All citations for Diablo Valley Post Acute

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

April 18, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 25 citations

  1. 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 September 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

  2. 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 January 16, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

  6. 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 September 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2023).

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

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

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

    Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2023).

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

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0694, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2023).

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

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

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

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2023).

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

    Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

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

    Health citation F-0849, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of September 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2023).

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

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of September 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

  17. 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 September 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

  19. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

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

    Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0342, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

  22. 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 September 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

  23. 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 September 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

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

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

  25. 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 September 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

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.