Veterans Home Of California - Fresno
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0628
Federal health inspectors cited VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO in FRESNO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0628 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-01-30.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-02-23.
F-Tag F0690
Federal health inspectors cited VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO in FRESNO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0690 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-01-30.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-02-23.
F-Tag F0755
Federal health inspectors cited VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO in FRESNO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-01-30.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-02-23.
F-Tag F0756
Federal health inspectors cited VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO in FRESNO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0756 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-01-30.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-02-23.
F-Tag F0761
Federal health inspectors cited VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO in FRESNO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-01-30.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-02-23.
F-Tag F0865
Federal health inspectors cited VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO in FRESNO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0865 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-01-30.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-02-23.
F-Tag F0880
Federal health inspectors cited VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO in FRESNO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-01-30.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-02-23.
VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO in FRESNO, CA inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
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 FRESNO, 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 VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.