Monterey, CA

Carmel Hills Care Center

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 10 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

23795 W. R. Holman Highway, Monterey, CA

(831) 624-1875

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

99

Certified beds

Average residents

93

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1971-12-31

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.63

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.84

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.70

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.73

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

36%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

36%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.7
2.3
0.6 pts better
1.9
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.9
1.6
0.7 pts better
1.8
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
98.5%
1.5 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
98.2%
1.8 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.8%
1.6%
2.2 pts worse
3.3%
0.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.4%
6.8%
6.4 pts better
11.4%
11 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.9%
4.1%
2.2 pts better
5.4%
3.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 5.5%
13.7%
8.2 pts better
19.6%
14.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 6.7%
14.2%
7.5 pts better
16.7%
10 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.4%
0.4 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 26.0%
11.0%
15 pts worse
16.3%
9.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 22.7%
10.7%
12 pts worse
14.9%
7.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.5%
1.0%
0.5 pts worse
1.0%
0.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.9%
1.2%
2.7 pts worse
1.7%
2.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 20.6%
10.9%
9.7 pts worse
19.8%
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.3%
4.7%
0.4 pts better
5.1%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.6%
94.0%
5.6 pts better
81.7%
17.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 12.6%
11.2%
1.4 pts worse
12.0%
0.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.3%
1.5%
1.2 pts better
1.6%
1.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
93.2%
6.8 pts better
79.7%
20.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 29.6%
23.2%
6.4 pts worse
23.9%
5.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-12-19 · Fire 2024-12-19

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-03-28 · Fire 2022-03-28

17 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (5 deficiencies)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-07-12 · Fire 2019-07-12

15 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

13 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (6 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2024-12-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-01-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-01-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-01-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2024-12-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-12-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-01-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2025-01-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

K753 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Corrected 2025-01-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2025-01-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-28

K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2022-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-28

E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2022-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-28

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2022-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-28

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2022-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-28

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2022-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-28

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2022-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-28

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2022-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-28

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-28

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2022-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-28

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2022-04-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-12

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2019-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-12

E23 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

Corrected 2019-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-12

E24 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Corrected 2019-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-12

E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2019-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-12

E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Corrected 2019-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-12

E35 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

Corrected 2019-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-12

E9 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

Corrected 2019-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-12

K325 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Corrected 2019-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-12

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2019-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-12

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2019-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-12

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2019-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-12

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2019-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-12

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2019-10-04

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-01-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-01-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2025-01-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-28

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2022-04-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-28

F802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Corrected 2022-04-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-28

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2022-04-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-28

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-04-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-28

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2022-04-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-28

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2022-04-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-28

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2022-04-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-28

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2022-04-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-28

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2022-04-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-28

F808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Corrected 2022-04-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-28

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2022-04-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-28

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2022-04-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-28

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2022-04-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-28

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2022-04-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-28

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2022-04-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-28

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2022-04-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-28

F888 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Corrected 2022-04-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-12

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2019-08-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-12

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2019-08-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-12

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2019-08-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-12

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2019-08-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-12

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2019-08-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-12

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2019-08-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-12

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2019-08-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-12

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2019-08-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-12

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2019-08-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-12

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2019-08-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-12

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2019-08-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-12

F802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Corrected 2019-08-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-12

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2019-08-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-12

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2019-08-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-12

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2019-08-12

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Bowersox, Kim

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 1 facilities 2014-10-30
Bowersox, Robert

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 1 facilities 2004-10-30
Bowersox, Kim

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2004-10-30
Bowersox, Robert

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2004-10-30
Dorsey, Carole

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2014-06-06
Helenius, Mikko

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2010-06-01
Tubera, Melanie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2014-04-01

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