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Blythe Post Acute LLC

A nursing home in Blythe, California 92225

285 West Chanslor Way, Blythe, California 92225. (760) 922-8176.

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The short answer

Record last released by CMS on Oct 28, 2026.

The last 24 months 58 citations in 13 months of the last 36. Last cited May 2026. Most serious: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm (D). Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean7
Star ratings
CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Scope and severity (A to L)
CMS grades each nursing home deficiency with a letter. A to C: no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm. D to F: no actual harm, but potential for more. G to I: actual harm. J to L: immediate jeopardy. Within each band, the letter rises as more residents were affected or could be: one or a few, a pattern, or widespread. Source: CMS, nursing home scope and severity grid (State Operations Manual, chapter 7).
Nurse staffing hours
The hours registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nurse aides worked, per resident per day, from the payroll records each home sends CMS. Source: CMS, Payroll-Based Journal.
Fines and payment denials
A fine (civil money penalty) is money CMS makes a nursing home pay when it falls short of federal rules. A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stop paying for new admissions until the home meets the rules again. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.430 and 488.417.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

14 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The California average is 15.7.

Last standard inspection Feb 12, 2026.

Most serious in three years: D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

Source:

CMS, Provider Information, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

When those citations happened

58 citations in 13 months of the last 36. Last cited May 2026. Most serious: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm (D). The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

All 59 citations in the last three years

Grouped by inspection, newest first. Each carries , from A, the least serious, to L, the most. 26 came from complaint inspections.

Source:

CMS, Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

May 14, 2026: complaint inspection2 citations

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

    Rule F0600. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: May 20, 2026.

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Rule F0609. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: May 20, 2026.

Feb 12, 2026: standard inspection12 citations

  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident’s ability to function.

    Rule F0605. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 9, 2026.

  • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Rule F0636. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 9, 2026.

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident’s needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Rule F0656. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 9, 2026.

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

    Rule F0658. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 9, 2026.

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

    Rule F0695. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 9, 2026.

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

    Rule F0755. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 9, 2026.

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Rule F0759. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 9, 2026.

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Rule F0760. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 9, 2026.

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

    Rule F0812. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 9, 2026.

  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Rule F0814. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 9, 2026.

  • Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.

    Rule F0848. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 31, 2026.

  • Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Rule F0912. B: no actual harm, potential for minimal harm.

Aug 13, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident’s needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Rule F0656. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Aug 19, 2025.

Aug 5, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation

  • 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.

    Rule F0728. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Aug 22, 2025.

Jul 8, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Rule F0921. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Aug 8, 2025.

Jun 16, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation

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

    Rule F0684. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jun 30, 2025.

Apr 22, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Rule F0610. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: May 3, 2025.

Feb 28, 2025: standard inspection9 citations

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

    Rule F0755. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 22, 2025.

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

    Rule F0756. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 22, 2025.

  • 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.

    Rule F0758. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 22, 2025.

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Rule F0759. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 22, 2025.

  • Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Rule F0802. F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 22, 2025.

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Rule F0806. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 22, 2025.

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

    Rule F0812. F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 22, 2025.

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Rule F0880. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 28, 2025.

  • Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Rule F0912. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 22, 2025.

Feb 6, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation

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

    Rule F0684. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Feb 20, 2025.

Nov 18, 2024: complaint inspection2 citations

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Rule F0657. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 4, 2024.

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

    Rule F0684. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 4, 2024.

Sep 25, 2024: complaint inspection2 citations

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

    Rule F0684. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Oct 21, 2024.

  • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Rule F0925. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Oct 21, 2024.

Sep 5, 2024: complaint inspection1 citation

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Rule F0609. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Oct 1, 2024.

Jul 16, 2024: complaint inspection2 citations

  • Honor the resident’s right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Rule F0557. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Aug 9, 2024.

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Rule F0558. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Aug 9, 2024.

Jul 2, 2024: complaint inspection3 citations

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

    Rule F0684. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jul 24, 2024.

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Rule F0760. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jul 24, 2024.

  • 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.

    Rule F0808. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jul 24, 2024.

Jul 1, 2024: complaint inspection2 citations

  • Honor the resident’s right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

    Rule F0559. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jul 31, 2024.

  • Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Rule F0912. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jul 31, 2024.

Jun 26, 2024: complaint inspection1 citation

  • 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.

    Rule F0584. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jul 18, 2024.

Feb 2, 2024: standard inspection12 citations

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

    Rule F0582. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Feb 22, 2024.

  • 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.

    Rule F0585. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Feb 22, 2024.

