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Medicare rates every nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. 5 is much above average, 1 is much below.
Findings, latest cycle6
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles1
Fines, 3 years$13,870
Beds80
Inspection findings
Inspectors recorded 23 findings in the last three inspection cycles.
Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F0686) | Actual harm to a resident isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Aug 13, 2026 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Building and environment | Keep all essential equipment working safely. (F0908) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Feb 9, 2026 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Feb 9, 2026 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Feb 9, 2026 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Feb 9, 2026 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Resident rights | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. (F0578) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Feb 9, 2026 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Food and nutrition | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Feb 4, 2025 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Food and nutrition | 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. (F0803) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Feb 4, 2025 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Food and nutrition | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. (F0801) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Feb 4, 2025 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Pharmacy and medications | 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. (F0761) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Feb 4, 2025 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Pharmacy and medications | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Feb 4, 2025 |
Earlier inspections (12)
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F0842) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Dec 20, 2024 |
| Aug 27, 2024 | Administration | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. (F0835) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Sep 20, 2024 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jul 18, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 | Pharmacy and medications | 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. (F0761) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: May 22, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: May 22, 2024 |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Building and environment | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (F0921) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 7, 2023 |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 7, 2023 |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Resident assessment and care planning | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F0842) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 7, 2023 |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Food and nutrition | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 7, 2023 |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Pharmacy and medications | 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. (F0761) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 7, 2023 |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 7, 2023 |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Resident assessment and care planning | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (F0645) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 7, 2023 |
Fines and payment denials
Federal fines in the last three years: $13,870 (1). Payment denials: 0.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Fine | $13,870 |
Staffing
| Nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.81 | California median: 4.27 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.67 | California median: 0.52 |
| Nurse staff hours on weekends | 4.18 | California median: 3.85 |
| Nursing staff who left within a year | 27.4% | California median: 36.0% |
About this home
| Beds | 80 |
| Residents per day, average | 55.0 |
| Ownership | Non-profit, corporation |
| Legal business name | HumanGood Norcal |
| Chain | HumanGood (17 homes) |
| In Medicare/Medicaid since | Sep 30, 1972 |
| Part of a continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Questions to ask when you call
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Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov · Report an error
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