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Laurel Creek Health Center
2800 Estates Dr., Fairfield, CA 94533
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 60 beds, Laurel Creek Health Center serves Fairfield in Solano County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1998.
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 4.
Inspectors recorded 27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 9, 12 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 45.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $35K.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident per day (1.3 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 28.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Solano Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 27 | 27 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 45.0 | 36.9 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.1 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 28.6% | 38.7% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $35,493 | $16,988 | $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: 17 Apr 2026, 14 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×11 E ×15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 17 Apr 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 17 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 17 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 17 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 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 | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 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 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | 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 | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 3 May 2024 |
| 3 Apr 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 | Complaint investigation | 3 May 2024 |
| 10 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. | E | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 10 Mar 2023 | 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 | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 10 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. | E | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 10 Mar 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 10 Mar 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 10 Mar 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 10 Mar 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 10 Mar 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 10 Mar 2023 | F0895 | Have a Compliance and Ethics Program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 10 Mar 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr 2024 | Fine | $35,493 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 28.6%, RNs 37.5%; 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 | 22.4% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.7% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.4% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.6% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Northern California Retired Officers Community.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern California Retired Officers Community | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/13/1998 |
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 Solano County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springs Road Healthcare | Vallejo | 65 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 36.9 | — | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Fairfield Post Acute Rehabilitation | Fairfield | 99 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 27 | 27.3 | — | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Vacaville Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center | Vacaville | 120 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 18.3 | $8K | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Vacaville Ranch Post Acute | Vacaville | 87 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 21.8 | $128K | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Heartwood Avenue Healthcare | Vallejo | 60 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 35 | 58.3 | $17K | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Solano Post Acute | Vallejo | 166 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 78 | 47.0 | $73K | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Emmanuel Care Center - Travis | Fairfield | 99 | — | — | — | 12 | 12.1 | — | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Greenfield Care Center of FairfieldSFF | Fairfield | 90 | — | — | — | 78 | 86.7 | $245K | 12 Mar 2026 |
All 9 facilities in Solano County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Laurel Creek Health Center been cited for?
27 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 Laurel Creek Health Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $35K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Laurel Creek Health Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Laurel Creek Health Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Northern California Retired Officers Community. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Laurel Creek Health Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 17 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 17 Apr 2026.
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.