Catalina Island Medical Center D/P SNF
100 Falls Canyon Rd · Avalon, CA · 90704 · 3105100700
8 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: not rated
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 8, 2025
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected June 7, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected June 7, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E May 8, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected June 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 8, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 8, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected June 7, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected June 7, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 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 May 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 10, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 19, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 19, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2023
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 June 21, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 19, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 21, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 19, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 21, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 19, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected June 21, 2023 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C May 19, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected June 21, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555187 · certified since March 6, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.