The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
KIT CARSON NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
JACKSON, CA · Medicare-certified · 199 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Jackson, CA has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspections, 2-star quality measures, and 4-star staffing above the federal benchmark (4.64 vs. 4.1 hours per resident day). It also has $28,327 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty, with recent inspection citations involving care, notification, and accident-hazard/supervision issues.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.6391 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 8, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $28,327recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.6391.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.83
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.76
- Nurse aides
- 3.05
- Weekend nursing
- 3.83
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 55%
Registered nurse turnover: 59%
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
27%20.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
10.8%2.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.9%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
9.6%6.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
20.4%10.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
18.1%24.6%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
33.3%20.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.8%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
15%4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
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
—98.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.9%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $9,870 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $9,347 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $15,185 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,380 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $9,110 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $28,327 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 17 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Feb 19, 2026
- $9,870
Federal fine
Feb 19, 2026
- $9,347
Federal fine
Feb 19, 2026
- $9,110
Federal fine
Mar 28, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of EVA CARE GROUP · 9 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 69.8 residents on an average day (35% of 199 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 56 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.