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.

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Last standard health inspection on record

August 21, 2026

Showing 1 to 13 of 13 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 August 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 1, 2026).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 13, 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 May 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 1, 2026).

  5. 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 August 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 1, 2026).

  6. 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 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  12. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  13. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 13, 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.