All citations for Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital

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

May 29, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 78 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of June 26, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 25, 2025).

  2. Harm to a resident

    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 G.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 26, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2025).

  3. Harm to a resident

    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 G.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 22, 2025).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 24, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 8, 2025).

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

    Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.

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

    Health citation F-0942, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 26, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2025).

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

    Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0949, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of June 26, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2025).

  8. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 17, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2025).

  9. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2025).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2025).

  11. 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 May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2025).

  12. 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 May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2025).

  13. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2025).

  14. 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 May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2025).

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

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

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

    Health citation F-0813, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2025).

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

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

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

    Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2025).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2025).

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 2, 2025).

  19. 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 May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 2, 2025).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2025).

  21. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2025).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 10, 2024).

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

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of September 19, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2024).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of September 4, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2024).

  25. 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 August 28, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2025).

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.