Maria Garcia
Feb 2026
The staff is caring, professional, and attentive to residents’ needs. The facility is clean and well-organized, and communication with families is appreciated.
1 / 3Quick Facts
- Total units
- 46
- Medicare rating
- 3 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 46
- Inspections
- View history (57 citations)
- Physician coverage
- 24-hour physician on-call service
- Onsite specialty services
- Podiatry, dental, and optometry provided onsite
- Therapy focus
- Orthopedic recovery and joint replacement therapy offered
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Reviews for Ceres Post-Acute Care are sharply divided: several families praise the nursing, therapy, and admissions staff for compassionate, effective rehab care, while at least one detailed account describes a rapid, unexplained decline and poor communication ending in a resident's death. Overall Google rating sits at 3.8 from a small number of reviews, reflecting this split experience.
The Good
- Nursing staff described as caring and attentive
- Therapy department praised for motivating, effective rehab
- Admissions and billing staff called responsive and transparent
- Facility described as clean and well-organized by some
- Onsite podiatry, dental, and optometry services available
The Bad
- One detailed report of rapid, unexplained resident decline and death
- Reports of poor communication about condition and medications
- One account describes unsanitary conditions and unanswered call bells
- Inconsistent experiences: some reviewers report excellent care, others severe lapses
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Ceres Postacute Care is a senior living community in Ceres, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 29 reviews.
About Ceres Postacute Care
Ceres Post-Acute Care is a skilled nursing facility in Ceres, California offering 24-hour nursing care, medical services, and health and social services under physician-directed care and RN supervision. The facility serves patients who are not in acute hospital phases but require primary, restorative, or skilled nursing services on an inpatient or custodial care basis, with a goal of helping residents reach a degree of self-care in essential daily living.
The community provides physical and occupational therapy, orthopedic recovery, and joint replacement therapy. Additional therapeutic services include onsite podiatry, dental, and optometry services. Highly skilled and trained nursing staff provide companion care to residents alongside nursing care and daily activities support.
Amenities and services include restaurant-style dining, a beauty shop, and multi-denominational religious services. Activities programming is available to residents. The facility offers 7-day-a-week admissions and maintains a 24-hour physician on-call service.
The management team brings combined experience of over 40 years in the medical field. Ceres Post-Acute Care offers educational programs for staff, community members, and leaders designed to help embrace the special needs of the diverse community and foster cultural competency.
Types of Care at Ceres Postacute Care
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Salon / Barber
Activities
- Religious Services
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Ceres Postacute Care
3.8overall · 29 ratings combined
3.8★ on Google (29)
Kam Kaur
Feb 2026
Very nice building for your loved once, very lovely staff highly recommend this place.
gina fontana
Jan 2026
It's been a Rollercoaster since july 1st. This place was great my ex was only their for 5 days but the staff is exceptional compared to the 2 other places hes been, and they finally got him transferred to Fresno, which is what we waned from day 1, thanks to ranjib, you guys are Great. We almost don't want to transfer him since they are great, but this way his family can see him more, Thank you all again
Alyissa Eklund
Jan 2026
Please I beg, if a patient needs long term placement DO NOT send them to Ceres Post Acute. It is an awful place. I feel compelled to share our experience in the hope that it prevents another family from going through what we did. My father was transferred to this facility for post-acute care. Within a very short period of time, there was a noticeable and alarming decline in his condition compared to his status at the prior hospital. He went from being able to communicate, eat, and walk with assistance to suddenly struggling to breathe and unable to speak in full sentences. When concerns were raised with staff, communication was extremely difficult. We were unable to get clear or consistent information about his condition, medications, or care plan. Requests to speak with a physician were delayed, and when a physician did respond, we were told everything was “fine,” despite obvious signs of decline. There were unanswered questions about medications being administered that did not align with what we were told his medical conditions were. I was requested to call the previous hospital and determine why. This felt very inappropriate to inquiry rather than being a task handled by the facility. On the day of his passing, we were informed earlier that his vital signs were stable and that he was responsive. Within a very short window of time, he was found unresponsive and resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful. The facility could not explain how or why his condition deteriorated so rapidly, nor could they provide a clear cause of death. We were also given incorrect and confusing information regarding post-death procedures, which added unnecessary distress during an already devastating time. Afterward, my brother went to retrieve his belongings and described the facility as unsanitary and chaotic. There was a strong odor of urine, constant unanswered call bells, patients visibly distressed and unattended, and significant delays just to gain entry to the building. Communication with staff afterward was also extremely poor, including being disconnected during phone calls when attempting to seek information. The lack of accountability, poor communication, and overall condition of the facility were deeply troubling. If you are a family member advocating for a loved one who requires long-term or post-acute care, I strongly urge you to thoroughly research and consider other options. I would never knowingly allow a loved one to be placed here again. My heart goes out to other families who may find themselves in similar situations. My father was only in their care for a total of 5 days.
