California average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

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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.
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
44% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
47% of new residents, often for short stays.
9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
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.
| Metric | This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
| 44 | 10 | This facility has 340% more total citations than a typical California nursing home (44 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 340% worse |
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Citations per year
| 11 | 2.5 | This facility has 340% more citations per year than a typical California nursing home (11 vs. CA avg 2.5).↑ 340% worse |
| Metric | This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
| 0 | 16 | This facility has 100% fewer total visits than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 100% better |
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Complaint visits
| 0 | 13 | This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better |
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Other visits
| 0 | 7 | This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better |
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, showing repeated failures in medication administration, notification of physicians, and infection control over multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on September 19, 2025, substantiated a complaint for failing to notify a physician about a resident’s clinical decline, resulting in emergency hospitalization. Earlier inspections cited several deficiencies including unavailable medications without physician notification (August and June 2025) and multiple infection control and safety issues found in December 2024 and prior.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsCalifornia average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
California average 50.2
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.
California average: 0.4
California average: 1
Morning Star Post Acute is located in Clovis, California.
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1.0 miles from city center
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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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
263 contractor hours this quarter
| 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 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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.
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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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 | 87.2% | +3% | 3.24 | -31% | -23% | 1 | 45 | 5.0 | 2 | 54 | A+ | 76 | - | $9.6M | $4.0M | 41.5% | 56338 |
Historical financial and operational data for Morning Star Post Acute based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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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.
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