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 50 of 110 citations

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 30, 2025).

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

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 30, 2025).

  3. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 30, 2025).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, 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).

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

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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

    Health citation F-0759, 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).

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

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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

    Health citation F-0760, 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).

  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 March 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 30, 2025).

  8. 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 March 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 30, 2025).

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, 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).

  10. 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).

  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.

    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).

  12. 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).

  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 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

    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).

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

    Construct fire resistant interior walls.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0331, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).

  18. 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).

  19. 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).

  20. 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).

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

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

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

    Health citation F-0604, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 29, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  22. 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 May 28, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2026).

  23. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 28, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2026).

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

    Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

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

    Health citation F-0745, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 6, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 16, 2026).

  25. 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 February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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.