Nursing homeFAID #13591
Blythe Post Acute
285 WEST CHANSLOR WAY, BLYTHE, CA, 92225
(760) 922-8176
48 licensed beds
★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections4/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
Public record summary
What we can show you for free.
Bed capacity
48
CMS facility ID
555383
Care type
Nursing home
County
Riverside
Facility name
Blythe Post Acute
Street address
285 WEST CHANSLOR WAY
City / state / ZIP
Blythe, CA 92225
Phone
(760) 922-8176
About this facility — Blythe Post Acute
Blythe Post Acute is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Blythe, California. It is licensed for 48 beds — well below the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).
It is one of 4 senior care facilities in Blythe 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.
Federal inspectors have cited Blythe Post Acute 90 times across 30 inspections in the last three years, including 8 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. 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 August 31, 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
David Johnson
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Registered owners & officers
Blythe Post Acute Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2014
Chambers, Thomas
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2014
Meridian Management Services Llc
Operational control — since 2014
Punzalan, Rustico
Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Rodriguez, Leonel
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Williams, Luis
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Regulatory standing
Federal court records
20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1989-08-01
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
16 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-02-12
Nurse staffing
3.9 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$862 per day (≈ $26,200/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
61% Medicaid · 37% Medicare · 3% private/other
Occupancy
89% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
68% above the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
48
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 2026-08-31. 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 8 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-05-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
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 2026-05-20
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 2026-05-20
2026-02-12Health inspection12 citations
F-0605
D · No harm found
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2026-03-09
F-0636
D · No harm found
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2026-03-09
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 2026-03-09
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-03-09
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2026-03-09
F-0755
E · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-03-09
F-0759
E · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2026-03-09
F-0760
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2026-03-09
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 2026-03-09
F-0814
D · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2026-03-09
F-0848
E · No harm found
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Corrected 2026-03-31
F-0912
B · No harm found
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
27 earlier / fire-safety inspections (76 citations)
2025-08-13Health 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 2025-08-19
2025-08-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0728
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2025-08-22
2025-07-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0921
D · 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 2025-08-08
2025-06-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-06-30
2025-04-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-05-03
2025-02-28Health inspection9 citations
F-0755
E · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-03-22
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-03-22
F-0758
D · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2025-03-22
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-03-22
F-0802
F · No harm foundFood safety
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2025-03-22
F-0806
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2025-03-22
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 2025-03-22
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-28
F-0912
E · No harm found
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2025-03-22
2025-02-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-02-20
2024-11-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-12-04
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-12-04
2024-09-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0684
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-10-21
F-0925
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2024-10-21
2024-09-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0609
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-10-01
2024-07-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0557
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2024-08-09
F-0558
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-08-09
2024-07-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-07-24
F-0760
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-07-24
F-0808
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected 2024-07-24
2024-07-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0559
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected 2024-07-31
F-0912
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2024-07-31
2024-06-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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 2024-07-18
2024-02-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered13 citations
F-0582
D · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-02-22
F-0585
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2024-02-22
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-02-22
F-0686
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-02-23
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 2024-02-21
F-0755
E · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-02-02
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-02-04
F-0760
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0791
D · No harm found
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2024-02-21
F-0802
E · No harm foundFood safety
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2024-02-22
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 2024-02-22
F-0880
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-02-22
F-0908
E · No harm found
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2024-02-23
2023-12-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-12-21
F-0689
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-01-04
F-0921
D · 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 2023-12-28
2023-11-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
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 2023-12-05
2023-11-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-11-10
2023-10-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-10-27
2023-09-11Health 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 2023-10-21
2023-09-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0684
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-11-06
F-0925
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2023-11-06
2023-09-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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 2023-10-18
2023-08-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0908
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2023-10-17
2023-08-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-09-25
2026-02-12Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0222
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-03-02
2025-02-28Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0161
D · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2025-03-22
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-03-22
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-03-22
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-03-22
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-03-22
2024-02-02Fire-safety inspection17 citations
E-0006
F · No harm found
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2024-04-12
E-0018
C · No harm found
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2024-04-12
E-0030
F · No harm found
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2024-04-12
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-04-12
K-0161
D · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2024-04-12
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-04-12
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-04-12
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-04-12
K-0352
F · No harm found
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-04-12
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-04-12
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-04-12
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-04-12
K-0372
F · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-04-12
K-0711
D · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2024-04-12
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 2024-04-12
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-04-12
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-04-12
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 555383.
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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