All citations for Del Mar Convalescent Hospital

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

December 17, 2025

Showing 1 to 20 of 20 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 12, 2026).
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 December 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 12, 2026).
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 December 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 12, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0352, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 3, 2024).
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 November 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2023).
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 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2023).
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 November 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2023).
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 December 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 12, 2026).
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 December 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 12, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 12, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 12, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 3, 2024).
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 November 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 3, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0331, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2023).
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 December 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 12, 2026).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 12, 2026).

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.