COTTONWOOD CANYON HEALTHCARE CENTER in EL CAJON, CA was fined $11,408 by CMS following 64 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

COTTONWOOD CANYON HEALTHCARE CENTER (EL CAJON, CA) — $11,408 in CMS Fines

Outcome: COTTONWOOD CANYON HEALTHCARE CENTER in EL CAJON, CA was fined $11,408 by CMS following 64 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.


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


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


• Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.


• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.


• Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.


• Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.