Deficiency timeline
ST ELIZABETH HEALTHCARE CENTER
Dated inspection findings, penalties, and correction notes for this nursing home in Fullerton, CA. Newest events first.
- 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, 2026
- 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 31, 2026
- 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 Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0604: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Abuse, neglect & exploitation
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- 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 25, 2026
- 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 Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0686: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0693: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0694: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected Mar 25, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0695: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected Mar 25, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0725: Nursing and Physician Services
Nursing & physician services
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- 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 Apr 10, 2026
- 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 Apr 10, 2026
- 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 Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0842: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected Mar 26, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0908: Environmental
Environment
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
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 9, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
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 Sep 30, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
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 Sep 30, 2025
- Class IVMinimal harm / potential for minimal harm (B)Complaint-relatedcms
F0558: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected Sep 30, 2025
- Class IVMinimal harm / potential for minimal harm (B)Complaint-relatedcms
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 Sep 30, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0684: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Aug 8, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0694: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected Aug 8, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0695: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected Aug 8, 2025
- Class IVMinimal harm / potential for minimal harm (B)Complaint-relatedcms
F0842: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected Aug 8, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0604: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Abuse, neglect & exploitation
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected Jan 10, 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 10, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0658: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected Jan 10, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0692: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected Jan 10, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0695: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected Jan 10, 2025
- 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 Jan 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2025
- 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 Jan 17, 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 17, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0842: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected Jan 10, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0880: Infection Control
Infection control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Jan 10, 2025
- Class IVMinimal harm / potential for minimal harm (B)cms
F0558: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected Jan 10, 2025
- Class IVMinimal harm / potential for minimal harm (B)cms
F0583: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected Jan 10, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0600: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Abuse, neglect & exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected Aug 24, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0686: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 30, 2024
- Class IVMinimal harm / potential for minimal harm (B)Complaint-relatedcms
F0580: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected Jan 31, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)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 21, 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 Jun 21, 2023
- 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 21, 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 Jun 21, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0578: Resident Rights
Resident rights
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.
Corrected Jun 21, 2023
- 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 21, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0679: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected Jun 21, 2023
- 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 21, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)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 Jun 21, 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 Jun 21, 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 Jun 21, 2023
- 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 21, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0760: Pharmacy Service
Pharmacy services
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected Jun 21, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)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 Jun 21, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0909: Environmental
Environment
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected Jun 21, 2023
- Class IVMinimal harm / potential for minimal harm (B)cms
F0908: Environmental
Environment
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected Jun 21, 2023
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