Crystal Ridge Care Center
Grass Valley, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555283) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (530) 272-2273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Crystal Ridge Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the California state average of about 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Crystal Ridge Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.70 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.26 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 46.5% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Crystal Ridge Care Center has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Crystal Ridge Care Center is a 99-bed Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Grass Valley, Nevada County, California, with an average daily census of 96.1 residents. The facility has been certified since September 1987 and is operated as a for-profit limited liability company. It is part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Crystal Ridge holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the California state average of 3.16. Its four CMS component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 3.70 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time of about 0.26 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This summary reflects data published on CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on the Care Compare website before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Crystal Ridge Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.70 hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 stars and turnover of 46.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for Crystal Ridge Care Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 99 certified beds and an average daily census of 96.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since September 28, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 5302722273 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5302722273 to arrange a visit and ask about specific services.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555283?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.