OAKLAND HEIGHTS NURSING AND REHABILITATION in OAKLAND, CA was fined $7,409 by CMS following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

OAKLAND HEIGHTS NURSING AND REHABILITATION (OAKLAND, CA) — $7,409 in CMS Fines

Outcome: OAKLAND HEIGHTS NURSING AND REHABILITATION in OAKLAND, CA was fined $7,409 by CMS following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.


• Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


• Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.


• Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.