Safety Report: Cornerstone Care Center

Sanger, California · Based on official CMS inspection records as of October 1, 2026.

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How to read this report. Every nursing home receives some citations. One citation does not mean a facility is unsafe. Look at how serious the findings were, whether the same problems keep coming back, and whether things are getting better or worse. Learn how inspections work.

Official ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
Long-stay quality★★★★★
Short-stay quality★★★★★

Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.

Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.

Serious documented violations

0Immediate jeopardy citations (severity J–L)
4Actual harm citations (severity G–I)
12Requirements cited on more than one inspection
G
Government finding: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of June 10, 2024. Facility reported correction by June 27, 2024.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F758
G
Government finding: Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of June 10, 2024. Facility reported correction by June 27, 2024.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F685
H
Government finding: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors rated this “actual harm to residents (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected more than a very small number of residents, or happened repeatedly. Inspection of February 15, 2022. Facility reported correction by May 23, 2022.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F758
G
Government finding: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of February 15, 2022. Facility reported correction by May 23, 2022.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F697

Citations by topic

0Abuse, neglect & exploitation
3Infection control
13Medications & pharmacy
1Accidents & supervision

Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.

Is it getting better or worse?

Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (16) than in the cycle before (21).

Two cycles ago
2 serious
Prior cycle
2 serious
Most recent cycle
none serious

An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.

Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.

Repeat findings

These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.

RequirementTimes citedInspection dates
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F658)4May 1, 2025; October 28, 2024; June 10, 2024; February 15, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880)3May 1, 2025; June 10, 2024; February 15, 2022
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. (F761)3May 1, 2025; June 10, 2024; February 15, 2022
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (F757)3May 1, 2025; June 10, 2024; February 15, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550)3May 1, 2025; January 22, 2025; June 10, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812)2May 1, 2025; June 10, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F759)2May 1, 2025; February 15, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F641)2May 1, 2025; June 10, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (F584)2January 22, 2025; June 10, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. (F758)2June 10, 2024; February 15, 2022
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755)2June 10, 2024; February 15, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656)2June 10, 2024; February 15, 2022

Fines and enforcement

DateTypeAmount / length
June 10, 2024Fine$27,612

Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.

Complete inspection history

52 citations across 7 inspection dates.

January 29, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
D
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F628 · complaint · corrected February 15, 2026
December 30, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F686 · complaint · corrected January 14, 2026
May 1, 2025 — 14 citations
F
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F814 · corrected May 16, 2025
F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F812 · corrected May 16, 2025
E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · corrected May 16, 2025
E
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F803 · corrected May 16, 2025
E
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F761 · corrected May 16, 2025
E
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F759 · corrected May 16, 2025
D
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Environmental Deficiencies · F921 · corrected May 16, 2025
D
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F806 · corrected May 16, 2025
D
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F757 · corrected May 16, 2025
D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F658 · corrected May 16, 2025
D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F641 · corrected May 16, 2025
D
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F640 · corrected May 16, 2025
D
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F637 · corrected May 16, 2025
D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F550 · corrected May 16, 2025
January 22, 2025 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
E
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Environmental Deficiencies · F908 · complaint · corrected February 7, 2025
E
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F689 · complaint · corrected February 7, 2025
E
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F550 · complaint · corrected February 7, 2025
D
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F584 · complaint · corrected February 7, 2025
October 28, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
E
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F658 · complaint · corrected October 31, 2024
June 10, 2024 — 16 citations (includes serious)
G
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy) · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F758 · corrected June 27, 2024
G
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy) · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F685 · corrected June 27, 2024
F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F812 · corrected June 27, 2024
F
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F577 · corrected June 27, 2024
E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · corrected June 27, 2024
E
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F761 · corrected June 27, 2024
E
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F755 · corrected June 27, 2024
E
Provide appropriate foot care.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F687 · corrected June 27, 2024
E
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F656 · corrected June 27, 2024
E
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F584 · corrected June 27, 2024
D
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Environmental Deficiencies · F925 · corrected June 27, 2024
D
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F757 · corrected June 27, 2024
D
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F744 · corrected June 27, 2024
D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F658 · corrected June 27, 2024
D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F641 · corrected June 27, 2024
D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F550 · corrected June 27, 2024
February 15, 2022 — 15 citations (includes serious)
H
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Actual harm to residents (not immediate jeopardy) · Pattern · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F758 · corrected May 23, 2022
G
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy) · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F697 · corrected May 23, 2022
E
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F761 · corrected May 23, 2022
E
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F759 · corrected May 23, 2022
E
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F756 · corrected May 23, 2022
E
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F755 · corrected May 23, 2022
E
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F658 · corrected May 23, 2022
E
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F657 · corrected May 23, 2022
E
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F656 · corrected May 23, 2022
E
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F578 · corrected May 23, 2022
D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · corrected May 23, 2022
D
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F757 · corrected May 23, 2022
D
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F698 · corrected May 23, 2022
D
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F676 · corrected May 23, 2022
D
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F565 · corrected May 23, 2022

Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare

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