All citations for Healthcare Center of Orange County

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

June 5, 2025

Showing 1 to 21 of 21 citations

  1. 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 June 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  3. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  4. 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 April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2024).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2024).

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

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2024).

  7. 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 April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2024).

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

    Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0926, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2024).

  9. 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 April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2024).

  10. 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 April 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 2023).

  11. 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 April 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 2023).

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2024).

  13. 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 April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2024).

  14. 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 April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2024).

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

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2024).

  16. 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 April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2024).

  17. 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 April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2024).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2024).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2024).

  20. 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 April 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 2023).

  21. 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 April 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 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.