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Blythe Post Acute LLC

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

285 West Chanslor Way, Blythe, CA 9222548 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.4/5

based on 5 Google reviews

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2/ 10
low Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)

Below average in CA · Critically understaffed (RN) · Below chain average · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

The facility has a history of exceptional, named nursing staff that families find incredibly supportive. However, due to a critical past report of neglect regarding feeding and hygiene, you should prioritize frequent, unannounced visits to ensure your loved one's basic needs are being met.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

5 reviews on Google
Families can expect highly praised nursing and administrative staff, with specific individuals noted for their diligence and kindness. However, there is a severe, critical allegation of patient neglect regarding feeding and hygiene that must be addressed.

Quality Themes

Food1.0Staff10.0CleanN/AActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Diligent and skilled nursing staff
  • Hard-working administrative support
  • Kind and patient dietitians

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.02014(1)1.02018(2)5.02019(2)5.02022(2)1.02024(1)

Distribution · 8 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about how skilled and diligent the nursing staff is; how do they coordinate care with the administrative team?
  • 2Since we know the dietitians here are very kind and patient, could you tell us more about how mealtime preferences and dietary needs are managed?
  • 3What steps are being taken to improve the dining experience and the variety of food options available to residents?
  • 4How does the nursing team handle medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's condition during the night?
  • 5What kind of daily activities or social programs are available to keep residents engaged and connected with one another?
  • 6With the recent inspections, what specific improvements has the facility implemented to address past state violations?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

I cannot describe how amazing the staff is!! Kelly, the head nurse, is diligent, strong and logical in all her approaches.

Long-term resident's family · 2022★★★★★

Our 94 year old mom was placed her for 6 months. I CAN NOT BEGIN TO TELL YOU HOW FABULOUS THE STAFF WAS TO HER AND OUR FAIMLY.

Long-term resident's family · 2019★★★★★

My sister was brought here for them to take care of her and they neglected her.. she lost 22 pounds in 30 days because they would not feed her..

Family member of patient · 2018☆☆☆☆
Source: 5 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.31hrs
41%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.96hrs
96%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
35%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

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
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility24.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
24.8%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
Riverside
7.6%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.2%
Better than Avg
Here
5.2%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Riverside
8.7%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.0%
Better than Avg
Here
7.0%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Riverside
17.8%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
19.6%
US
15.3%
CA
10.5%
Riverside
7.1%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
CA
7.0%
Riverside
7.6%

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

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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
CA
98.6%
Riverside
99.1%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.8%
Better than Avg
Here
96.8%
US
79.8%
CA
93.2%
Riverside
93.3%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.3%
Better than Avg
Here
97.3%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Riverside
95.1%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
CA
1.5%
Riverside
1.1%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

16deficiencies
Above state avg (15.4)
32 complaint-triggered

This facility has significant ongoing concerns with families filing numerous complaints that triggered inspections. The most recurring problems involve treatment and care quality, medication management, and environmental safety including pest control. While the facility has corrected each cited deficiency, the persistent pattern of complaints across multiple years suggests systemic issues that continue to resurface despite corrections.

Feb 12, 2026Routine
13
0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0759Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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.

0848Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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

0605Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

0636Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

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.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0814Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0912Minimal · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Aug 13, 2025Complaint
1
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.

Aug 5, 2025Complaint
1
0728Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

Jul 8, 2025Complaint
1
0921Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Jun 16, 2025Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Apr 22, 2025Complaint
1
0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Blythe Post Acute LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

David Johnson

Chain Size

46 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.2/5 · Rank 40 of 45

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Punzalan, RusticoOfficer / DirectorBlythe Post Acute LLCManagerMeridian Management Services LLCManagerChambers, ThomasManagerPunzalan, RusticoManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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