Veterans Home of California - Yountville - SNF

100 California Drive · Yountville, CA · 94599 · 7079444600

274 certified beds Government - State

Why this verdict

  • 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
  • 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 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

1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level

Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 50
Serious harm & abuse 20% 72
Staffing 20% 96
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 88
Context 5% 100

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: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day6.983.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day2.110.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day5.86≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year24%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (41 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Corrected April 14, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected April 14, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Corrected April 14, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026

    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 April 14, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F March 26, 2026

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected April 14, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 14, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Corrected April 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E March 7, 2025

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected April 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E March 7, 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 April 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F March 7, 2025

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected April 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F March 7, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected April 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected April 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E March 7, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 16, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Corrected April 16, 2025 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected February 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024 · found via complaint

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected September 18, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.

    Corrected September 18, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024 · found via complaint

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected September 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected July 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected July 3, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024

    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 July 3, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Corrected July 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected July 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 11, 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 July 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Corrected July 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555095 · certified since August 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.