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Katherine Healthcare
315 Alameda Avenue, Salinas, CA 93901
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.
Certified for 51 beds, Katherine Healthcare serves Salinas in Monterey County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1967.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 50 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (18, 22, 10 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 98.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 29.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Monterey Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 50 | 39 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 98.0 | 54.2 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 29.2% | 39.7% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (14 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: 8 Sep 2025, 30 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: D ×35 E ×9 F ×3 B ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 8 Sep 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 8 Sep 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 8 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 8 Sep 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 8 Sep 2025 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 8 Sep 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 8 Sep 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 8 Sep 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 8 Sep 2025 | 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 | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 8 Sep 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 8 Sep 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 8 Sep 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 8 Sep 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 8 Sep 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 8 Sep 2025 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0700 | Try 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. | F | Standard survey | 23 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 23 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 23 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 23 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 23 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Standard survey | 23 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 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. | E | Standard survey | 23 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0635 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 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 | 23 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 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 | 23 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | 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 | 23 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | 23 May 2024 |
| 9 Apr 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 22 Jan 2024 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Feb 2024 |
| 19 Dec 2023 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2022 |
| 11 Mar 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2022 |
| 11 Mar 2022 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2022 |
| 11 Mar 2022 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2022 |
| 11 Mar 2022 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2022 |
| 11 Mar 2022 | 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 | 31 Mar 2022 |
| 11 Mar 2022 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 29.2%, RNs 28.6%; 0 administrators 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 | 9.1% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 11.7% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.3% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.5% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.1% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Katherine Healthcare Llc. Chain: Bvhc, Llc (12 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bvhc, LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2023 |
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 Monterey County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Woods | Pacific Grove | 24 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 108.3 | — | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Oceanview Post Acute | Pacific Grove | 51 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 47 | 92.2 | — | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Windsor the Ridge Rehabilitation Center | Salinas | 103 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 51 | 49.5 | — | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Coastal Post Acute | Salinas | 80 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 39 | 48.8 | $64K | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Cypress Ridge Care Center | Monterey | 99 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 41 | 41.4 | — | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Eden Valley Care Center | Soledad | 59 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 54.2 | $58K | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Forest Hill Manor Health Center | Pacific Grove | 26 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 28 | 107.7 | $8K | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Monterey Post Acute | Monterey | 78 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 55 | 70.5 | — | 10 Mar 2026 |
All 14 facilities in Monterey County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Katherine Healthcare been cited for?
50 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Katherine Healthcare been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Katherine Healthcare compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Katherine Healthcare?
It is part of the Bvhc, Llc chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Bvhc, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Katherine Healthcare last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 21 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 8 Sep 2025.
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.