Woodside Healthcare Center
2240 Northrop Ave · Sacramento, CA · 95825 · 9169279300
58 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Cypress Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- 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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.43 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.64 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.14 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 22% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
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 December 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 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 December 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 2, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 2, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 3, 2021
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 22, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 3, 2021
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected January 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2021
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 3, 2021
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 22, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2021
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 January 22, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 3, 2021
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 22, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 3, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 22, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2021
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected January 22, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555798 · certified since November 5, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.