Safety Report: Las Palomas Center
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (30) than in the cycle before (41).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 5 | July 16, 2026; June 3, 2025; April 3, 2025; July 19, 2024; August 17, 2023 |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F658) | 5 | November 25, 2025; June 3, 2025; April 3, 2025; March 7, 2024; August 17, 2023 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 3 | November 25, 2025; June 3, 2025; August 17, 2023 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 3 | November 25, 2025; July 19, 2024; August 17, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 3 | November 5, 2025; April 3, 2025; April 28, 2022 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 3 | April 3, 2025; July 19, 2024; August 17, 2023 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 3 | April 3, 2025; March 7, 2024; November 8, 2023 |
| Honor 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. (F584) | 3 | April 3, 2025; July 19, 2024; August 17, 2023 |
| Ensure 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. (F761) | 3 | March 7, 2024; August 17, 2023; April 28, 2022 |
| 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. (F585) | 2 | April 10, 2026; August 17, 2023 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 2 | November 25, 2025; April 28, 2022 |
| Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. (F711) | 2 | November 5, 2025; April 3, 2025 |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F804) | 2 | June 3, 2025; November 8, 2023 |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F580) | 2 | April 3, 2025; August 17, 2023 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 2 | January 2, 2025; July 19, 2024 |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (F554) | 2 | July 19, 2024; November 8, 2023 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (F921) | 2 | March 7, 2024; April 28, 2022 |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. (F557) | 2 | March 7, 2024; August 17, 2023 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 2 | August 17, 2023; April 28, 2022 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2025 | Fine | $106,750 |
| April 3, 2025 | Fine | $149,042 |
| July 19, 2024 | Fine | $38,721 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
July 16, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
April 10, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 9, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
November 25, 2025 — 5 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
November 5, 2025 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
June 3, 2025 — 7 citations · complaint investigation
April 3, 2025 — 14 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
January 2, 2025 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
July 19, 2024 — 20 citations (includes serious)
March 7, 2024 — 6 citations · complaint investigation
November 8, 2023 — 5 citations · complaint investigation
August 17, 2023 — 16 citations
April 28, 2022 — 7 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare