Cottonwood Healthcare Center
625 Cottonwood Street · Woodland, CA · 95695 · 5306629193
98 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Aspen Skilled Healthcare
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 79 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 | 4.16 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.98 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.84 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (43 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F July 30, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected August 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 30, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected August 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F July 30, 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 August 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 12, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected March 12, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 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 September 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
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 September 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 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 September 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2024
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2024
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056098 · certified since September 15, 1969. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.