Brighton Post Acute
361 E. Grangeville Blvd · Hanford, CA · 93230 · 5595829221
133 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: West Harbor Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.23 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.97 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.23 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.73 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
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 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
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 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2026
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F January 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G April 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024 · found via complaint
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 December 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · B August 8, 2024
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2019
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 7, 2020 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 1, 2025 | Payment Denial | 3 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055410 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.