KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE
94 citation(s) appear in this facility's record, none at CMS's actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels in the last three years.
Serious inspection findings
2023-12-07 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Staffing, from payroll records
Nursing hours / resident / day
4.39
state median 3.94
Weekend staffing gap
−13%
fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −5%
RN hours / resident / day
0.48
registered nurses only
Contract (agency) staff
0%
share of all nursing hours
Nursing staff turnover
48%
per year, per CMS
Keep an eye on this facility
Penalties and enforcement
1 enforcement action(s), totaling $77,720 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-07 | Fine | $77,720 |
Ownership
Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company. Part of the PACS GROUP chain.
Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:
- CENTENNIAL POST ACUTE (ANCHORAGE, AK) —
- APACHE JUNCTION HEALTH CENTER (APACHE JUNCTION, AZ) —
- RIDGECREST POST ACUTE (PHOENIX, AZ) —
- SANDRIDGE POST ACUTE (MESA, AZ) —
- Sun City Post Acute (SUN CITY, AZ) —
- MARYLAND GARDENS POST ACUTE (PHOENIX, AZ) —
- Palm Valley Post Acute (GOODYEAR, AZ) —
- Ahwatukee Post Acute (PHOENIX, AZ) —
Full citation history
| Survey date | Tag | Category | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | F0580 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-04-29 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-07-28 | F0552 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-07-28 | F0658 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-07-28 | F0690 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-07-28 | F0726 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-16 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-15 | F0552 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-15 | F0849 | Administration Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-24 | F0552 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-04-24 | F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-24 | F0623 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-24 | F0644 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-24 | F0655 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-04-24 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-24 | F0658 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-24 | F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-24 | F0679 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-24 | F0687 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-24 | F0690 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-24 | F0698 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-24 | F0726 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-04-24 | F0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-04-24 | F0790 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-24 | F0842 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-24 | F0847 | Administration Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-24 | F0850 | Administration Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-04-24 | F0867 | Administration Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-04-24 | F0868 | Administration Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-04-24 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-04-24 | F0947 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-02-25 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-02-25 | F0658 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-31 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-09 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-05 | F0609 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-09-05 | F0609 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-22 | F0580 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-22 | F0657 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-22 | F0658 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-22 | F0837 | Administration Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-02 | F0585 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-07-31 | F0658 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-07-23 | F0580 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-07-23 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-07-23 | F0698 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-07-16 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-07-09 | F0558 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-06-28 | F0742 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-06-25 | F0842 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-16 | F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-16 | F0554 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-16 | F0580 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-16 | F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-16 | F0636 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-16 | F0644 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-16 | F0645 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-16 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-16 | F0658 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-16 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-16 | F0690 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-16 | F0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-05-16 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-16 | F0842 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-16 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-04-16 | F0658 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-04-09 | F0625 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-03-17 | F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-26 | F0580 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-08 | F0558 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-08 | F0658 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-08 | F0725 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-08 | F0842 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-01-10 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-01-05 | F0839 | Administration Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2023-12-07 | F0600 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2023-12-07 | F0607 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2023-12-07 | F0609 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2023-12-07 | F0610 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-12-07 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-07-11 | F0607 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-07-11 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-07-03 | F0609 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2021-05-13 | F0554 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2021-05-13 | F0558 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2021-05-13 | F0655 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2021-05-13 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2021-05-13 | F0688 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2021-05-13 | F0692 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2021-05-13 | F0694 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2021-05-13 | F0726 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2021-05-13 | F0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2021-05-13 | F0804 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2021-05-13 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | E | not recorded |