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El Centro Post-acute Care

1700 S. IMPERIAL AVE, EL CENTRO, CA, 92243

(760) 352-8471

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123 licensed beds

★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections2/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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1700 S. Imperial Ave

El Centro, CA 92243

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Bed capacity

123

CMS facility ID

555158

Care type

Nursing home

County

Imperial

Facility name

El Centro Post-acute Care

Street address

1700 S. IMPERIAL AVE

City / state / ZIP

El Centro, CA 92243

Phone

(760) 352-8471

Website

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About this facility — El Centro Post-acute Care

El Centro Post-acute Care is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in El Centro, California. It is licensed for 123 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).

It is one of 8 senior care facilities in El Centro 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 El Centro Post-acute Care 74 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 8 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $10,254 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 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

Bayshire Senior Communities

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Bayshire Llc

Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2021

Kirby, Scott

Officer · Operational control — since 2021

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1983-10-01

CMS overall rating

3 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

11 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$10,254 total

Last standard inspection

2024-09-12

Nurse staffing

4.0 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$250 per day (≈ $7,600/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

10% Medicaid · 19% Medicare · 72% private/other

Occupancy

90% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

51% below the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

123

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · 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.

2024-09-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0697

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-10-10

2024-09-12Health inspection11 citations

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-10-04

F-0645

E · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-10-04

F-0684

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-10-04

F-0755

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-10-04

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 2024-10-04

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 2024-10-04

F-0759

D · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-10-04

F-0760

D · No harm found

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-10-04

F-0814

F · No harm foundFood safety

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2024-10-04

F-0849

D · No harm found

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Corrected 2024-10-04

F-0880

F · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-10-04

9 earlier / fire-safety inspections (62 citations)

2024-08-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0563

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

Corrected 2024-09-20

2024-06-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0693

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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 2024-06-27

2024-04-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0600

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-04-20

F-0655

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-04-20

2023-10-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0761

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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 2023-11-03

F-0812

D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2023-11-03

2021-05-06Health inspection15 citations

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 2021-06-21

F-0658

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2021-06-21

F-0677

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2021-06-21

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 2021-06-21

F-0695

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2021-06-21

F-0710

D · No harm found

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Corrected 2021-06-21

F-0759

D · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2021-06-21

F-0760

D · No harm found

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2021-06-21

F-0761

D · No harm found

Corrected 2021-06-21

F-0803

D · No harm foundFood safety

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.

Corrected 2021-06-21

F-0804

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2021-06-21

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 2021-06-21

F-0868

D · No harm found

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2021-06-21

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2021-06-21

F-0881

E · No harm found

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2021-06-21

2019-09-26Health inspection18 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2019-10-28

F-0558

D · No harm found

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2019-10-28

F-0576

D · No harm found

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Corrected 2019-10-28

F-0582

D · No harm found

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2019-10-28

F-0584

E · 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 2019-10-28

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 2019-10-28

F-0659

D · No harm found

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

Corrected 2019-10-28

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 2019-10-28

F-0686

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2019-10-28

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 2019-10-28

F-0695

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2019-10-28

F-0698

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2019-10-28

F-0801

F · 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 2019-10-28

F-0803

E · No harm foundFood safety

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.

Corrected 2019-10-28

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 2019-10-28

F-0842

D · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2019-10-28

F-0867

E · No harm found

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2019-10-28

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2019-10-28

2024-09-12Fire-safety inspection9 citations

E-0026

C · No harm found

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2024-10-02

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-10-02

K-0161

D · No harm found

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2024-10-02

K-0347

C · No harm found

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2024-10-02

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-10-02

K-0355

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-10-02

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-10-02

K-0712

C · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-10-02

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-10-02

2021-05-06Fire-safety inspection6 citations

E-0004

D · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2021-06-07

E-0041

D · No harm found

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2021-06-07

K-0345

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2021-06-07

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2021-06-07

K-0918

E · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2021-06-07

K-0923

E · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2021-06-07

2019-09-26Fire-safety inspection8 citations

E-0006

E · No harm found

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2019-11-22

E-0039

E · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2019-11-22

K-0211

D · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2019-11-22

K-0324

D · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2019-11-22

K-0347

D · No harm found

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2019-11-22

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2019-11-22

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2019-11-22

K-0923

D · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2019-11-22

Federal penalties

2024-02-20Fine$3,418

2024-01-22Fine$6,836

Total fines$10,254

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 555158.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

4.072 ratings on Google

★★★★★Deborah Arcelao · 2026-03-20 · via Google
“They are very helpful and kind .They met your need. Kendra is a very wonderful helpful person She helped me get this job done that I wanted to get done and Rodney took me to the bank and we could complete it it's very sweet helpful man both of them He went they both went way out of their way to help me and I appreciate it”

★★★★Lidia AragonOropeza · 2024-08-27 · via Google
“I was admitted Aug 3rd 2024 for Rehabilitation due to a Hip Replacement. I was surprised to see the dedication, care, patience and love that all the Caregivers and physical therapist showed not only to me but all the patients, residence and temporary like my self. I received Physical therapy every day and regain my strength enough to come home. I was housed for 20 days and all I saw and received…”

★★★★★Yvonne Robinson · 2023-05-28 · via Google
“The staff is very helpful and professional. Spoke to long term residents and they have commented that they love it there, that the fruit and soup are the best they’ve had. Great to hear. The facility seems to have had some remodeling but has halted. I hope they continue because it looks great! Very clean and modernized. Love the color hue. So far, I am pleased that my mother looks happy there. Oh…”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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