Veterans Home Of California - Chula Vista
Veterans Home Of California - Chula Vista in CHULA VISTA, CA — inspection on January 16, 2026.
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
interview on 1/16/2026 at 8:15 a.m. with Resident 34, Resident 34 stated, the hole on the bathroom
maintained in operable conditions.
Maintenance of [the facility], including the grounds, in a clean and
staff, and visitors.
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Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista 700 East Naples Court Chula Vista, CA 91911
by compacting it) had no top cover and was not closed when not in use.This failure had the potential
2:04 p.m. with the Food Service Manager (FSM), in the garbage disposal area, the blue garbage compactor door was opened, no staff around and missing a lid cover.
The FSM stated the garbage compactor should had been covered from all sides when not in use to prevent odor and to prevent attracting pests.During a follow up concurrent observation and interview on 1/15/2026 at 10 a.m. with the FSM, in the garbage disposal area, the blue garbage compactor door was opened, no staff around and missing a lid cover.
The FSM stated she didn't know why it was like this yesterday and today.
The FSM further stated this was not okay and will attract pest and rodents.
During an interview on 1/15/2026 at 2:36 p.m. with the Plant Operations Supervisor (POS), the POS stated the garbage compactor had to be a closed container to prevent odor and harborage of pests.
During an interview on 1/15/2026 at 3:10 p.m. with the Infection Preventionist (IP), the IP stated the garbage compactor should had been covered in all directions so it reduces the risk of bringing infection to our residents.During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Waste Management Program, dated 5/1/2025, the P&P indicated, All containers.will have tight fitting covers in good repair, external handles, and be leak proof and rodent proof.and will meet the following requirements:
- Have a tight fitting covers, closed when not being loaded.4. Be rodent proof unless stored in a room.
Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement failed to address a plan of repair to correct the
F584Findings:During a review of the facility's Health and Safety Committee Meetings Records, from 4/23/2024 to 10/23/2025, the meeting records indicated that the walls have holes, scrapes, and paint damage, and this remains consistent.
During an interview on 1/15/2025 at 4:16 p.m. with the Staff Services Manager (SS), SS stated he keeps track of all damage found during Environment of Care (EOC-area in building where residents are cared for) rounds. SS confirmed, there is building damage that remained unaddressed for over a year.
During an interview on 1/16/2025 at 8:27 a.m. with the Skilled Nursing Facility Administrator (SA), the Standards and Compliance Coordinator (SCC) and the Quality Assurance Registered Nurse (QA), the SA stated they attend the Health and Safety Meetings, and were aware of the building damage reported.During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program, dated 4/30/2025, the P&P indicated, Reports will be evaluated to determine further quality issues, plan solutions, implement actions, and ensure follow-up as well as consistent monitoring or results over a specified time frame.
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Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista 700 East Naples Court Chula Vista, CA 91911