All citations for Capistrano Beach Care Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

November 19, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 115 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 8, 2026).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 8, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 8, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2024).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0801, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2022).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2022).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2022).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0908, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0925, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 8, 2026).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 8, 2026).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 20, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of December 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2022).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0325, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2022).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2022).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2022).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2022).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.