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Nursing home violations in California

1,162 Medicare-certified nursing homes operate in California. Together they account for 58,020 federal deficiency findings, including 1,546 classified as causing actual harm or greater.

Key figures

1,162
Facilities
58,020
Citations
1,546
Actual harm+
430
Immediate Jeopardy
$17,161,673
Total fines
47
Abuse Icon facilities

Facilities flagged with the Abuse Icon

The Abuse Icon is a formal public warning Medicare displays for facilities cited for abuse, neglect, or exploitation in the most recent survey cycle.

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Special Focus Facilities & candidates

Facilities with a history of serious quality issues, placed under heightened federal review.

Largest federal fines in California

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Cities in California

345 cities total
About this record California's citation count reflects its scale. To compare states fairly, examine the actual-harm rate per citation or fines per facility rather than raw totals. The Abuse Icon is a formal public warning displayed on Medicare Care Compare.

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