Clearwater Healthcare Center
1517 East Knickerbocker Drive · Stockton, CA · 95210 · 2099574539
120 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Links Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 4 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.30 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.61 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.93 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (66 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected January 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Help the resident make transportation arrangements to and from radiology services.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected August 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Help the resident make transportation arrangements to and from radiology services.
Corrected August 21, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected July 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected July 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected April 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected April 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected April 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
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.
Corrected April 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
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.
Corrected April 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555307 · certified since May 2, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.