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 29 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
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 a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights 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
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0641, 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
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0645, 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
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0656, 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
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0657, 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
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care 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
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service 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
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0883, 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).

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.