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ALTA GARDENS CARE CENTER

13075 BLACKBIRD STREET, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92843 · CCN 555473

Inspection history vs California & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$0

Number of fines

0

Number of penalties

0

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

GENESIS HEALTHCARE

Facilities in chain

193

Chain avg overall

2.40 / 5

Inspection citations (46)

1. BF0578Honor 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.2025-02-18 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28

   Potential for minimal harm

2. BF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2025-02-18 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28

   Potential for minimal harm

3. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-02-18 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0693Ensure 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.2025-02-18 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. EF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2025-02-18 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-02-18 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2025-02-18 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2025-02-18 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-02-18 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2025-02-18 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0758Implement 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.2025-02-18 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2025-02-18 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. BF0761Ensure 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.2025-02-18 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28

    Potential for minimal harm

14. DF0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.2025-02-18 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. EF0803Ensure 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.2025-02-18 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-02-18 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.2025-02-18 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. BF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2025-02-18 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28

    Potential for minimal harm

19. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-02-18 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. BF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-01-07 · Health · corrected 2025-01-14

    Potential for minimal harm

21. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-06-05 · Health · corrected 2024-06-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2022-09-20 · Health · corrected 2022-10-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2022-09-20 · Health · corrected 2022-10-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0693Ensure 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.2022-09-20 · Health · corrected 2022-10-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2022-09-20 · Health · corrected 2022-10-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2022-09-20 · Health · corrected 2022-10-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0761Ensure 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.2022-09-20 · Health · corrected 2022-10-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. EF0803Ensure 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.2022-09-20 · Health · corrected 2022-10-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-09-20 · Health · corrected 2022-10-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-09-20 · Health · corrected 2022-10-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2022-09-20 · Health · corrected 2022-10-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. BF0578Honor 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.2019-08-12 · Health · corrected 2019-09-11

    Potential for minimal harm

33. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2019-08-12 · Health · corrected 2019-09-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2019-08-12 · Health · corrected 2019-09-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2019-08-12 · Health · corrected 2019-09-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. BF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2019-08-12 · Health · corrected 2019-09-11

    Potential for minimal harm

37. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2019-08-12 · Health · corrected 2019-09-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2019-08-12 · Health · corrected 2019-09-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0761Ensure 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.2019-08-12 · Health · corrected 2019-09-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. EF0803Ensure 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.2019-08-12 · Health · corrected 2019-09-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2019-08-12 · Health · corrected 2019-09-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.2019-08-12 · Health · corrected 2019-09-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2019-08-12 · Health · corrected 2019-09-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. BF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2019-08-12 · Health · corrected 2019-09-11

    Potential for minimal harm

45. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2019-08-12 · Health · corrected 2019-09-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2019-08-12 · Health · corrected 2019-09-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.