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Rock Creek Care Center
260 Racetrack Street, Auburn, CA 95603
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.
Rock Creek Care Center, in Auburn, California, is certified for 84 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Pacs Group chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 10, 19 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 39.3 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 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 46.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Placer Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 33 | 43 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 39.3 | 40.3 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 46.7% | 38.3% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (10 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: 23 Jan 2026, 11 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: D ×19 E ×9 F ×3 B ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2026 |
| 23 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 | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0675 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 1 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 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 | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Oct 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 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 | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 23 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 | 21 Apr 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2023 |
| 23 Mar 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 | 21 Apr 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | E | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2023 |
| 23 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 | 21 Apr 2023 |
| 23 Mar 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 | 21 Apr 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 21 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 46.7%, RNs 50.0%; 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 | 0.6% | 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 | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.5% | 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 whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 0.9% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.9% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 4.6% | 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: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Ulmus Holdings, Llc. Chain: Pacs Group (274 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson River Opco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 11/05/2021 |
| Bay Bridge Capital Partners, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 11/05/2021 |
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 Placer County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Oaks Care Center | Auburn | 99 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 43 | 43.4 | — | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Auburn Ravine Healthcare Center | Auburn | 59 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 52.5 | — | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Lincoln Meadows Care Center | Lincoln | 97 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 46 | 47.4 | — | 21 May 2026 |
| Pine Creek Care Center | Roseville | 99 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 25.3 | — | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Siena Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Auburn | 107 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 16.8 | $4K | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Oak Ridge Healthcare Center | Roseville | 67 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 27 | 40.3 | — | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Roseville Care Centerabuse icon | Roseville | 210 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 47 | 22.4 | — | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Roseville Point Health & Wellness Centerabuse icon | Roseville | 98 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 86 | 87.8 | $5K | 2 Jul 2026 |
All 10 facilities in Placer County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Rock Creek Care Center been cited for?
33 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 Rock Creek Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Rock Creek Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Rock Creek Care Center?
It is part of the Pacs Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Hudson River Opco LLC and Bay Bridge Capital Partners, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Rock Creek Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 15 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 23 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.