Butte County, California · Nursing home
Chico Terrace Care Center
2 of 5 overall from CMS
188 Cohasset Lane, Chico, CA 95926
At a glance
- Overall rating 2 of 5 Below the state average of 3.2
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.42 hours Below the state average of 4.52
- Nursing staff who left in a year Not reported
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 46 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $34,573 4 fines
- Certified beds in use 91.2% of 76 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Chico Terrace Care Center is a 76-bed nursing home in Chico, California (Butte County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 4.42 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the California average of 4.52. CMS lists 4 fines totaling $34,573 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 76
- Residents per day (average)
- 69.3
- Certified since
- 1972 (54 yrs)
For profit - Partnership Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Corporate Interface Services (40 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Chico Terrace Care Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 4 fines totaling $34,573 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- CMS counts 17 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Mar 6, 2025 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the California average is 15.6. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.37 hours per resident per day; the California average is 0.67. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 2 of 5 California average 3.2
- Health inspections 2 of 5 California average 2.8
- Staffing 2 of 5 California average 3.3
- Quality measures 4 of 5 California average 4.1
The vertical line marks the California average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 4.42 h California average 4.52
- Nurse aides 2.97 h California average 2.65
- Licensed practical nurses 1.08 h California average 1.20
- Registered nurses 0.37 h California average 0.67
- All staff, weekends 4.05 h California average 4.09
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 12 hours. The vertical line marks the California average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnoverNot reported
- California average36.7%
- Registered nurse turnoverNot reported
- California average38.1%
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the California and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 13.3% | 10.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.4% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.3% | 7.3% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% | 98.6% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 12.0% | 9.8% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11.2% | 13.7% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% | 98.2% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 0.8% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.9% | 10.2% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 15.5% | 12.0% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.06 | 2.25 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.99 | 1.57 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.8% | 94.4% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% | 93.2% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 20.0% | 23.0% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 12.1% | 11.2% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 46 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 21 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2025 | 17 | 9 |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 11 | 12 |
| Jun 1, 2021 | 18 | 7 |
California homes averaged 15.6 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (46)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 11, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 11, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 11, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 4, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 2, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 2, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 28, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 28, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 28, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 28, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 25, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 25, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 25, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 25, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 25, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 25, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 1, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 20, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 20, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 29, 2024)
Showing the 30 most recent of 46.
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2024 | Fine | $14,814 |
| Jan 8, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| Jan 2, 2024 | Fine | $4,235 |
| Dec 11, 2023 | Fine | $10,586 |
California homes averaged 0.8 fines and $23,986 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within California
- Size747 of 1161 by certified beds
- California average residents per day87.9
- ChainCorporate Interface Services
- Chain average overall rating2.5 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Chico5
- Homes in Butte County9
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Chico Terrace Care Center?
Chico Terrace Care Center has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 4.
How many beds does Chico Terrace Care Center have?
Chico Terrace Care Center has 76 certified beds. It averages 69.3 residents per day, about 91.2% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Chico Terrace Care Center?
The home reports 4.42 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.37 hours from registered nurses. The California average is 4.52 hours and 0.67 hours from registered nurses.
Has Chico Terrace Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 4 fines totaling $34,573 in the past three years.
Does Chico Terrace Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
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- 1 of 5 Arbor Post Acute 144beds 96.7%in use 3.92nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Butte County
Who to call in California
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in California.
- Long-term care ombudsman Statewide Ombudsman Hotline 1-800-231-4024 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Licensing and Certification district offices The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
California staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 055516. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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