EL CENTRO POST-ACUTE CARE

El Centro Post-Acute Care is a skilled nursing facility located at 1700 S. Imperial Ave in El Centro, California (ZIP code 92243), within Imperial County. The facility operates 123 certified beds and is organized under a for-profit limited liability company ownership structure. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. El Centro Post-Acute Care holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which is consistent with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component areas: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The facility received a 3-star rating for health inspections, indicating a performance level in line with national norms in that category. The staffing rating is 2 stars, which falls below the national average and reflects lower reported staffing levels relative to peer facilities. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, which is above the national average and indicates stronger performance on clinical outcome metrics used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. El Centro Post-Acute Care accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, as reflected in its dual certification status. Individuals seeking placement at this facility should confirm current bed availability and specific coverage details directly with the facility's admissions staff, as payment policies and program participation can change. Private pay and other insurance arrangements may also be available, and prospective residents or responsible parties are encouraged to inquire directly. When considered alongside national benchmarks, El Centro Post-Acute Care presents a mixed profile across its three CMS rating categories. Its overall 3-star rating places it at the national midpoint. The below-average staffing rating of 2 stars may be a relevant factor for those prioritizing nurse-to-resident ratios when evaluating options. Conversely, the 4-star quality measure rating indicates that the facility performs above average in tracked clinical outcomes, which can include measures such as rates of rehospitalization, use of antipsychotic medications, and resident functional improvement. The health inspection rating of 3 stars suggests a standard compliance record relative to other facilities nationwide. This data is sourced from CMS reporting and is intended to serve as a reference point for comparison among skilled nursing facilities.