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Veterans Home Of California - Chula Vista Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (CHULA VISTA, California)

700 EAST NAPLES COURT, CHULA VISTA, California 91911

Phone: 6194826010

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
180
Avg Residents/Day
110.2
Ownership
Government - State
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
San Diego
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health4/5
Staffing5/5
Quality3/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityCalifornia AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day1.060.68+0.38
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day5.034.54+0.49
CMS Staffing Rating5/53.3/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover17.8%36.6%-

Health Citation History

33 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-06-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-25Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-16Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-16Administration DeficienciesHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-16Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesDispose of garbage and refuse properly.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-19Resident Rights DeficienciesNot require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-03Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Resident Rights DeficienciesNotify 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-01Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-05Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2024-03-07Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-07Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-07Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-07Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-07Environmental DeficienciesKeep all essential equipment working safely.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-07Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-07Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-07Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-07Administration DeficienciesArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-07Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-14Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-22Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

11 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-01-16Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-16Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-16Construction DeficienciesMeet other general requirements.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-16Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-07Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-07Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-07Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$8,018
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2024-06-05Fine$8,018-

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