How are Skilled Nursing Facilities Regulated?
Because skilled nursing facilities are considered health care facilities they are licensed and regulated by the California Department of Health Services. The state performs annual inspection surveys of facilities. Facilities found to be deficient in any areas are expected to correct the deficiency and can be subject to fines and penalties. For inquiries or complaints the California Department of Health Services can be found on the web at http://www.dhcs.ca.
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