The Fountains Skilled Nursing Care

Nursing Home
Overview of The Fountains Skilled Nursing Care

Tucked in Yuba City, The Fountains Skilled Nursing Care is an exceptionally organized home renowned for its outstanding provision of skilled nursing services. With a capacity of 145 beds, this facility offers both long-term nursing care and short-term restorative therapies, ensuring a comprehensive approach to resident well-being. The community goes beyond basic care, incorporating engaging nursing home activities, including recreation, daily activities, and special events.

The Fountains provides respite services along with amenities such as beauty and barbershop services. The facility specializes in rehabilitation for various conditions, including multi-trauma, strokes, fractures, and more. Residents can anticipate a vibrant community that excels not only in skilled nursing home services but also in fostering a fulfilling senior living experience, addressing the diverse needs of each individual with dedicated care and attention.

(530) 790-3000

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
California average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
California average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
California average: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
California average: 4.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 12m per day

This home provides 0% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

California average: 4h 13m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 37m per day 39m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 42m per day 1h 13m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 32m per day 2h 39m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 36m per day 4h 5m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 3m per day 5m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 28m per day 30m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 80

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the California average
Occupancy rate 91%
Residents per day (avg) 131
Occupancy rate
91%
Residents per day (avg)
131

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

79% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

18% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$31.6M
Surplus of revenue
$4.3M
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$31,550,063.00
Surplus of revenue
$4,341,514.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$10.7M
34% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$16.5M
Total costs $27.2M
Bed community size
80-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
27 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 55 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
70%
Occupied Beds
56 of 80
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
LICENSED
Facility Type
RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY
License Date
January 1, 1999

Additional licensing details

County: SUTTER

Ownership & operating entity

The Fountains Skilled Nursing Care is legally operated by UNITED COM-SERVE FREMONT-RIDEOUT HEALTH GROUP.

Types of Care at The Fountains Skilled Nursing Care

Nursing Home Hospice Care
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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

14 visits

Breakdown by visit type

10 total complaint visits

4 other visits Info Other visits include regulatory visits that are not routine inspections or complaint investigations, such as administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, or licensing-related visits.

7 complaint investigations

Investigations can have many visits.

5 official inspections

1 total citation

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

1 serious citation

A violation that poses an immediate risk to resident health or safety, or represents a substantial failure to comply with licensing requirements.

0 moderate citations

A violation that does not pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety but requires correction to remain in compliance.

Latest inspection

Date:September 4, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation

1 deficiency

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Inspection Report Summary for The Fountains Skilled Nursing Care

Most inspections found no deficiencies, reflecting a generally compliant facility with appropriate infection control, safety measures, and resident care practices. Several complaint investigations were unsubstantiated, including allegations of inadequate supervision, improper staff conduct, and facility disrepair. The one substantiated deficiency occurred in August 2025 when a medication error was reported involving a substitute technician giving medication to the wrong resident; this was addressed with staff training and improved procedures, and no harm resulted. The most recent report from September 4, 2025, was a complaint investigation that found no deficiencies and unsubstantiated allegations. Overall, the facility’s record shows mostly consistent compliance with isolated issues related to medication management that have been addressed.

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
The Fountains Skilled Nursing Care
HC

Hospice Care

SNF

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145
No
55
STONE POINT HEALTH
70.0%
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41.5%
130.80
5/5
4.2024
4/5
4/5
5/5
28
+15%
0%
-17%
Yuba City Post-Acute
SNF

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Yuba City
59
No
72
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90.4%
$12,499,672.00
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32.7%
55.80
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3/5
2/5
5/5
48
-42%
-13%
+7%

Places of interest near The Fountains Skilled Nursing Care

Address 1.6 miles from city center — 0.84 miles to nearest hospital (The Ortner Management Group)

Address 1260 Williams Way, Yuba City, CA 95991

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

163
Total Staff
142
Employees
21
Contractors
58,655
Total Hours (Quarter)
83
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse168 No
Licensed Practical Nurse247.6 No
Certified Nursing Assistant828 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
123 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services
15 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
4 staff
6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
9 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Other Services
8 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
7.1%
of total hours from contractors
4,159 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Medical Director: 1 Other Physician: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 4
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant8208230,91891100%8
Licensed Practical Nurse240248,49491100%7.6
Registered Nurse160166,84391100%8
Mental Health Service Worker8083,4279099%7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff9093,31891100%7.6
Speech Language Pathologist0441,0827684%7
Physical Therapy Assistant0339246673%7.4
Physical Therapy Aide0447307380%6.9
Nurse Practitioner1015206571%8
Administrator1015046369%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0334966167%6.6
RN Director of Nursing1014725965%8
Qualified Social Worker0443655156%6
Medical Director0112603943%6.7
Other Physician0112204651%4.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant011822123%3.9

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

California average 12.5


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations 28
Citations per inspection
5.6

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

25 of 28 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 28 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 28 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than California average

California average: 0.4


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than California average

California average: 1

0 critical citations More info California average: 0.4

0 serious citations More info California average: 1

28 moderate citations More info California average: 47.2

0 minor citations More info California average: 1.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 20, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 20, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Mar 20, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 14, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Part of: Adventist Health
Resident Census by Payment Source
137 Total Residents
Medicare 32 (23.4%)
Medicaid 98 (71.5%)
Private Pay/Other 7 (5.1%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 5.0
24% better than California average

California average: 6.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 9.9
13% better than California average

California average: 11.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 8.6%
23% better than California average

California average: 11.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 10.8%
10% better than California average

California average: 12.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 10.3%
9% better than California average

California average: 11.3%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.7%
55% better than California average

California average: 1.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.5%
30% better than California average

California average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.0%
18% better than California average

California average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.6%
62% better than California average

California average: 4.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.8%
88% better than California average

California average: 6.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 17.7%
75% worse than California average

California average: 10.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with California average

California average: 98.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with California average

California average: 98.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.86
17% better than California average

California average: 2.25

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.93
21% worse than California average

California average: 1.59

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.6%
6% better than California average

California average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.3%
77% better than California average

California average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.8%
In line with California average

California average: 93.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 16.6%
28% better than California average

California average: 23.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 14.0%
25% worse than California average

California average: 11.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than California average

California average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 64.7%
20% better than California average

California average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 67.2%
33% better than California average

California average: 50.6%

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MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).

$2,000 (individual).

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CA MSSP

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~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual).

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

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~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).

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Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

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~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual).

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Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Not applicable; need-based.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

CA LIHEAP

Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.

~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).

Not applicable; income-focused.

High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.

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