Almond Vista Healthcare
2030 Evergreen Avenue · Modesto, CA · 95350 · 2095771055
175 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Kalesta Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $10,358 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.26 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.40 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.97 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $25,881 |
Inspection citations (63 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 7, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 7, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2025
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.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F May 6, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 6, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2025
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.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 6, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 6, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F May 6, 2025
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E April 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 2, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 2, 2024
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.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2025 | Fine | $10,358 |
| January 2, 2024 | Fine | $3,176 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $7,409 |
| November 20, 2023 | Fine | $1,764 |
| October 30, 2023 | Fine | $3,174 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555118 · certified since August 14, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.