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Covenant Post AcuteCMS ratings, inspections and fines

Address
3408 East Shields Avenue, Fresno, CA 93726
CCN
055996
Ownership type
For-profit, limited liability company
Certified beds
121
Residents per day
113
CMS flags
None in the CMS record
CMS star ratings
Overall rating3 of 5
Health inspection rating2 of 5
Staffing rating2 of 5
Quality measure rating5 of 5
Care Compare record (Medicare.gov)

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CMS gives Covenant Post Acute an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 6 Feb 2025. The latest survey cycle has 8 health citations. The median for nursing homes in California is 14. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.

Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .

Since the last CMS update

The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.

Ratings

CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.

CMS star ratings of Covenant Post Acute, with medians
Rating (1 to 5 stars)This homeFresno County medianCalifornia medianUS average (CMS)
Overall rating33.03.03.0
Health inspection rating22.03.02.8
Staffing rating23.03.02.9
Quality measure rating54.04.03.6

A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 31 homes in the county, 1,165 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure

Citations by survey cycle

CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.

Health citations of Covenant Post Acute in the last three survey cycles
Survey cycleStandard surveyCitationsCalifornia median
Cycle 1 (latest)6 Feb 2025814
Cycle 227 Mar 20233014
Cycle 3No date1315

Health citations

The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.

Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.

Scope and severity of the 51 citations. Select a cell to show only its rows.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJ0K0L0
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardyH0I0
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmA0B0C0

Survey cycle 1 (latest): 8 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of Covenant Post Acute in survey cycle 1, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
8 Apr 2026F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint investigation24 Apr 2026
8 Apr 2026F0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DComplaint investigation24 Apr 2026
24 Mar 2026F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation14 Apr 2026
5 Mar 2026F0584Honor 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.DComplaint investigation20 Mar 2026
7 Jan 2026F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation30 Jan 2026
6 Feb 2025F0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.DStandard survey28 Feb 2025
6 Feb 2025F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.EStandard survey28 Feb 2025
6 Feb 2025F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard survey28 Feb 2025

Survey cycle 2: 30 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of Covenant Post Acute in survey cycle 2, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
30 Apr 2025F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation23 May 2025
18 Mar 2025F0584Honor 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.DComplaint investigation11 Apr 2025
18 Mar 2025F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FComplaint investigation11 Apr 2025
18 Mar 2025F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.FComplaint investigation11 Apr 2025
16 Sep 2024F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint investigation17 Sep 2024
27 Mar 2023F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.EStandard survey13 Jul 2023
27 Mar 2023F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.DStandard survey19 Apr 2023
27 Mar 2023F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.EStandard survey19 Apr 2023
27 Mar 2023F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard survey13 Jul 2023
27 Mar 2023F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EStandard survey19 Apr 2023
27 Mar 2023F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EStandard survey13 Jul 2023
27 Mar 2023F0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.EStandard survey19 Apr 2023
27 Mar 2023F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard survey19 Apr 2023
27 Mar 2023F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard survey19 Apr 2023
27 Mar 2023F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EStandard survey19 Apr 2023
27 Mar 2023F0693Ensure 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.GStandard survey19 Apr 2023
27 Mar 2023F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.EStandard survey19 Apr 2023
27 Mar 2023F0700Try 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.EStandard survey19 Apr 2023
27 Mar 2023F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EStandard survey19 Apr 2023
27 Mar 2023F0758Implement 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.EStandard survey19 Apr 2023
27 Mar 2023F0761Ensure 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.EStandard survey19 Apr 2023
27 Mar 2023F0803Ensure 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.EStandard survey19 Apr 2023
27 Mar 2023F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard survey13 Jul 2023
27 Mar 2023F0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.EStandard survey19 Apr 2023
27 Mar 2023F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.FStandard survey19 Apr 2023
27 Mar 2023F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.EStandard survey19 Apr 2023
27 Mar 2023F0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.FStandard survey19 Apr 2023
27 Mar 2023F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard survey13 Jul 2023
27 Mar 2023F0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.FStandard survey19 Apr 2023
27 Mar 2023F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EStandard survey19 Apr 2023

Survey cycle 3: 13 citations

The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.

