Fairmont Rehabilitation Hospital
950 S. Fairmont Avenue · Lodi, CA · 95240 · 2093680693
59 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group
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.
The composite number cleared 75 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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.58 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.51 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.91 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026 · 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 March 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 8, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025 · 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 June 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
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 February 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 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 February 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 16, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2024
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2024
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 8, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 4, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2022
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected May 4, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 8, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 4, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 8, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 4, 2022 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055242 · 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.