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San Luis Care Center
709 N Street, Newman, CA 95360
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.
San Luis Care Center, in Newman, California, is certified for 71 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Avalon Health Care chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the California median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 42 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (17, 6, 19 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 59.2 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $46K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 37.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Stanislaus Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 42 | 42 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 59.2 | 57.7 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 37.5% | 37.5% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $46,118 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (17 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: 6 Mar 2026, 8 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: G ×4 D ×26 E ×11 F ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 6 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 | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | E | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | 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 | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | 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 | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 29 May 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 24 Jun 2024 |
| 29 May 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jun 2024 |
| 6 May 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 | Complaint investigation | 4 Jun 2024 |
| 30 Jan 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 | 29 Feb 2024 |
| 30 Jan 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | G | Complaint investigation | 29 Feb 2024 |
| 19 Dec 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2023 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2023 |
| 28 May 2019 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | G | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2019 |
| 28 May 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 | 15 Jul 2019 |
| 28 May 2019 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2019 |
| 28 May 2019 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2019 |
| 28 May 2019 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2019 |
| 28 May 2019 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2019 |
| 28 May 2019 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2019 |
| 28 May 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2019 |
| 28 May 2019 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2019 |
| 28 May 2019 | 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 | 15 Jul 2019 |
| 28 May 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 | 15 Jul 2019 |
| 28 May 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2024 | Fine | $46,118 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 37.5%, RNs 60.0%; 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 | 16.1% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.5% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.0% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.6% | 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: Avalon Care Center-Newman Llc. Chain: Avalon Health Care (16 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon of California LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/09/2003 |
| Avalon Care LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 09/09/2003 |
| Avalon Health Care Inc | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2003 |
| Avalon Health Care Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2003 |
| Avalon Health Care Management Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2003 |
| Deloitte Tax LLP | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| Eide Bailly LLP | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| Hhc Holdco LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| Omnicare LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| Reliant Pro Rehab LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2019 |
| Avalon Health Care Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2003 |
| Avalon Health Care Management Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2003 |
| Deloitte Tax LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/04/2025 |
| Eide Bailly LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/04/2025 |
| Hhc Holdco LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/04/2025 |
| Omnicare LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/04/2025 |
| Reliant Pro Rehab LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/04/2025 |
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 Stanislaus County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood Manor | Modesto | 194 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 9.8 | — | 2 May 2025 |
| Modesto Post Acute Center | Modesto | 99 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 29 | 29.3 | — | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Covenant Village Care Center | Turlock | 50 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 36.0 | — | 27 Jun 2025 |
| North Starr Postacute Care | Turlock | 31 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 74.2 | — | 8 May 2026 |
| Oakdale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Oakdale | 115 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 33 | 28.7 | — | 22 Mar 2025 |
| Valley Skilled Nursing Center | Modesto | 70 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 48 | 68.6 | — | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Ceres Postacute Care | Ceres | 46 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 37 | 80.4 | — | 28 Apr 2026 |
| English Oaks Convalescent & Rehabilitation Hospita | Modesto | 180 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 47 | 26.1 | — | 17 Jun 2026 |
All 17 facilities in Stanislaus County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has San Luis Care Center been cited for?
42 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has San Luis Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $46K in the period covered.
How does staffing at San Luis Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates San Luis Care Center?
It is part of the Avalon Health Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Avalon of California LLC, Avalon Care LLC and Avalon Health Care Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was San Luis Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 6 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 6 Mar 2026.
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.