Morning Star Post Acute
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 43 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility's nursing and physical therapy teams are highly regarded for their compassion and skill. However, families should be extremely vigilant about monitoring medication administration and ensuring all personal valuables are clearly labeled and secured, as multiple reports of lost items and medication errors have surfaced.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
43 reviews on Google“Families considering Morning Star Post Acute will find a facility that is highly praised for its compassionate nursing staff and recent facility improvements under new management. While many reviewers highlight a clean and welcoming environment, there are significant concerns regarding lost personal belongings and inconsistent medication management that should be addressed during tours.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Effective physical therapy and rehab programs
- Welcoming atmosphere under new management
Concerns
- Loss of personal belongings and medication (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Inconsistent medication administration or monitoring (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Rude or unprofessional staff behavior (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 46 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner provides highly personalized responses to positive reviews, often using the reviewer's name and promising to share praise with specific staff members. For negative reviews, the owner attempts to move the conversation offline by providing the administrator's direct contact information and expressing a desire to investigate.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1It is wonderful to see how much the management engages with the community by responding to every review; how has the new management team implemented changes to improve the resident experience recently?
- 2We want to ensure everything stays organized for our loved one; what specific systems do you have in place to track personal belongings and ensure medications are administered accurately and on schedule?
- 3With the focus on rehab and physical therapy being a strength here, how do you tailor therapy plans to help residents regain their independence?
- 4Can you walk us through the protocol for handling medical emergencies or sudden changes in health during the overnight hours?
- 5What kind of daily activities or social events are planned to help residents stay engaged and feel part of the community?
- 6How does the nursing team ensure consistent communication with families regarding any changes in a resident's daily care or medication needs?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The Nurses are Amazing, Michael, Rosa, Josh, Trine, all of them go above a beyond. Very caring.... Also the FOOD is great too.”
“I recently took a mini-tour of Morning Star Post Acute Center as we are looking for a place for my mom after her discharge from Clovis Community Hospital, and I was incredibly impressed. The facility is exceptionally clean and has a truly pleasant atmosphere.”
“The nursing and cna staff here have been very supportive and caring. PT staff are excellent, they are very encouraging. They make you feel better in trying to heal.”
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 bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep 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
Families filed complaints that triggered 3 inspections, revealing recurring problems with care quality and resident safety that persist across multiple years. The facility repeatedly struggles with nutrition and dietary services, infection control, and fire safety systems. While deficiencies are reportedly corrected, the same issues keep reappearing in subsequent inspections, suggesting ongoing operational challenges rather than sustainable improvements.
Feb 20, 2026Routine15
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
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.
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
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
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Environmental Deficiencies
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
Sep 19, 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.
Aug 14, 2025Complaint1
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Jun 12, 2025Complaint1
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Dec 10, 2024Routine17
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Environmental Deficiencies
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Nov 9, 2023Routine21
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Environmental Deficiencies
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Morning Star Post Acute
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Bayshire Senior Communities
12 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.1/5 · Rank 6 of 11
Ownership & Management
Owners
Bayshire Central Valley LLC
Owner · Organization
Carter, Benjamin
Owner (parent company)
Kirby, Scott
Owner (parent company)
Salow, Donald
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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