All citations for Palomar Vista 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

September 12, 2025

Showing 1 to 17 of 17 citations

  1. 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 September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 23, 2025).

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

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 5, 2023).

  5. 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 September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  6. 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 July 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).

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

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 5, 2023).

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 5, 2023).

  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 May 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 5, 2023).

  11. 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 May 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 5, 2023).

  12. 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 May 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 5, 2023).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 5, 2023).

  14. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  15. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 23, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  17. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 5, 2023).

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.