3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Located in Sacramento, California, Windsor Care Center of Sacramento is a distinguished provider of secured Alzheimer’s and dementia care, and has been recognized as a Best Memory Care Community by MemoryCare.com. Proudly standing as one of the two exclusive facilities in the area with a focus on specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia care, the center offers personalized nursing services tailored to the unique needs of those suffering from memory loss conditions. Their team of physicians and professionals closely monitor each resident, ensuring a high level of medical and nursing care, as well as assistance with daily activities such as feeding, bathing, dressing, and mobility support. Moreover, their experienced nurses specialize in diabetes management, providing comprehensive help with blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, exercise planning, education, and more.
At Windsor Care Center, the rehabilitation team is adept at working with individuals experiencing progressive memory loss, aiming to achieve health goals efficiently. By collaborating with physical, occupational, and speech therapists, the center fosters independence and utilizes state-of-the-art equipment for optimal outcomes. Committed to compassionate, patient-centered care, Windsor Care Center of Sacramento strives to help residents regain their lives safely, making it a premier destination for secured Alzheimer’s and dementia care.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 5th out of 354 homes in California for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 35m per day | ▲ 12% State avg: 4h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
California average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Dec 2024
California average 50.2
California average 4.65
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
41 of 60 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 19 of 60 resulted from complaint investigations.
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.4
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 1
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Reporting period: April 1 – June 30, 2025 (Q2 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
59% fewer staff per resident than California average
0% compared with California average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 8 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
8
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 14 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
14
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 42 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
42
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
19 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 42 | 0 | 42 | 4,341 | 31 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 1,461 | 31 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,210 | 31 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 733 | 31 | 100% | 7.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 493 | 23 | 74% | 7.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 369 | 23 | 74% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 184 | 23 | 74% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 176 | 22 | 71% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 85 | 14 | 45% | 6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 46 | 7 | 23% | 6.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 16% | 2.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 6% | 3 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
4.4
34% better than California averageCalifornia average: 6.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
3.3
71% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
3.4%
69% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
5.4%
55% better than California averageCalifornia average: 12.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
1.0%
91% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.0%
259% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.7%
65% better than California averageCalifornia average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.6%
25% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.6%
32% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 4.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 6.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.8%
77% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 10.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.6%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
86.1%
12% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 98.2%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.80
64% better than California averageCalifornia average: 2.25
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.76
52% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.59
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.6%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 94.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
6.7%
360% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.5%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
13% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
45% of new residents, often for short stays.
42% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
108Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Windsor Care Center of Sacramento from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #196 / 355Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 196th out of 355 homes in California. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the California average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #136 / 355Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 136th out of 355 homes in California. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the California average. Well-run California facilities typically land around 55–67% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
New residents most often arrive under private pay (45% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
5.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sacramento's city center to Windsor Care Center of Sacramento's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Windsor Care Center of Sacramento is located in Sacramento, California.
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Windsor Care Center of Sacramento is in the North Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento.
Windsor Care Center of Sacramento has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Windsor Care Center of Sacramento's occupancy is 87.4%.
Windsor Care Center of Sacramento is registered as a for-profit in CA.
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Windsor Care Center of Sacramento is located at 501 Jessie Ave, Sacramento, CA 95838.
(916) 922-8855 will put you in contact with the team at Windsor Care Center of Sacramento.
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