nursing home in Brawley, CA
Pioneers Memorial Skilled Nursing Center
320 Cattle Call Dr., Brawley, CA 92227 · (760) 344-5431
★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Pioneers Memorial Skilled Nursing Center at a glance
Pioneers Memorial Skilled Nursing Center is a 99-bed government nursing home in Brawley, California (Imperial County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the California average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 4.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4.5 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 10, 2025) found 22 health citations. The California average is 15.5.
Federal regulators fined it 4 times in the past three years, totaling $105,430.
Nursing staff turnover is 39% per year (state average 36.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District
- Beds
- 99
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Corporate Interface Services
- Medicare-certified since
- June 15, 1993
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Imperial County
- CMS Certification Number
- 555557
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.32 hrs | 4.52 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.49 hrs | 0.67 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.47 hrs | 2.65 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.88 hrs | 4.09 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 39% | 36.7% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 85.7% | 38.1% | 42.9% | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 22 | 16 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 9 | 4 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 183 | 105.8 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 4 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $105,430 | $23,986 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 5 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 99 | 99 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 68 | 88 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 69.1% | 88.4% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.6% | 1.6% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.5% | 4.3% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 6.9% | 12% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 11.9% | 10.2% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 20.9% | 9.8% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 8.8% | 4% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 7.3% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.4% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 33.6% | 13.7% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 16.8% | 10.2% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 98.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.6% | 98.6% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 93.2% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 94% | 94.4% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 65 health deficiencies and 30 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 4 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected May 22, 2026 |
| April 28, 2026 Complaint | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected May 22, 2026 |
| April 28, 2026 Complaint | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 22, 2026 |
| April 28, 2026 Complaint | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 22, 2026 |
| April 28, 2026 Complaint | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0838 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 22, 2026 |
| April 28, 2026 Complaint | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 22, 2026 |
| April 28, 2026 Complaint | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 22, 2026 |
| April 28, 2026 Complaint | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 22, 2026 |
| April 28, 2026 Complaint | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 22, 2026 |
| April 28, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 16, 2025 |
| April 28, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 16, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 23, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 31, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 23, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 23, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 23, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Fire safety | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0032 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 22, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 21, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Fire safety | Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 16, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 16, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 16, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Fire safety | Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0343 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 30, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0932 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 27, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 14, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 14, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 14, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 14, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Standard | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 14, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Standard | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 14, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Standard | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 14, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 14, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 14, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 14, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 14, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Standard | Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0911 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected February 14, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Standard | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0912 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected February 14, 2025 |
| December 18, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 15, 2025 |
| October 11, 2024 Complaint | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 11, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 4, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 4, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 4, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 4, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 4, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 4, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Fire safety | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0030 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected March 4, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected March 4, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Fire safety | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0015 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected March 4, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected April 11, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected April 11, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Standard | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0865 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 11, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Standard | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 11, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Standard | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0868 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 11, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Standard | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 11, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 11, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Standard | Establish 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. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0837 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 11, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Standard | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0841 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 11, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 6, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Standard | 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. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0887 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 11, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 11, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 11, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 11, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 11, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 11, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Standard | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0710 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 11, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Standard | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 11, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 11, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 11, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0806 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 11, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 11, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 11, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 11, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 11, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 25, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 11, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 Standard | Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0911 | B No harm, pattern | Waiver has been granted |
| February 20, 2024 Standard | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0912 | B No harm, pattern | Waiver has been granted |
| September 6, 2023 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 26, 2023 |
| September 6, 2023 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 26, 2023 |
| September 6, 2023 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0200 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 26, 2023 |
| December 15, 2022 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 12, 2023 |
| December 15, 2022 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 12, 2023 |
| December 15, 2022 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 12, 2023 |
| December 15, 2022 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 12, 2023 |
| December 15, 2022 Fire safety | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 12, 2023 |
| December 15, 2022 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 12, 2023 |
| December 15, 2022 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 6, 2023 |
| December 15, 2022 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 6, 2023 |
| December 15, 2022 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 6, 2023 |
| December 15, 2022 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 6, 2023 |
| December 15, 2022 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 6, 2023 |
| December 15, 2022 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 6, 2023 |
| December 15, 2022 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 6, 2023 |
| December 15, 2022 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 6, 2023 |
| December 15, 2022 Standard | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0912 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected January 6, 2023 |
| December 15, 2022 Standard | Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0911 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected January 6, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 3 federal penalties in the past three years, including $70,100 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2026 | Fine | $17,665 |
| February 20, 2024 | Payment Denial | 51 days from March 16, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 | Fine | $52,435 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJORNBERG, CHRISTOPHER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/21/2025 |
| ERETZ BRAWLEY PROPERTIES LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/26/2025 |
| FAREED, GEORGE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/26/2025 |
| LOPER, CARLY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/21/2025 |
| ROCKPORT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/21/2025 |
| STROLL, STEVEN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/18/2010 |
| BJORNBERG, CHRISTOPHER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/21/2025 |
| FAREED, GEORGE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/21/2025 |
| LOPER, CARLY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/21/2025 |
| ROCKPORT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/21/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pioneers Memorial Skilled Nursing Center's rating?
Pioneers Memorial Skilled Nursing Center has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for California nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Pioneers Memorial Skilled Nursing Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 22 citations, compared with a California average of 15.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Pioneers Memorial Skilled Nursing Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Pioneers Memorial Skilled Nursing Center?
It is government - hospital district and part of Corporate Interface Services. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Pioneers Memorial Skilled Nursing Center and how do I contact it?
Pioneers Memorial Skilled Nursing Center is at 320 Cattle Call Dr., Brawley, CA 92227. Phone: (760) 344-5431.
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