Quick answers
- Where is El Centro Post-Acute Care?
- 1700 S. Imperial Ave, El Centro, CA 92243, in Imperial County, California.
- What is the phone number of El Centro Post-Acute Care?
- (760) 352-8471, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of El Centro Post-Acute Care?
- Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has El Centro Post-Acute Care been fined?
- Medicare lists 2 fines totaling $10,254.
- What did inspectors find at El Centro Post-Acute Care?
- In its last three inspection cycles (May 6, 2021 to January 9, 2026), Medicare lists 43 health citations; the most serious was level G. 1 was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (May 6, 2021 to January 9, 2026), El Centro Post-Acute Care had 43 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 1 of them was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $10,254 in total (2 fines, the latest on February 20, 2024). Nurse staffing is 3.94 hours per resident per day; the California average is 4.54 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: January 9, 2026 — 10 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 9, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 10 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0584 Level E
“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.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0757 Level D
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
Previous cycle: September 12, 2024 — 11 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 12, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 11 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0814 Level F
“Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.”
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0645 Level E
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0758 Level D
“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.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0849 Level D
“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.”
Earlier cycle: May 6, 2021 — 22 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: May 6, 2021 (standard health inspection); October 25, 2023 (complaint investigation); April 3, 2024 (complaint investigation); June 5, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 15, 2024 (complaint investigation); September 24, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 21 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0804 Level E
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0881 Level E
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
F0697 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0563 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.”
F0693 Level D
“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.”
F0655 Level D
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0812 Level D
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0688 Level D
“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.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0710 Level D
“Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0803 Level D
“Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.”
F0868 Level D
“Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (19)
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0923 Level F
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0345 Level C
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
E0039 Level F
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
K0355 Level E
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0161 Level D
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
E0026 Level C
“Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.”
K0347 Level C
“Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.”
K0712 Level C
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0918 Level E
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0923 Level E
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
E0004 Level D
“Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).”
E0041 Level D
“Implement emergency and standby power systems.”
K0345 Level D
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $10,254 (2 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2024 | Fine | $3,418 |
| January 22, 2024 | Fine | $6,836 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.18 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.26 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.50 | 2.66 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.94 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.44 | 4.10 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.17 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 28.0% | 36.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 50.0% | 37.8% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 7 nursing homes: Bayshire Senior Communities.
Legal business name: Imperial Care LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayshire LLC | Direct owner | 100% | March 25, 2021 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 123 |
| Average residents per day | 112.1 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Bayshire Senior Communities |
| Legal business name | Imperial Care LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1983-10-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1700 S. Imperial Ave, El Centro, CA 92243 |
| County | Imperial County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (760) 352‑8471 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555158 |
| Name in Medicare records | EL CENTRO POST-ACUTE CARE |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Imperial Manor4.3 mi · Imperial, CA · 4 of 5 stars
- Pioneers Memorial Skilled Nursing Center13 mi · Brawley, CA · 1 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Imperial Valley Health - El Centro Hospital0.2 mi · El Centro, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District13 mi · Brawley, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Yuma Regional Medical Center55 mi · Yuma, AZ · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13