Rocky Point Care Center
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0812
F 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
of the kitchen, the Food Service Manager (FSM) confirmed a container of cocoa powder expired on 8/3/25;
a package of gravy mix had thick, brown leakage on the outside of the package; an open bag of chocolate chips with a disposable plastic cup in the bag and no date to indicate when the bag was opened. The FSM stated the chocolate chips were stored incorrectly. The FSM stated the chocolate chips should have been taken out of the plastic bag, stored in an airtight container with a tight lid, and an open date and a use-by-date label should have been placed on the container. The FSM disposed of the three items.A record
review of the facility's policy titled Food Storage revised on 12/1/21 indicated, .All open food items will have
an open date and use-by-date per manufacturer's guidelines. 3. During a concurrent observation and
interview on 8/26/25 at 12:25 p.m. in the refrigerator area of the kitchen, the Food Service Manager (FSM) confirmed a plastic bin containing packages of previously frozen lunch meat was labeled on 8/17/25 for use by 8/18/25. The FSM disposed of the lunch meat.A record review of the facility's policy titled, Procedure for Freezer Storage dated 2018, indicated .Once thawed.cured meats [curing involves adding salt and preservatives and is a common form of processing for lunch meats] to be used within 5 days. 4. During a concurrent observation and interview on 8/26/25 at 12:30 p.m. in the freezer area of the kitchen, the FSM confirmed a package of frozen pancakes, and a package of frozen egg rolls did not have a received date on them. The FSM stated the food items were improperly stored in the freezer. The FSM stated that improper food storage increased the risk of food born illness for the residents and disposed of both items. A record
review of the facility's policy titled, Procedure for Freezer Storage dated 2018, indicated, All frozen food should be labeled and dated. 5. During a concurrent observation and interview on 8/26/25 at 12:20 p.m. in
the kitchen during tray line, the FSM confirmed four trash containers were uncovered, including one that had trash overflowing on to the floor. The FSM stated the trash containers should have been covered. The FSM asked Dietary Aide B (DA B) where the lid to the trash container was. DA B stated he did not know where the lid was.A record review of the FDA Food Code 2022, Section 5-501.113, Covering Receptacles indicated, Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables.shall be kept covered: (A) Inside
the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT if the receptacles and units: (1) Contain FOOD residue and are not in continuous use; or (2) After they are filled.
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ROCKY POINT CARE CENTER in LAKEPORT, 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 LAKEPORT, 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 ROCKY POINT CARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.