The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
ARBOR POST ACUTE
CHICO, CA · Medicare-certified · 144 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall
ARBOR POST ACUTE in Chico has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing rating. It is below the federal staffing benchmark (3.96 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day) and has had $61,825 in fines in the last 24 months, including a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.9584 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 4, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $61,825recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9584.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.33
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.10
- Nurse aides
- 2.53
- Weekend nursing
- 3.66
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 46%
Registered nurse turnover: 36%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
7.7%6.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.7%1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.2%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
4.3%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
11.8%5.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
15.9%6.2%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19.8%13.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0.6%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.9%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
27.5%16.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
3%2.3%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to properly provide food and nutrition services. Cited January 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 801 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $12,438 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $49,387 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $61,825 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- $12,438
Federal fine
Jul 14, 2025
- 27 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jan 15, 2025
- $49,387
Federal fine
Jan 15, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of PACS GROUP · 279 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 137.2 residents on an average day (95% of 144 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 38 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.