All citations for Los Altos 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

February 27, 2025

Showing 1 to 17 of 17 citations

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

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2025).

  4. 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 February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2025).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 23, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 13, 2026).

  6. 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 February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2025).

  7. 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 June 29, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 13, 2026).

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

    Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

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

    Health citation F-0675, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 16, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2026).

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

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

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

    Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  10. 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 January 23, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2026).

  11. 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 February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2025).

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

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

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

    Health citation F-0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2025).

  13. 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 February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  14. 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 February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 5, 2025).

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 5, 2025).

  17. 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 February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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.