El Centro Post-Acute Care
1700 S. Imperial Ave · El Centro, CA · 92243 · 7603528471
123 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Bayshire Senior Communities
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.22 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.84 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.22 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.57 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $10,254 |
Inspection citations (51 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
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 October 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 12, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F September 12, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure 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.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2023 · found via complaint
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 November 3, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2023 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 21, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2021
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 21, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2021
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 21, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2021
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 June 21, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2021
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 21, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2021
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected June 21, 2021 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2021
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected June 21, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 20, 2024 | Fine | $3,418 |
| January 22, 2024 | Fine | $6,836 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555158 · certified since October 1, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.