Pioneers Memorial Skilled Nursing Center
Brawley, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555557) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 4 totaling $105,430 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (760) 344-5431 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Pioneers Memorial Skilled Nursing Center an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Pioneers Memorial Skilled Nursing Center reports about 4.32 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.0% annually.
Pioneers Memorial Skilled Nursing Center has 4 federal fines on record totaling $105,430.00, plus 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Pioneers Memorial Skilled Nursing Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Brawley, California, operated by a government hospital district. The facility is certified for 99 beds and reports an average daily census of 68.4 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since June 15, 1993.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of approximately 4.32 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.0% annually.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $105,430.00, and 1 payment denial on file for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the data provided for this listing.
Pioneers Memorial Skilled Nursing Center is part of the Corporate Interface Services chain, which operates 40 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.5 across the chain. CMS data indicate no ownership change within the past 12 months for this facility.
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?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16.
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 about 4.32 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with 39.0% nursing turnover and a staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $105,430.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 99 beds and has an average daily census of 68.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government hospital district and is part of the Corporate Interface Services chain, which operates 40 facilities with an average rating of 2.5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 15, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
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 7603445431 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7603445431 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/555557?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.