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 1 to 23 of 23 citations

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

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2024).

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

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0867, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2024).

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

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 5, 2024).

  4. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0806, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2024).

  6. 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 March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2024).

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

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

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

    Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 8, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 5, 2023).

  9. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of November 8, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 5, 2023).

  10. 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 8, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 5, 2023).

  11. 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 August 26, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 5, 2024).

  12. 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 March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0557, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2024).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2024).

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

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2024).

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

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

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

    Health citation F-0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2024).

  18. 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 March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2024).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0726, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2024).

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

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

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

    Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0802, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2024).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2024).

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

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

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

    Health citation F-0881, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2024).

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.