019-09-10
Correction Date: 2019-10-23
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey Date: 2019-09-10
Correction Date: 2019-10-23
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey Date: 2018-10-16
Correction Date: 2018-10-31
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: 2018-10-16
Correction Date: 2018-10-31
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: 2018-10-16
Correction Date: 2018-10-31
Category: Quality of Life and Care 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: 2018-10-16
Correction Date: 2018-10-31
Category: Quality of Life and Care 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: 2018-10-16
Correction Date: 2018-10-31
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey Date: 2018-10-16
Correction Date: 2018-10-31
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2018-10-16
Correction Date: 2018-10-31
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: 2018-10-16
Correction Date: 2018-10-31
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2018-10-16
Correction Date: 2018-10-31
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: 2018-10-16
Correction Date: 2018-10-31
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: 2018-10-16
Correction Date: 2018-10-31
Category: Nutrition and Dietary 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: 2018-10-16
Correction Date: 2018-10-31
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2018-10-16
Correction Date: 2018-10-31
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey Date: 2018-10-16
Correction Date: 2018-10-31
Category: Environmental Deficiencies
From Complaint: N


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