Avondale Villa Post-Acute
788 Holmes Street · Livermore, CA · 94550 · 9254472280
37 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Links Healthcare Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 80 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.28 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.72 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 30% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (36 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 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 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B May 16, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 1, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2024
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.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 1, 2024
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.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 1, 2024
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 1, 2024
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.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 1, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 1, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 1, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 1, 2024
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2024
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 1, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 1, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 1, 2024
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555399 · certified since July 26, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.