Alta Healthcare Center of Camarillo

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Alta Healthcare Center of Camarillo, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF600Jun 13, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure its Abuse/Injuries of Unknown Origin policies and procedures were implemented when one of two residents (Resident 1) was found by the responsible party (RP) and family with unreported injuries of unknown origin (abrasion to right shoulder and skin discoloration/bruise on the chin and on the left cheek) This failure had the potential for abuse and injuries to occur with no monitoring and follow up, thereby placing the residents at risk for increased abuse, injuries, or harm. Findings: During an observation on 5/16/24 at 3:06 p.m., Resident 1 was observed in her room, in bed, awake, responsive, and covered with a blanket from neck to lower extremities. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Apr 11, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to maintain an effective infection prevention and control program when: 1. A hand washing sink area was not accessible for staff use in a resident room identified as requiring transmission-based precautions (TBP - precautions put in place to prevent or control infections). 2. C-DIFF (Clostridium Difficile - an infection from a bacterium that causes diarrhea) feces contaminated briefs were discarded in the same trash can intended for doffing (removal) of personal protective equipment [(PPE) isolation gowns and gloves]. 3. A clean medication preparation area on the medication cart was contaminated when a jacket, personal supply bag, and blood pressure (BP) cuff were stored on it. 4. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 19, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure safe food handling and sanitation were implemented when the ice machine was not maintained in a sanitary manner. This failure had the potential to place the residents at an increased risk of foodborne illness. Findings: During a review of FDA (Food & Drug Administration) Food Code and Food Code Annex, 2017, the FDA Food Code indicated, Equipment food-contact surfaces .shall be clean to sight and touch, and nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris .,and nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues .The presence of food debris or dirt on nonfood-contact surfaces may… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Apr 11, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure: 1. Food was stored properly in accordance with professional standards of food service safety when a box of raw ground hamburger was stored above pork cutlets in the walk-in refrigerator. 2. Cooked pasta, a TCS (Time-Temperature Control for Safety - food that requires time-temperature control to prevent the growth of bacteria) food, was documented on the cool down log. 3. There was an appropriate air gap between the dish machine drain and the floor sink drain to prevent contaminated water from backing up into the dish machine should a problem arise with the floor drain. 4. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF919Jul 31, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure 2 of 3 sampled residents (Resident 1 and Resident 2) had their call light responded to timely.This failure had the potential to result in residents' needs not being met.Findings:During a concurrent observation and interview on 7/11/24 at 2:00 p.m. in Resident' room (Resident 2). Resident 2 stated that on most occasions, it took a while for her call light to be answered and sometimes as long as 45 minutes for staff to respond. Resident 2 further explained that this was the only means to communicate her needs to the staff while in the room and in bed. […]