Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista in Highland, CA — inspection on February 26, 2026.
Found 14 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
Federal health inspectors cited Sierra Vista in Highland, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0565 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-26.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
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 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Sierra Vista.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-03-25.
Federal health inspectors cited Sierra Vista in Highland, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0583 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-26.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Sierra Vista.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-03-25.
Federal health inspectors cited Sierra Vista in Highland, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-26.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Sierra Vista.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-03-25.
Federal health inspectors cited Sierra Vista in Highland, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-26.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Sierra Vista.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-03-25.
Federal health inspectors cited Sierra Vista in Highland, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-26.
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 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 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Sierra Vista.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-03-25.
Federal health inspectors cited Sierra Vista in Highland, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-26.
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 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Sierra Vista.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-03-25.
Federal health inspectors cited Sierra Vista in Highland, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0800 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-26.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
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 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Sierra Vista.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-03-25.
Federal health inspectors cited Sierra Vista in Highland, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0802 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-26.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
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 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Sierra Vista.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-03-25.
Federal health inspectors cited Sierra Vista in Highland, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0803 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-26.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
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 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Sierra Vista.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-03-25.
Federal health inspectors cited Sierra Vista in Highland, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-26.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Sierra Vista.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-03-25.
Federal health inspectors cited Sierra Vista in Highland, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0814 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-26.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
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 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Sierra Vista.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-03-25.
Federal health inspectors cited Sierra Vista in Highland, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-26.
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 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Sierra Vista.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-03-25.
Federal health inspectors cited Sierra Vista in Highland, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0908 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-26.
Category: Environmental Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Keep all essential equipment working safely.
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 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Sierra Vista.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-03-25.
Federal health inspectors cited Sierra Vista in Highland, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0921 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-26.
Category: Environmental Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
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 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Sierra Vista.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-03-25.