All citations for Santa Maria 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

November 21, 2024

Showing 51 to 74 of 74 citations

  1. 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 August 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2022).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2022).

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

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2022).

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

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2022).

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2022).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2022).

  7. 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 August 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2022).

  8. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2022).

  9. 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 August 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2022).

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

    Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0364, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2022).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2022).

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

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

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

    Health citation F-0577, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 23, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2019).

  13. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 23, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2019).

  14. 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 May 23, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2019).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 23, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2019).

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

    Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

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

    Health citation F-0741, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 23, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2019).

  17. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 23, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2019).

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

    Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

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

    Health citation F-0825, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 23, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2019).

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 23, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2019).

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

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 23, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2019).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 23, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2019).

  22. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 23, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2019).

  23. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  24. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 16, 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.