All citations for San Simeon By The Sound Center for Nursing & Rehab

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

September 5, 2024

This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.

Showing 1 to 14 of 14 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level L.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 16, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 14, 2025).

    The home is disputing this citation.

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of September 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

  3. 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 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 16, 2024).

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

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

  6. 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 September 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 30, 2024).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2024).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of November 23, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (February 13, 2023).

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

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 23, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 31, 2022).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 17, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2020).

  12. 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 November 17, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2020).

  13. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 23, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 31, 2022).

  14. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 17, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 23, 2020).

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.