All citations for Whittier Pacific 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

March 13, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 28 citations

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

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

  3. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

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

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

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

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

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

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

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

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

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

    Health citation F-0867, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

  7. 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 January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

  8. 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 August 8, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2025).

  9. 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 30, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2025).

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

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

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

    Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2025).

  11. 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 January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

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

    Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.

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

    Health citation F-0642, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

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

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

  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 January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

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

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

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

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

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

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

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

    Health citation F-0700, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

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

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

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

    Health citation F-0726, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

  19. 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 January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

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

    Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

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

    Health citation F-0847, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

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

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

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

    Health citation F-0919, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

  22. 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 January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

  23. 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 January 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2025).

  25. 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 January 8, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 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.