Katherine Healthcare
315 Alameda Avenue · Salinas, CA · 93901 · 8314241878
51 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Bvhc, LLC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 77 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.19 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.79 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.78 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (49 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2025
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 September 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 8, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 8, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 8, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 8, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Environmental
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No harm found · B September 8, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2024
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected May 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected May 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected May 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 30, 2024
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected May 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055311 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.