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Adventist Health Sonora - D/P SNF
179 South Fairview Lane, Sonora, CA 95370
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Adventist Health Sonora - D/P SNF is a Non-profit, church related nursing home in Sonora, California, certified for 68 beds and caring for about 63 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 39 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 14, 19 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 57.4 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 28.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Tuolumne Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 39 | 89 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 57.4 | 57.4 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 28.4% | 52.2% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $56,843 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 19 Jun 2025, 9 May 2024.
Severity mix: D ×25 E ×13 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Jun 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 19 Jun 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 19 Jun 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 19 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 19 Jun 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 20 May 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0758 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | E | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 28.4%, RNs 22.7%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 17.2% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.8% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.1% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 23.1% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, church related. Legal business name: Sonora Community Hospital. Chain: Adventist Health (5 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health System/West | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/16/1980 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Tuolumne County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Sonora Care Center | Sonora | 210 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 89 | 42.4 | $57K | 20 May 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Tuolumne County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Adventist Health Sonora - D/P SNF been cited for?
39 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Adventist Health Sonora - D/P SNF been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Adventist Health Sonora - D/P SNF compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Adventist Health Sonora - D/P SNF?
It is part of the Adventist Health chain. Ownership type is non-profit, church related. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Adventist Health System/West. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Adventist Health Sonora - D/P SNF last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 19 Jun 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.