Brighton Post Acute
BRIGHTON POST ACUTE in HANFORD, CA — inspection on January 2, 2026.
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.
Inspection Findings
During a concurrent observation and interview on 1/2/26, at 2:13 p.m., with the Maintenance Supervisor (MAINS), in the Station 1 hallway, the fire door was closed.
The MAINS stated, all fire exit doors in the facility were closed since 12/31/25 as a precaution.
The MAINS stated, the fire protection system stopped functioning on 12/31/25 and he initiated a fire watch (a log documenting the inspection of the building every hour, looking for signs of smoke and/or fire) with the assistance of other facility staff.
The MAINS stated, he was not sure if the facility notified CDPH or HCAI of the fire protection system malfunction.
The MAINS stated, the situation is considered an unusual occurrence and must be reported to CDPH and HCAI.
During an interview on 1/2/26, at 3:15 p.m., with the Administrator (ADM), the ADM stated the facility did not inform CDPH and HCAI when the fire protection system malfunctioned on 12/31/25.
The ADM stated, the fire protection system remains down and the entire facility was under a fire watch.
The ADM stated, he was not aware of the requirement to notify CDPH or HCAI.
The ADM stated, without the proper notification, the facility was out of compliance and potentially placed residents' safety at risk in the event of a fire.
During a review of the facility's document titled, FIRE WATCH LOG SHEET undated, the document indicated, . In the event that any of the fire protection system are off-line, a FIRE WATCH is to be implemented .
System OUT OF SERVICE .
Date:12/31/25 .
During a review of the facility's document titled, ADMINISTRATOR dated 7/24, the document indicated, .
The primary purpose of this position is to direct the day-to-day functions of the facility in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern nursing facilities to ensure the highest degree of quality care always be provided to residents .
Duties and Responsibilities .
Develop and implement a facility compliance program that meets state and federal requirements .
Oversee and participate in the development of an all-hazards emergency preparedness and response plan .
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Fire Alarm System, dated 7/24, the P&P indicated .
This facility maintains an operable fire alarm system at all times . 3.
The fire alarm system is connected to the fire department automatically sounds an alarm at the fire station when a pull station is activated .
During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Maintenance Service, dated 2015, the P&P indicated .
Maintenance service shall be provided to all areas of the building, grounds, and equipment . 2.
Functions of maintenance personnel include .
Maintaining the fire alarm system and emergency generator system in good working order .
Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided.
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Source: This inspection report was downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases nursing home inspection reports in bulk. The findings reflect what state surveyors documented in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies on the date of the inspection.
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