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El Centro Post-Acute Care
1700 S. Imperial Ave, El Centro, CA 92243
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
El Centro Post-Acute Care, in El Centro, California, is certified for 123 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Bayshire Senior Communities chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the California median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 51 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 17, 23 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 41.5 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $10K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 31.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Imperial Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 51 | 51 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 41.5 | 67.7 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 31.7% | 39.0% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $10,254 | $22,935 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 12 Sep 2024, 6 May 2021.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×35 E ×12 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0849 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0563 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0693 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jun 2024 |
| 3 Apr 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 20 Apr 2024 |
| 3 Apr 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Apr 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0761 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 6 May 2021 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2021 |
| 6 May 2021 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2021 |
| 6 May 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2021 |
| 6 May 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2021 |
| 6 May 2021 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2021 |
| 6 May 2021 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2021 |
| 6 May 2021 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2021 |
| 6 May 2021 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2021 |
| 6 May 2021 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2021 |
| 6 May 2021 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2021 |
| 6 May 2021 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2021 |
| 6 May 2021 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2021 |
| 6 May 2021 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2021 |
| 6 May 2021 | F0803 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2021 |
| 6 May 2021 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2021 |
| 26 Sep 2019 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2019 |
| 26 Sep 2019 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2019 |
| 26 Sep 2019 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2019 |
| 26 Sep 2019 | F0803 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2019 |
| 26 Sep 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2019 |
| 26 Sep 2019 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2019 |
| 26 Sep 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2019 |
| 26 Sep 2019 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2019 |
| 26 Sep 2019 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2019 |
| 26 Sep 2019 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2019 |
| 26 Sep 2019 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2019 |
| 26 Sep 2019 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2019 |
| 26 Sep 2019 | F0659 | Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2019 |
| 26 Sep 2019 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2019 |
| 26 Sep 2019 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2019 |
| 26 Sep 2019 | F0693 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2019 |
| 26 Sep 2019 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2019 |
| 26 Sep 2019 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2024 | Fine | $3,418 | |
| 22 Jan 2024 | Fine | $6,836 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 31.7%, RNs 50.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 10.5% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 30.8% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.7% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 32.4% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Imperial Care Llc. Chain: Bayshire Senior Communities (7 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayshire LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/25/2021 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Imperial County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Manor | Imperial | 31 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 87.1 | $23K | 14 May 2026 |
| Pioneers Memorial Skilled Nursing Center | Brawley | 99 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 67 | 67.7 | $105K | 28 Apr 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Imperial County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has El Centro Post-Acute Care been cited for?
51 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has El Centro Post-Acute Care been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $10K in the period covered.
How does staffing at El Centro Post-Acute Care compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates El Centro Post-Acute Care?
It is part of the Bayshire Senior Communities chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Bayshire LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was El Centro Post-Acute Care last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 24 Sep 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Sep 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.