FAIR OAKS HEALTHCARE CENTER in FAIR OAKS, CA was fined $8,990 by CMS following 52 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

FAIR OAKS HEALTHCARE CENTER (FAIR OAKS, CA) — $8,990 in CMS Fines

Outcome: FAIR OAKS HEALTHCARE CENTER in FAIR OAKS, CA was fined $8,990 by CMS following 52 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.


• Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.


• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.


• 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.