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Complaint Investigation

Whitney Oaks Care Center

December 23, 2025 · Carmichael, CA · 3529 Walnut Avenue
Citations 1
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 126
Provider ID 056410
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Whitney Oaks Care Center
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Inspection Summary

WHITNEY OAKS CARE CENTER in CARMICHAEL, CA — inspection on December 23, 2025.

Found 1 citation. 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

FF0658
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

DON stated that a blank space in the TAR for 12/12/25 meant the treatment was missed.

The DON stated that on 12/12/25, one treatment nurse called off work, so the Charge Nurse gave the wound care instead.

The DON further stated that treatment nurses usually document if Resident 1 refused wound care however there was no documentation on 12/12/25 that the resident refused. A review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled Dressings, Dry/Clean revised September 2013 indicated, 1.

Notify the supervisor if the resident refuses the dressing change. 2.

Report other information in accordance with facility policy and professional standards of practice.

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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 CARMICHAEL, 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 WHITNEY OAKS CARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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