Citrus Heights Post Acute
7807 Uplands Way · Citrus Heights, CA · 95610 · 9169672929
162 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pacs Group
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 77 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.21 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.86 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.79 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
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 May 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 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 March 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2024 · found via complaint
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 February 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 28, 2023 · found via complaint
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 January 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555337 · certified since January 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.