San Diego Nursing Home Receives Severe Deficiency Citation

Written by Adam Peck Category: Elder Law January 26th, 2013 1 min read

A San Diego County nursing home has received the most severe penalty under state law after an investigation concluded that inadequate care led to the death of a resident.
California Department of Public Health director Dr. Mark Horton said Wednesday that the Fallbrook Hospital District Skilled Nursing Facility received a “AA” citation and a $90,000 fine from the state.

Horton says the facility failed to implement a plan of care to prevent a resident’s injury. A fall resulted in complications that led to the resident’s death.

The facility can appeal the decision.

A phone message left after business hours with the facility was not immediately returned.

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Written by Adam Peck

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Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.