The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
NORTH POINTE CARE CENTER
SACRAMENTO, CA · Medicare-certified · 161 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
3 of 5 overall
North Pointe Care Center has an overall 3-star rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating, 3-star staffing rating, and 5-star quality measures rating. It also has a recent abuse citation, $37,100 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.65 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.645 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 27, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $37,100recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.645.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.45
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.68
- Nurse aides
- 2.52
- Weekend nursing
- 3.47
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 42%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
17.6%24.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2%2%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.6%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.3%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5.8%5.4%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
7.2%3.5%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
4.6%3.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—10%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
6.5%3.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
12.3%4.8%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited July 2021 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide care or services that were trauma-informed and culturally competent. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 699 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $37,100 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 16 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $37,100 in total fines · 2 payment denials.
- 3 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jan 9, 2026
- $37,100
Federal fine
Jan 9, 2026
- 2 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jun 28, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of PACS GROUP · 279 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 157.6 residents on an average day (98% of 161 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 36 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.