Woodland Care Center: Medical Records Violations - CA
The violation involved inadequate documentation of services provided to residents, their progress toward care plan goals, and changes in medical, physical, functional or psychosocial conditions. Inspectors determined the deficient record-keeping affected few residents but created minimal harm or potential for actual harm.
The facility's own policy on charting and documentation, last reviewed January 15, 2026, requires staff to document all services provided to residents in medical records. The policy states that medical records should facilitate communication between the interdisciplinary team regarding resident conditions and responses to care.
Staff documentation must be "objective, complete and accurate" according to facility policy. The records should capture any changes in residents' medical, physical, functional or psychosocial status, as well as progress toward established care plan goals.
Federal inspectors cited the facility under regulation F 0842, which governs medical record documentation requirements. The citation indicates nursing staff failed to meet the facility's own standards for maintaining comprehensive resident records.
Proper documentation serves as the primary communication tool between different members of the care team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and other staff members. When records are incomplete or inaccurate, it can compromise the quality of care residents receive and make it difficult for providers to track patient progress or identify emerging health issues.
The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint, though the specific nature of the complaint was not detailed in the available documentation.
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: August 9, 2026 · Our methodology
WOODLAND CARE CENTER in RESEDA, CA was cited for violations during a health inspection on January 29, 2026.
Inspectors determined the deficient record-keeping affected few residents but created minimal harm or potential for actual harm.
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.