Astoria Healthcare Center in SYLMAR, CA was fined $16,820 by CMS following 123 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Astoria Healthcare Center (SYLMAR, CA) — $16,820 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Astoria Healthcare Center in SYLMAR, CA was fined $16,820 by CMS following 123 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


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


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


• 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.


• Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.