All citations for Pillars of North County Health & Rehab Center, the

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

March 21, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 72 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 2, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  2. Harm to a resident

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 6, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 10, 2020).

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

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2025).

  4. 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 November 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2023).

  5. 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 November 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2023).

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

    Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0620, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 6, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 10, 2020).

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

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 6, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 10, 2020).

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

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 6, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 10, 2020).

  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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 6, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 10, 2020).

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

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0868, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of October 6, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 10, 2020).

  11. 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 October 6, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 10, 2020).

  12. 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 October 6, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 10, 2020).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 6, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 10, 2020).

  14. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0805, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2025).

  15. 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 March 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2025).

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

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

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

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2025).

  17. 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 March 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2025).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2025).

  19. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2025).

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

    Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

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

    Health citation F-0568, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2023).

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

    Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid.

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

    Health citation F-0571, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2023).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

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

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of November 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2023).

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

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

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

    Health citation F-0700, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 20, 2023).

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

    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

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

    Health citation F-0770, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of November 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2023).

  25. 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 November 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 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.