All citations for Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home

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

May 8, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 31 citations

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

    Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  2. 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 May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 21, 2025).

  3. 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 May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 13, 2025).

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

    Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0791, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 13, 2025).

  5. 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 22, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 20, 2026).

  6. 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 June 25, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 25, 2026).

  7. 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 1, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 16, 2026).

  8. 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 May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2025).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2025).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2025).

  11. 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 May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 23, 2025).

  12. 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 January 21, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2025).

  13. 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 June 25, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 25, 2024).

  14. 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 March 17, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 26, 2022).

  15. 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 March 17, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 26, 2022).

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

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 26, 2022).

  17. 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 March 17, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 26, 2022).

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

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 26, 2022).

  19. 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 March 17, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 26, 2022).

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

    Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

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

    Health citation F-0888, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 26, 2022).

  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 March 17, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2022).

  22. 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 20, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 20, 2019).

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

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

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

    Health citation F-0561, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 20, 2019).

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

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

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

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 20, 2019).

  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 September 20, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 20, 2019).

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.