Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Villa Mesa Care Center
Upland, CA · 99 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 23, 2026
CMS Certification Number 056136 · first certified June 1972
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within CA
25 citations — more than 71% 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 11 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 7. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens January 2027 — about 4 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 2026. 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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1 inspection-and-testing tag has 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
8 of the 25 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)
3 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 25 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 | 25 |
| Median facility in CA | 19 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| November 19, 2021 | 10 |
| October 3, 2024 | 4 |
| January 23, 2026 | 11 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 3 | 2026-01-23 |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | 2 | 2026-01-23 |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | 2 | 2026-01-23 |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 2 | 2026-01-23 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2026-01-23 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2026-01-23 |
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | 1 | 2024-10-03 |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | 1 | 2021-11-19 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 8
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 7
- Smoke Deficiencies 6
- Egress Deficiencies 2
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 8 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 7 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 6 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
January 23, 2026 — 11 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 15, 2026) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 15, 2026) |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 15, 2026) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 15, 2026) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 15, 2026) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 15, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 15, 2026) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 15, 2026) |
| K-0912 | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 15, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 20, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 15, 2026) |
October 3, 2024 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 25, 2024) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 25, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 25, 2024) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 25, 2024) |
November 19, 2021 — 10 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 24, 2022) |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 24, 2022) |
| E-0035 | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 24, 2022) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 24, 2022) |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 24, 2022) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 24, 2022) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 24, 2022) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 24, 2022) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 24, 2022) |
| K-0929 | Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 24, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.