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Rancho Seco Care Center
144 F Street, Galt, CA 95632
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 99 beds, Rancho Seco Care Center serves Galt in Sacramento County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1967.
CMS gives it no overall rating; the health inspection rating is —, staffing — and quality measures —.
Inspectors recorded 72 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 37, 21 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 72.7 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $490K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 43.7%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon and is a Special Focus Facility.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Sacramento Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | — | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 72 | 50 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 72.7 | 44.1 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.7% | 34.8% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $490,205 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (37 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: 8 Jan 2026, 11 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: K ×1 L ×1 G ×1 D ×44 E ×22 F ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 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 | 25 Feb 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 8 Jan 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 | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 8 Jan 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 | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 8 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | 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 Feb 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 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 Dec 2025 |
| 22 Nov 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Nov 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 | 21 Nov 2025 |
| 23 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jul 2025 |
| 20 Jun 2025 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 20 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 | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 19 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 | 19 Jun 2025 |
| 18 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 | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 May 2025 |
| 30 Apr 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 | 23 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 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 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 7 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 7 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 7 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 7 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 7 May 2025 |
| 11 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 | Standard survey | 7 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 7 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 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 | 7 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 7 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 7 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0807 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | D | Standard survey | 7 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 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 | 7 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 7 May 2025 |
| 1 Apr 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 1 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Mar 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 Mar 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0606 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | L | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | F | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2024 | 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 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Oct 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 23 Aug 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Sep 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 16 Jul 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 13 May 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard survey | 13 May 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | 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 | 13 May 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 13 May 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 13 May 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 13 May 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 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 | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Mar 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 12 Feb 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Feb 2024 |
| 5 Feb 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Feb 2024 |
| 28 Nov 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 | Complaint investigation | 5 Dec 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2025 | Fine | $12,095 | |
| 24 Feb 2025 | Fine | $478,110 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 43.7%, RNs 44.4%; 1 administrator 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 | 2.7% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 0.0% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.8% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 23.7% | 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, individual. 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% | 05/01/2021 |
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 Sacramento County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acc Care Center | Sacramento | 99 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 45 | 45.5 | $24K | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Advanced Health Care of Sacramento | Sacramento | 40 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 65.0 | — | 14 May 2026 |
| City Creek Post Acute | Sacramento | 99 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 39 | 39.4 | $22K | 8 May 2025 |
| Manzanita Healthcare Center | Carmichael | 99 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 46 | 46.5 | — | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Sherwood Healthcare Center | Sacramento | 62 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 21.0 | — | 9 May 2025 |
| University Post-Acute Rehab | Sacramento | 59 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 44.1 | — | 22 May 2025 |
| Woodside Healthcare Center | Sacramento | 58 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 36.2 | — | 22 Nov 2024 |
| American River Center | Carmichael | 99 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 24.2 | — | 10 Apr 2026 |
All 37 facilities in Sacramento County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Rancho Seco Care Center been cited for?
72 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Rancho Seco Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $490K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Rancho Seco 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 Rancho Seco Care Center?
It is part of the Ajc Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, individual. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Swc Ca Opco 2 LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Rancho Seco Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 8 Jan 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.