KIT CARSON NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER

Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit, corporation-owned skilled nursing facility located at 811 Court Street in Jackson, California, within Amador County. The facility holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid and operates with 199 certified beds, making it one of the larger nursing facilities in the region. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest performance. Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center currently holds an overall CMS rating of 1 star. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 1 star, reflecting the outcomes of state and federal inspections conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 4 stars, which indicates that nurse and staff hours per resident per day are above the level seen at many comparable facilities nationally. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, based on clinical data related to resident health outcomes across a range of standardized measures. The national average for overall CMS star ratings is 3.0 stars, providing a benchmark for comparison. Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, which broadens access for residents who rely on government-funded insurance programs. Prospective residents or their families seeking information about private pay options, supplemental insurance, or specific coverage details are advised to contact the facility directly at (209) 223-2231. Payment eligibility and coverage can vary depending on individual circumstances, length of stay, and the level of care required. When compared to the national average overall rating of 3.0 stars, Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center falls below the benchmark with a 1-star overall rating. Its health inspection rating of 1 star and quality measure rating of 2 stars are both below the national midpoint, while its staffing rating of 4 stars is above average in that category. The facility's staffing performance suggests a relatively higher allocation of staff hours per resident, though this metric alone does not determine the overall rating. Individuals researching nursing facility options in Jackson, California, or the broader Amador County area may wish to consider the full range of CMS data, including inspection reports and detailed quality measures, which are publicly available through the CMS Care Compare database. This data is updated on a regular basis and reflects the most recently reported information from federal and state oversight agencies.