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Sonoma Post Acute
678 2nd Street West, Sonoma, CA 95476
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.
Sonoma Post Acute is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Sonoma, California, certified for 83 beds and caring for about 79 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 42 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (16, 5, 21 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 50.6 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $18K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 42.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Sonoma Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 42 | 36 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 50.6 | 47.5 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.7% | 34.8% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $18,470 | $10,166 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (18 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: 16 Apr 2026, 11 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: L ×1 G ×1 D ×16 E ×19 F ×5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 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 | 17 Jul 2026 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | E | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | E | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 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 | 5 Jan 2026 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0606 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Aug 2025 |
| 22 Jul 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 18 Jul 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Aug 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jun 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Apr 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 30 Mar 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | L | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2022 |
| 30 Mar 2022 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | F | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2022 |
| 30 Mar 2022 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2022 |
| 30 Mar 2022 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2022 |
| 30 Mar 2022 | 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 | 24 Apr 2022 |
| 30 Mar 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2022 |
| 30 Mar 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2022 |
| 30 Mar 2022 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2022 |
| 30 Mar 2022 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2022 |
| 30 Mar 2022 | 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 | 24 Apr 2022 |
| 30 Mar 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 | 24 Apr 2022 |
| 30 Mar 2022 | 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 | 24 Apr 2022 |
| 30 Mar 2022 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2022 |
| 30 Mar 2022 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2022 |
| 30 Mar 2022 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2022 |
| 30 Mar 2022 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2022 |
| 30 Mar 2022 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2022 |
| 30 Mar 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2022 |
| 30 Mar 2022 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2022 |
| 30 Mar 2022 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2026 | Fine | $18,470 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 42.7%, RNs 46.7%; 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 | 8.0% | 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 | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.5% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.3% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.7% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Sonomaidence Opco Llc. Chain: Pacs Group (274 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Group Wine Country LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/16/2016 |
| Providence Group Nh, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 06/30/2023 |
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 Sonoma County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley Post-Acute Rehab | Sebastopol | 95 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 25.3 | — | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Arbol Healthcare Center of Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa | 45 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 80.0 | — | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Broadway Villa Post Acute | Sonoma | 144 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 33 | 22.9 | — | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Cloverdale Healthcare Center | Cloverdale | 72 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 18.1 | — | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Petaluma Post-Acute Rehabilitation | Petaluma | 90 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 17.8 | — | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Spring Lake Village | Santa Rosa | 70 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 37.1 | — | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Summerfield Health Care Center | Santa Rosa | 70 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 25.7 | — | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Healdsburg Hospital D/P SNF | Healdsburg | 17 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 35.3 | $46K | 16 Aug 2024 |
All 18 facilities in Sonoma County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Sonoma Post Acute been cited for?
42 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Sonoma Post Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $18K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Sonoma Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Sonoma Post Acute?
It is part of the Pacs Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Providence Group Wine Country LLC and Providence Group Nh, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Sonoma Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 25 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 16 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.