Canyon Oaks Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
CANYON OAKS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in CANOGA PARK, CA — inspection on August 25, 2025.
Found 3 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.
Inspection Findings
During an interview on 8/25/2025 at 4:12 p.m., with Licensed Vocational Nurse 2 (LVN 2), LVN 2 stated that LVN 2 did not administer Resident 2's glargine insulin because LVN 2 overlooked the parameters of the order. LVN 2 stated that she (LVN 2) should have read the order in its entirety.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Administering Medications, review date 1/15/2025, the policy indicated medications are administered in a safe and timely manner, and as prescribed.
The director of nursing services supervises and directs all personnel who administer without unnecessary interruptions.
Medications are administered in accordance with the prescriber orders, including any required time frame.
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08/25/2025
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Canyon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
22029 Saticoy Street Canoga Park, CA 91303
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
associated diseases.
Facility ID:
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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Building
COMPLETED
08/25/2025
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Canyon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
22029 Saticoy Street Canoga Park, CA 91303
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow proper food handling practices by failing to ensure clear storage cups of gelatin were dated and labeled according to the facility's policy.This deficient practice had the potential to place 142 out of 148 residents who receive food from the facility's kitchen at risk for foodborne illnesses (refers to illness caused by the ingestion of contaminated food or beverages).
During an observation of the facility's kitchen refrigerator on 8/25/2025 at 1:45 p.m., observed open food items not in its original packaging and placed in clear storage cups.
Observed several clear storage cups labeled SF and several clear storage cups with no labels.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 8/25/2025 at 1:46 p.m., with the Dietary Supervisor (DS), the DS stated that the clear storage cups are cups of gelatine for the residents.
Observed the DS count the clear storage cups.
The DS stated 35 of the clear storage cups had no label and counted 11 clear storage cups labeled SF.
The DS stated that SF meant sugar free and is served to residents with consistent carbohydrate diet (diet consistency that helps control blood sugar levels).
The DS stated that when a food item is not in its original packaging, the food item must be labeled with the specific name of the food item and the date when the food item was opened/prepared.
When asked about the importance of accurate labeling, the DS stated that it is important to accurately label food items to make sure that the food item is what it is and for the safety of the residents.
The DS further stated that the person preparing the gelatine is responsible for labeling.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Food Safety Product Labeling & Dating Guide, review date 1/15/2025, the policy indicated under storing prepared food; Applies to: Purchased, ready-to-eat food removed from original container.
Product storage label: Name of product, date of preparation and/or use-by date.
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