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El Centro Post-Acute Care

1700 S. Imperial Ave, El Centro, CA 92243 · Imperial County

WELCOME TO Exceptional Care El Centro Post-Acute is a 123-bed community that offers exceptional skilled nursing care for seniors recovering from surgery, rehabilitating from a specific injury or trauma, or those in need of high acuity nursing care. Our highly trained team of nurses are on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a

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Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlookVery limited availability

Typically 95% full (117 of 123 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

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.

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in El Centro

El Centro Post-Acute Care is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in El Centro, CA, with 123 certified beds and an average of about 117 residents per day. It operates as part of the Bayshire Senior Communities network.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.84 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.22 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 33.9%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 11 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $10,254 in the recent record.

Strengths

  • Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

  • Below-average nurse staffing (3.84 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in El Centro, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds
123
Avg. residents/day
117
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain
Bayshire Senior Communities
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
555158

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 careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$9,550–$14,360/mo (median $11,550)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local El Centro 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
3.84
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.22
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
33.9%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

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

Health deficiencies (last survey)
11
Federal fines
2 ($10,254)
Total penalties
2
Last standard survey
2024-09-12
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (51 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2024-09-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2024-09-12Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

2024-09-12Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2024-09-12Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

2024-09-12Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

2024-09-12Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2024-09-12Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

2024-09-12Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

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.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

DateTypeAmount
2024-02-20Fine$3,418
2024-01-22Fine$6,836

Services & amenities

  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Housekeeping & laundry
  • Daily activities & events
  • Library
  • 24-hour staff

Location

1700 S. Imperial Ave, El Centro, 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 El Centro Post-Acute Care

How much does El Centro Post-Acute Care cost?

El Centro Post-Acute Care does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the El Centro, CA area typically runs $9,550–$14,360 per month (median $11,550, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is El Centro Post-Acute Care's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates El Centro Post-Acute Care 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at El Centro Post-Acute Care?

Staff provide about 3.84 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 33.9% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at El Centro Post-Acute Care?

El Centro Post-Acute Care has 51 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-09-12). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does El Centro Post-Acute Care have availability?

Typically 95% full (117 of 123 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does El Centro Post-Acute Care offer?

El Centro Post-Acute Care in El Centro, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 123 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in El Centro.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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