All citations for The Cottages at Garden Grove, A Skilled NRSG Comm

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 1, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 41 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 29, 2026).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 22, 2022).

  3. 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 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 29, 2026).

  4. 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 May 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 29, 2026).

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

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 29, 2026).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 29, 2026).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2024).

  8. 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 June 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 22, 2022).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 22, 2022).

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of June 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 22, 2022).

  11. 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 June 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 22, 2022).

  12. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 29, 2026).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 29, 2026).

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

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

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

    Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 29, 2026).

  15. 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 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 29, 2026).

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

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

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

    Health citation F-0744, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 29, 2026).

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

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 29, 2026).

  18. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 29, 2026).

  19. 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 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 29, 2026).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 29, 2026).

  21. 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 May 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 29, 2026).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 7, 2026).

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

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

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

    Health citation F-0561, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 1, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  24. 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 April 1, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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.