North Pointe Care Center
Sacramento, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555400) · 161 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $24,115 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (916) 922-7177 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
North Pointe Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below California's state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
North Pointe Care Center reports 3.69 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 37.7%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $24,115.00 and 2 payment denials for North Pointe Care Center. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the specific inspection findings on Care Compare.
About this facility
North Pointe Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Sacramento, California, first approved for participation in 1990. It is certified for 161 beds with an average of 155.1 residents. The facility is owned and operated as a for-profit limited liability company, and 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 data, North Pointe Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. The rating breaks down into a health inspection rating of 1 star, a quality measure rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.7%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $24,115.00 for this facility, along with 2 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, meaning families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare for details on the underlying finding. There is no Special Focus Facility designation on record for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months.
This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recent vintage on file for this facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
North Pointe Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours, with a 37.7% nursing staff turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $24,115.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; there is no Special Focus Facility designation on record.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 161 beds with an average daily population of 155.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities averaging a 2.9 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on January 1, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS reports an overall rating, plus separate ratings for health inspections (1 star), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) for this facility.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 9169227177 to confirm services offered.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9169227177 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555400?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.