Staffing
CMS publishes a 3-star staffing rating for this facility.
RN staffing was 0.41 hours per resident day in 2026Q1, calculated from CMS PBJ records.
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SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE has 149 certified beds in SANTA CRUZ, California. The CMS overall rating is 2 of 5, compared with the California average of 3.2. The CMS health inspection rating is 1 of 5, compared with the California average of 2.8. The CMS staffing rating is 3 of 5. The latest standard health survey on Mar 3, 2025 lists 20 deficiencies, compared with the California average of 11.3. CMS records a fine of $84,363 dated Nov 6, 2025. CMS records a fine of $26,719 dated Mar 3, 2025. CMS records a fine of $50,830 dated Mar 7, 2024. Total nurse staffing is 3.86 hours per resident day in 2026Q1, compared with the California average of 4.53.
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At a glance
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5 of 5
CMS has published 1 ownership-change record for this provider.
These are CMS star ratings, not Trust Hub ratings. Missing evidence is shown as not reported, not as zero.
Quality & care evidence
Staffing, inspections, and fire safety are separate CMS evidence families below.
Ownership & management
Current ownership uses CURRENT OWNED_BY evidence only. UNKNOWN is not a former owner.
These relationships were observed in an older snapshot. UNKNOWN does not mean former owner, previous owner, or that ownership ended.
Ownership change history
CMS publishes Change of Ownership records for this nursing home.
CMS records show an ownership change effective 2017-09-01.
These are CMS transaction records. They are not a Trust Hub quality, stability, or sale judgment.
Source freshness
Profile generated 2026-11-04. That timestamp is not CMS evidence freshness.
Methodology
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Facility information
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State regulatory evidence
California Department of Public Health is the state source for this license record. It does not replace CMS federal certification, ratings, or certified-bed counts.
California Department of Public Health
State regulatory data · checked Aug 2026
CMS designations
This CMS Certification Number appears in the latest CMS Nursing Home Provider Information extract of currently listed nursing homes.
CMS does not currently identify this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility or candidate in the loaded Provider Information extract.
CMS field value: (blank). Observed Aug 1, 2026.
CMS does not currently apply its abuse-icon designation to this facility in the loaded Provider Information extract.
CMS field value: N. Observed Aug 1, 2026.
Enrollment identity
These identifiers come from CMS SNF enrollment records linked to this CCN. They are not a substitute for the CMS Certification Number.
MDS quality measures
These MDS quality measures are individual CMS-published scores. They are not the CMS quality-measure star rating.
MDS source release 2026-08-01.
Fire-safety citations
These are fire-safety citations, not health deficiencies and not a count of fires.
Decision guide
Factual evidence to examine before you decide. These summaries are not a score or recommendation.
CMS publishes a 3-star staffing rating for this facility.
RN staffing was 0.41 hours per resident day in 2026Q1, calculated from CMS PBJ records.
View staffing evidenceThe latest standard inspection on Mar 3, 2025 cited 20 deficiencies.
View inspection evidenceCMS-published records list 26 ownership or control parties.
CMS records show an ownership change effective September 2017.
View ownership evidenceCMS groups this facility with a chain covering 281 facilities across 16 states or territories.
View chain evidenceCMS records show a $84,363 fine in the loaded enforcement dataset.
View enforcement evidence →Ownership & operation
Operator, licensee, owner, manager, and chain stay separate. A connected organization is not automatically the party that runs daily operations.
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SeniorTrustHub found evidence connecting this facility to:
168 currently connected nursing homes share this CMS organization identity with PACS GROUP, INC..
Ownership
These are CMS-published ownership disclosures. Medicare enrollment ownership and managerial-control information is reported by enrolled providers through CMS forms; it is not an independent determination of beneficial ownership.
Individual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Association date reported to CMS: Jul 1, 2012
Individual · CORPORATE OFFICER
Association date reported to CMS: Jan 1, 2024
Individual · CORPORATE OFFICER
Association date reported to CMS: Jan 1, 2024
Individual · CORPORATE OFFICER
Association date reported to CMS: Jan 1, 2024
Individual · CORPORATE OFFICER
Association date reported to CMS: Jan 1, 2024
Individual · CORPORATE OFFICER
Association date reported to CMS: Jul 17, 2017
Individual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Association date reported to CMS: Jul 17, 2017
Individual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Association date reported to CMS: Jul 17, 2017
Individual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Association date reported to CMS: Aug 10, 2023
Individual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Association date reported to CMS: Aug 10, 2023
Organization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Published ownership percentage: 100%
Association date reported to CMS: Jun 30, 2023
CMS classifications: Holding company
Other facilities connected through this exact CMS organization identity: 187 across AZ, CA, CO, ID, KS, KY, MO, NV, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA.
Individual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Published ownership percentage: 41.8%
Association date reported to CMS: Apr 15, 2024
Individual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Published ownership percentage: 41.8%
Association date reported to CMS: Apr 15, 2024
Organization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Published ownership percentage: 100%
Association date reported to CMS: Jun 30, 2023
CMS classifications: Holding company
Other facilities connected through this exact CMS organization identity: 256 across AZ, CA, CO, ID, KS, KY, MO, NV, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA.
