Arbor Post Acute
Chico, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555304) · 144 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $61,825 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (530) 342-4885 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Arbor Post Acute an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1 star and a staffing rating of 1 star.
Arbor Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of about 3.92 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.32 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 42.5% and a CMS staffing rating of 1 star.
Arbor Post Acute has 2 federal fines on record totaling $61,825.00 and 1 payment denial; CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Arbor Post Acute is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Chico, California (Butte County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid services since February 1988. The facility is certified for 144 beds and reports an average daily census of 139.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Arbor Post Acute holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars. The facility's health inspection rating is also 1 star, and its staffing rating is 1 star. Its quality measures (QM) rating is notably higher at 4 stars, reflecting a divergence between clinical outcome measures and inspection/staffing performance.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.92, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of about 0.32. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.5% annually.
On CMS's penalty record, Arbor Post Acute has 2 federal fines totaling $61,825.00, and 1 payment denial on record. CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, meaning families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare for details of the underlying findings.
Arbor Post Acute is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as reported to date; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Arbor Post Acute has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Arbor Post Acute is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.92 hours per resident per day, with RN hours of 0.32 per resident per day, a 42.5% nursing turnover rate, and a CMS staffing rating of 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $61,825.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; there is no Special Focus status listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Arbor Post Acute is certified for 144 beds with an average daily census of 139.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on February 24, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Arbor Post Acute scores 1 star overall, 1 star on health inspections, 1 star on staffing, and 4 stars on quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (530) 342-4885 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (530) 342-4885 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Arbor Post Acute's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555304?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.