Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

811 Court Street · Jackson, CA · 95642 · 2092232231

199 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Eva Care Group

Why this verdict

  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Federal penalties on record: $38,675 in fines in the last 24 months.
  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.

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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.

3 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle

Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.

Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied

CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 19
Serious harm & abuse 20% 60
Staffing 20% 80
Federal penalties 15% 27
Trend 10% 45
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.143.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.880.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.78≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year49%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)3 · $38,675

Inspection citations (71 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D April 22, 2026 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected April 28, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 22, 2026 · found via complaint

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected April 28, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 15, 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 25, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Actual harm · G March 30, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected April 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 30, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected April 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F March 30, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Corrected April 27, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D March 30, 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 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D March 30, 2026 · found via complaint

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Corrected April 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026 · found via complaint

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 10, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Actual harm · G March 10, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 10, 2026 · found via complaint

    Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

    Corrected April 10, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Actual harm · G February 19, 2026 · found via complaint

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected March 19, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026 · 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 April 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected March 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 19, 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 April 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 6, 2026 · found via complaint

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected February 5, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected January 3, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025 · found via complaint

    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 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected September 13, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · F August 14, 2025

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Corrected September 13, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 14, 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 13, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Corrected September 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Corrected September 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D August 14, 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 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
February 19, 2026Fine$14,380
February 19, 2026Fine$15,185
February 19, 2026Payment Denial17 days
March 28, 2025Fine$9,110

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056198 · certified since May 4, 1970. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.