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Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
811 Court Street, Jackson, CA 95642
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.
Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, in Jackson, California, is certified for 199 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Eva Care Group chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 72 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (40, 24, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 36.2 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 4 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $28K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 54.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Amador Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 72 | 72 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 36.2 | 36.2 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 54.6% | 54.6% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $28,327 | $28,327 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 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: 14 Aug 2025, 12 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: G ×5 D ×37 E ×22 F ×8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 May 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Apr 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 | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 30 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 30 Mar 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint investigation | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 30 Mar 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 30 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 | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 30 Mar 2026 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 17 Mar 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 17 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | G | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Jan 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Feb 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jan 2026 |
| 20 Aug 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 | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | F | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | F | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 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 | 13 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 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 | 13 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 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 | 13 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 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 | 13 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2025 |
| 10 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 12 Sep 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 | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | 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 | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 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 | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | E | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 11 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. | E | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard survey | 11 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. | E | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 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. | E | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | 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 | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | 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 | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | 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 | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | 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 | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2024 |
| 9 Mar 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 9 Mar 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 9 Mar 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 9 Mar 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. | E | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 9 Mar 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 9 Mar 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 9 Mar 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2026 | Payment denial | — | 17 days |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Fine | $9,870 | |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Fine | $9,347 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Fine | $9,110 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 54.6%, RNs 59.3%; 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 | 14.9% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.8% | 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 | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 26.5% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.7% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 22.5% | 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: Ray Properties Kit Carson Inc.. Chain: Eva Care Group (9 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been cited for?
72 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $28K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of the Eva Care Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 8 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 14 Aug 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.