All citations for El Centro Post-Acute Care

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

January 9, 2026

Showing 1 to 21 of 21 citations

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

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  3. 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 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2024).

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

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

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

    Health citation F-0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2024).

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

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 24, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2024).

  7. 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 September 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  9. 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 September 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

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

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  11. 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 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  13. 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 September 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  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 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  15. 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 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2024).

  16. 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 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2024).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2024).

  18. 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 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2024).

  19. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2024).

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.