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Saylor Lane Healthcare Center
3500 Folsom Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95816
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.
Saylor Lane Healthcare Center, in Sacramento, California, is certified for 42 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Cypress Healthcare Group chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 41 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (13, 13, 15 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 97.6 per 100 beds, more 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 20.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Sacramento Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 41 | 50 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 97.6 | 44.1 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 20.0% | 34.8% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $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 May 2025, 17 May 2024.
Severity mix: D ×17 E ×18 F ×5 C ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 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 | 15 May 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 8 May 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 | 15 May 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 8 May 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 | 15 May 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 8 May 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 | 15 May 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | 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 | 15 May 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | 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 | 15 May 2025 |
| 15 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 (under dispute review) | 16 Apr 2025 |
| 15 Apr 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 16 Apr 2025 |
| 17 May 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 | 21 May 2024 |
| 17 May 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 17 May 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 17 May 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 | 21 May 2024 |
| 17 May 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 17 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 17 May 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 17 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 17 May 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 17 May 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 17 May 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | C | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 19 May 2022 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2022 |
| 19 May 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2022 |
| 19 May 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2022 |
| 19 May 2022 | 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 | 30 Jun 2022 |
| 19 May 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2022 |
| 19 May 2022 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2022 |
| 19 May 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2022 |
| 19 May 2022 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2022 |
| 19 May 2022 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2022 |
| 19 May 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2022 |
| 19 May 2022 | F0646 | Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2022 |
| 19 May 2022 | 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 | 30 Jun 2022 |
| 19 May 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2022 |
| 19 May 2022 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2022 |
| 19 May 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2022 |
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 20.0%, RNs —; 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 | 1.5% | 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 | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 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 | 3.2% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.4% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.5% | 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: Defender, 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 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 Saylor Lane Healthcare Center been cited for?
41 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 Saylor Lane Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Saylor Lane Healthcare 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 Saylor Lane 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 Saylor Lane Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 8 May 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 8 May 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.