Deficiency Index

Lakeport Post Acute

Lakeport, California · CCN 555222

37 surveys since 2010, 8 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.

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

Citations on record
184
Surveys
37
Harm or worse
8
Immediate jeopardy
1
The record, 2010–2026
’10’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy1

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file30/37

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
81
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
PACS GROUP
County
Lake · rural
Medicare-certified since
1986

CMS ratings

Overall
3
Health inspection
2
Staffing
3
Quality measures
5

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 423 for-profit facilities of 66–99 beds in California.

Last survey on record

May 13, 2026

180 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.514.16
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.37—
Annual nurse turnover29.8%37.5%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

Fines
$8,492 across 1 penalty

Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG12.0%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD2551.0%E1632.7%F714.3%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 49 of the 184 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F8803×

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • F6562×

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • F6572×

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  • F6582×

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  • F6842×

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Lakeport Post Acute, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Actual harm, isolatedF760May 13, 2026

    F760 (Rev. 173, Issued: 11-22-17, Effective: 11-28-17, Implementation: 11-28-17) The facility must ensure that its- S483.45(f)(2) Residents are free of any significant medication errors. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to follow facility policies & procedures that required triple-checking of medication before administration which resulted in failure to administer the correct medication prescribed for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1). As a direct result, Resident 1 experienced a life-threatening adverse reaction requiring emergency rescue medications, transfer to a General Acute Care Hospital (GACH), and hospitalization in the intensive care unit for life threatening symptoms. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF725Jun 19, 2025

    Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to provide nursing staff based on the 3.5 direct hours per patient day (DHPPD) for 27 out of 39 days reviewed. This failure resulted in two sampled residents, Resident 17 and Resident 37, ability to receive timely nursing care. This failure also had the potential to impact all residents in the facility. Findings: During a review of Resident 17's admission Record dated 6/18/25, the Admissions Record indicated that Resident 17 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with the diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy (congenital disorder of movement, muscle tone, or posture), stroke (damage to brain from lack of blood supply), dementia (impairment of at least two brain function such as memory loss and judgement), and hemiplegia… […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF574Dec 18, 2023

    Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that the list of information such as the name and the correct Department of the State Survey Agency, & the State Licensure were accurate and written visibly available to all vulnerable residents, staff and visitors. This failure had the potential to result in unreported and uninvestigated complaint or any incident to the State Agency or State Licensing by a resident/s, staff and visitors who may have had concerns and requires advocacy. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF804Dec 18, 2023

    Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure the food was palatable, was served timely and was served at temperatures in accordance with resident preferences for seven out of seven sampled residents (Residents 376, 68, 65, 375, 226, 52 and 50). These failures had the potential to result in residents not eating the food served which could result in weight loss and further compromise their medical status. Findings: During an interview on 12/11/23 at 1:49 p.m., Resident 376 stated he dislike the food at the facility. Resident 376 stated food had no taste and vegetables were soggy. During an interview on 12/11/23 at 1:52 p.m., Resident 68 stated food comes in late, so it was usually cold by the time he gets it. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF813Dec 18, 2023

    Based on observation and interviews, the facility failed to ensure 1. residents' food items were labeled with name and dated and expired food items were discarded. These failures led to unsafe and unsanitary storage of food. These failures were also a safety risk that could lead to accidental ingestion of expired food items. Findings: During an observation on [DATE] at 1:40 p.m., resident's refrigerator was in the staff breakroom. The refrigerator side was broken. During a concurrent observation and interview on [DATE] at 1:47 p.m., Unlicensed Staff AA verified she put the jar of minced garlic for the resident in room [ROOM NUMBER] in the refrigerator. Unlicensed Staff AA stated there was no name to identify who this jar of minced garlic belonged to. […]

Read 26 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 26 of 184 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • May 13, 2026Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Jun 19, 2025Standard9 findings
  • Feb 25, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Dec 18, 2023Standard and complaint19 findings · 1 harm
  • Nov 6, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 5, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • May 25, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 17, 2023Complaint2 findings
Show the 29 earlier surveys
  • Nov 3, 2022Complaint1 finding
  • Jul 29, 2022Infection control2 findings
  • Jun 28, 2022Standard18 findings
  • Dec 21, 2020Infection control1 finding
  • Sep 25, 2020Infection control1 finding
  • Jun 4, 2020Complaint2 findings
  • Feb 27, 2020Complaint3 findings · 1 harm
  • Mar 29, 2019Standard15 findings · 1 harm
  • Apr 27, 2018Standard10 findings
  • Jan 25, 2018Complaint3 findings · 2 harm
  • Jan 3, 2018Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 24, 2017Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 19, 2017Complaint1 finding
  • Feb 13, 2017Standard and complaint16 findings
  • Jul 5, 2016Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 1, 2016Complaint2 findings
  • Feb 23, 2016Complaint2 findings
  • Nov 20, 2015Standard and complaint14 findings · 1 harm
  • Oct 16, 2015Complaint2 findings
  • May 6, 2015Complaint1 finding
  • Nov 7, 2014Standard and complaint14 findings
  • Nov 8, 2013—12 findings
  • Oct 3, 2013Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 20, 2013Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 27, 2012—16 findings
  • Mar 23, 2012—1 finding
  • Mar 22, 2012—1 finding
  • Jul 21, 2011—5 findings
  • Nov 1, 2010—1 finding · 1 harm

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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