Starfile / California

LA SIERRA CARE CENTER

2424 M STREET, MERCED, CA 95340 · CCN 055271

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

CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES

Facilities in chain

32

Chain avg overall

2.60 / 5

Inspection citations (34)

1. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2025-11-19 · Health · corrected 2025-12-11

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-04-21

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. EF0800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-11-04

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-08-23 · Health · corrected 2024-09-23

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2024-08-23 · Health · corrected 2024-09-23

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-08-23 · Health · corrected 2024-09-23

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-08-23 · Health · corrected 2024-09-23

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-08-23 · Health · corrected 2024-09-23

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. CF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2024-08-23 · Health · corrected 2024-09-23

   Potential for minimal harm

10. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-08-23 · Health · corrected 2024-09-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2024-08-23 · Health · corrected 2024-09-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. EF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2024-08-23 · Health · corrected 2024-09-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. FF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2024-08-23 · Health · corrected 2024-09-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-08-23 · Health · corrected 2024-09-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-08-23 · Health · corrected 2024-09-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. FF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2024-08-23 · Health · corrected 2024-09-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-10-09 · Health · corrected 2023-10-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2021-04-29 · Health · corrected 2021-05-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. EF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2021-04-29 · Health · corrected 2021-04-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2021-04-29 · Health · corrected 2021-05-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. EF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2021-04-29 · Health · corrected 2021-06-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2021-04-29 · Health · corrected 2021-06-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. 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.2021-04-29 · Health · corrected 2021-05-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2021-04-29 · Health · corrected 2021-06-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. FF0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly2021-04-29 · Health · corrected 2021-06-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. EF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2021-04-29 · Health · corrected 2021-06-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0920Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.2021-04-29 · Health · corrected 2021-05-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2019-03-28 · Health · corrected 2019-05-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2019-03-28 · Health · corrected 2019-05-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2019-03-28 · Health · corrected 2019-05-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2019-03-28 · Health · corrected 2019-05-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. FF0838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.2019-03-28 · Health · corrected 2019-05-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2019-03-28 · Health · corrected 2019-05-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. BF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2019-03-28 · Health · corrected 2019-05-21

    Potential for minimal harm

Ownership

Other facilities in MERCED

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