All citations for Palomar Heights 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.
Last standard health inspection on record
May 30, 2025
Showing 1 to 25 of 66 citations
Harm to a resident
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 19, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 13, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2025).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2019).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2022).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2022).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2022).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2022).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2026).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 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.