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Rule F0641. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Feb 22, 2024.

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

    Rule F0686. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Feb 23, 2024.

  • 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.

    Rule F0727. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Feb 21, 2024.

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

    Rule F0755. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Feb 2, 2024.

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

    Rule F0756. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Feb 4, 2024.

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Rule F0760. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Feb 16, 2024.

  • Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Rule F0791. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Feb 21, 2024.

  • Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Rule F0802. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Feb 22, 2024.

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

    Rule F0812. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Feb 22, 2024.

  • Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Rule F0908. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Feb 23, 2024.

Feb 2, 2024: standard and complaint inspection1 citation

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Rule F0880. F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Feb 22, 2024.

Dec 7, 2023: complaint inspection3 citations

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

    Rule F0684. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 21, 2023.

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Rule F0689. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jan 4, 2024.

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Rule F0921. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 28, 2023.

Nov 9, 2023: complaint inspection1 citation

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Rule F0689. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 5, 2023.

Is it certified, and in good standing?

  • Certified for Medicare and Medicaid since Aug 1, 1989.
  • Not on CMS’s special focus list.
  • No abuse icon from CMS.
  • No change of ownership in the last 12 months.
  • CMS lists its ownership as for profit, limited liability company.
  • 48 certified beds.
Source:

CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

Has it been fined or penalized?

  • No fines in the last three years.
  • No Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
  • 26 citations in the last three years came from complaint inspections.
Source:

CMS, Penalties and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

Who does the caring?

3.88 nurse hours per resident per day

The California average is 4.54.

CMS publishes staffing about four months after the fact.

Source:

CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

Staffing measures
MeasureThis homeCalifornia average
Nurse hours per resident per day3.884.54
Of which registered nurses0.670.68
At weekends3.534.10
Nursing staff turnover35.8%36.6%
Registered nurse turnoverNot given37.8%
Administrators who left0Not given

Who owns it?

  • Meridian Management Services LLC and Blythe Post Acute LLC run it.
  • 11 owners or officers are people: David A Johnson (owns 5% or more directly, 50%); Thomas M Chambers (owns 5% or more directly, 50%); Thomas M Chambers (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Thomas M Chambers (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Rustico Rayta Punzalan (corporate officer); Rustico Rayta Punzalan (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Rustico Rayta Punzalan (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Leonel L Rodriguez (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Leonel L Rodriguez (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Luis Williams (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Luis Williams (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)).
  • Part of David Johnson (50 homes in CMS’s data).
  • No private-equity firm among the owners CMS lists.
  • No real-estate investment trust among the owners CMS lists.
Source:

CMS, All Owners. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly.

CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

Organisations CMS lists
OrganisationRoleShareSince
Meridian Management Services LLCRuns it (operational or managerial control)100%Nov 5, 2014
Blythe Post Acute LLCRuns it (operational or managerial control)Oct 27, 2014
Blythe Post Acute LLCAdditional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)Aug 21, 2025

How do residents fare?

  • CMS rates its quality measures 3 of 5 (California average 4.2).
Source:

CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

CMS’s star ratings, from 1 to 5
MeasureRating
Overall rating3 of 5
Health inspections2 of 5
Staffing5 of 5
Quality measures3 of 5

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among the 12 nearest homes, within 80.7 miles, this one had the 2nd most health citations at the latest inspection cycle (14; the middle value was 7.5).
Source:

CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

The 12 nearest, by straight-line distance
PlaceMiles awayCitations, latest cycle
Blythe Post Acute LLC This nursing home14
Havasu Nursing Center61.04
Haven of Lake Havasu61.99
Haven of Sandpointe, LLC64.311
Welbrook Yuma Opco LLC64.35
Haven of Yuma64.60
Life Care Center of Yuma64.611
Yuma Nursing Center64.72
Arizona State Veteran Home - Yuma65.96
Pioneers Memorial Skilled Nursing Center70.822
Imperial Manor77.62
El Centro Post-Acute Care80.710

What the record doesn’t say

  • Complaints that didn’t lead to a citation aren’t published.
  • Inspections reach CMS’s data about six weeks after they happen, and staffing about four months after.
  • CMS publishes the inspectors’ full written findings in a separate monthly file, which isn’t loaded yet.
  • Fines and Medicare payment denials are the only enforcement CMS publishes; state licence actions aren’t included.

Sources

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Information (4pq5-n9py).

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw).

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Penalties (g6vv-u9sr).

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, All Owners (afe44b85-cc6d-40d7-b5df-00ae8910d1d2).

    Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, State and US Averages (xcdc-v8bm).

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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