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CERES POSTACUTE CARE is a for profit - corporation facility in CERES, CA with 46 certified beds and a 3-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 36 deficiency records on file.

1711 RICHLAND AVENUE, CERES, CA 95307

Phone: 2095374581

Overall Rating

3/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
055935
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
46
Residents
43
In Hospital
No
County
Stanislaus
Last Inspection
May 16, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.19 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.10
CNA Hours
2.58
Total Nursing Hours
3.88 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.00
Nursing Turnover
36.4%

What the CMS Record Reveals About CERES POSTACUTE CARE

CERES POSTACUTE CARE operates 46 certified beds in CERES, CA with approximately 43 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (5★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 36 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues — if any — did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 3.88 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.19 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, CERES POSTACUTE CARE falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 36.4%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (36 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 2, 2025 Tag: 0844

Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 23, 2025

B — Pattern - No harm May 16, 2025 Tag: 0912

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 13, 2025

F — Widespread - Minimal harm May 16, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 13, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 16, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 13, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 16, 2025 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 13, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 16, 2025 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 13, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 16, 2025 Tag: 0726

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 13, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 16, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 13, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 16, 2025 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 13, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 16, 2025 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 13, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 16, 2025 Tag: 0656

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 13, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 16, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 13, 2025

F — Widespread - Minimal harm May 16, 2025 Tag: 0577

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 13, 2025

G — Isolated - Actual harm Apr 4, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 14, 2025

G — Isolated - Actual harm Apr 4, 2025 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 22, 2025

B — Pattern - No harm May 23, 2024 Tag: 0912

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 20, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 23, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 20, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm May 23, 2024 Tag: 0814

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 20, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm May 23, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 20, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 23, 2024 Tag: 0656

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 20, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 23, 2024 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 20, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm May 23, 2024 Tag: 0577

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 20, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 29, 2024 Tag: 0550

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 4, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2019 Tag: 0914

Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 26, 2019

B — Pattern - No harm Jun 7, 2019 Tag: 0912

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 26, 2019

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2019 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 26, 2019

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2019 Tag: 0867

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 26, 2019

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2019 Tag: 0838

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 26, 2019

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2019 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 26, 2019

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2019 Tag: 0810

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 26, 2019

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2019 Tag: 0790

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 26, 2019

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2019 Tag: 0685

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 26, 2019

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2019 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 26, 2019

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2019 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 26, 2019

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2019 Tag: 0607

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 26, 2019

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2019 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 26, 2019

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 10.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 5.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 98.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 95.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 13.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 39.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 95.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 10.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 21.9% Yes

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for CERES POSTACUTE CARE?
CERES POSTACUTE CARE has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at CERES POSTACUTE CARE?
CERES POSTACUTE CARE reports 3.88 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.19 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 36.4%.
How many beds does CERES POSTACUTE CARE have?
CERES POSTACUTE CARE has 46 certified beds with approximately 43 residents. The facility is located at 1711 RICHLAND AVENUE, CERES, CA 95307.
Does CERES POSTACUTE CARE have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, CERES POSTACUTE CARE has 36 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has CERES POSTACUTE CARE received any fines or penalties?
No, CERES POSTACUTE CARE has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns CERES POSTACUTE CARE?
CERES POSTACUTE CARE is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was CERES POSTACUTE CARE last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for CERES POSTACUTE CARE was on May 16, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for CERES POSTACUTE CARE?
CERES POSTACUTE CARE is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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