All citations for Fountain 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

January 13, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 28 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2026).
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 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2024).
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 November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2024).
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 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2022).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2022).
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 June 13, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 19, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0023, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop a communication plan.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0029, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2022).
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 June 13, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2022).
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 June 13, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2022).
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 June 13, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2022).
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 June 13, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0929, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2022).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 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.