PARADISE VALLEY HEALTH CARE in NATIONAL CITY, CA was fined $10,036 by CMS following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

PARADISE VALLEY HEALTH CARE (NATIONAL CITY, CA) — $10,036 in CMS Fines

Outcome: PARADISE VALLEY HEALTH CARE in NATIONAL CITY, CA was fined $10,036 by CMS following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


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


• PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.


• Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.