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F576 citations in California

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

F576 in California. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

California cites F576 less often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share0.60×

0.60 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.

Share of California citations0.07%

Of every deficiency written in California in 2025, this is the portion that was F576.

Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.

In the surveyor’s words

What California surveyors wrote

F576 findings written in California, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.

Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.

E · No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternApril 17, 2026

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure three of eight sampled residents (Resident's 1, 2, and 3) were provided privacy when using the telephone. These failures resulted in Resident's 1, 2, and 3 being unable to make personal phone calls without staff's presence and monitoring, violating their rights to private communication. These deficient practices had the potential to cause psychosocial harm, including fear of being overheard when discussing personal information, and feelings of distress and isolation due to lack of communication with family. Findings:During a review of Resident 1's admission Record (Face Sheet), the Face Sheet indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. …

Seacrest Post-Acute Care Center

B · No harm, potential for minimal, patternFebruary 5, 2025

Based on observation, interview, medical record review, facility document review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure the mailedpackage was unopened and delivered for one of two sampled residents (Resident 1). This failure had the potential to violate the resident's rights to receive mail. Findings: Review of the facility's P&P titled Resident Rights revised December 2016 showed the Federal and State laws guarantee certain basic rights to all residents of this facility. …

Advanced Rehab Center of Tustin

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Recent years

YearShare of California citationsvs expected
20230.08%0.63×
20240.11%0.88×
20250.07%0.60×

Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.

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