Citrus Heights Health Center
161 S. Reeder Ave · Covina, CA · 91724 · 6262512316
32 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.03 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.13 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.56 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E August 6, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 6, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 6, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 6, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected October 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
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.
Corrected October 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 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 October 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected October 3, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 3, 2024 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555932 · certified since October 3, 2024. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.