Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Arbor Post Acute
1200 Springfield Drive · Chico, CA 95928 · 144 certified beds
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About Arbor Post Acute
Arbor Post Acute is a nursing home in Chico, California. Its capacity is 144 beds, above the Butte County median of 90 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Pacs Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 94 citations, the most recent on February 4, 2026. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.05 hours per resident per day. It is one of 5 nursing homes listed in Chico. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (94)
Records from September 2022 to February 2026.
July 17, 2023
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 2, 2023.
July 13, 2023
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 28, 2023.
July 13, 2023
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 28, 2023.
September 15, 2022
Tag F0888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 26, 2022.
September 15, 2022
Tag F0837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 26, 2022.
September 15, 2022
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 26, 2022.
September 15, 2022
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 26, 2022.
September 15, 2022
Tag F0803Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 26, 2022.
September 15, 2022
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 26, 2022.
September 15, 2022
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 26, 2022.
September 15, 2022
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 26, 2022.
September 15, 2022
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 26, 2022.
September 15, 2022
Tag F0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 26, 2022.
September 15, 2022
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 26, 2022.
Penalties (3)
Total fines: $61,825
July 14, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,438 against this nursing home on July 14, 2025.
January 15, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting February 21, 2025, lasting 27 days (triggered by inspection on January 15, 2025).
January 15, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $49,387 against this nursing home on January 15, 2025.
Staffing
4.05 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.96 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Pacs Group, a chain of 277 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.0 overall, 2.5 for health inspections, 2.5 for staffing, 4.5 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Chico.
California Park Post Acute
Chico Terrace Care Center
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