VILLA LAS PALMAS HEALTHCARE CENTER in EL CAJON, CA was fined $33,732 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 49 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

VILLA LAS PALMAS HEALTHCARE CENTER (EL CAJON, CA) — $33,732 in CMS Fines

Outcome: VILLA LAS PALMAS HEALTHCARE CENTER in EL CAJON, CA was fined $33,732 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 49 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.


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


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


• Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.


• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted


• Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.


• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.