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Complaint Investigation

Alameda Care Center

February 21, 2026 · Burbank, CA · 925 W. Alameda Ave.
Citations 2
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 89
Provider ID 555690
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Alameda Care Center
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Inspection Summary

ALAMEDA CARE CENTER in BURBANK, CA — inspection on February 21, 2026.

Found 2 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0684
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Registered Nurse (RNs) obtains Dermatologist consultation order. TN 1 stated Dermatologist are

because the facility does not have a Dermatologist until 1/26/2026.During a concurrent interview, and

Management, undated and last reviewed on 1/14/2026, the P&P indicated, Notification of physician and orders for non-pressure sore treatment.During a concurrent interview and record review on 2/20/2026, at 3:13 p.m., with the RNS, facility's P&P, titled, Change in Condition, dated 1/24/2027, and last reviewed on 1/14/2026, the P&P indicated, To ensure proper assessment and follow-through for any resident with a change of condition. A change in condition is a sudden or marked difference in residents: .11.

Bruises, lacerations, blisters, rashes or skin tears.

Upon a change in condition for any reason, nursing staff members are to take the following actions: Physician shall be called promptly.

The RNS stated that when Resident 7 had rashes on 12/26/2026, a change of condition should have been created, and physician order should have been followed.

555690 02/21/2026

Alameda Care Center 925 W.

Alameda Ave.

Burbank, CA 91506

During an interview on 2/20/2026, at 8:36 a.m., with the Director of Staff Development (DSD)/IP, the DSD stated there was no inservice, education or training provided to TN 1 and TN 2 on skin scraping.

The DSD stated TN 1 and TN 2 were not checked for skin scraping competency.

The DSD stated TN 1 and TN 2 should have been taught by the NP of the Dermatologist.

The DSD stated if TN 1 and TN 2 were not competent in skin scraping, the procedure would not be done correctly and might affect the result of the skin scraping.

During an interview on 2/20/2026 at 2:59 p.m., with the RNS, the RNS stated no training was provided to the staff before skin scraping on 1/26/2026.

The RNS stated training should have been done and competency should have been evaluated before 1/26/2026, when skin scraping was done to residents.

The RNS stated the importance of providing training and competency for skin scraping was for accurate specimen collection.

The RNS stated if staff were not trained, an inaccurate result could possibly happen causing a potential spread of scabies.

During an interview on 2/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in BURBANK, CA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from ALAMEDA CARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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