For profit - Limited Liability company ·
99 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
· Part of Pacs Group (264 facilities)
Top Rated Facility
5
Overall CMS Rating
★★★★★
Western Slope Health Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Placerville, California. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (2/5 for staffing, 4/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 4.12 hours per resident per day, below the California average of 4.51. Its most recent inspection on Dec 5, 2024 cited 5 deficiencies.
1 fine totaling $8,412 in CMS records.
1 total penalty
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Health Inspections
★★★★☆ 4/5
Staffing
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Quality Measures
★★★★★ 5/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★☆☆ 3/5
How Western Slope Health Center compares
This facility vs. the California and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
California avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
4.12
4.51
3.89
below avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
0.38
0.65
0.68
below avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
2.49
2.64
2.34
below avg
Nursing staff turnover
59.1%
38.1%
46.4%
above avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
5.0
15.4
9.5
below avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
4.12
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.38
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
1.26
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.49
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
3.66
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
59.1%
Registered Nurses
55.6%
Administrator Changes0 in last year
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Dec 5, 2024
Most Recent Inspection Date
5
Total Deficiencies Found
24
Health Inspection Score
1
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Western Slope Health Center
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Mar 6, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Mar 6, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Mar 6, 2026
Potential for harm
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Mar 6, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Mar 6, 2026
Potential for harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Aug 5, 2025
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Dec 5, 2024
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Dec 5, 2024
Potential for harm
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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Dec 5, 2024
Potential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Dec 5, 2024
Potential for harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Sep 23, 2024
Potential for harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Environmental Deficiencies · Jul 23, 2024
About This Facility
Address
3280 Washington Street Placerville, CA 95667
CMS Certification #
056243
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
99
Avg Residents/Day
89.7
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
1973-07-01
Chain
Pacs Group (264 facilities)
Setting
Urban
Part of Pacs Group
264
Facilities Nationwide
Pacs Group operates 264 nursing facilities across the United States.
CMS gives Western Slope Health Center an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 2/5 for staffing and 4/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Western Slope Health Center reports 4.12 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the California average of 4.51.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 5 deficiencies.
Western Slope Health Center is certified for 99 beds.
Admissions at Western Slope Health Center
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (530) 622-6842. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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