Harvard Creek Post Acute
519 W. Badillo St., Covina, CA 91722 · (626) 915-5621
For profit - Limited Liability company · 59 certified beds
Harvard Creek Post Acute has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 14 citations (the California average is 15.6). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 13, 2026 found 14 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.February 13, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.February 13, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.February 13, 2026 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.February 13, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.February 13, 2026 · F0638 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.February 13, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.February 13, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.February 13, 2026 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.February 13, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.February 13, 2026 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.February 13, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 13, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.February 13, 2026 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.February 13, 2026 · F0912 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 4, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.June 24, 2025 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.June 10, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 10, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.June 10, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.January 23, 2025 · F0770 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.85 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.47 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.29 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.09 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 59 |
| Average residents per day | 43.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital- D/P SNF Covina · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Citrus Heights Health Center Covina · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Covina Rehabilitation Center Covina · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- The Rowland Covina · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Atherton Baptist Home Alhambra · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Harvard Creek Post Acute on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.