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Grass Valley Healthcare Center
355 Joerschke Dr, Grass Valley, CA 95945
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.
Certified for 86 beds, Grass Valley Healthcare Center serves Grass Valley in Nevada County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1968.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the California median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 9, 2 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 26.7 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 40.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Nevada Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 23 | 25 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 26.7 | 26.7 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.9% | 40.9% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 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: 25 Sep 2025, 9 Jun 2023.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×15 E ×7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Jan 2026 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2025 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Sep 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 | 25 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | 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 | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | 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 | 25 Nov 2025 |
| 30 Jul 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2025 |
| 30 Jul 2025 | F0551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2025 |
| 30 Jul 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2025 |
| 30 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 9 Jun 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 | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | 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 | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 11 Oct 2019 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2019 |
| 11 Oct 2019 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2019 |
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 40.9%, RNs 16.7%; 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 | 7.6% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.0% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.6% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.3% | 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: Heisman Llc. Chain: Cypress Healthcare Group (13 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Nevada County
| 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 |
All 5 facilities in Nevada County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Grass Valley Healthcare Center been cited for?
23 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 Grass Valley Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Grass Valley Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Grass Valley Healthcare Center?
It is part of the Cypress Healthcare Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Grass Valley Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 25 Sep 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.