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Complaint Investigation

Pelican Ridge Post Acute

Inspection Date: September 25, 2025
Total Violations 10
Facility ID 055121
Location NEWPORT BEACH, CA
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0655

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in NEWPORT BEACH, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0655 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-09-25.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

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 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-25.

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F-Tag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in NEWPORT BEACH, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-09-25.

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 B: isolated, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-25.

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F-Tag F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in NEWPORT BEACH, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0657 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-09-25.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Scope/Severity Level B: isolated, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-25.

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F-Tag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in NEWPORT BEACH, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-09-25.

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 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-25.

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F-Tag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in NEWPORT BEACH, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-09-25.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-25.

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F-Tag F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in NEWPORT BEACH, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-09-25.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-25.

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F-Tag F0698

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in NEWPORT BEACH, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0698 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-09-25.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

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 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-25.

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F-Tag F0726

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in NEWPORT BEACH, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0726 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-09-25.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

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 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-25.

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F-Tag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in NEWPORT BEACH, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-09-25.

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 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 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-25.

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F-Tag F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in NEWPORT BEACH, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0842 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-09-25.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Scope/Severity Level B: isolated, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-25.

πŸ“‹ Inspection Summary

PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in NEWPORT BEACH, CA inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

What this means: Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. All deficiencies must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification.

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 NEWPORT BEACH, 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 PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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