Western Slope Health Center
3280 Washington Street · Placerville, CA · 95667 · 5306226842
99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pacs Group
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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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.88 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.36 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.45 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,412 |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 6, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
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 January 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E July 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 17, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 17, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 17, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 17, 2023
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.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 17, 2023
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 17, 2023
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 December 7, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 17, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 18, 2023 | Fine | $8,412 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056243 · certified since July 1, 1973. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.