Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-03-12 | 21 | 2026-03-12 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-10-24 | 24 | 2024-10-24 | 6 |
| Cycle 3 | 2022-11-10 | 27 | 2022-11-10 | 4 |
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
680 East Merritt Avenue · Tulare, CA 93274 · Tulare County
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-03-12 | 21 | 2026-03-12 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-10-24 | 24 | 2024-10-24 | 6 |
| Cycle 3 | 2022-11-10 | 27 | 2022-11-10 | 4 |
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 18 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-22 · complaintEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-20Honor 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-20Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-20Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-20Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-20Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-20Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-20Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-20Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-20Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-20Ensure 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-20Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-20Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-20Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-20Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-20Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-20Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-27Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-27Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-27Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-27Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-27Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-27Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-27Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
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Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
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