F729 in California. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
California cites F729 less often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share0.71×
0.71 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Share of California citations0.03%
Of every deficiency written in California in 2025, this is the portion that was F729.
California0.03%
National0.04%
Share of all citations that were F729.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What California surveyors wrote
F729 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.
D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedMarch 12, 2026
Based on interview and records review, the facility failed to ensure one of five sampled staff (Certified Nursing Assistant [CNA] 2) had a completed initial competency evaluation completed upon hire. This failure had the potential to result in CNA 2 providing care that did not meet the resident's needs.Findings:During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/12/26 at 10:15 a.m. with Director Staff Development (DSD), CNA 2's personnel file (PF), undated, was reviewed. The PF indicated CNA 2 was hired on 4/23/25 and there was no initial competency evaluation document. …
B · No harm, potential for minimal, patternAugust 7, 2023
Based on interview and facility document review, the facility failed to verify the certification status for two of 18 sampled Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs 6 and 11). CNAs 6 and 11 provided care to the residents in the facility when their certifications had expired, creating the risk for care provided to the residents by an unqualified staff.
Findings:
Review of the undated Certified Nursing Assistant Job Description showed the CNA will maintain compliance with the federal, state and local regulatory requirements.
Review of CNA 6's undated L&C Verification Detail Page from CDPH dated [DATE], showed CNA 6's certification had an expiration date of [DATE]. …
Deficiency Index is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by CMS, Medicare, or any government agency. About this data · Report a correction