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Western Slope Health Center
3280 Washington Street, Placerville, CA 95667
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.
Western Slope Health Center is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Placerville, California, certified for 99 beds and caring for about 93 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 31 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 5, 19 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 31.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $8K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 53.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | El Dorado Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 31 | 51 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 31.3 | 53.5 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 53.8% | 46.2% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,412 | $9,252 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 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: 6 Mar 2026, 5 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×14 E ×12 F ×4
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 Jun 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 6 Mar 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 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 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 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Aug 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 5 Dec 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 | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Oct 2024 |
| 23 Jul 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Aug 2024 |
| 23 Jul 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | 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 | 7 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | 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 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | 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 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | 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 | 7 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | 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 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2023 |
| 18 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 30 Sep 2023 |
| 30 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 2023 | Fine | $8,412 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 53.8%, RNs 55.6%; 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 | 3.9% | 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 | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.4% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.6% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.0% | 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: Rosebud 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 El Dorado County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Hospital D/P SNF | South Lake Tahoe | 48 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 37.5 | $9K | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Gold Country Health Center | Placerville | 68 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 51 | 75.0 | $15K | 10 Sep 2025 |
| The Pines At Placerville Healthcare Center | Placerville | 99 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 53 | 53.5 | — | 25 Jun 2026 |
All 4 facilities in El Dorado County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Western Slope Health Center been cited for?
31 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 Western Slope Health Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $8K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Western Slope Health Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Western Slope Health 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 Western Slope Health Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 17 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 6 Mar 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.