All citations for Salinas Valley 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

February 13, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 81 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0342, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 18, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0343, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2026).
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 February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 18, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).
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 February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 18, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).
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 February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 18, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 18, 2026).
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 February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 18, 2026).
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 September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 7, 2024).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 7, 2024).
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 September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 7, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2026).
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 February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2026).
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 February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2026).
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 February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2024).
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 September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2024).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2024).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2024).

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.