CERES POSTACUTE CARE

Ceres Postacute Care is a skilled nursing facility located at 1711 Richland Avenue in Ceres, California, within Stanislaus County. The facility operates 46 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either program. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to skilled nursing facilities across several categories. Ceres Postacute Care holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, reflecting findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, indicating a staffing level that is in line with the national average based on reported nurse and aide hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, which is above the national average and reflects performance on clinical metrics such as hospital readmission rates, use of antipsychotic medications, and residents' physical functioning outcomes. As a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified facility, Ceres Postacute Care is authorized to bill both federal programs for covered services. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and benefit period rules. Medicaid coverage applies to eligible low-income residents requiring long-term care. Individuals seeking information about coverage specifics are encouraged to consult directly with the facility or with relevant state and federal agencies regarding current benefit structures. When assessed against national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed profile. The overall 2-star rating and the 2-star health inspection rating are both below the national average, suggesting the facility has received more citations or more serious findings during inspections than the average nursing home nationally. The staffing rating of 3 stars aligns with the national midpoint, indicating neither a notable surplus nor a deficit in reported staffing levels relative to comparable facilities. The quality measure rating of 4 stars stands above the national average, indicating stronger performance on measured clinical outcomes. Taken together, the data reflects variation across the different dimensions that CMS uses to evaluate nursing facility performance. Families and care coordinators reviewing this facility may wish to consider each rating category individually alongside other relevant factors when evaluating care options in the Ceres and Stanislaus County area.