ARTESIA CHRISTIAN HOME INC. (ARTESIA, CA) has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating despite 4-star staffing and quality measures. It reports nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (5.37 vs 4.1 hours/resident/day) but also has $98,079 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: January 23, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $98,079recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.3738.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.38
Licensed practical nurses
1.69
Nurse aides
3.30
Weekend nursing
4.60
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 36%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
14.3%16.2%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.7%4.7%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.7%9.9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.9%2.3%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
8.2%12.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15.2%17.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—18.3%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19.6%15%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%2.3%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
8.9%12.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.8%2.5%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—83.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to properly reduce or limit psychotropic medication use and try safer non-drug approaches when appropriate. Cited November 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 758 — 42 CFR §483.45(e) — S/S: L
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: K
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to meet residents’ behavioral health needs. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 741 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 15 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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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 $98,079 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $98,079 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Oct 25, 2024
36 days
Federal fine
Oct 25, 2024
$98,079
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
47.6 residents on an average day (72% of 66 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 59 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.