Laurel Creek Health Center
2800 Estates Dr. · Fairfield, CA · 94533 · 7074321200
60 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.28 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.40 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.67 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $35,493 |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2026
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 8, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
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 March 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 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 March 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 2025
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G April 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2024 · 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 May 3, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 7, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 7, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2023
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 April 7, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 7, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected April 7, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 7, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2023
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 April 7, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 7, 2023 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 3, 2024 | Fine | $35,493 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555727 · certified since July 13, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.