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 31 citations

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
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
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0353, 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
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2023).
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 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
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 February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 12, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0920, 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
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 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 proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0920, 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
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 August 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 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.