Auburn Oaks Care Center
3400 Bell Road · Auburn, CA · 95603 · 5308886257
99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pacs Group
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 4 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.18 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.31 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.87 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (43 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 22, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 22, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G February 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected October 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected October 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 3, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 3, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E October 3, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 3, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 3, 2024
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 October 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 3, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 3, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555219 · certified since June 3, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.