The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
WESTERN SLOPE HEALTH CENTER
PLACERVILLE, CA · Medicare-certified · 99 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
5 of 5 overall
WESTERN SLOPE HEALTH CENTER has an overall 5-star rating, with strong health inspection and quality scores, but a low 2-star staffing rating and nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.88 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It had no fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection citations included accident hazards/supervision, food handling, and garbage disposal.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.8847 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 6, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8847.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.36
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.13
- Nurse aides
- 2.39
- Weekend nursing
- 3.45
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 59%
Registered nurse turnover: 56%
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
2.9%6.1%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.3%4.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.6%2.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.3%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.2%1.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
19.6%3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.7%4.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.1%3.6%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
15.4%13.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
12.9%15.2%Worsening
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 home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited November 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to properly provide food and nutrition services. Cited November 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 801 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to prevent unnecessary mind-altering medications or ensure medicines did not limit a resident’s ability to function. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 605 — 42 CFR §483.12 — 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 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,412 in total fines.
- $8,412
Federal fine
Sep 18, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of PACS GROUP · 279 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 94.5 residents on an average day (95% of 99 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 52 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.