Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
VALLEY OF THE MOON POST ACUTE
SONOMA, CA · 27 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey October 11, 2024
CMS Certification Number 555258 · first certified December 1986
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Individual
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within CA
18 citations — more than 43% of the 1,165 certified nursing homes in CA. Compared within CA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 3 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 7.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Past the typical window (October 2025 to April 2026). Most CA facilities have been surveyed by March 2027. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was October 2024. Facilities in CA are typically surveyed 12–18 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 1,766 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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2 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
6 of the 18 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
4 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 18 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in CA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the CA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 18 |
| Median facility in CA | 19 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| October 16, 2019 | 6 |
| July 28, 2023 | 9 |
| October 11, 2024 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2 | 2023-07-28 |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | 2 | 2024-10-11 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2024-10-11 |
| K-0346 | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | 1 | 2019-10-16 |
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | 1 | 2023-07-28 |
| K-0344 | Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | 1 | 2023-07-28 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 1 | 2019-10-16 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2023-07-28 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 8
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 6
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 8 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 6 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
October 11, 2024 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 5, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 5, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 5, 2024) |
July 28, 2023 — 9 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 31, 2023) |
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 31, 2023) |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 31, 2023) |
| K-0344 | Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 31, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 31, 2023) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 31, 2023) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 31, 2023) |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 31, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 31, 2023) |
October 16, 2019 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 31, 2019) |
| E-0042 | Meet the requirements of an integrated health system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 31, 2019) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 31, 2019) |
| K-0346 | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 31, 2019) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 31, 2019) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 31, 2019) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.