All citations for Veterans Home of California - West Los Angeles

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

December 12, 2025

Showing 1 to 20 of 20 citations

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 December 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2026).
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 December 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2026).
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 December 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2025).
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 December 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2025).
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 December 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0912, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2025).
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 December 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0325, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 22, 2024).
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 January 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 22, 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.