All citations for Cerritos Vista Healthcare 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

February 26, 2026

Showing 26 to 34 of 34 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 30, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0790, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 30, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 29, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 29, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 29, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 29, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 29, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 29, 2025).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 29, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.