Deficiency timeline
Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility
Dated inspection findings, penalties, and correction notes for this nursing home in Santa Barbara, CA. Newest events first.
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0837: Administration
Administration
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Corrected May 28, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0732: Nursing and Physician Services
Nursing & physician services
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected Feb 19, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0908: Environmental
Environment
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected Oct 13, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0658: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 31, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0583: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected Jan 18, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0640: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected Jan 18, 2025
- 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 Jan 18, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0657: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected Jan 18, 2025
- 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 Jan 18, 2025
- 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 Jan 18, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)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 Jan 18, 2025
- 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 Jan 18, 2025
- 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 Jan 18, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0658: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 29, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0805: Nutrition and Dietary
Nutrition & dietary
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected Mar 20, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (F)cms
F0801: Nutrition and Dietary
Nutrition & dietary
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected Mar 20, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0640: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected Mar 20, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0803: Nutrition and Dietary
Nutrition & dietary
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected Mar 20, 2023
- 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 Mar 20, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0558: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected Mar 20, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0575: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Corrected Mar 20, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0577: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected Mar 20, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0582: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected Mar 20, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0622: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected Mar 20, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0657: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected Mar 20, 2023
- 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 20, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)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 Mar 20, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0804: Nutrition and Dietary
Nutrition & dietary
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected Mar 20, 2023
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