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Vineyard Hills Health Center Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Templeton, California)

290 Heather Court, Templeton, California 93465

Phone: 8054343035

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
99
Avg Residents/Day
90.9
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
San Luis Obispo
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health5/5
Staffing4/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityCalifornia AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.340.68-0.34
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.774.54+0.23
CMS Staffing Rating4/53.3/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover50.3%36.6%-

Health Citation History

16 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-06-27Nutrition 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
2025-06-27Pharmacy 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
2025-06-27Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProvide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-27Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-27Environmental DeficienciesKeep all essential equipment working safely.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-27Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-06Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-06Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-06Pharmacy 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-06Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-06Resident 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
2024-06-06Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesD – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-13Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-10Nutrition 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
2021-06-10Nutrition 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
2021-06-10Environmental DeficienciesKeep all essential equipment working safely.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

10 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-06-27Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-06Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-06Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-06Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-06Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-10Smoke 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
2021-06-10Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-10Smoke DeficienciesInstall a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-10Smoke DeficienciesHave a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-10Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.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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