Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 42/100. The facility ranks in the 29th percentile among California nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.
Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center provides above-average staffing with 4.44 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.
Recent inspections identified 61 deficiencies at Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 4.44 | 3.8 | Above Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 1.00 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 0.66 | 0.7 | Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.78 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 3.99 | 3.8 | Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.78 | 0.7 | Above Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0656 Severity DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Jan 5, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Tag 0550 Severity DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Dec 2, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Tag 0690 Severity DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to preventAug 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0577 Severity FAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Aug 13, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Tag 0812 Severity FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Aug 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
📊 Resident Outcome Measures
Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.
| Measure | This Facility | Nat'l Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with pressure ulcers | 9.7% | 4.5% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury | 0.8% | 3.0% | Better |
| On antipsychotic medication | 23.6% | 14.5% | Worse |
| Urinary tract infections | 2.2% | 2.5% | Better |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 16.3% | 14.0% | Worse |
| Excessive weight loss | 7.4% | 7.5% | Average |
| New/worsened incontinence | 10.7% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
1 penalty recorded by CMS
Total fines: $9,110
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 42 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
- Penalty deductions: -5 pts
- Fine deductions: -0 pts
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
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