Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Jackson, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056198) · 199 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $28,327 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (209) 223-2231 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 star, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center reports 4.64 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.6%, according to CMS data.
Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $28,327.00, and 1 payment denial according to CMS data. CMS does not list this facility as flagged with an abuse icon and it is not listed as a Special Focus Facility, based on the data provided.
About this facility
Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Jackson, Amador County, California, first approved for participation in 1970. The facility is certified for 199 beds, though average daily residency is 69.8, and it is operated as a for-profit corporation, part of the Eva Care Group chain, which includes 9 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars.
Per CMS Care Compare, Kit Carson holds an overall rating of 1 star, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars. Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.64 hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 54.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $28,327.00, and 1 payment denial on file for this facility.
Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families should consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current inspection reports, survey findings, and any additional details before making a decision. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kit Carson has an overall rating of 1 star, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.64 hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and a turnover rate of 54.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $28,327.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 199 beds, with an average of 69.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Kit Carson is a for-profit corporation and part of the Eva Care Group chain, which includes 9 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on May 4, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Kit Carson scores 1, 1, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 2092232231 or verify 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 2092232231 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/056198?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.