Morning Star Post Acute
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Clovis, CA
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Morning Star Post Acute

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Clovis, CA
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Morning Star Post Acute accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 44 citations 0 complaint visits
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. We don't score profiles with fewer than 3 inspections on record because a small inspection history reads as "below average" on every count-based metric — that would over-reward a facility just for being new.

Limited inspection history. Not enough information to score against the California benchmark.

California nursing homes benchmark: C- 70/100

Inspection score not available. Not enough information to score against the California benchmark.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (340% above)
• Citations per year (340% above)
3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total visits (100% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (100% below)
Latest Inspection September 19, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 4410 This facility has 340% more total citations than a typical California nursing home (44 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 340% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2022. 112.5 This facility has 340% more citations per year than a typical California nursing home (11 vs. CA avg 2.5).↑ 340% worse

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 016 This facility has 100% fewer total visits than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 100% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 013 This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 07 This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • September 19, 2025 complaint investigation found failure to notify physician of Resident 1’s clinical decline, causing delayed intervention and emergency hospitalization with sepsis and acute kidney injury.
  • August 14 and June 12, 2025 inspections cited failures to administer prescribed medications and notify physicians about medication unavailability, risking worsening chronic conditions for multiple residents.
  • December 10, 2024 routine inspection identified nine deficiencies including lack of resident privacy, expired medications, unsanitary kitchen, infection control failures, and overcrowded rooms exceeding four residents.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022
Total health inspections 9

California average 12.5


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations
45 Rank #199 / 353Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 199th out of 353 homes in California. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the California State average, with a ranking across all 353 CA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

California average 50.2

Citations per inspection
5 Rank #235 / 353Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 235th out of 353 homes in California. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the California mean across 353 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

California average 4.65


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

38 of 45 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 45 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than California average

California average: 0.4


Serious health citations
2
100% worse than California average

California average: 1

0 critical citations California average: 0.4

2 serious citations California average: 1

42 moderate citations California average: 47.2

1 minor citation California average: 1.5
Citations history (last 4 years)
Resident Rights serious citation Sep 19, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Aug 14, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Jun 12, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Dec 10, 2024
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 98
Employees 96
Contractors 2
Staff to resident ratio 1.81:1
0% compared with California average
California average ratio: 1.81:1 California average ratio: 1.81:1See full California ranking
Avg staff/day 37
Average shift 7.1 hours
8% worse than California average
California average: 7.7 hours California average shift: 7.7 hoursSee full California ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 24,170

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 3 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 3
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 12 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 12
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.4 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 45 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 45
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.4 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

0.2%

51 contractor hours this quarter

Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant4504512,14592100%7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse120123,07392100%7.4
Speech Language Pathologist7071,7268087%6.1
Registered Nurse3031,2118896%7.8
RN Director of Nursing2021,0249098%8
Physical Therapy Aide5051,0049098%5
Administrator1015286672%8
Mental Health Service Worker1015286672%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015046368%8
Dietitian1014565964%7.7
Physical Therapy Assistant4044286571%4.5
Qualified Social Worker2023195054%6.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician6062314852%4.5
Feeding Assistant1012204043%5.5
Occupational Therapy Aide1011121415%8
Qualified Activities Professional1015678%8
Medical Director011421921%2.2
Other Physician101392628%1.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant011933%3
Other Dietary Services Staff101411%4
45 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
12 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 87%
3 Registered Nurse
% of Days 96%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 98%
5 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 98%
1 Administrator
% of Days 72%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 72%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 68%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 64%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 71%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 54%
6 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 52%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days 43%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 15%
1 Qualified Activities Professional
% of Days 8%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 21%
1 Other Physician
% of Days 28%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 1%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.1
7% worse than California average

California average: 6.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 10.6
7% better than California average

California average: 11.3

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average California avg: 4.2 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 6.1%
45% better than California average

California average: 11.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 17.5%
46% worse than California average

California average: 12.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 8.1%
28% better than California average

California average: 11.3%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.0%
141% worse than California average

California average: 1.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.6%
28% better than California average

California average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than California average

California average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.5%
6% worse than California average

California average: 4.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.3%
21% better than California average

California average: 6.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 3.4%
66% better than California average

California average: 10.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with California average

California average: 98.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with California average

California average: 98.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.35
In line with California average

California average: 2.25

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.59
In line with California average

California average: 1.59

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average California avg: 3.5 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
6% better than California average

California average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.0%
30% better than California average

California average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
7% better than California average

California average: 93.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 22.6%
In line with California average

California average: 23.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 9.4%
16% better than California average

California average: 11.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.7%
12% better than California average

California average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 80.6%
50% better than California average

California average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 57.8%
14% better than California average

California average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

44% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

47% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 54
Medicare
23
42.6% of residents
Medicaid
31
57.4% of residents

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$9.6M
Profit
$1.7M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$9.6M Rank #285 / 346Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 285th out of 346 homes in California. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the California SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$1.7M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #302 / 346Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 302nd out of 346 homes in California. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the California average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$4.5M
47.3% of revenue Rank #190 / 346Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 190th out of 346 homes in California. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the California average. Well-run California SNFs typically land around 56–67% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.4M
Total costs $8.0M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

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Address 1.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Clovis's city center to Morning Star Post Acute's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.26 miles to nearest hospital (Inspire Health Medical Group - Endocrinology)

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Financial Assistance for
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Morning Star Post Acute is located in Clovis, California.
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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

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Willow Creek Healthcare Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Clovis
159
Facility 159
CA AVG 103
Rank #309 / 1658
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Facility 59
CA AVG 57
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Morning Star Post Acute
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Clovis
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 103
Rank #1109 / 1658
--3.24 -65%-23%$7.4k455.0254A+
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 57
Rank #531 / 2093
-$9.6M$4.5M47.3%56338

Frequently Asked Questions about Morning Star Post Acute

Is Morning Star Post Acute in a walkable area?

Morning Star Post Acute has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the phone number of Morning Star Post Acute?

(559) 299-2591 will put you in contact with the team at Morning Star Post Acute.

Is Morning Star Post Acute Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Morning Star Post Acute is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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