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Autumn Creek Post Acute
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
587 Rio Lindo Avenue
Chico, CA 95926

TheVardellReport
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
587 Rio Lindo Avenue
Chico, CA 95926
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The Essentials
Across 44 inspections from August 2021 to August 2026, state surveyors documented 83 findings at Autumn Creek Post Acute; 83 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 5 enforcement actions in the window.
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 13 | 30 | 1 |
| 2025 | 17 | 30 | 2 |
| 2026 | 10 | 12 | 0 |
Chronology
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
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2 findings
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1 finding
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1 finding
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1 finding
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1 finding
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1 finding
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1 finding
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2 findings
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1 finding
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1 finding
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1 finding
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4 findings
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2 findings
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2 findings
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1 finding
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2 findings
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1 finding
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1 finding
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1 finding
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1 finding
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1 finding
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1 finding
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3 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
6 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $41,814 imposed July 15, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of February 6, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed July 15, 2025. Status: Closed, September 5, 2025. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of February 6, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $64,893 imposed October 27, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of February 6, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed February 20, 2026. Status: Closed, May 21, 2026. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of February 6, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
6 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
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1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
6 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
3 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
7 findings
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed December 5, 2023. Status: Closed, February 23, 2024. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of August 12, 2021, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
Inspectors cited F600 in December 2023, January 2024, February 2024, March 2024, December 2024, January 2025 and February 2025. This citation covers whether residents are protected from abuse and neglect by anyone. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F689 in August 2021, December 2023, August 2024, June 2025, October 2025, May 2026 and July 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F609 in April 2025, October 2025, December 2025, March 2026 and May 2026. This citation covers whether suspected abuse, neglect or theft is reported to the authorities on time, with the results of the home’s investigation. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F725 in August 2021, May 2024, November 2024, February 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers whether there are enough nurses and aides to meet residents’ needs, with a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F550 in January 2024, May 2024 and December 2024. This citation covers residents’ right to dignity, to make their own choices and to communicate. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F557 in January 2024, February 2025 and August 2025. The agency describes it this way: Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F580 in May 2024, February 2025 and October 2025. This citation covers whether the resident, their doctor and a family member are told promptly about an injury, a decline or another significant change. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F761 in August 2021, July 2025 and August 2025. This citation covers how drugs are labeled and kept locked, including controlled drugs. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F842 in February 2025, February 2025 and August 2026. This citation covers whether resident records are complete, accurate and kept confidential. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F880 in February 2025, May 2025 and June 2025. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F584 in August 2021 and February 2025. This citation covers whether rooms and shared spaces are kept safe, clean, comfortable and homelike. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F655 in February 2026 and July 2026. This citation covers the baseline care plan for a new resident’s immediate needs, due within 48 hours of admission. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F656 in December 2023 and January 2024. This citation covers whether each resident has a written care plan that meets their needs, with goals that can be measured. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F657 in January 2024 and July 2025. This citation covers whether care plans are written on time and revised by a team that includes the resident’s caregivers. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F658 in August 2021 and January 2024. This citation covers whether the home’s services meet professional standards of quality. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F677 in January 2024 and June 2024. This citation covers help with bathing, dressing, eating and toileting for residents who cannot manage alone. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F726 in December 2023 and May 2024. The agency describes it this way: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F755 in April 2025 and December 2025. This citation covers pharmacy services and the licensed pharmacist who oversees them. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F759 in August 2021 and January 2024. This citation covers whether medication errors stayed under 5 percent when inspectors watched medications being given. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F908 in August 2021 and May 2024. The agency describes it this way: Keep all essential equipment working safely. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
For Your Next Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
What happened after the abuse or neglect citation, and what changed in training or supervision?
Protection From Abuse and Neglect: cited in seven inspections, most seriously at level D.
What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?
Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in seven inspections, most seriously at level G.
How are staff trained to report suspected abuse or neglect, and who reports it to the state?
Reporting Suspected Abuse: cited in five inspections, most seriously at level D.
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
Nursing Staff Levels: cited in five inspections, most seriously at level E.
How do staff learn each resident’s preferences, and how is a complaint about dignity handled?
Dignity and Resident Rights: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.
What changed after F557 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F557: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.
How quickly will we hear about a fall, an injury or a change in condition, and from whom?
Telling Families About Changes: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level G.
How are medications stored and secured, and who checks the medication carts?
Medication Labeling and Storage: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level F.
How can a family request a resident’s records, and how are they kept accurate?
Medical Records: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.
What was done about the cleanliness citation, and how are rooms and shared spaces checked now?
A Clean, Homelike Setting: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
What happens in the first 48 hours after admission, and who writes the first care plan?
The First 48 Hours: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
How is a care plan written and reviewed here, and how do families take part in it?
Care Plans: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
How often are care plans revised, and who takes part in the review?
Care Plan Timing and Review: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
How do you check that nurses and aides follow professional standards, and what happens when they do not?
Professional Standards: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
How long do residents usually wait for help with bathing, dressing or the bathroom, and how is that tracked?
Help With Daily Living: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
What changed after F726 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F726: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
How often does the consultant pharmacist review each resident’s medications?
Pharmacy Services: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
How are medication passes checked, and what happens when an error is found?
Medication Error Rate: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
What changed after F908 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Keep all essential equipment working safely: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
What led to the 2026 denial of payment, and what would you want a family to know about it?
Denial of payment was imposed February 20, 2026; it ended May 21, 2026. The record holds five enforcement actions in the window.
The Evidence
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the California state survey agency.
California state survey agency
Inspection Aug 12, 2021 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Dec 5, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Dec 11, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Dec 20, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jan 9, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jan 10, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jan 11, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jan 19, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Feb 26, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Mar 12, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Mar 13, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection May 24, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jun 11, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jun 15, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Aug 26, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Nov 15, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Dec 2, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jan 3, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Feb 6, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Feb 28, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Apr 23, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Apr 29, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection May 1, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jun 3, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jun 10, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jun 16, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jul 15, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jul 24, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Aug 1, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Aug 25, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Oct 27, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Dec 4, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Dec 29, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Dec 31, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jan 6, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Feb 20, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Mar 6, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Mar 9, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Apr 23, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection May 18, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection May 21, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jul 14, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jul 28, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
California state survey agency
Inspection Aug 11, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 056074
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Record windowAugust 12, 2021 – October 1, 2026
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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