Sonora, CA

Adventist Health Sonora - D/P SNF

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

179 South Fairview Lane, Sonora, CA

(209) 536-3779

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

68

Certified beds

Average residents

57

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Adventist Health

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1985-10-07

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

5 facilities

Chain averages 4 overall / 4 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Hospital-based

Yes

CMS reports the provider resides in a hospital

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.43

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.77

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.22 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

3.00

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.64 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

5.20

All reported nurse hours · state 4.51 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

2.20

RN + LPN hours · state 1.87 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

4.20

Weekend nurse staffing · state 4.08 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.97

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.00

Reported PT staffing

Adjusted RN hours

1.50

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

5.49

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.30

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

95%

Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

93%

Annual nurse turnover · state 38% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

286

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

74.49

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0243

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Healthcare-associated infections

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Total nurse turnover

8.28

Baseline 47.69% · Performance 29.85% · Measure score 8.28 · Achievement 8.28 · Improvement 7.31

Adjusted total nurse staffing

6.62

Baseline 3.86 hours · Performance 4.96 hours · Measure score 6.62 · Achievement 6.62 · Improvement 5.23

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission Not Available
10.72%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge to community Not Available
50.57%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Medicare spending per beneficiary Not Available
1.02
No data were submitted for this measure.
Drug regimen review with follow-up Not Available
95.27%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Falls with major injury Not Available
0.77%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge self-care score Not Available
53.69%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge mobility score Not Available
50.94%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened Not Available
2.29%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Adjusted rate Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization Not Available
7.12%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 2.08%
8.2%
6.1 pts worse
Numerator 4 · Denominator 192
Staff flu vaccination coverage 54.58%
42%
12.6 pts better
Numerator 161 · Denominator 295
Discharge function score Not Available
56.45%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.0
2.3
1.3 pts better
1.9
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.0 · Observed 0.8 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.5
1.6
0.1 pts better
1.8
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.5 · Observed 1.3 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.6%
98.5%
1.1 pts better
93.4%
6.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 98.3% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
98.2%
1.8 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.9%
1.6%
3.3 pts worse
3.3%
1.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.9% · Q2 8.8% · Q3 3.4% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 4.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.3%
6.8%
4.5 pts better
11.4%
9.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.4% · Q2 1.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.0% · 4Q avg 2.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.7%
4.1%
4.6 pts worse
5.4%
3.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.2% · Q2 7.1% · Q3 14.0% · Q4 8.3% · 4Q avg 8.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 26.5%
13.7%
12.8 pts worse
19.6%
6.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.1% · Q2 28.6% · Q3 29.8% · Q4 22.9% · 4Q avg 26.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 21.3%
14.2%
7.1 pts worse
16.7%
4.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.4% · Q2 21.3% · Q3 24.4% · Q4 21.4% · 4Q avg 21.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.4%
0.4 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 15.3%
11.0%
4.3 pts worse
16.3%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.3% · Q2 4.3% · Q3 3.8% · Q4 31.0% · 4Q avg 15.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 20.1%
10.7%
9.4 pts worse
14.9%
5.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 26.5% · Q2 16.0% · Q3 14.0% · Q4 24.4% · 4Q avg 20.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 4.4%
1.0%
3.4 pts worse
1.0%
3.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.2% · Q2 4.5% · Q3 6.4% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 4.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.8%
1.2%
0.6 pts worse
1.7%
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.7% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.7% · Q4 4.0% · 4Q avg 1.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 20.8%
10.9%
9.9 pts worse
19.8%
1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.6% · Q2 9.7% · Q3 21.7% · Q4 26.5% · 4Q avg 20.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.9%
4.7%
0.8 pts better
5.1%
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.5% · Q2 2.4% · Q3 6.3% · Q4 2.2% · 4Q avg 3.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 80.9%
94.0%
13.1 pts worse
81.7%
0.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 80.9%

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-06-19 · Fire 2025-06-19

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-05-09 · Fire 2024-05-09

14 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-03-16 · Fire 2023-03-16

18 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (5 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-19

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-06-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-19

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-06-25

C · Minimal harm 2025-06-19

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-06-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-09

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-05-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-09

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-05-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2023-03-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-03-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2023-03-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2023-03-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-03-28

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-23

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2026-02-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-19

F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2025-07-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-19

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-07-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-19

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2025-07-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-19

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-19

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-06-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-09

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-06-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-09

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2024-06-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-09

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-06-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-09

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2024-06-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-09

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2024-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-09

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-09

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2024-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-09

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2024-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-09

F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2024-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-09

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2024-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-09

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-09

F825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Corrected 2024-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-09

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-21

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-04-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-20

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2024-04-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-15

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-15

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-01-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-04-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

F567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Corrected 2023-04-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2023-04-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2023-04-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2023-04-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2023-04-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

F568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Corrected 2023-04-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2023-04-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-04-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-04-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2023-04-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-04-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-04-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-04-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2023-04-07

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Adventist Health System/West

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 4 facilities 1980-06-16
Freedman, John

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2016-09-26
Gabriel, Melody

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2015-06-01
Graham, Ricardo

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2015-06-01
Heinrich, Kerry

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2014-12-16
Innocent, Larry

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2015-06-01
Jahn, Andrew

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2014-02-03
Jahn, Andrew

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2011-08-08
Jobe, Meredith

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2014-03-31
Mcculloch, Gregory

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2014-05-05
Mcculloch, Gregory

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2014-05-05
Mcculloch, Gregory

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2014-05-05
Pedersen, James

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2017-01-16
Reiner, Brian

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2011-05-13
Reiner, Brian

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2014-03-14
Reiner, Richard

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2017-01-16
Rippey, Wesley

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2015-06-01
Salazar, Velino

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2015-09-15
Wagner, Jack

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2014-03-31
Wing, Billy

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2014-03-31
Wing, Billy

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2014-03-31

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