Citrus Nursing Center
Fontana, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055872) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $7,446
Phone: (909) 823-3481 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Citrus Nursing Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Citrus Nursing Center reports 4.02 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.2% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Citrus Nursing Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $7,446.00, with 0 payment denials, and CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Citrus Nursing Center is a 99-bed skilled nursing facility in Fontana, San Bernardino County, California, with an average of 90.5 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since January 29, 1968, currently accepting both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Citrus Nursing Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show 4.01915 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.30396 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $7,446.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Citrus Nursing Center is part of the David Johnson chain, which operates 48 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars across the chain. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Citrus Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Citrus Nursing Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.01915 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.30396 RN hours, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.2% and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $7,446.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the provided CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Citrus Nursing Center is certified for 99 beds and has an average of 90.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the David Johnson chain, which operates 48 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 29, 1968.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; Citrus Nursing Center scores 5, 4, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9098233481 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 9098233481 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055872?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.