Manzanita Healthcare Center
5318 Manzanita Avenue · Carmichael, CA · 95608 · 9163318513
99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Cypress Healthcare Group
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 79 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.84 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.78 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.39 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (47 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2026
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 May 1, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 15, 2026
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 15, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 15, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
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 February 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2025
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 February 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected December 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555083 · certified since March 2, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.