Organization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Published ownership percentage: 100%
Association date reported to CMS: Jun 30, 2023
CMS classifications: Holding company
Other facilities connected through this exact CMS organization identity: 258 across AZ, CA, CO, ID, KS, KY, MO, NV, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA.
Individual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Association date reported to CMS: Jul 1, 2012
Individual · CORPORATE OFFICER
Association date reported to CMS: Jan 1, 2024
Individual · CORPORATE OFFICER
Association date reported to CMS: Jan 1, 2024
Individual · CORPORATE OFFICER
Association date reported to CMS: Jan 1, 2024
Individual · CORPORATE OFFICER
Association date reported to CMS: Jan 1, 2024
Individual · CORPORATE OFFICER
Published ownership percentage: 50%
Association date reported to CMS: Jul 17, 2017
Individual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Association date reported to CMS: Jul 17, 2017
Individual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Association date reported to CMS: Jul 17, 2017
Individual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Association date reported to CMS: Aug 10, 2023
Individual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Association date reported to CMS: Aug 10, 2023
Organization · Medicare-enrolled legal organization
Other facilities connected through this exact CMS organization identity: 0 across CA.
Roles are shown as CMS publishes them. Different CMS sources can describe different enrollment, ownership, and control concepts, so TrustHub keeps each source-specific disclosure distinct.
Chain context
Chain-level values describe this CMS-defined group, not any one facility. CMS Chain ID 690 is a grouping identifier, not a legal organization.
| Month | Facilities | Overall rating | Staffing rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul | 281 | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| Mon Jun | 280 | 3 | 2.4 |
| Fri May | 279 | 3 | 2.4 |
| Wed Apr | 268 | 3 | 2.5 |
| Sun Mar | 265 | 2.9 | 2.4 |
| Sun Feb | 251 | 2.9 | 2.4 |
Nursing Home Chain Performance Measures, fixed version da2db00a-0f3d-40a9-a535-588ff1220c55. Membership comes separately from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Enrollments.
View official CMS sourceInspections & deficiencies
Scope and severity terms below are CMS classifications. They are not a TrustHub score.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 21, 2026)
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 19, 2026)
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 11, 2026)
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 11, 2026)
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2026)
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 1, 2025)
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS scope/severity G: Isolated; Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 24, 2025)
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS scope/severity G: Isolated; Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 25, 2025)
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2025)
No health-deficiency rows were deterministically linked to this inspection.
No health-deficiency rows were deterministically linked to this inspection.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2025)
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2025)
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2025)
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2025)
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2025)
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2025)
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2025)
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2025)
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 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.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2025)
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2025)
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2025)
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2025)
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.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2025)
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2025)
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.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2025)
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2025)
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2025)
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2025)
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2025)
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 12, 2025)
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 10, 2025)
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 27, 2024)
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 9, 2024)
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 9, 2024)
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 11, 2024)
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 11, 2024)
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 11, 2024)
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 11, 2024)
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 11, 2024)
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 11, 2024)
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 11, 2024)
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 19, 2024)
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS scope/severity G: Isolated; Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 8, 2024)
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.
CMS scope/severity F: Widespread; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 8, 2024)
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 8, 2024)
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS scope/severity G: Isolated; Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 8, 2024)
Penalties & enforcement
Published fine amount: $84,363.00
Published fine amount: $26,719.00
Published fine amount: $50,830.00
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Facility history
32 historical events available. Dates and values come from published CMS and official state regulator evidence, not a score.
1 deficiency was recorded.
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1 deficiency was recorded.
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3 deficiencies were recorded.
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1 deficiency was recorded.
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1 deficiencies were recorded. That includes 1 higher-severity deficiency.
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CMS recorded a $84,363 civil monetary penalty.
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1 deficiencies were recorded. That includes 1 higher-severity deficiency.
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1 deficiency was recorded.
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No linked health-deficiency findings were recorded for this survey.
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CMS recorded a $26,719 civil monetary penalty.
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20 deficiencies were recorded.
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2 deficiencies were recorded.
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Staffing
CMS staffing rating: 3 of 5 stars. CMS calculates that rating separately using its published methodology. The values below are calculations from daily PBJ records for 2026Q1 (current source quarter).
| Measure | Monday–Friday | Saturday–Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing | 3.967 | 3.611 |
| RN categories | 0.439 | 0.327 |
Contract staff accounted for 25% of reported nursing hours included in this quarter calculation.
Reported RN-category hours per resident day were 0.007 higher than the prior loaded quarter.
Solid bar: Total nursing · Outlined bar: RN categories
| Quarter | Total nursing | RN categories | LPN/LVN | CNA | Contract share | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025Q2 | 3.971 | 0.444 | 1.107 | 2.421 | 17.7% | 91 |
| 2025Q3 | 3.959 | 0.432 | 1.045 | 2.445 | 21.8% | 92 |
| 2025Q4 | 3.855 | 0.4 | 0.95 | 2.505 | 23.2% | 92 |
| 2026Q1 | 3.864 | 0.407 | 0.935 | 2.522 | 25% | 90 |
Hours-per-resident-day values are calculated by this platform from CMS-published daily PBJ hours and MDS census. For each displayed period, included hours are summed and divided by the summed census for days with a positive census. They are not CMS case-mix-adjusted staffing measures or a staffing rating.
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