Starfile / California

SALINAS VALLEY POST ACUTE

637 EAST ROMIE LANE, SALINAS, CA 93901 · CCN 055739

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

PACS GROUP

Facilities in chain

264

Chain avg overall

2.90 / 5

Inspection citations (58)

1. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-07-02 · Health · corrected 2025-08-01

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-01-29 · Health · corrected 2025-02-10

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. EF0578Honor 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.2024-09-20 · Health · corrected 2024-10-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-09-20 · Health · corrected 2024-10-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2024-09-20 · Health · corrected 2024-10-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-09-20 · Health · corrected 2024-10-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. 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.2024-09-20 · Health · corrected 2024-10-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-09-20 · Health · corrected 2024-10-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. EF0700Try 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.2024-09-20 · Health · corrected 2024-10-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-09-20 · Health · corrected 2024-10-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. EF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2024-09-20 · Health · corrected 2024-10-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. EF0758Implement 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.2024-09-20 · Health · corrected 2024-10-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2024-09-20 · Health · corrected 2024-10-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. EF0761Ensure 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.2024-09-20 · Health · corrected 2024-10-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2024-09-20 · Health · corrected 2024-10-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-09-20 · Health · corrected 2024-10-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-09-20 · Health · corrected 2024-10-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-08-22 · Health · corrected 2024-09-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-08-14 · Health · corrected 2024-08-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-08-14 · Health · corrected 2024-08-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-08-01 · Health · corrected 2024-08-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-06-10 · Health · corrected 2024-06-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-03-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-08-11 · Health · corrected 2023-09-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2023-08-11 · Health · corrected 2023-09-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-08-11 · Health · corrected 2023-09-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-08-11 · Health · corrected 2023-09-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-08-11 · Health · corrected 2023-09-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. 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.2023-08-11 · Health · corrected 2023-09-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2023-08-11 · Health · corrected 2023-09-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. EF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2023-08-11 · Health · corrected 2023-09-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-08-11 · Health · corrected 2023-09-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2023-08-11 · Health · corrected 2023-09-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2023-08-11 · Health · corrected 2023-09-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. 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.2023-08-11 · Health · corrected 2023-09-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2023-08-11 · Health · corrected 2023-09-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. EF0761Ensure 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.2023-08-11 · Health · corrected 2023-09-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-08-11 · Health · corrected 2023-09-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-05-11 · Health · corrected 2023-05-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2023-04-28 · Health · corrected 2023-05-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. 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.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-05-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-04-20 · Health · corrected 2023-05-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2019-10-17 · Health · corrected 2019-11-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2019-10-17 · Health · corrected 2019-11-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. DF0559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.2019-10-17 · Health · corrected 2019-11-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0625Notify 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.2019-10-17 · Health · corrected 2019-11-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2019-10-17 · Health · corrected 2019-11-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2019-10-17 · Health · corrected 2019-11-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2019-10-17 · Health · corrected 2019-11-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2019-10-17 · Health · corrected 2019-11-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2019-10-17 · Health · corrected 2019-11-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2019-10-17 · Health · corrected 2019-11-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2019-10-17 · Health · corrected 2019-11-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. 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.2019-10-17 · Health · corrected 2019-11-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. 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.2019-10-17 · Health · corrected 2019-11-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2019-10-17 · Health · corrected 2019-11-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. DF0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.2019-10-17 · Health · corrected 2019-11-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

58. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2019-10-17 · Health · corrected 2019-11-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

Other facilities in SALINAS

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