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VALLEY SKILLED NURSING CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (MODESTO, California)

515 EAST ORANGEBURG AVENUE, MODESTO, California 95350

Phone: 2095290516

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
70
Avg Residents/Day
52
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Stanislaus
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health4/5
Staffing4/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityCalifornia AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.620.68-0.05
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.694.54+0.14
CMS Staffing Rating4/53.3/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover25.0%36.6%-

Health Citation History

48 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-03-10Resident 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
2026-03-10Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Resident 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
2025-06-13Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-06Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-09Pharmacy 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
2025-04-09Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-27Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-27Resident 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
2025-03-14Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-14Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-14Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-14Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesD – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-14Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-14Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-14Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-15Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-13Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-13Resident 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
2023-11-22Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-22Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Resident 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Resident 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
2023-07-28Pharmacy 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
2023-07-28Pharmacy 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
2023-07-28Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesDispose of garbage and refuse properly.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Environmental DeficienciesProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2022-04-15Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-15Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-15Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesDispose of garbage and refuse properly.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-15Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-15Resident 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
2022-04-15Resident 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-15Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-15Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-15Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProvide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-15Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-15Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-15Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-15Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-15Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-15Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-15Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-15Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-15Environmental DeficienciesProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.B – Minimal Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

35 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-03-14Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-14Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-14Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-14Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesDevelop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-14Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesDevelop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-14Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesDevelop a communication plan.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-14Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish emergency prep training and testing.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-14Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesImplement emergency and standby power systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-14Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-14Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-14Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-14Egress DeficienciesAdd doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-14Smoke DeficienciesHave a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-14Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-14Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesDevelop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesAddress subsistence needs for staff and patients.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesList the names and contact information of those in the facility.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct testing and exercise requirements.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Smoke DeficienciesHave properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-15Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-15Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-15Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-15Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-15Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-15Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-15Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-15Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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