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Nursing Home in Yuba City

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

The Fountains Skilled Nursing Care

Nursing Home in Yuba City

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

The Fountains Skilled Nursing Care

Overview of The Fountains Skilled Nursing Care

The Fountains Skilled Nursing Care is a 145-bed nursing home in Yuba City, CA, that offers short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Promoting a nurturing and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for. With 24-hour care, respite services, and restorative therapies, residents receive the utmost attention and care for their needs. The community also strives to provide personalized care plans.

Recreational activities and special events allow residents to learn new things and gain meaningful experiences. Hospice care is also provided, ensuring those with life-limiting conditions can age comfortably. Set in the peaceful residential area of Yuba City, near the highway, the community is easily accessible for families and visitors. As one of the trusted options for senior living in California, this nursing home continuously provides exceptional services for older adults’ well-being.

(530) 790-3000

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
5/5
California average: 3.6/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
4/5
California average: 3.2/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
4/5
California average: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
5/5
California average: 4.3/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
4h 12m per day

This home provides 4% less nursing time per resident than the California average.

California average: 4h 23m 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
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 availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the California average
Occupancy rate 70%
Residents per day 56
Occupancy rate
70%
Residents per day
56

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 community
Home revenue
$31.6M
Surplus of revenue
$4.3M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$31.6M
Surplus of revenue
$4.3M
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

Occupancy rate
70%
In line with California average

California average: 73%

Occupied beds
56 / 80
Average residents 87 per day

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJanuary 1, 1999
CountySUTTER

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

Contact The Fountains Skilled Nursing Care

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

California average: 16 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.

California average

13 total complaint visits

7 other visits

7 complaint investigations Info Inspections conducted in response to complaints filed by residents, families, staff, or others about possible problems at the facility.

Investigations can have many visits.

California average: 10 complaint investigations

5 official inspections Info Routine inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state care and safety standards.

California average: 4 official inspections

1 total citation

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

California average: 10 citations

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.

California average: 3 serious citations

0 moderate citations

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

California average: 4 moderate citations

Latest inspection

Date September 4, 2025
Complaint Investigation

1 deficiency

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

California average: 8 deficiencies

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.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

California average 12.5


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations 28

California average 50.2

Citations per inspection
5.6

California average 4.65


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 Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Mar 20, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Mar 20, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Mar 20, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Mar 14, 2025
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Yuba City The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

2 facilities compared · CMS & CA Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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The Fountains Skilled Nursing Care
HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Yuba City
145
70.0%
-17%
4.20
+15%
0%
0
28
5.6
0
131
-
55
Stone Point Health
$25.8M
$10.7M
41.5%
555430
Yuba City Post-Acute
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Yuba City
59
90.4%
+7%
3.69
-42%
-13%
0
48
6.0
0
56
-
72
Hudson River Opco Llc
$12.5M
$4.1M
32.7%
55092

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 163
Employees 142
Contractors 21
Staff to resident ratio 1.19:1
1189681% better than California average

California average ratio: 0.00:1

Avg staff/day 83
Average shift 7.8 hours
0% compared with California average

California average: 7.7 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 58,655
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 16
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 24
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 82
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

7.1%

4,159 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Other Physician: 1
Staff by category
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
82 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
24 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
16 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
8 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 99%
9 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 84%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 73%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 80%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 71%
1 Administrator
% of Days 69%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 67%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 65%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 56%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 43%
1 Other Physician
% of Days 51%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 23%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
137 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
32 residents (23.4%)
Medicaid
98 residents (71.5%)
Private pay or other
7 residents (5.1%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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
Above average California avg: 4.3 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
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
Significantly above average California avg: 3.5 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
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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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

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).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

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).

Can hire family as caregivers.

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

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

$2,000 (individual).

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.

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

Equity-based; no strict asset cap.

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

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

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

$2,000 (individual).

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

California CARES Program

CA CARES

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.