Meadowood Nursing Center
3805 Dexter Lane · Clearlake, CA · 95422 · 7079947738
99 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Ajc Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $24,668 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 6 citations involved actual harm to residents.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 3 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.28 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.15 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.28 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.90 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $91,067 |
Inspection citations (63 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected May 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
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 March 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G October 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected October 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2024 | Fine | $24,668 |
| May 7, 2024 | Fine | $66,399 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555490 · certified since February 20, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.