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Feather River Care Center
1 Gilmore Lane, Oroville, CA 95966
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Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
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.
Feather River Care Center, in Oroville, California, is certified for 50 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Ajc Healthcare chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 80 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (18, 33, 29 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 160.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $60K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 58.2%.
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80health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles1 at actual harm or worse
$60Kfines listed by CMS2 penalties in period
4.2nurse hours per resident per daystate median 4.2
93%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)47 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Butte Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 80 | 48 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 160.0 | 63.2 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 58.2% | 42.5% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $59,794 | $45,500 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (9 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: 21 Mar 2025, 10 Jan 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×51 E ×23 F ×5
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)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 28 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 | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0926 | Have policies on smoking. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2025 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0839 | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2025 |
| 5 Aug 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0646 | Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Aug 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2025 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2025 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2025 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2025 |
| 4 Jun 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jun 2025 |
| 23 Apr 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0911 | Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 2 Dec 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 2 Dec 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2024 |
| 2 Dec 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 2 Dec 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 9 Sep 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0603 | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2024 |
| 20 Jun 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 20 Jun 2024 | F0635 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 20 Jun 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 11 Jun 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jun 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 May 2024 |
| 7 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Feb 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | E | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | 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 | 4 Feb 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2024 |
| 27 Dec 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2023 |
| 31 Oct 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 31 Oct 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 15 Jul 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2021 |
| 15 Jul 2021 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | F | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2021 |
| 15 Jul 2021 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2021 |
| 15 Jul 2021 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2021 |
| 15 Jul 2021 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2021 |
| 15 Jul 2021 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2021 |
| 15 Jul 2021 | 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 | 24 Aug 2021 |
| 15 Jul 2021 | 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 | 24 Aug 2021 |
| 15 Jul 2021 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2021 |
| 15 Jul 2021 | 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 | 24 Aug 2021 |
| 15 Jul 2021 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2021 |
| 15 Jul 2021 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2024 | Payment denial | — | 23 days |
| 10 Jan 2024 | Fine | $59,794 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 58.2%, RNs 20.0%; 0 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 | 5.6% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.4% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.2% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.1% | 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: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Feather River Care Center Llc. Chain: Ajc Healthcare (14 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swc Ca Opco 2 LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/01/2022 |
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 Butte County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Park Post Acute | Chico | 90 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 30 | 33.3 | — | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Country Crest Post-Acute | Oroville | 59 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 41 | 69.5 | — | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Gridley Post Acute | Gridley | 82 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 20.7 | — | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Chico Terrace Care Center | Chico | 76 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 48 | 63.2 | $35K | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Arbor Post Acuteabuse icon | Chico | 144 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 91 | 63.2 | $62K | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Autumn Creek Post Acuteabuse icon | Chico | 184 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 89 | 48.4 | $107K | 21 May 2026 |
| Oakwood Healthcare Centerabuse icon | Chico | 99 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 101 | 102.0 | $77K | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Oroville Hospital Post-Acute Center | Oroville | 126 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 48 | 38.1 | $46K | 25 Jun 2026 |
All 9 facilities in Butte County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Feather River Care Center been cited for?
80 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Feather River Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $60K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Feather River Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Feather River Care Center?
It is part of the Ajc Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Swc Ca Opco 2 LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Feather River Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 21 Mar 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.