Novato Healthcare Center
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0550
Federal health inspectors cited NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER in NOVATO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0550 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-13.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-29.
F-Tag F0558
Federal health inspectors cited NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER in NOVATO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0558 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-13.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-29.
F-Tag F0578
Federal health inspectors cited NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER in NOVATO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0578 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-13.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-29.
F-Tag F0677
Federal health inspectors cited NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER in NOVATO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0677 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-11-13.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-30.
F-Tag F0679
Federal health inspectors cited NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER in NOVATO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0679 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-13.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-29.
F-Tag F0686
Federal health inspectors cited NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER in NOVATO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0686 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-13.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-29.
F-Tag F0692
Federal health inspectors cited NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER in NOVATO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0692 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-13.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-29.
F-Tag F0697
Federal health inspectors cited NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER in NOVATO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0697 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-13.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe, appropriate pain management 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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-29.
F-Tag F0726
Federal health inspectors cited NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER in NOVATO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0726 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-13.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-29.
F-Tag F0757
Federal health inspectors cited NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER in NOVATO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0757 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-13.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-29.
F-Tag F0759
Federal health inspectors cited NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER in NOVATO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0759 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-13.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-29.
F-Tag F0760
Federal health inspectors cited NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER in NOVATO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0760 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-13.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-29.
F-Tag F0761
Federal health inspectors cited NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER in NOVATO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-13.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-29.
F-Tag F0802
Federal health inspectors cited NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER in NOVATO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0802 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-13.
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 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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-29.
F-Tag F0804
Federal health inspectors cited NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER in NOVATO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0804 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-13.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-29.
F-Tag F0812
Federal health inspectors cited NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER in NOVATO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-13.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-29.
F-Tag F0880
Federal health inspectors cited NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER in NOVATO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-11-13.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-29.
F-Tag F0908
Federal health inspectors cited NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER in NOVATO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0908 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-13.
Category: Environmental Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Keep all essential equipment working safely.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-29.
F-Tag F0919
Federal health inspectors cited NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER in NOVATO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0919 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-13.
Category: Environmental Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-29.
NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER in NOVATO, CA inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.