Soledad, CA

Eden Valley Care Center

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $65,634 in total fines with 3 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

612 Main Street, Soledad, CA

(831) 678-2462

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

59

Certified beds

Average residents

48

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1993-01-15

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.51

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.24

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.22 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.72

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.64 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.48

All reported nurse hours · state 4.51 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.76

RN + LPN hours · state 1.87 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.63

Weekend nurse staffing · state 4.08 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.28

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.08

Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.56

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.85

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.26

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

67%

Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

54%

Annual nurse turnover · state 38% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

11,257

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

17.51

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9818

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

0

Baseline 17.87% · Performance 21.65% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

0

Baseline 5.87% · Performance 8.03% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

3.35

Baseline 50.00% · Performance 50.00% · Measure score 3.35 · Achievement 3.35 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

3.66

Baseline 5.61 hours · Performance 4.12 hours · Measure score 3.66 · Achievement 3.66 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 9.85%
10.72%
0.9 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 182 · Observed rate 8.79% · Lower 95% interval 6.62%
Discharge to community 59.07%
50.57%
8.5 pts better
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 195 · Observed rate 54.87% · Lower 95% interval 52.1%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.02
1.02
About the same
Drug regimen review with follow-up 37.3%
95.27%
58 pts worse
Numerator 47 · Denominator 126
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 126
Discharge self-care score 23.53%
53.69%
30.2 pts worse
Numerator 20 · Denominator 85
Discharge mobility score 34.12%
50.94%
16.8 pts worse
Numerator 29 · Denominator 85
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 1.59%
2.29%
0.7 pts better
Numerator 2 · Denominator 126 · Adjusted rate 1.74%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 8.02%
7.12%
0.9 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 133 · Observed rate 8.27% · Lower 95% interval 5.55%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 1.18%
8.2%
7 pts worse
Numerator 1 · Denominator 85
Staff flu vaccination coverage 50.43%
42%
8.4 pts better
Numerator 58 · Denominator 115
Discharge function score 31.76%
56.45%
24.7 pts worse
Numerator 27 · Denominator 85
Transfer of health information to provider 96.55%
95.95%
0.6 pts better
Numerator 56 · Denominator 58
Transfer of health information to patient 98.21%
96.28%
1.9 pts better
Numerator 55 · Denominator 56
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 5.36%
25.2%
19.8 pts worse
Numerator 3 · Denominator 56

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.5
2.3
0.2 pts worse
1.9
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.5 · Observed 2.6 · Expected 2.0 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.4
1.6
0.8 pts worse
1.8
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.4 · Observed 2.5 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.2%
98.5%
0.7 pts better
93.4%
5.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 97.0% · 4Q avg 99.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.1%
98.2%
4.1 pts worse
95.5%
1.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 94.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 14.3%
1.6%
12.7 pts worse
3.3%
11 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.8% · Q2 16.1% · Q3 15.6% · Q4 15.2% · 4Q avg 14.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
6.8%
6.8 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.9%
4.1%
0.8 pts worse
5.4%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 3.4% · Q3 6.5% · Q4 7.4% · 4Q avg 4.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 7.9%
13.7%
5.8 pts better
19.6%
11.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.6% · Q2 9.7% · Q3 9.7% · Q4 3.4% · 4Q avg 7.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.5%
14.2%
3.7 pts better
16.7%
6.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.3% · Q2 8.3% · Q3 14.3% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 10.5% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 21.5%
11.0%
10.5 pts worse
16.3%
5.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 21.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 10.9%
10.7%
0.2 pts worse
14.9%
4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.7% · Q2 13.8% · Q3 6.9% · Q4 7.4% · 4Q avg 10.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
1.0%
1 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.3%
1.2%
1.1 pts worse
1.7%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 3.4% · Q3 3.1% · Q4 3.2% · 4Q avg 2.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 2.3%
10.9%
8.6 pts better
19.8%
17.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.2% · Q2 3.5% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.0%
4.7%
2.7 pts better
5.1%
3.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 5.2% · 4Q avg 2.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 54.6%
94.0%
39.4 pts worse
81.7%
27.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 58.7% · Q2 58.9% · Q3 51.3% · Q4 50.5% · 4Q avg 54.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 10.1%
11.2%
1.1 pts better
12.0%
1.9 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 10.1% · Observed 10.8% · Expected 12.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.9%
1.5%
0.6 pts better
1.6%
0.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.8% · Q2 2.2% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 66.2%
93.2%
27 pts worse
79.7%
13.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 66.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 23.3%
23.2%
0.1 pts worse
23.9%
0.6 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 23.3% · Observed 22.5% · Expected 23.0% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-01-22 · Fire 2025-01-22

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-10-07 · Fire 2022-10-07

14 health deficiencies

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

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-07-31 · Fire 2019-07-31

16 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-22

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-02-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-22

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-02-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-07

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2022-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-07

K354 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2022-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-07

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2022-10-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-31

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2019-10-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-31

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2019-10-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-31

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-31

E23 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

Corrected 2019-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-31

E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2019-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-31

E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Corrected 2019-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-31

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2019-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-31

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2019-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-31

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 2019-07-31

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2019-10-04

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-22

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Corrected 2025-02-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-22

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2025-02-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-22

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-02-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-22

F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Corrected 2024-02-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-22

F638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Corrected 2024-02-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-22

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-02-03

G · Actual harm 2024-01-16

F678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Corrected 2024-02-03

G · Actual harm 2023-09-26

F622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Corrected 2023-10-03

G · Actual harm 2023-09-26

F742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Corrected 2023-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-26

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2023-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-26

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2023-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-26

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-25

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-09-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-05

F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Corrected 2023-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-05

F642 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.

Corrected 2023-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-05

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-09-13

G · Actual harm 2023-07-12

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-07-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-07

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-11-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-07

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 2022-11-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-07

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-07

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2022-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-07

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2022-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-07

F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Corrected 2022-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-07

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 2022-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-07

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-07

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-07

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 2022-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-07

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2022-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-07

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Corrected 2022-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-07

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2022-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-07

F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Corrected 2022-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-31

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 2019-08-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-31

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2019-08-08

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$34,668 2024-01-16

Fine

Fine · fine $34,668

Fine

$3,145 2023-10-02

Fine

Fine · fine $3,145

Fine

$20,378 2023-09-25

Fine

Fine · fine $20,378

Fine

$7,443 2023-07-12

Fine

Fine · fine $7,443

Fine

Ownership

Pritt, Steven

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1998-06-15
Pritt, Steven

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1998-06-15
Pritt, Steven

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1998-06-15

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