Health citations of Covenant Post Acute in survey cycle 3, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
7 Mar 2024F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint investigation29 Mar 2024
11 Oct 2023F0624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.DComplaint investigation22 Nov 2023
23 Jan 2019F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard survey4 Apr 2019
23 Jan 2019F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard survey4 Apr 2019
23 Jan 2019F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard survey4 Apr 2019
23 Jan 2019F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EStandard survey4 Apr 2019
23 Jan 2019F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard survey4 Apr 2019
23 Jan 2019F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard survey4 Apr 2019
23 Jan 2019F0758Implement 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.EStandard survey4 Apr 2019
23 Jan 2019F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DStandard survey4 Apr 2019
23 Jan 2019F0761Ensure 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.EStandard survey4 Apr 2019
23 Jan 2019F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard survey4 Apr 2019
23 Jan 2019F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard survey4 Apr 2019

The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report

Penalties

A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.

CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.

Staffing

Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.

Nurse staffing hours per resident per day at Covenant Post Acute
StaffThis homeCalifornia medianCalifornia average (CMS)
All nurse staff3.684.204.52
Registered nurses (RN)0.320.500.67
Licensed practical nurses (LPN)1.001.20
Nurse aides2.352.65
All nurse staff, weekends3.533.804.09
Nurse staff turnover in a year
46.5%
Nurse staff turnover, California median
36.4%
RN turnover in a year
53.8%
Administrators who left in a year
0

Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.

Quality measures

A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.

Quality measures of Covenant Post Acute, average of four quarters (2025Q2-2026Q1)
Measure (CMS text)ResidentsThis homeCalifornia medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay9.0%8.9%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay1.0%0.3%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay0.0%0.7%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay2.0%1.3%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay0.4%0.8%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay16.1%8.6%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay0.0%3.6%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay2.9%9.1%13.4%

For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure

Ownership

An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.

Ownership type
For-profit, limited liability company
Legal business name
Centerpointe Care Center, LLC
Chain
Jericho Care Group (7 homes in the CMS chain file)
Organisations in the CMS ownership record of Covenant Post Acute
OrganisationRole in the CMS recordInterestSince
Aht Holdings, LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest100%9 Apr 2021
Pakhdavor, LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest20%9 Apr 2021
Aht Holdings, LLCOperational/managerial control9 Apr 2021

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Other homes in Fresno County

The 12 nearest other nursing homes in Fresno County, California
Nursing homeCityOverall ratingCitations, latest cycleFinesLast standard survey
Oakwood Gardens Care CenterFresno5 of 54$030 Jan 2025
Keystone Post-AcuteFresno2 of 514$42,76430 May 2025
Community Subacute and Transitional Care CenterFresno5 of 50$06 Feb 2026
The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens VillageFresno5 of 511$021 Mar 2025
Healthcare Centre of FresnoFresno2 of 513$88,0498 May 2026
North Point Healthcare & Wellness Centre LPFresno5 of 53$027 Mar 2025
Orchard Post AcuteFresno3 of 516$020 May 2025
Fresno Postacute CareFresno3 of 510$010 Apr 2026
Sierra Vista HealthcareFresno3 of 513$12,0489 Jan 2026
Evergreen Care CenterFresno3 of 511$017 May 2024
Pacific Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterFresno3 of 520$30,65424 Apr 2026
Morning Star Post AcuteClovis3 of 513$020 Feb 2026

All 31 nursing homes in Fresno County

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Covenant Post Acute (CCN 055996). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/covenant-post-acute-fresno-ca-055996/

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Questions

When was Covenant Post Acute last inspected?
The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 8 Apr 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 2 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 27 Mar 2023.
Who operates Covenant Post Acute?
The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Jericho Care Group. The CMS ownership file names Aht Holdings, LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
Is Covenant Post Acute a Special Focus Facility?
No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 5 homes in California as Special Focus Facilities and 31 as candidates.
Where does the data on this page come from?
The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.