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Arvin Post Acute

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

323 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 9320381 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.9/5

based on 37 Google reviews

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4/ 10
moderate Risk

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

Source: Medicare data

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 details
Food3.0Staff7.0Clean8.0ActivitiesN/AMeds2.0MemoryN/AComms6.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • 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

Tap a year to see what changed

234'16(3)'18(1)'22(9)'24(3)'26(3)

Distribution · 41 analyzed

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24
4
5
3
3
2
2
1
7

How They Respond to Reviews

3%response rate

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?

Personalized based on this facility's data


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.

Rehab patient · 2025★★★★★

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.

Rehab patient · 2025★★★★★

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.

Long-term resident · 2023★★★★★
Source: 37 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.25hrs
33%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.88hrs
95%
All nurses + aides combined

Both 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

Medicare Rating
1/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility34.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
34.9%
US
15.3%
CA
10.5%
Kern
14.6%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.4%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Kern
12.6%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility24.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
24.3%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
Kern
12.1%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.8%
Better than Avg
Here
3.8%
US
12.1%
CA
7.0%
Kern
6.6%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
19.9%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Kern
17.2%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.8%
Better than Avg
Here
9.8%
US
15.5%
CA
11.7%
Kern
10.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.8%
Better than Avg
Here
97.8%
US
79.8%
CA
93.2%
Kern
93.4%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility90.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
90.8%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Kern
93.5%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
1.5%
US
1.6%
CA
1.5%
Kern
1.2%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

16deficiencies
2penalties
Above state avg (15.4)
13 complaint-triggered
$30,413 in fines

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, 2026Routine
24
0039Potential for harm · WidespreadResolved (past non-compliance)

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0293Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

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.

0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0658Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0552Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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

0676Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0727Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0730Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0741Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Jan 22, 2026Complaint
1
0684Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Jun 4, 2025Complaint
1
0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Apr 23, 2025Complaint
1
0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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, 2024Routine
28
0812Immediate jeopardy · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0578Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

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.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0925Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0293Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0041Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0552Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0676Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0687Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate foot care.

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0801Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0848Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.

0030Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

0325Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Oct 1, 2024Complaint
1
0921Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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

Owner / Operator

Arvin Post Acute

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Pacs Group

Chain Size

280 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.9/5 · Rank 240 of 260 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Farrer, ToddContracted Managing EmployeeAllowitz, KimballW-2 Managing EmployeeApt, FrederickOfficer / DirectorHancock, MarkOfficer / DirectorJergensen, JoshuaOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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