NILES CANYON POST ACUTE
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
Niles Canyon Post Acute in Fremont, California has a Trust Grade of B+, indicating it is above average and recommended for families considering care options. It ranks #144 out of 1,155 facilities statewide, placing it in the top half of California nursing homes, and #14 out of 69 in Alameda County, suggesting only a few local options are better. The facility's trend is stable, with one issue reported in both 2024 and 2025, though they have had a total of 10 issues found, primarily concerning food safety practices that could lead to infection risks. Staffing is average with a 3/5 star rating and a turnover rate of 33%, which is below the state average, indicating some staff stability. However, they have incurred $6,292 in fines, which is an average level of financial penalty and indicates some compliance issues to be aware of. Specific incidents included dietary staff failing to wash hands before preparing food and storing expired or improperly sealed food items, both of which could pose health risks to residents. Overall, while there are strengths in staffing and a good overall rating, families should be mindful of the food safety concerns.
- Trust Score
- B+
- In California
- #144/1155
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Holding Steady
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 33% turnover. Near California's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- $6,292 in fines. Lower than most California facilities. Relatively clean record.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 22 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for California. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ○ Average
- 10 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
The Good
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (33%)
15 points below California average of 48%
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
13pts below California avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Below median ($33,413)
Minor penalties assessed
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 10 deficiencies on record
Jun 2025
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to protect one of 15 sampled residents (Resident 164's) property from loss when their cell phone went missing.
This failure had ...
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Feb 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure resident food was stored in a safe and sanitary manner.
This failure had the potential to cause infection and food bo...
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Apr 2022
8 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0655
(Tag F0655)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review facility failed to provide a written summary of baseline care plan to one of three sampled ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
PASARR Coordination
(Tag F0644)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. During a review of Resident 35's admission Record dated 4/12/22 indicated Resident 35 was originally admitted to the facility...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of four sampled residents (Resident 254) r...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident received the volume of oxygen as ord...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure Activity Assistant (AA) performed hand hygiene in between residents while preparing and serving coffee to three of thre...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0919
(Tag F0919)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the call light (a device used by a patient to ...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to follow food safety requirements when the following were...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0577
(Tag F0577)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the results of past State Inspections were readily accessible to the residents without having to ask the facility's sta...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade B+ (88/100). Above average facility, better than most options in California.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • 33% turnover. Below California's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Niles Canyon Post Acute's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns NILES CANYON POST ACUTE an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within California, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Niles Canyon Post Acute Staffed?
CMS rates NILES CANYON POST ACUTE's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 33%, compared to the California average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Niles Canyon Post Acute?
State health inspectors documented 10 deficiencies at NILES CANYON POST ACUTE during 2022 to 2025. These included: 9 with potential for harm and 1 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Niles Canyon Post Acute?
NILES CANYON POST ACUTE is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by WEST HARBOR HEALTHCARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 73 certified beds and approximately 60 residents (about 82% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in FREMONT, California.
How Does Niles Canyon Post Acute Compare to Other California Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in California, NILES CANYON POST ACUTE's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.2, staff turnover (33%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Niles Canyon Post Acute?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Niles Canyon Post Acute Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, NILES CANYON POST ACUTE has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in California. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Niles Canyon Post Acute Stick Around?
NILES CANYON POST ACUTE has a staff turnover rate of 33%, which is about average for California nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Niles Canyon Post Acute Ever Fined?
NILES CANYON POST ACUTE has been fined $6,292 across 2 penalty actions. This is below the California average of $33,142. While any fine indicates a compliance issue, fines under $50,000 are relatively common and typically reflect isolated problems that were subsequently corrected. Families should ask what specific issues led to these fines and confirm they've been resolved.
Is Niles Canyon Post Acute on Any Federal Watch List?
NILES CANYON POST ACUTE is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.