ARVIN POST ACUTE

Arvin Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility located at 323 Campus Drive in Arvin, California, within Kern County (ZIP code 93203). The facility operates 81 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on three primary domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Arvin Post Acute holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5. This overall rating reflects a 1-star health inspection rating, a 1-star staffing rating, and a 1-star quality measure rating. CMS star ratings are calculated on a relative scale, meaning ratings reflect how a facility compares to others nationally at the time of assessment. A 1-star overall rating is the lowest possible rating on the CMS scale. Arvin Post Acute accepts Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, which covers a broad range of patients including seniors enrolled in federal health programs and lower-income individuals who qualify for state-administered Medicaid coverage. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (661) 854-4475 to confirm current payment options, availability, and any out-of-pocket costs that may apply. Private pay arrangements may also be available depending on individual circumstances. When compared to the national average overall CMS star rating of 3.0 stars, Arvin Post Acute falls below that benchmark across all rated categories. The facility's 1-star scores in health inspections, staffing, and quality measures each place it in the lowest tier relative to the national distribution of rated nursing homes. Health inspection ratings are based on findings from onsite surveys conducted by state agencies, while staffing ratings reflect the hours of care provided per resident per day by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. Quality measure ratings are derived from clinical data reported by the facility covering areas such as resident mobility, medication management, and other care indicators. Individuals researching long-term or post-acute care options in the Arvin and broader Kern County area may use this data as one component of a broader evaluation process that includes direct facility visits, conversations with staff, and review of state inspection reports.