All citations for Monterey Palms Health Care 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

May 14, 2026

Showing 1 to 23 of 23 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 January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0352, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  3. 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 January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  4. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 25, 2025).

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 25, 2025).

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

    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

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

    Health citation F-0802, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  7. 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 January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  9. 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 January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  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 January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  11. 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 January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

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

    Health citation F-0806, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

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

    Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  16. 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 January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  17. 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 January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  18. 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 January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  19. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  20. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  21. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  22. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  23. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0912, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.