All citations for Santa Paula Post Acute Center

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

July 9, 2026

Showing 1 to 21 of 21 citations

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

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2026).

  2. 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 July 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2026).

  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 April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  4. 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 March 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2024).

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2024).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2024).

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

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2024).

  8. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2024).

  9. 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 July 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2026).

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

    Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0232, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2026).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2026).

  12. 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 July 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2026).

  13. 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 April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2024).

  15. 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 March 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2024).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2024).

  17. 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 March 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2024).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2024).

  19. 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 March 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2026).

  21. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 23, 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.