Fountains, The
Yuba City, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555430) · 145 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (530) 751-4888 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Fountains in Yuba City holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars, with 4 stars for health inspections and 4 stars for staffing.
The Fountains reports total nurse staffing of 3.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 15.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
The Fountains has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data, and CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
The Fountains is a nonprofit nursing home in Yuba City, California, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since August 1990. It maintains 145 certified beds with an average daily census of 122.1 residents, and is part of the Adventist Health chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Fountains holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.96 per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 15.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased federal inspection. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history, staffing detail, and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS's published data at the time of last update.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Fountains has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The Fountains is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours, with a 15.0% nursing turnover rate and a 4-star CMS staffing rating.
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?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, nor is it listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Fountains has 145 certified beds and an average daily census of 122.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a nonprofit corporation and is part of the Adventist Health chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on August 20, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (4 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (5 stars), which combine into the overall 5-star score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 530-751-4888 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour or facility-condition details; contact the facility at 530-751-4888 to arrange a visit and review the full record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555430?state=CA for the most current CMS ratings and inspection reports.
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.