All citations for Villa Rancho Bernardo Care 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

November 7, 2024

Showing 1 to 25 of 25 citations

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).

  2. 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 November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).

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

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2023).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 18, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 14, 2021).

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

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 18, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 14, 2021).

  6. 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 November 18, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 14, 2021).

  7. 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 November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).

  8. 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 November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).

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

    Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0700, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).

  10. 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 December 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2023).

  11. 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 December 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2023).

  12. 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 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2023).

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2023).

  14. 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 December 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2023).

  15. 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 December 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2023).

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

    Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0023, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 18, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 14, 2021).

  17. 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 November 18, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 14, 2021).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of November 18, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 14, 2021).

  19. 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 November 18, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 14, 2021).

  20. 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 November 18, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 14, 2021).

  21. 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 November 18, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 14, 2021).

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

    Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0700, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 18, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 14, 2021).

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

    Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0912, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 18, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 14, 2021).

  24. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).

  25. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2023).

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.