Sonora, CA
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
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
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
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
1.43
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.77
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.00
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.20
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
95%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
93%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Survey summary
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)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 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
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-06-25
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-06-25
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-06-30
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-05-28
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-05-28
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2023-03-28
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-03-28
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-03-28
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2023-03-28
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-03-28
Inspection history
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
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-07-10
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
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2025-07-10
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-07-10
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-07-10
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-06-27
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
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
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-06-07
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-06-07
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
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-06-07
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
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
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2024-06-07
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
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-06-07
Health
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2024-06-07
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-06-07
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-04-15
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2024-04-01
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
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-01-05
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-04-07
Health
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2023-04-07
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
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
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2023-04-07
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-04-07
Health
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected 2023-04-07
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2023-04-07
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
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-04-07
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-04-07
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-04-07
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
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-04-07
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-04-07
Penalties and ownership
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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