Woodland Care Center: Treatment Care Violations - CA
The January inspection revealed documentation failures that violated standards for communicating resident conditions between medical teams. Inspectors cited the facility under federal regulations requiring comprehensive medical record maintenance.
According to inspection findings, the facility's own policy titled "Charting and Documentation," last reviewed January 15, mandated that staff document all services provided to residents, progress toward care plan goals, and any changes in residents' medical, physical, functional or psychosocial conditions.
The policy specified that medical records should facilitate communication between the interdisciplinary team regarding resident conditions and responses to care. Documentation must be "objective, complete and accurate," according to facility standards.
Inspectors determined the facility failed to meet these documentation requirements, though the specific nature of the documentation failures was not detailed in available inspection records.
The violation affected few residents and resulted in minimal harm or potential for actual harm, according to federal classifications. The citation falls under federal tag F842, which governs medical record standards and interdisciplinary team communication requirements.
Woodland Care Center's documentation policy emphasized the critical role medical records play in coordinating care between different medical professionals treating residents. Proper documentation ensures continuity of care and helps medical teams track resident progress and identify changes in condition requiring intervention.
The facility operates under requirements that medical records serve as the primary communication tool between nurses, doctors, therapists and other care team members responsible for resident wellbeing.
Federal inspectors completed their review following a complaint investigation at the Reseda facility.
Full Inspection Report
The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Woodland Care Center from 2026-01-29 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.
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Last verified: June 20, 2026 · Our methodology
WOODLAND CARE CENTER in RESEDA, CA was cited for violations during a health inspection on January 29, 2026.
The January inspection revealed documentation failures that violated standards for communicating resident conditions between medical teams.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.