Nursing homes › California › Blythe Post Acute LLC
285 West Chanslor Way, Blythe, CA 92225 · 7609228176 · 48 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with David Johnson, a group operating 47 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 3.2/5, 4 abuse citation icons, 1 facilities on the Special Focus list, $628,261 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.2/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.87 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.39. Weekend total: 3.51. Nursing staff turnover: 36%.
All-time on record: 67 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-05-14 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-02-12 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-12 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-12 | Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-31 |
| 2026-02-12 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-12 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-12 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-12 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-12 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-12 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-12 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-12 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Health | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2025-08-13 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-19 |
| 2025-08-05 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-22 |
| 2025-07-08 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-06-16 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-30 |
| 2025-04-22 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-03 |
| 2025-02-28 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Health | corrected 2025-03-22 |
| 2025-02-28 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-03-22 |
| 2025-02-28 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-22 |
| 2025-02-28 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-22 |
| 2025-02-28 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-22 |
| 2025-02-28 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-22 |
| 2025-02-28 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-22 |
| 2025-02-28 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-22 |
| 2025-02-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-02-06 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-20 |
| 2024-11-18 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-11-18 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-09-25 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-10-21 |
| 2024-09-25 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-21 |
| 2024-09-05 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-07-16 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-16 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-02 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-07-02 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-07-02 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-07-01 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-07-31 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUNZALAN, RUSTICO | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2024 |
| BLYTHE POST ACUTE LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/27/2014 |
| MERIDIAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/05/2014 |
| CHAMBERS, THOMAS | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/27/2014 |
| PUNZALAN, RUSTICO | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2024 |
| RODRIGUEZ, LEONEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| WILLIAMS, LUIS | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/10/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 555383. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.