All citations for Downey Community Health 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

July 2, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 25 citations

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

    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0882, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2025).

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

    Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0943, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2025).

  3. 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 April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2025).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0847, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2025).

  5. 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 April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 12, 2025).

  6. 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 August 27, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2025).

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2025).

  8. 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 July 29, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 10, 2025).

  9. 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 April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2025).

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

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2025).

  11. 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 April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2025).

  12. 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 April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2025).

  13. 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 April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2025).

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2025).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2025).

  16. 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 April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2025).

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

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2025).

  18. 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 April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2025).

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

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

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

    Health citation F-0813, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2025).

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2025).

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

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

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

    Health citation F-0919, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2025).

  22. 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 April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 12, 2025).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of April 2, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2025).

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 2, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2025).

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

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2025).

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.