Atterdag Care Center
636 Atterdag Road, Solvang, CA 93463
Atterdag Care Center is a nursing home in Solvang, California. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (805) 688-5645
- Last standard health inspection
- January 9, 2026 (10 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 50
- Residents per day, on average
- 46.6
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Other
- Legal business name
- Solvang Lutheran Home, INC.
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the California average (32 vs 50).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on April 10, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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 has cited this home for F0657 2 times since 2026.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 has cited this home for F0842 3 times since 2025.
11 citations
Health inspection on January 9, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.
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 February 10, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 3 times since 2023.
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 February 10, 2026.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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.
CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0692 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0710. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.
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 2025.
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.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 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 February 10, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on January 9, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0353. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on November 18, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 November 19, 2025.
1 citation
Health inspection on July 8, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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 July 18, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing 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 changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
9 citations
Health inspection on January 24, 2025
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 14, 2025.
Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 14, 2025.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 14, 2025.
Citation F0800. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.
Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0803 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 14, 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 February 14, 2025.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.
Citation F0908. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.
5 citations
Fire safety inspection on January 24, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 5, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0926. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2025.
Citation K0712. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2025.
Citation K0511. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 29, 2025.
Citation K0918. Severity C: potential for 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 7, 2025.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
8 citations
Health inspection on July 28, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 August 21, 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 August 21, 2023.
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 August 21, 2023.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 21, 2023.
Citation F0802. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 21, 2023.
Citation F0803. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 21, 2023.
Citation F0868. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
CMS lists it as corrected on August 21, 2023.
Citation F0882. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 21, 2023.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on July 28, 2023
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 August 15, 2023.
Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2023.
Citation E0031. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2023.
Citation K0293. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- SOLVANG LUTHERAN HOME, INC.5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 10/04/1973
- PARKER, CHRISTOPHEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2011
Questions
When was Atterdag Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists January 9, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Atterdag Care Center have?
CMS lists 32 health citations since July 28, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Atterdag Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Atterdag Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Atterdag Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.