ANBERRY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
1685 SHAFFER RD, Atwater, CA 95301
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How ANBERRY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
ANBERRY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 99-bed for-profit nursing facility in Atwater, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (30.1%) is above the California average of 12.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 99 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 30.1% — worse than the California average of 12.1% (148% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.6% — better than the California average of 1.6% (65% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.6% — better than the California average of 4.3% (39% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.0% — better than the California average of 22.9% (26% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ANBERRY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ANBERRY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Atwater.
What keeps ANBERRY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is ANBERRY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 30.1% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ANBERRY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.6% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ANBERRY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 99 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ANBERRY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ANBERRY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Atwater
Atwater sits in Merced County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.2% of the population — a lower share of seniors than California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 30,765 (11.2%)
- Median age
- 31.2 years
- Median household income
- $56,330
- Median home value
- $268,800
Demographics for Merced County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Atwater.
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