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 26 to 46 of 46 citations

  1. 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 November 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2024).

  2. 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 November 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2024).

  3. 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 November 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2024).

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

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of November 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2024).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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 November 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2023).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2023).

  9. 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 November 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2023).

  10. 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 November 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2023).

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

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of November 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2023).

  12. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of November 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2023).

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

    Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

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

    Health citation F-0847, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of November 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2023).

  14. 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 November 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2023).

  15. 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).

  16. 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).

  17. 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).

  18. 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).

  19. 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).

  20. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.

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

    Health citation F-0911, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of December 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 12, 2026).

  21. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.

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

    Health citation F-0911, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of November 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2023).

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.