SANTA CLARITA POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER in NEWHALL, CA was fined $118,170 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 90 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

SANTA CLARITA POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER (NEWHALL, CA) — $118,170 in CMS Fines

Outcome: SANTA CLARITA POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER in NEWHALL, CA was fined $118,170 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 90 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.


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


• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.


• Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• 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.


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