Starfile / California

ST ELIZABETH HEALTHCARE CENTER

2800 N. HARBOR BLVD., FULLERTON, CA 92835 · CCN 055570

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

THE ENSIGN GROUP

Facilities in chain

329

Chain avg overall

3.20 / 5

Inspection citations (53)

1. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-12-19 · Health · corrected 2026-01-09

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. BF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2025-09-09 · Health · corrected 2025-09-30

   Potential for minimal harm

3. BF0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.2025-09-09 · Health · corrected 2025-09-30

   Potential for minimal harm

4. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-09-09 · Health · corrected 2025-09-30

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-09-09 · Health · corrected 2025-09-30

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-07-10 · Health · corrected 2025-08-08

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2025-07-10 · Health · corrected 2025-08-08

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-07-10 · Health · corrected 2025-08-08

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. BF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-07-10 · Health · corrected 2025-08-08

   Potential for minimal harm

10. BF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2024-12-17 · Health · corrected 2025-01-10

    Potential for minimal harm

11. BF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2024-12-17 · Health · corrected 2025-01-10

    Potential for minimal harm

12. DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2024-12-17 · Health · corrected 2025-01-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-12-17 · Health · corrected 2025-01-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-12-17 · Health · corrected 2025-01-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-12-17 · Health · corrected 2025-01-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-12-17 · Health · corrected 2025-01-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2024-12-17 · Health · corrected 2025-01-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-12-17 · Health · corrected 2025-01-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. 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.2024-12-17 · Health · corrected 2025-01-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2024-12-17 · Health · corrected 2025-01-17

    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.2024-12-17 · Health · corrected 2025-01-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-12-17 · Health · corrected 2025-01-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-12-17 · Health · corrected 2025-01-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-07-31 · Health · corrected 2024-08-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-05-07 · Health · corrected 2024-05-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. BF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-01-31 · Health · corrected 2024-01-31

    Potential for minimal harm

27. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2023-05-05 · Health · corrected 2023-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. 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.2023-05-05 · Health · corrected 2023-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-05-05 · Health · corrected 2023-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2023-05-05 · Health · corrected 2023-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-05-05 · Health · corrected 2023-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-05-05 · Health · corrected 2023-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-05-05 · Health · corrected 2023-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. 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.2023-05-05 · Health · corrected 2023-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2023-05-05 · Health · corrected 2023-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2023-05-05 · Health · corrected 2023-06-21

    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.2023-05-05 · Health · corrected 2023-06-21

    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.2023-05-05 · Health · corrected 2023-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-05-05 · Health · corrected 2023-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-05-05 · Health · corrected 2023-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. BF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2023-05-05 · Health · corrected 2023-06-21

    Potential for minimal harm

42. 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.2023-05-05 · Health · corrected 2023-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-03-14 · Health · corrected 2023-03-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2020-03-02 · Health · corrected 2020-03-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2020-03-02 · Health · corrected 2020-03-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2020-03-02 · Health · corrected 2020-03-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. 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.2020-03-02 · Health · corrected 2020-03-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. 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.2020-03-02 · Health · corrected 2020-03-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2020-03-02 · Health · corrected 2020-03-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. 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.2020-03-02 · Health · corrected 2020-03-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. DF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2020-03-02 · Health · corrected 2020-03-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2020-03-02 · Health · corrected 2020-03-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. DF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2020-03-02 · Health · corrected 2020-03-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

Other facilities in FULLERTON

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