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 41 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

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

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0552, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 29, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2025).

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

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 29, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2025).

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

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2025).

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

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 15, 2025).

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

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0552, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0554, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0565, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0583, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0623, Resident Rights 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

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0637, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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.