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.
Last standard health inspection on record
March 21, 2025
Showing 1 to 16 of 16 citations
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2023).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2023).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 20, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2023).
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 (December 1, 2023).
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 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 18, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2023).
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 (December 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2023).
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 (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.