The Canyons Post-Acute
Colton, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555435) · 160 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $66,158 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (909) 370-4411 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Canyons Post-Acute has an overall CMS rating of 2 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
The Canyons Post-Acute reports total nurse staffing of about 5.32 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars. CMS did not report a nursing turnover percentage for this facility in this dataset.
The Canyons Post-Acute has 1 federal fine on record totaling $66,158.00, and 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was included in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
The Canyons Post-Acute is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Colton, San Bernardino County, California. The facility has been certified since September 1990 and is licensed for 160 beds, with an average of 134.7 residents. It is a for-profit facility organized as a limited liability company, and is part of the Ark Post Acute Network chain, which includes 4 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.7 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Canyons Post-Acute holds an overall rating of 2 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, staffing 2 stars, and quality measures 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 5.31754 hours per resident per day, with RN hours of 0.57916 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in this dataset.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 fine totaling $66,158.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status flag was included in this dataset for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as most recently provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Canyons Post-Acute has an overall rating of 2 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.31754 hours per resident per day, including 0.57916 RN hours per resident per day; CMS staffing rating is 2 stars. Turnover data was not included in this dataset.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $66,158.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
This dataset did not include an abuse icon or Special Focus status designation for this facility; verify current status on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 160 beds with an average of 134.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Ark Post Acute Network chain, which has 4 facilities with an average rating of 1.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on September 24, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; this facility scores 2, 2, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This dataset does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9093704411 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This dataset does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 9093704411 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555435?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.