All citations for La Paloma Healthcare 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

April 17, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 43 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    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 G.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2021).

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 16, 2025).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 16, 2025).

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

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2025).

  5. 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 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2025).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).

  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 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 16, 2025).

  8. 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 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2021).

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

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

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

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2021).

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2021).

  12. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0726, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 26, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2019).

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

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

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

    Health citation F-0801, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 26, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2019).

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

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 26, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2019).

  15. 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 26, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2019).

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

    Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0343, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 26, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 26, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  18. 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 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

  19. 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 April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

  20. 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 April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

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

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2021).

  23. 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 July 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2021).

  24. 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 July 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2021).

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

    Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

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

    Health citation F-0660, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2021).

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.