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Nursing homes in Mendocino County, California
Mendocino County, California, has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 274 certified beds.
25% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (35%). Inspectors recorded 148 health deficiencies over three cycles, 54.0 per 100 beds against 50.6 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $97K across 3 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Mendocino County | California | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 1165 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 25% | 35% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 54.0 | 50.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $97K | $29M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northbrook Healthcare Center | Willits | 70 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 35.7 | $9K | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Ukiah Post Acute | Ukiah | 57 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 40 | 70.2 | — | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Redwood Cove Healthcare Center | Ukiah | 68 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 52.9 | — | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Sherwood Oaks Post Acute Care, LLC | Fort Bragg | 79 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 47 | 59.5 | $88K | 6 Mar 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 9 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 9 |
| F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | 8 |
| F0761 | 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. | 6 |
| F0801 | 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. | 6 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 4 |
Chains present: The Ensign Group (2), Pacs Group (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Mendocino County, California?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 274 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Mendocino County have the highest CMS ratings?
Northbrook Healthcare Center (5 stars), Ukiah Post Acute (4 stars), Redwood Cove Healthcare Center (3 stars)
How do Mendocino County nursing homes compare with California?
25% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 35% statewide; citations run at 54.0 per 100 beds against 50.6 statewide.