Total health inspections
9
California average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
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.
Nursing Home
Morning Star Post Acute
Located in Clovis, California, Morning Star Post Acute is a distinguished nursing home offering 57 beds and providing tranquil skilled nursing care. With a highly trained team of nurses, this facility creates an ideal environment that ensures residents enjoy peace of mind 24 hours a day, experiencing specialized care tailored to their needs. Morning Star Post Acute’s skilled nursing services cover a spectrum of care, including cardiac care, diabetes care, catheter care, ostomy care, IV therapy, pain management, and more.
In addition to comprehensive nursing care, the facility offers an extensive range of rehabilitation services, featuring physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as specialized programs like fall prevention, balance and vestibular therapy, neurologic rehab, and more. The team at Morning Star Post Acute consists of healthcare professionals with expertise in their respective fields. The facility takes pride in its spacious common areas, Wi-Fi accessibility, and emergency call response in every room, providing a senior living experience that exceeds skilled nursing facility standards and nursing home qualifications.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
57
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
87.2%
Residents per day (avg)
54
Occupancy rate
87.2%
Residents per day (avg)
54
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
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
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$9.6M
Profit
$1.7M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$9,620,779.00
Profit
$1,668,710.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$8.0M
Walk Score: 76 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Additional licensing details
License number:
#056338
Safety & Compliance
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Medication Management, Pain Management, Incontinence Care, Catheter Care, Ostomy Care, IV Therapy, Nutrition and Hydration Programs, Diabetes Care, Cardiac Care, CVA/Stroke Care, Wound Care, Joint Replacement/Fracture Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Lipidemia Therapy, Orthopedic Rehab, Cardiac Heart Failure Program, Neurologic Rehab, Fall Prevention Program, Adaptive/Assistive Equipment, Activities of Daily Living Retraining, Balance and Vestibular Therapy
Operating Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Types of Care at Morning Star Post Acute
Skilled Nursing
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
45
Citations per inspection
5
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 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.4
Serious Health citations
2
2
100% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1
0 critical citations
2 serious citations
42 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 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
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Compare Nursing Homes around Clovis
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
Willow Creek Healthcare Center
-23%
-14%
+11%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Clovis
159
-
59
CANTWELL, KALAN
94.4%
$33,564,746.00
$8,926,307.00
26.6%
152.10
3.6288
1
61
6
-23%-14%+11%
Morning Star Post Acute
-31%
-23%
+3%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Clovis
57
A+
76
-
87.2%
$9,610,416.00
$3,988,904.00
41.5%
54.20
3.2404
1
45
2
-31%-23%+3%
Bella Care Home – Pierce Ave
+18%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Clovis
6
-
14
BELLA CARE HOME LLC
100.0%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
+18%
Willow Creek Healthcare Center
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Clovis
Bed Count:
159
Operator:
CANTWELL, KALAN
CCN:
555652
Occupancy:
94.4%
Home Revenue:
$33,564,746.00
Payroll Costs:
$8,926,307.00
Payroll %:
26.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
152.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.6288
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
61
Severe Citations:
6
RN share vs State Avg:
-23%
-23%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-14%
-14%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+11%
+11%
Morning Star Post Acute
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Clovis
Bed Count:
57
CCN:
56338
Occupancy:
87.2%
Home Revenue:
$9,610,416.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,988,904.00
Payroll %:
41.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
54.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.2404
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
45
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-31%
-31%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-23%
-23%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+3%
+3%
Bella Care Home – Pierce Ave
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Clovis
Bed Count:
6
Operator:
BELLA CARE HOME LLC
Occupancy:
100.0%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+18%
+18%
Places of interest near Morning Star Post Acute
1.0 miles from city center — 2.26 miles to nearest hospital (Inspire Health Medical Group - Endocrinology)
111 Barstow Ave, Clovis, CA 93612
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
102
Total Staff
97
Employees
5
Contractors
26,094
Total Hours (Quarter)
40
Avg Staff/Day
7.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 7.5 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 13 | 7.7 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 47 | 7.5 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
4.4hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
70 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
19 staff
5.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
6hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
1%
of total hours from contractors
263 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 1
Medical Director: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Feeding Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 47 | 0 | 47 | 12,839 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 12 | 1 | 13 | 3,535 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,773 | 74 | 81% | 6.3 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,186 | 77 | 85% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,184 | 84 | 92% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,084 | 81 | 89% | 5.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 560 | 70 | 77% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 73% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 484 | 61 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 480 | 68 | 75% | 4.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 454 | 59 | 65% | 7.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 366 | 61 | 67% | 4.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 352 | 44 | 48% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 305 | 51 | 56% | 6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 171 | 22 | 24% | 7.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 104 | 13 | 14% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 87 | 42 | 46% | 1.6 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 74 | 15 | 16% | 4.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 3% | 3 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
54 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
23 residents (42.6%)
Medicaid
31 residents (57.4%)
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.1
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 averageCalifornia average: 6.6
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
10.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
10.6
7% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3
Long-stay resident measures
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
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
6.1%
45% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
17.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
17.5%
46% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 12.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
8.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
8.1%
28% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.0%
141% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.7%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.6%
28% better than California averageCalifornia average: 5.0%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.5%
6% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 4.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.3%
21% better than California averageCalifornia average: 6.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.4%
66% better than California averageCalifornia average: 10.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.2%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.35
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.35
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 2.25
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.59
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.59
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 1.59
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
6% better than California averageCalifornia average: 94.0%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.0%
30% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
7% better than California averageCalifornia average: 93.2%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
22.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
22.6%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 23.2%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.4%
16% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.2%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.7%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.7%
12% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
80.6%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
80.6%
50% better than California averageCalifornia average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
57.8%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
57.8%
14% better than California averageCalifornia average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Morning Star Post Acute based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
87.2%
↑ 1.7pp vs 2022
Net Income
$1,668,710
↑ ~$1.9M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$4,549,984
↑ ~$451K vs 2022
Profit Margin
17.4%
↑ 19.7pp vs 2022
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