HEARTWOOD AVENUE HEALTHCARE in VALLEJO, CA was fined $16,988 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 40 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

HEARTWOOD AVENUE HEALTHCARE (VALLEJO, CA) — $16,988 in CMS Fines

Outcome: HEARTWOOD AVENUE HEALTHCARE in VALLEJO, CA was fined $16,988 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 40 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


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


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


• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.


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


• 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.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• 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.