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Wolf Creek Care Center
107 Catherine Ln., Grass Valley, CA 95945
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.
Wolf Creek Care Center, in Grass Valley, California, is certified for 59 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Pacs Group chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 8, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 42.4 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 53.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Nevada Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 25 | 25 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 42.4 | 26.7 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 53.7% | 40.9% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 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: 22 May 2025, 8 Nov 2022.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×17 E ×5 F ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2026 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 18 Feb 2026 |
| 8 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 Dec 2025 |
| 8 Dec 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Dec 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | 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 | 11 Jun 2025 |
| 22 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 | 11 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 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 | 11 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2025 |
| 28 Dec 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Jan 2024 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 8 Nov 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 | 4 Jan 2023 |
| 8 Nov 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 | 4 Jan 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2022 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2023 |
| 8 Nov 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. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2023 |
| 8 Nov 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 | 4 Jan 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2019 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2019 |
| 7 Nov 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2019 |
| 7 Nov 2019 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2019 |
| 7 Nov 2019 | F0560 | Protect a residents' right to refuse some types of non-requested transfers within the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2019 |
| 7 Nov 2019 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2019 |
| 7 Nov 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2019 |
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 53.7%, RNs 62.5%; 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 | 6.3% | 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 | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.4% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.7% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.8% | 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: Bluebell Holdings, Llc. Chain: Pacs Group (274 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 Nevada County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Forest Hospital D/P SNF | Truckee | 37 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 21.6 | — | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Crystal Ridge Care Center | Grass Valley | 99 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 45 | 45.5 | — | 3 Apr 2026 |
| Golden Empire | Grass Valley | 148 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 20.3 | — | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Grass Valley Healthcare Center | Grass Valley | 86 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 26.7 | — | 30 Dec 2025 |
All 5 facilities in Nevada County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Wolf Creek Care Center been cited for?
25 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 Wolf Creek Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Wolf Creek Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Wolf Creek Care Center?
It is part of the Pacs Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Wolf Creek Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 28 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 22 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.