The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
El Centro Post-Acute
Registered name: EL CENTRO POST-ACUTE CARE
EL CENTRO, CA · Medicare-certified · 123 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
El Centro Post-Acute has a 3 out of 5 overall rating, with 3-star health inspection and quality ratings but a lower 2-star staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.99 hours per resident per day, slightly below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.9886 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 9, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9886.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.27
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.26
- Nurse aides
- 2.46
- Weekend nursing
- 3.68
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 32%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
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
30.4%34.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3%6.2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.2%16.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—30.8%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.5%16.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.5%1.2%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.6%0.9%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
7.9%13.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.8%11.1%Worsening
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
—99.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
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 September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $10,254 in total fines.
- $3,418
Federal fine
Feb 20, 2024
- $6,836
Federal fine
Jan 22, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · May 1, 2021
Now operated by El Centro Post-acute Care, previously Valley Convalescent Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of BAYSHIRE SENIOR COMMUNITIES · 7 homes · 3.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 111.9 residents on an average day (91% of 123 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 43 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.