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F883 citations in California

Flu and pneumonia vaccines · Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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

F883 in California. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

California cites F883 less often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share0.55×

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

Share of California citations0.35%

Of every deficiency written in California in 2025, this is the portion that was F883.

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

In the surveyor’s words

What California surveyors wrote

F883 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.

K · Immediate jeopardy, patternJanuary 16, 2025

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to prevent and control the spread of Influenza (flu, highly contagious, sometimes deadly respiratory infection [the invasion and growth of germs in the lungs and the airway, caused by the influenza virus) for 7 of 15 sampled residents (Residents 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7) during the current flu season (from 10/1/2024 to 3/31/2025) in according to the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Influenza Prevention and Control, by failing to: 1. …

Park Avenue Healthcare & Wellness Center

G · Actual harm, isolatedFebruary 1, 2018

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide annual influenza vaccinations in a timely manner for one of 17 sampled residents (Resident 51) and two residents outside of the sample (Residents 3 and 67). This failure resulted in Residents 3 and 67 not being vaccinated and becoming ill with influenza and had the potential for Resident 51 to become ill with influenza. Findings: 1. A review of Resident 3's record indicated she was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. A review of Resident 3's influenza vaccine consent dated 1/15/18. indicated that the consent was signed by Resident 3's Responsible Party (a person the facility can call about the care needs or finances of a resident) on 1/15/18. 2. …

Mayers Memorial Hospital

D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedAugust 21, 2026

Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure one of three residents sampled (Resident 14) reviewed for pneumococcal immunization (a shot that protects against serious infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria) was provided education and offered pneumococcal immunization. This failure had the potential to place Resident 14 at risk for acquiring, transmitting, or experiencing complications from pneumococcal disease.Findings: A review of Resident 14's admission Record indicated Resident 14 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis of Metabolic Encephalopathy (a temporary brain malfunction caused by chemical imbalances or toxins in the blood when the body's organs are sick or failing). …

Palomar Heights Post Acute

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Recent years

YearShare of California citationsvs expected
20230.62%0.70×
20240.53%0.70×
20250.35%0.55×

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

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