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Nursing homes in Nevada County, California
There are 5 certified nursing homes in Nevada County, California, with 429 beds between them.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (35%). Inspectors recorded 131 health deficiencies over three cycles, 30.5 per 100 beds against 50.6 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
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 | Nevada County | California | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 5 | 1165 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 35% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 30.5 | 50.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $29M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Forest Hospital D/P SNF | Truckee | 37 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 21.6 | — | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Crystal Ridge Care Center | Grass Valley | 99 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 45 | 45.5 | — | 3 Apr 2026 |
| Golden Empire | Grass Valley | 148 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 20.3 | — | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Wolf Creek Care Center | Grass Valley | 59 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 42.4 | — | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Grass Valley Healthcare Center | Grass Valley | 86 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 26.7 | — | 30 Dec 2025 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 15 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 12 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 9 |
| F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 6 |
| 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 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 4 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Pacs Group (2), Cypress Healthcare Group (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Nevada County, California?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 429 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Nevada County have the highest CMS ratings?
Tahoe Forest Hospital D/P SNF (5 stars), Crystal Ridge Care Center (4 stars), Golden Empire (4 stars)
How do Nevada County nursing homes compare with California?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 35% statewide; citations run at 30.5 per 100 beds against 50.6 statewide.