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Health Inspection Summary
Granite Hills Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LLC
1340 E Madison Ave
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 447-1020
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Deficiency Category
Inspection Date:
1/30/25
Complaint Reporting Period:
4/1/24 - 3/31/25
Inspection Date:
6/17/21
Complaint Reporting Period:
4/1/23 - 3/31/24
Inspection Date:
8/8/19
Complaint Reporting Period:
4/1/22 - 3/31/23
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies010
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies775
Infection Control Deficiencies021
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies555
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies001
Resident Rights Deficiencies312
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies253
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies222
Environmental Deficiencies000
Administration Deficiencies110

Detailed result for inspection on 1/30/25
Date of last standard health inspection:1/30/25Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 4/1/24 - 3/31/25
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 4/1/24 - 3/31/25
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:20
Average number of Health Deficiencies in California:16.3
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:9.6
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
No Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

9/17/2410/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

12/27/241/22/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

5/17/245/31/24
3 - Actual harm
Few

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

1/30/252/21/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

1/30/252/21/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

1/30/252/21/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

1/30/252/21/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
No Infection Control Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

5/7/246/4/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

1/30/252/21/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

1/30/252/21/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

1/30/252/21/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

7/18/248/1/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
No Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

10/29/2411/8/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

9/24/2410/10/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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.

1/30/252/21/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

6/28/247/26/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

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

1/30/252/21/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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.

1/30/252/21/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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.

1/30/252/21/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

1/30/252/21/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Detailed result for inspection on 6/17/21
Date of last standard health inspection:6/17/21Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 4/1/23 - 3/31/24
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 4/1/23 - 3/31/24
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:24
Average number of Health Deficiencies in California:17.3
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:9.4
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

8/10/238/31/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

6/15/237/6/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

4/18/235/19/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

4/18/235/19/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

6/17/218/9/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

6/17/218/9/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

6/17/218/9/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

6/17/218/9/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

3/13/244/12/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

6/17/218/9/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

2/14/243/15/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

4/18/235/19/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

9/13/239/29/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

6/17/218/9/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

6/17/218/9/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
No Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

10/20/2311/6/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

9/13/239/29/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

6/17/218/9/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

6/17/218/9/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

6/17/218/9/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

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

6/17/218/9/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

6/17/218/9/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

6/17/218/9/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

6/17/218/9/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Detailed result for inspection on 8/8/19
Date of last standard health inspection:8/8/19Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 4/1/22 - 3/31/23
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 4/1/22 - 3/31/23
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:19
Average number of Health Deficiencies in California:15.3
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:8.7
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
No Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

11/30/2212/15/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

11/2/2211/15/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

8/8/199/8/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

8/8/199/8/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

8/8/199/8/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

7/12/229/27/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

1/25/233/10/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

9/20/2210/5/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

8/16/229/2/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

8/8/199/8/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

8/8/199/8/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

8/8/199/8/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

12/20/221/17/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

8/8/199/8/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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.

8/8/199/8/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

8/8/199/8/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

8/8/199/8/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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.

8/8/199/8/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

8/8/199/8/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Complaints and facility-reported incidents in the past 3 years
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

9/17/2410/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

12/27/241/22/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

5/17/245/31/24
3 - Actual harm
Few

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

5/7/246/4/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

1/30/252/21/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

7/18/248/1/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

10/29/2411/8/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

9/24/2410/10/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

6/28/247/26/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

8/10/238/31/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

6/15/237/6/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

4/18/235/19/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

4/18/235/19/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

3/13/244/12/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

2/14/243/15/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

4/18/235/19/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

9/13/239/29/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

10/20/2311/6/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

9/13/239/29/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

11/30/2212/15/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

11/2/2211/15/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

7/12/229/27/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

1/25/233/10/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

9/20/2210/5/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

8/16/229/2/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

12/20/221/17/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection control inspection deficiencies in the past 3 years
This nursing home has not been cited for any deficiencies on infection control inspections in the last 3 years.
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