Nursing home

El Centro Post-Acute Care

1700 S. Imperial Ave, El Centro, CA 92243

★★★★★Overall Medicare rating
★★★★★Health inspections
★★★★★Staffing
★★★★★Quality measures

Medicare rates every nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. 5 is much above average, 1 is much below.

Findings, latest cycle10
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles1
Fines, 3 years$10,254
Beds123

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 43 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

1 Actual harm to a resident42 No harm, but a risk of harm

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 dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Jan 9, 2026Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Feb 6, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Resident assessment and care planningSafeguard 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: Feb 6, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Food and nutritionProcure 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
pattern
Corrected: Feb 6, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Feb 6, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (F0757)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Feb 6, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Quality of life and careEnsure 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
pattern
Corrected: Feb 6, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Resident assessment and care planningEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Feb 6, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Resident assessment and care planningDevelop 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: Feb 6, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Resident rightsHonor 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
pattern
Corrected: Feb 6, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Feb 6, 2026
Sep 24, 2024Quality of life and careProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F0697)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 10, 2024
Sep 12, 2024Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Oct 4, 2024
Sep 12, 2024AdministrationArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. (F0849)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 4, 2024
Sep 12, 2024Food and nutritionDispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F0814)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Oct 4, 2024
Sep 12, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F0760)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 4, 2024
Sep 12, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 4, 2024
Sep 12, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. (F0758)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 4, 2024
Sep 12, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (F0756)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 4, 2024
Sep 12, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsProvide 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
isolated
Corrected: Oct 4, 2024
Sep 12, 2024Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 4, 2024
Sep 12, 2024Resident assessment and care planningPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (F0645)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Oct 4, 2024
Sep 12, 2024Resident assessment and care planningEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 4, 2024
Earlier inspections (21)
Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Aug 15, 2024Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. (F0563)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Sep 20, 2024
Jun 5, 2024Quality of life and careEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. (F0693)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jun 27, 2024
Apr 3, 2024Resident assessment and care planningCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (F0655)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 20, 2024
Apr 3, 2024Abuse, neglect and exploitationProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F0600)Actual harm to a resident
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 20, 2024
Oct 25, 2023Food and nutritionProcure 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 · from a complaint
Corrected: Nov 3, 2023
Oct 25, 2023Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure 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 · from a complaint
Corrected: Nov 3, 2023
May 6, 2021Infection controlImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (F0881)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jun 21, 2021
May 6, 2021Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jun 21, 2021
May 6, 2021AdministrationHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly (F0868)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 21, 2021
May 6, 2021Food and nutritionProcure 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
pattern
Corrected: Jun 21, 2021
May 6, 2021Food and nutritionEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F0804)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jun 21, 2021
May 6, 2021Food and nutritionEnsure 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
isolated
Corrected: Jun 21, 2021
May 6, 2021Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure 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 21, 2021
May 6, 2021Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F0760)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 21, 2021
May 6, 2021Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 21, 2021
May 6, 2021Nursing and physician servicesObtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. (F0710)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 21, 2021
May 6, 2021Quality of life and careProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 21, 2021
May 6, 2021Quality of life and careProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. (F0688)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 21, 2021
May 6, 2021Quality of life and careProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F0677)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 21, 2021
May 6, 2021Resident assessment and care planningEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 21, 2021
May 6, 2021Resident assessment and care planningDevelop 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
pattern
Corrected: Jun 21, 2021

Fines and payment denials

Federal fines in the last three years: $10,254 (2). Payment denials: 0.

DateTypeAmount
Feb 20, 2024Fine$3,418
Jan 22, 2024Fine$6,836

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day3.94California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.18California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends3.44California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year28.0%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds123
Residents per day, average112.1
OwnershipFor-profit, corporation
Legal business nameImperial Care LLC
ChainBayshire Senior Communities (7 homes)
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceOct 1, 1983

Questions to ask when you call

Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov
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