Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility's QAPI committee failed to ensure action plans related to deficient practices identified in the last recertification survey, dated 8/5/25 through 8/8/25, were implemented by 8/25/25 as their POC (Plan of Correction) indicated.As a result, the facility remained noncompliant with a deficiency cited during the prior survey, which had the potential to affect the health and safety of the residents.Findings:Following a recertification survey dated 8/5/25 through 8/8/25, the facility provided a POC which ensured: an audit of resident weights was conducted, a weekly risk review of all resident nutrition needs assessments, consumption, and needs for assistance would be provided. …
F867 citations in California
QAPI improvement activities · Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Against expectation — 2025
California cites F867 less often than its own record predicts
0.98 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Of every deficiency written in California in 2025, this is the portion that was F867.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What California surveyors wrote
F867 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.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to conduct and review planned quality improvement monitoring activities and audits to determine whether corrective actions were effective for the problems identified for pressure injuries (PI).This failure resulted in wound treatment orders recommended by the wound consultant (WMD) not being implemented in a timely manner, for five of six residents reviewed for PIs. (Cross refer F-686)Findings: A review of the facility document titled, QAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) Plan dated [DATE], indicated the improvement plan required weekly wound reports, monitoring of implementation of wound treatment orders, and presentation of audit findings to the QAPI Committee for review and recommendations monthly for three… …
Based on interview, facility document review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure the QAPI committee implemented and monitored the effectiveness of their plan of correction for improvement of repeated deficient practice cited at F695, F761, F842, and F880. This failure had the potential to affect the quality of care for all the residents in the facility. Findings: Review of the facility's Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program showed QAPI will develop monitoring tools that provide an effective mechanism to ensure residents receive the necessary care. …
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Recent years
| Year | Share of California citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.28% | 0.47× |
| 2024 | 0.33% | 0.72× |
| 2025 | 0.32% | 0.98× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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