FREEDOM VILLAGE HEALTHCARE CENTER Nursing Home


FREEDOM VILLAGE HEALTHCARE CENTER (CCN: 555391) is a For profit - Partnership facility located in LAKE FOREST, CA (92630). The facility has an overall rating of 5/5, health inspection rating of 4/5, and a staffing rating of 5/5. It offers 52 certified beds and maintains an average of 38.3 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 5.31027 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since October 26, 1989 and the last listed health inspection was on February 10, 2023, The facility is located in Orange county and provides senior and nursing home care.

FREEDOM VILLAGE HEALTHCARE CENTER Summary


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Provider Name: FREEDOM VILLAGE HEALTHCARE CENTER

Address: 23442 EL TORO ROAD, LAKE FOREST, CA 92630

Phone: (949) 472-0277

County: Orange (400)

Ownership Type: For profit - Partnership

Certified Beds: 52

Average Residents Per Day: 38.3 ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: CASA PACIFICA

First Approved Date: October 26, 1989

Affiliated Entity: FREEDOM MANAGEMENT COMPANY (228)

Retirement Community: Y, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 5 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 4 ()

QM Rating: 5 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Staffing Rating: 5 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.94704, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 1.6058, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.7573, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 2.3632

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 5.31027

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 4.47572, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.5243

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.1035

Nurse Staff Turnover: 18.2, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 33.3, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 0, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.1265, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.7466, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.3807

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.82324, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 1.5871, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.7496

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 5.14390

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.33550

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-02-10 (Score: 64), Cycle 2: 2019-08-23 (Score: 32), Cycle 3: 2018-09-04 (Score: 28)

Total Weighted Health Score: 47.333

Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 0

Infection Control Citations:

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 0, Total Fines in Dollars: 0.00, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 0

Location and GPS: 23442 EL TORO ROAD,LAKE FOREST,CA,92630 (33.6226, -117.698)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-02-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-12

Citation on 2023-02-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-12

Citation on 2023-02-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-12

Citation on 2023-02-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-12

Citation on 2023-02-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-12

Citation on 2023-02-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-12

Citation on 2023-02-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-12

Citation on 2023-02-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-12

Citation on 2023-02-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-12

Citation on 2023-02-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-12

Citation on 2023-02-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-12

Citation on 2023-02-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-12

Citation on 2023-02-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-12

Citation on 2023-02-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-12

Citation on 2019-08-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Severity: B - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-22

Citation on 2019-08-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-22

Citation on 2019-08-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-22

Citation on 2019-08-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-22

Citation on 2019-08-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-22

Citation on 2018-09-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Severity: B - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-16

Citation on 2018-09-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-16

Citation on 2018-09-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-16

Citation on 2018-09-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-16


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-02-15

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0004, Version: New

Description: Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-06

Citation on 2023-02-15

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0006, Version: New

Description: Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-06

Citation on 2023-02-15

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0015, Version: New

Description: Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-06

Citation on 2023-02-15

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0032, Version: New

Description: Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-06

Citation on 2023-02-15

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0035, Version: New

Description: Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-06

Citation on 2023-02-15

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0041, Version: New

Description: Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-06

Citation on 2023-02-15

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0345, Version: New

Description: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-06

Citation on 2023-02-15

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0346, Version: New

Description: Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-06

Citation on 2023-02-15

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0363, Version: New

Description: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-06

Citation on 2023-02-15

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0712, Version: New

Description: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-06

Citation on 2023-02-15

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0754, Version: New

Description: Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-06

Citation on 2023-02-15

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0918, Version: New

Description: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-06

Citation on 2023-02-15

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0926, Version: New

Description: Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-06

Citation on 2019-09-25

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0032, Version: New

Description: Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-11

Citation on 2019-09-25

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0161, Version: New

Description: Use approved construction type or materials.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-11

Citation on 2019-09-25

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0342, Version: New

Description: Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-11

Citation on 2019-09-25

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0345, Version: New

Description: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-11

Citation on 2019-09-25

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0354, Version: New

Description: Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-11

Citation on 2019-09-25

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0511, Version: New

Description: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-11

Citation on 2018-11-29

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0013, Version: New

Description: Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-12-21

Citation on 2018-11-29

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0029, Version: New

Description: Develop a communication plan.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-12-21

Citation on 2018-11-29

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0036, Version: New

Description: Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-12-21

Citation on 2018-11-29

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0293, Version: New

Description: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-12-21

Citation on 2018-11-29

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-12-21

Citation on 2018-11-29

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0918, Version: New

Description: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-12-21