Jaisleen Dhaliwal
Jun 2025
I can't express enough gratitude for the exceptional care and support my uncle received during his rehab stay at Ceres Post Acute following his stroke. From the moment he arrived, the entire team made the process smooth, comforting, and, most importantly, effective in his recovery. The nursing staff was absolutely outstanding. Every nurse showed remarkable compassion, patience, and dedication to my uncle's well-being. They were always attentive, addressing any concerns promptly and ensuring he was comfortable every step of the way. Their professionalism and kindness made a difficult time much easier for our family. A special thank you to the Director of Nursing Kiran, who went above and beyond in providing personalized care. Not only did she lead her team with exceptional skill, but she also made sure to stay in close communication with our family, offering updates and guidance when we had questions. Her leadership was truly inspiring and gave us peace of mind. The therapy department was incredible in helping my uncle make significant progress. The therapists were not only highly skilled but also incredibly motivating, making the rehab process both productive and encouraging. They were always positive, pushing him to reach his goals, while making sure he felt supported and capable throughout. We were also thoroughly impressed by the management team. Their coordination made everything run seamlessly, from admissions to discharge. The team was highly organized, and we could always count on them for quick responses and detailed answers to our questions. The admissions team, especially CJ was so welcoming and professional during the intake process. They made sure that all paperwork was handled efficiently, ensuring there were no delays in getting my uncle the care he needed. The intake team’s friendliness and thoroughness really stood out, making the transition into rehab smooth and stress-free. Lastly, Jennifer in the billing department deserves a mention for being transparent, efficient, and supportive. They worked directly with us to clarify any financial concerns, and we always felt confident in the handling of the billing process. Overall, the care my uncle received at Ceres Post Acute exceeded all expectations. This facility is truly a gem, with a dedicated team of professionals in every department. Their unwavering commitment to quality care and the well-being of their patients has made a significant difference in my uncle's recovery, and for that, we are endlessly thankful. If you are looking for a rehab facility that combines expertise with compassionate care, Ceres Post Acute is the place to go. Thank you again to the entire team for your outstanding work!
Government Inspection History
7 inspection visits in the last three years, 57 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Apr 28, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 6, 2026
Dec 2, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 23, 2025
May 16, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard18 citations
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 13, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 13, 2025
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 20, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 13, 2025
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 19, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2025
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 20, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2025
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2025
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 20, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 19, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 13, 2025
Apr 4, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 22, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 14, 2025
May 23, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard20 citations
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 13, 2024
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 13, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 13, 2024
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 20, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 20, 2024
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 13, 2024
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 13, 2024
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 13, 2024
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 13, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2024
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2024
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2024
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2024
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2024
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 20, 2024
Jan 29, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 4, 2024
Jun 7, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard14 citations
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.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 26, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 26, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 26, 2019
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 26, 2019
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 26, 2019
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 26, 2019
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 26, 2019
Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 26, 2019
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 10, 2019
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 26, 2019
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 26, 2019
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 26, 2019
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 26, 2019
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 26, 2019
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Ceres Postacute Care offer?
Ceres Postacute Care offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Ceres Postacute Care located?
Ceres Postacute Care is located at 1711 Richland Avenue in Ceres, California.
What do families say about Ceres Postacute Care?
Reviews for Ceres Post-Acute Care are sharply divided: several families praise the nursing, therapy, and admissions staff for compassionate, effective rehab care, while at least one detailed account describes a rapid, unexplained decline and poor communication ending in a resident's death. Overall Google rating sits at 3.8 from a small number of reviews, reflecting this split experience.
How did Ceres Postacute Care do on recent health and safety inspections?
Ceres Postacute Care had 7 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 57 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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