Deficiency timeline

Palo Alto Post-Acute

Dated inspection findings, penalties, and correction notes for this nursing home in Palo Alto, CA. Newest events first.

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  1. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (F)cms

    F0804: Nutrition and Dietary

    Nutrition & dietary

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

    Corrected Jun 30, 2025

  2. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (F)cms

    F0812: Nutrition and Dietary

    Nutrition & dietary

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected Jun 30, 2025

  3. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms

    F0880: Infection Control

    Infection control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected Jun 30, 2025

  4. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms

    F0881: Infection Control

    Infection control

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Corrected Jun 30, 2025

  5. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0550: Resident Rights

    Resident rights

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected Jun 30, 2025

  6. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0583: Resident Rights

    Resident rights

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected Jun 30, 2025

  7. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0605: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Abuse, neglect & exploitation

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Corrected Jun 30, 2025

  8. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0656: Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Assessment & care planning

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected Jun 30, 2025

  9. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0684: Quality of Life and Care

    Quality of life & care

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

    Corrected Jun 30, 2025

  10. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0697: Quality of Life and Care

    Quality of life & care

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected Jun 30, 2025

  11. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0700: Quality of Life and Care

    Quality of life & care

    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.

    Corrected Jun 30, 2025

  12. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0755: Pharmacy Service

    Pharmacy services

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected Jun 30, 2025

  13. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0756: Pharmacy Service

    Pharmacy services

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Corrected Jun 30, 2025

  14. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0757: Pharmacy Service

    Pharmacy services

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Corrected Jun 30, 2025

  15. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0759: Pharmacy Service

    Pharmacy services

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected Jun 30, 2025

  16. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0761: Pharmacy Service

    Pharmacy services

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected Jun 30, 2025

  17. Class IVMinimal harm / potential for minimal harm (B)cms

    F0912: Environmental

    Environment

    Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

  18. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (F)cms

    F0812: Nutrition and Dietary

    Nutrition & dietary

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected Mar 26, 2024

  19. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (F)cms

    F0814: Nutrition and Dietary

    Nutrition & dietary

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Corrected Mar 26, 2024

  20. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms

    F0656: Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Assessment & care planning

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected Mar 26, 2024

  21. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms

    F0700: Quality of Life and Care

    Quality of life & care

    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.

    Corrected Mar 26, 2024

  22. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms

    F0880: Infection Control

    Infection control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected Mar 26, 2024

  23. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0645: Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Assessment & care planning

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Corrected Mar 26, 2024

  24. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0755: Pharmacy Service

    Pharmacy services

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected Mar 26, 2024

  25. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0761: Pharmacy Service

    Pharmacy services

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected Mar 26, 2024

  26. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0806: Nutrition and Dietary

    Nutrition & dietary

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Corrected Mar 26, 2024

  27. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0919: Environmental

    Environment

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

    Corrected Mar 26, 2024

  28. Class IVMinimal harm / potential for minimal harm (B)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0912: Environmental

    Environment

    Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

  29. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0610: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Abuse, neglect & exploitation

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected Mar 2, 2024

  30. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms

    F0689: Quality of Life and Care

    Quality of life & care

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected May 8, 2022

  31. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms

    F0756: Pharmacy Service

    Pharmacy services

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Corrected May 8, 2022

  32. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms

    F0758: Pharmacy Service

    Pharmacy services

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Corrected May 8, 2022

  33. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms

    F0812: Nutrition and Dietary

    Nutrition & dietary

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected May 8, 2022

  34. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms

    F0880: Infection Control

    Infection control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected May 8, 2022

  35. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0637: Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Assessment & care planning

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Corrected May 8, 2022

  36. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0684: Quality of Life and Care

    Quality of life & care

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

    Corrected May 8, 2022

  37. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0761: Pharmacy Service

    Pharmacy services

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected May 8, 2022

  38. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0912: Environmental

    Environment

    Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Corrected May 8, 2022

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