Arvin Post Acute
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (18 vs median 13.0)
Bottom 25% in CA · Worst in PACS GROUP chain · $30,413 in fines
What this means for your family
This facility offers highly skilled rehabilitation and a welcoming administrative team that many find comforting. However, families should closely monitor medication schedules and staffing responsiveness, as recent reviews highlight concerns regarding late medications and inconsistent care during certain shifts.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
37 reviews on Google“Families seeking rehabilitation may find comfort in the facility's highly praised physical therapy and attentive nursing staff, with several reviewers noting a warm, family-like atmosphere. However, there are significant concerns regarding inconsistent medication timing, potential neglect in certain instances, and high staff turnover that may impact continuity of care.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Attentive and caring nursing staff
- Effective rehabilitation and therapy programs
- Welcoming and professional administration
- Clean environment without strong odors
Concerns
- Delays in medication administration (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Inconsistent staff attitudes and professionalism (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- High staff turnover (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 41 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I've heard wonderful things about how attentive and caring the nursing staff is here; how do you ensure that level of care stays consistent across all shifts?
- 2With the focus on rehabilitation mentioned in some of your positive feedback, could you tell me more about how the therapy programs are integrated into a resident's daily routine?
- 3What specific protocols do you have in place to ensure medications are administered accurately and strictly on schedule?
- 4Could you walk me through the process for handling medical emergencies or urgent care needs during the overnight hours?
- 5We'd love to know more about the dining experience—how are meals planned, and are there ways to make the dining room feel more social for the residents?
- 6What kind of daily activities or social outings are available to help residents stay engaged and connected with one another?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff at Arvin Post Acute are amazing! They consistently go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure the patients/residents here are taken care of.”
“I can’t say enough how lucky I was to be placed in such an amazing place. There’s nothing worse then being placed in a nursing home for care, thank God I was placed at Arvin Post Acute Care.”
“I am currently here for Spinal cord injury complications (pressure sores, chronic constipation, and several infections) I am happy to say the entire staff has gone above and beyond to make my stay here as comfortable as possible.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows concerning patterns with 72 deficiencies across 14 surveys, including 13 complaint-triggered issues where families filed reports about problems. The most recurring issues involve care planning, medication management, and infection control, with these problems persisting across multiple years from 2019 to 2024. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the repeated nature of core care issues suggests ongoing systemic challenges that warrant careful consideration.
Mar 26, 2026Routine24
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Jan 22, 2026Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Jun 4, 2025Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Apr 23, 2025Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Dec 19, 2024Routine28
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate foot care.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Oct 1, 2024Complaint1
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jan 22, 2026
$50,085
Fine
Dec 19, 2024
$30,413
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Arvin Post Acute
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Pacs Group
280 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.9/5 · Rank 240 of 260 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
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