North Starr Postacute Care
180 Starr Avenue · Turlock, CA · 95380 · 2096321075
31 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Rmg Capital Partners 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.
The composite number cleared 73 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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| 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 | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2024
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 October 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 9, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 13, 2024
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 October 9, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 13, 2024
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected October 9, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2024 · 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 October 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · C September 13, 2024
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected October 9, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 30, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 30, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 30, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2022
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 May 30, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 30, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 30, 2022 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B May 6, 2022
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected May 30, 2022 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E May 13, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 24, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 24, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2021
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 24, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F May 13, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 24, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2021
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 24, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F May 13, 2021
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected June 24, 2021 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F May 13, 2021
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected June 24, 2021 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2021
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected June 24, 2021 · Environmental
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No harm found · B May 13, 2021
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected June 24, 2021 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555347 · certified since March 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.