Artesia Christian Home INC.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0825 from the health inspection on November 15, 2024.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0880 4 times since 2023.

• Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.

• Citation F0688. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0688 3 times since 2023.

• Citation F0726. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.

• Citation F0760. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.

• Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.

• Citation F0887. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0887 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0550 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.

• Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0580 2 times since 2025.

• Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.

• Citation F0826. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.

• Citation F0912. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0912 3 times since 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 11, 2026.

• Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 11, 2026.

• Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 11, 2026.

• Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 11, 2026.

• Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 11, 2026.

• Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 11, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 23, 2025.

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• Citation F0557. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2025.

• Citation F0806. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2025.

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• Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2025.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from October 25, 2024 from $150,890 to $98,079.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.

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CMS stopped payment for new admissions from December 17, 2024, for 36 days.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

Severity L is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

105 of 1,165 California homes (9%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.

• Citation F0758. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

• Citation F0741. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

• Citation F0880. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

• Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

• Citation F0692. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

• Citation F0867. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

• Citation F0604. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

• Citation F0836. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

• Citation F0881. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0881 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0887. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

• Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

• Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

• Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

• Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

• Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

• Citation F0912. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0342. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 13, 2024.

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CMS fine of $98,079 on October 25, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 11, 2023.

• Citation F0688. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 11, 2023.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 11, 2023.

• Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 11, 2023.

• Citation F0881. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 11, 2023.

• Citation F0919. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 11, 2023.

• Citation F0912. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 11, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2023.

• Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2023.

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