Los Banos Post Acute
931 Idaho Ave. · Los Banos, CA · 93635 · 2098260790
59 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Kalesta Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 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
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.27 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.99 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.27 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.58 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 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 September 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2025
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 8, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 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 September 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 8, 2025
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 September 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 8, 2025
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 8, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 8, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected January 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected August 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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No harm found · C August 1, 2024
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected August 22, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 22, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 20, 2019
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected November 22, 2019 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F September 20, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 22, 2019 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 20, 2019
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected November 22, 2019 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055028 · certified since July 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.