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Citrus Heights Health Center

161 S. Reeder Ave, Covina, CA 91724 · Los Angeles County

Citrus Heights Health Center offers both therapy and rehabilitation along with skilled nursing located in Covina, California

5.0CMS overall rating(626) 251-2316 Visit website ↗

Exceptional

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

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Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 73% full — openings are usually available.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

One of Covina's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Citrus Heights Health Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Covina, CA, with 32 certified beds and an average of about 23 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 5.03 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.13 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. On the safety record, CMS notes 9 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.03 hrs/resident/day)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Covina for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 32
Avg. residents/day: 23
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 555932

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$11,400–$17,130/mo (median $13,790)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$3,230–$7,730/mo (median $7,540)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Los Angeles prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 5.03; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 1.13; National avg ≈ 0.75

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 9
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-08-06
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (16 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-08-06Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

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.

2025-08-06Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2025-08-06Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

2025-08-06Severity E — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

2025-08-06Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

2025-08-06Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

2025-08-06Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

2025-08-06Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Housekeeping & laundry
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Gardens / walking paths
✓ Library
✓ Private rooms available
✓ 24/7 staff

Location

161 S. Reeder Ave, Covina, CA

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Citrus Heights Health Center

How much does Citrus Heights Health Center cost?

Citrus Heights Health Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Covina, CA area typically runs $11,400–$17,130 per month (median $13,790, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Citrus Heights Health Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Citrus Heights Health Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Citrus Heights Health Center?

Staff provide about 5.03 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Citrus Heights Health Center?

Citrus Heights Health Center has 16 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-06). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Citrus Heights Health Center have availability?

Typically 73% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Citrus Heights Health Center offer?

Citrus Heights Health Center in Covina, CA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 32 beds.

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