Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to hire a qualified social worker (SW). This deficient practice places residents at risk of social needs not being met.On 8/17/2026 The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) received a complaint alleging the facility hired the former receptionist with no previous experience to assume the role of the social worker. A review of the SW employment application dated 11/7/2025 indicated the following:-The SW's desired position was receptionist.-The SW has a Bachelor of Arts degree but does not specify which field of study.-The SW worked as marketing support and graphic design (using visual art and design tools to build the material that promotes a business, product or service) from 6/2015 to 8/2019.-The SW worked as a… …
F850
Administration Deficiencies
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Every F850 citation surveyors wrote nationally that year.
Distinct nursing homes with at least one F850 finding.
The harm level
How severely F850 is cited
0.0% of citations found actual harm or worse (level G and above).
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D2913.1% | E8437.8% | F7935.6% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B10.5% | C2913.1% |
In the surveyor’s words
What an F850 citation says
One finding from each severity level, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
Based on interview and record review, the facility, with a capacity of more than 120 beds, failed to employ a qualified social worker on a full-time basis for 1 of 1 facility reviewed for qualified staffing. The facility failed to ensure they had a full-time licensed Social Worker since 08/27/2025. This failure could affect all residents of the facility by placing them at increased risk of psychosocial decline and poor quality of life. Findings included:During an interview on 08/07/2026 at 6:20 p.m., the SSA stated that she is not a licensed social worker and that she is working towards licensure. She stated that she receives virtual guidance from another social worker outside of the facility. …
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