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Arvin Post Acute

323 CAMPUS DRIVE, ARVIN, CA, 93203

(661) 854-4475

81 licensed beds

CMS rates Arvin Post Acute 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 80 citations across 16 inspections in the last three years, with $62,968 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Arvin, CA 93203

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Bed capacity

CMS facility ID

555170

Care type

Nursing home

County

Kern

Facility name

Arvin Post Acute

Street address

323 CAMPUS DRIVE

City / state / ZIP

Arvin, CA 93203

Phone

(661) 854-4475

About this facility — Arvin Post Acute

Arvin Post Acute is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Arvin, California. It is licensed for 81 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).

It is one of 1 senior care facility in Arvin and 1,165 skilled nursing facilities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Pacs Group, a group of 277 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Arvin Post Acute 80 times across 16 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $62,968 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Pacs Group

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Allowitz, Kimball

Managing employee · Operational control — since 2023

Apt, Frederick

Officer — since 2021

Farrer, Todd

Managing employee — since 2023

Hancock, Mark

Officer — since 2021

Jergensen, Joshua

Officer — since 2024

Mitchell, John

Officer — since 2024

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

6 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Licensed / certified since

1984-07-30

CMS overall rating

1 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

16 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$62,968 total

Last standard inspection

2026-03-26

Nurse staffing

4.0 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$505 per day (≈ $15,350/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

10% Medicaid · 10% Medicare · 81% private/other

Occupancy

94% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

2% below the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 4 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-06-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0656

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2026-08-04

2026-03-26Health inspection14 citations

F-0552

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-04-17

F-0558

D · No harm found

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2026-04-10

F-0578

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2026-04-06

F-0628

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-04-10

F-0655

D · No harm found

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2026-04-13

F-0656

E · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2026-04-08

F-0658

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-04-10

F-0676

D · No harm found

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2026-04-10

F-0693

D · No harm found

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 2026-04-10

F-0727

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2026-04-10

F-0730

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-04-10

F-0761

D · No harm found

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 2026-04-13

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

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

Corrected 2026-04-06

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-04-10

14 earlier / fire-safety inspections (65 citations)

2026-01-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0684

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2026-03-16

2025-06-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0607

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-07-09

2025-04-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0580

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-05-23

2024-12-19Health inspection16 citations

F-0552

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-01-17

F-0578

F · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-01-17

F-0583

D · No harm found

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2025-01-17

F-0584

D · No harm found

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 2025-01-17

F-0655

D · No harm found

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2025-01-17

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-01-17

F-0657

D · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-01-17

F-0676

D · No harm found

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2025-01-17

F-0684

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-01-17

F-0687

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate foot care.

Corrected 2025-01-17

F-0697

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-01-17

F-0801

D · No harm foundFood safety

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.

Corrected 2025-01-17

F-0812

L · Immediate jeopardyFood safety

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

Corrected 2025-01-17

F-0848

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-01-17

F-0880

F · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-01-17

F-0925

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-01-17

2024-10-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0921

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-10-17

2024-04-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-04-10

2024-04-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-04-10

2024-02-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0880

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-02-23

2024-01-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0656

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-02-21

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-02-21

2024-01-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0656

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-02-10

2021-06-24Health inspection12 citations

F-0561

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2021-08-11

F-0637

D · No harm found

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected 2021-08-11

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2021-08-11

F-0657

E · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2021-08-11

F-0658

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2021-10-05

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2021-08-11

F-0688

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2021-08-11

F-0692

G · Actual harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2021-08-11

F-0759

D · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2021-08-11

F-0761

E · No harm found

Corrected 2021-10-08

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

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

Corrected 2021-10-08

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2021-08-11

2026-03-26Fire-safety inspection10 citations

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

K-0293

F · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2026-04-04

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-04-06

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2026-04-04

K-0372

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-04-06

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2026-04-04

K-0741

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-04-04

K-0914

F · No harm found

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2026-04-06

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2026-04-06

K-0923

D · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2026-04-06

2024-12-19Fire-safety inspection12 citations

E-0030

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-01-17

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-01-17

E-0041

E · No harm found

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2025-01-17

K-0291

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-01-17

K-0293

F · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2025-01-17

K-0325

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-01-17

K-0345

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-01-17

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-01-17

K-0355

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-01-17

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-01-17

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-01-17

K-0923

D · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-01-17

2021-06-24Fire-safety inspection5 citations

E-0004

D · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2021-07-26

K-0223

D · No harm found

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2021-07-26

K-0355

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2021-07-26

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2021-07-26

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2021-07-26

Federal penalties

2026-01-22Fine$32,555

2024-12-19Fine$30,413

Total fines$62,968

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 555170.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in California.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 69% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 65

Federal fines, 3 years

$62,968

More than 88% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

4.0

Higher than 19% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 4.3

Nursing staff turnover, annual

41%

Higher than 67% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 36%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the California average on 3 and worse on 12. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	20.2%	10.2%	13.5%	Worse than state
Lose too much weight	6.3%	4.1%	5.1%	Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.6%	0.7%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	1.2%	1.2%	1.5%	Near state average
Have depressive symptoms	4.3%	7.6%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	2.4%	1.6%	3.2%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	94.8%	98.7%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	35.5%	8.9%	12.7%	Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	23.1%	13.7%	19.5%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	97.9%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	5.0%	4.3%	4.5%	Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	21.7%	9.8%	18.3%	Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	18.7%	12.3%	15.4%	Worse than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.70	2.21	1.81	Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.54	1.50	1.69	Near state average

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	88.9%	94.6%	82.3%	Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.8%	1.3%	1.5%	Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	93.1%	80.1%	Near state average
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	29.0%	22.6%	23.4%	Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	22.6%	11.1%	11.8%	Worse than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0656 5 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F-0880 4 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F-0812 3 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
K-0363 3 inspections. Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
K-0920 3 inspections. Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
E-0039 2 inspections. Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in California

Licensing: California Department of Public Health, Center for Health Care Quality, Licensing and Certification
File a complaint: 844-538-8766 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-231-4024. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 833-401-0832. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Kern Medical Center, about 14 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Mercy Hospital, about 16 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, about 16 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Ramdas Senior Living, Bakersfield, about 11 miles. 0 state visits on record.
Your Loved Ones Matter, Bakersfield, about 12 miles. 8 state visits on record.
Tar Springs Home Care, Bakersfield, about 12 miles. 5 state visits on record.
Purposeful Residential Care: Wellman Place, Bakersfield, about 13 miles. 9 state visits on record.
Parkview Julian Healthcare Center, Bakersfield, about 13 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.

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