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Findings, latest cycle16
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles4
Fines, 3 years$46,118
Beds71
Inspection findings
Inspectors recorded 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | Building and environment | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (F0921) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Mar 30, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Building and environment | Keep all essential equipment working safely. (F0908) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Mar 30, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Mar 30, 2026 |
| Mar 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: Mar 30, 2026 |
| Mar 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 pattern | Corrected: Mar 30, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Food and nutrition | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F0804) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Mar 30, 2026 |
| Mar 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 isolated | Corrected: Mar 30, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Food and nutrition | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. (F0802) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Mar 30, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Food and nutrition | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. (F0801) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 30, 2026 |
| Mar 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: Mar 30, 2026 |
| Mar 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 isolated | Corrected: Mar 30, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 30, 2026 |
| Mar 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: Mar 30, 2026 |
| Mar 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: Mar 30, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Resident rights | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (F0552) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 31, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Resident rights | Honor 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: Mar 30, 2026 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Quality of life and care | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689) | Actual harm to a resident isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Oct 3, 2025 |
| Aug 8, 2024 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Aug 26, 2024 |
| Aug 8, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F0692) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Aug 26, 2024 |
| Aug 8, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Provide 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: Aug 26, 2024 |
| Aug 8, 2024 | 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 26, 2024 |
| Aug 8, 2024 | Resident rights | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. (F0625) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Aug 26, 2024 |
| Aug 8, 2024 | Resident rights | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (F0623) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Aug 26, 2024 |
Earlier inspections (19)
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jun 24, 2024 |
| May 29, 2024 | Resident rights | Honor 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 pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Jun 24, 2024 |
| May 6, 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: Jun 4, 2024 |
| Jan 30, 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) | Actual harm to a resident isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Feb 29, 2024 |
| Jan 30, 2024 | Abuse, neglect and exploitation | Protect 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: Feb 29, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jan 15, 2024 |
| Oct 4, 2023 | Quality of life and care | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. (F0676) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Oct 14, 2023 |
| May 28, 2019 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 15, 2019 |
| May 28, 2019 | Administration | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. (F0867) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jul 15, 2019 |
| May 28, 2019 | 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: Jul 15, 2019 |
| May 28, 2019 | 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 pattern | Corrected: Jul 15, 2019 |
| May 28, 2019 | 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: Jul 15, 2019 |
| May 28, 2019 | 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 isolated | Corrected: Jul 15, 2019 |
| May 28, 2019 | 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: Jul 15, 2019 |
| May 28, 2019 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 15, 2019 |
| May 28, 2019 | Resident assessment and care planning | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (F0655) | Actual harm to a resident isolated | Corrected: Jul 15, 2019 |
| May 28, 2019 | Resident rights | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (F0583) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 15, 2019 |
| May 28, 2019 | Resident rights | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 15, 2019 |
| May 28, 2019 | Resident rights | Honor 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: Jul 15, 2019 |
Fines and payment denials
Federal fines in the last three years: $46,118 (1). Payment denials: 0.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2024 | Fine | $46,118 |
Staffing
| Nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.78 | California median: 4.27 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.31 | California median: 0.52 |
| Nurse staff hours on weekends | 3.57 | California median: 3.85 |
| Nursing staff who left within a year | 34.8% | California median: 36.0% |
About this home
| Beds | 71 |
| Residents per day, average | 64.7 |
| Ownership | For-profit, limited liability company |
| Legal business name | Avalon Care Center-Newman LLC |
| Chain | Avalon Health Care (16 homes) |
| In Medicare/Medicaid since | Aug 1, 1969 |
Questions to ask when you call
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Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov