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WEST COVINA HEALTHCARE CENTER

850 S. SUNKIST AVE., WEST COVINA, CA 91790 · CCN 055992

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

$86,320

Number of fines

4

Number of penalties

6

Payment denials

2

Chain

Chain

CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES

Facilities in chain

32

Chain avg overall

2.60 / 5

Inspection citations (52)3 actual harm

1. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2026-01-02 · Health · corrected 2026-01-23

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2025-12-05 · Health · corrected 2025-12-26

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. 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.2025-12-05 · Health · corrected 2025-12-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.2025-12-05 · Health · corrected 2025-12-26

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-12-05 · Health · corrected 2025-12-26

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-12-05 · Health · corrected 2025-12-26

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-12-05 · Health · corrected 2025-12-26

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. BF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2025-12-05 · Health · corrected 2025-12-26

   Potential for minimal harm

9. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-12-05 · Health · corrected 2025-12-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-12-05 · Health · corrected 2025-12-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2025-12-05 · Health · corrected 2025-12-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. BF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2025-12-05 · Health · corrected 2025-12-06

    Potential for minimal harm

13. EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-07-25 · Health · corrected 2025-08-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-12-27 · Health · corrected 2025-01-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. EF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2024-10-03 · Health · corrected 2024-10-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. 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.2024-10-03 · Health · corrected 2024-10-25

    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.2024-10-03 · Health · corrected 2024-10-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-10-03 · Health · corrected 2024-10-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-10-03 · Health · corrected 2024-10-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. EF0693Ensure 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.2024-10-03 · Health · corrected 2024-10-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2024-10-03 · Health · corrected 2024-10-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-10-03 · Health · corrected 2024-10-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-10-03 · Health · corrected 2024-10-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. 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.2024-10-03 · Health · corrected 2024-10-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. BF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2024-10-03 · Health · corrected 2024-10-25

    Potential for minimal harm

26. DF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2024-10-03 · Health · corrected 2024-10-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-07-03 · Health · corrected 2024-07-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. 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.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2024-06-07 · Health · corrected 2024-07-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-05-06 · Health · corrected 2024-05-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. 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.2024-05-06 · Health · corrected 2024-05-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. 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.2024-03-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. GF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2024-03-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30

    Actual harm

34. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-03-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. GF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-01-31 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Actual harm

36. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-01-31 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-11-28 · Health · corrected 2023-12-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. 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.2023-10-13 · Health · corrected 2023-11-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-10-13 · Health · corrected 2023-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2023-10-13 · Health · corrected 2023-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-10-13 · Health · corrected 2023-11-17

    Actual harm

42. DF0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.2023-10-13 · Health · corrected 2023-11-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. EF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-10-13 · Health · corrected 2023-11-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. 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.2023-10-13 · Health · corrected 2023-11-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. DF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2023-10-13 · Health · corrected 2023-11-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2023-10-13 · Health · corrected 2023-11-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. BF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2023-10-13 · Health · corrected 2023-10-13

    Potential for minimal harm

48. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-08-07 · Health · corrected 2023-08-25

    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.2023-05-30 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-05-30 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-05-26 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2023-03-04 · Health · corrected 2023-04-24

    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.