Eden Valley Care Center
612 Main Street · Soledad, CA · 93960 · 8316782462
59 certified beds Non profit - Other
Why this verdict
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
62% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.65 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.83 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 62% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $65,634 |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025
Implement 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.
Corrected February 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected February 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected February 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G January 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected February 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected October 3, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G September 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected October 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 3, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected October 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected September 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.
Corrected September 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 15, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2022
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected November 15, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2022
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected November 15, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 15, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 7, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 15, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 15, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 15, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2022
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.
Corrected November 15, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 16, 2024 | Fine | $34,668 |
| October 2, 2023 | Fine | $3,145 |
| September 25, 2023 | Fine | $20,378 |
| July 12, 2023 | Fine | $7,443 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555538 · certified since January 15, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.