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★★★★★Staffing
★★★★★Quality measures
Medicare rates every nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. 5 is much above average, 1 is much below.
Findings, latest cycle20
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles0
Fines, 3 years$0
Beds156
Inspection findings
Inspectors recorded 36 findings in the last three inspection cycles.
Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Aug 29, 2026 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Administration | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. (F0851) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Aug 29, 2026 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Resident assessment and care planning | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F0842) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Aug 29, 2026 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Food and nutrition | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Aug 29, 2026 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Food and nutrition | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. (F0805) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Aug 29, 2026 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Food and nutrition | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. (F0803) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Aug 29, 2026 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (F0761) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Aug 29, 2026 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Aug 29, 2026 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Pharmacy and medications | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Aug 29, 2026 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Aug 29, 2026 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Aug 29, 2026 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. (F0685) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Aug 29, 2026 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Aug 29, 2026 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F0657) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Aug 29, 2026 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Aug 29, 2026 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Resident assessment and care planning | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (F0644) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Aug 29, 2026 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Aug 29, 2026 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Abuse, neglect and exploitation | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (F0605) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Aug 29, 2026 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Resident rights | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (F0554) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Aug 29, 2026 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F0657) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: May 1, 2026 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Nursing and physician services | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (F0725) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Sep 9, 2025 |
Earlier inspections (15)
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2025 | Resident rights | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F0580) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Aug 26, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Resident rights | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. (F0557) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jul 4, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | Food and nutrition | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 5, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (F0761) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 5, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | Pharmacy and medications | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jun 5, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | Resident assessment and care planning | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (F0645) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 5, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 5, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | Resident rights | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (F0584) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 5, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | Resident rights | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (F0554) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 5, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Resident rights | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. (F0624) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: May 3, 2025 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F0677) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Aug 14, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Aug 14, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Resident rights | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. (F0557) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Aug 14, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 1, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (F0645) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 1, 2024 |
Fines and payment denials
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Staffing
| Nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.88 | California median: 4.27 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.68 | California median: 0.52 |
| Nurse staff hours on weekends | 3.01 | California median: 3.85 |
| Nursing staff who left within a year | no data | California median: 36.0% |
About this home
| Beds | 156 |
| Residents per day, average | 147.3 |
| Ownership | For-profit, limited liability company |
| Legal business name | Powers Park Healthcare Inc. |
| Chain | The Ensign Group (347 homes) |
| In Medicare/Medicaid since | May 25, 2012 |
Questions to ask when you call
- What was corrected after the last inspection?
- How many staff work at night and on weekends?
- Does anyone on staff speak my relative's language?
- May I visit at any time, without an appointment?
Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov
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