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MESA VERDE POST ACUTE CARE CENTER

661 CENTER STREET, COSTA MESA, CA 92627 · CCN 056362

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

$4,558

Number of fines

1

Number of penalties

1

Payment denials

0

Inspection citations (68)

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.2025-09-22 · Health · corrected 2025-10-08

   Potential for minimal harm

2. BF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2025-09-22 · Health · corrected 2025-10-08

   Potential for minimal harm

3. DF0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.2025-09-22 · Health · corrected 2025-10-08

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-09-22 · Health · corrected 2025-10-08

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. BF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-09-22 · Health · corrected 2025-10-08

   Potential for minimal harm

6. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-09-22 · Health · corrected 2025-10-08

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2025-09-22 · Health · corrected 2025-10-08

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. 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.2025-09-22 · Health · corrected 2025-10-08

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-09-22 · Health · corrected 2025-10-08

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2025-09-22 · Health · corrected 2025-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0700Try 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.2025-09-22 · Health · corrected 2025-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-09-22 · Health · corrected 2025-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. 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.2025-09-22 · Health · corrected 2025-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-09-22 · Health · corrected 2025-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.2025-09-22 · Health · corrected 2025-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. BF0838Conduct 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.2025-09-22 · Health · corrected 2025-10-08

    Potential for minimal harm

17. BF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-09-22 · Health · corrected 2025-10-08

    Potential for minimal harm

18. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-09-22 · Health · corrected 2025-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-08-29 · Health · corrected 2025-09-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.2025-07-16 · Health · corrected 2025-07-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. 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.2025-05-01 · Health · corrected 2025-05-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2025-02-19 · Health · corrected 2025-02-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.2025-02-19 · Health · corrected 2025-02-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. BF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2024-11-27 · Health · corrected 2024-12-10

    Potential for minimal harm

25. BF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-11-27 · Health · corrected 2024-12-10

    Potential for minimal harm

26. DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. BF0693Ensure 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.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-20

    Potential for minimal harm

33. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. 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.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0803Ensure 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.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. DF0909Regularly 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.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-03-12 · Health · corrected 2024-03-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2022-03-01 · Health · corrected 2022-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. DF0578Honor 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.2022-03-01 · Health · corrected 2022-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. DF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2022-03-01 · Health · corrected 2022-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2022-03-01 · Health · corrected 2022-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. DF0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.2022-03-01 · Health · corrected 2022-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-03-01 · Health · corrected 2022-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-03-01 · Health · corrected 2022-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2022-03-01 · Health · corrected 2022-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2022-03-01 · Health · corrected 2022-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. DF0700Try 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.2022-03-01 · Health · corrected 2022-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2022-03-01 · Health · corrected 2022-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

58. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2022-03-01 · Health · corrected 2022-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

59. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2022-03-01 · Health · corrected 2022-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

60. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2022-03-01 · Health · corrected 2022-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

61. 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.2022-03-01 · Health · corrected 2022-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

62. 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.2022-03-01 · Health · corrected 2022-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

63. DF0810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.2022-03-01 · Health · corrected 2022-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

64. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-03-01 · Health · corrected 2022-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

65. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2022-03-01 · Health · corrected 2022-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

66. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-03-01 · Health · corrected 2022-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

67. DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2022-03-01 · Health · corrected 2022-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

68. DF0909Regularly 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.2022-03-01 · Health · corrected 2022-03-24

    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.