Grass Valley Healthcare Center
355 Joerschke Dr · Grass Valley, CA · 95945 · 5302737247
86 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Cypress Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.40 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.31 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.91 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 7, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G November 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 25, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 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.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 25, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 25, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 25, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
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.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
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.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 9, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 9, 2023
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2019
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected November 6, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2019
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 6, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055640 · certified since January 2, 1968. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.