Oakwood Healthcare Center
375 Cohasset Rd · Chico, CA · 95926 · 5303435595
99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Corporate Interface Services
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Federal penalties on record: $17,529 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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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: 3 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 | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $76,946 |
Inspection citations (107 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 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 February 26, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 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 January 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2025 · 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 December 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G November 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2025 · 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 November 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 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 22, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2025
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 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 · D August 22, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2025 | Fine | $17,529 |
| November 6, 2025 | Payment Denial | 83 days |
| March 19, 2024 | Fine | $44,207 |
| March 19, 2024 | Payment Denial | 125 days |
| September 20, 2023 | Fine | $15,210 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055656 · certified since February 15, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.