Pioneer House
Sacramento, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555542) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (916) 442-4906 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pioneer House has a CMS overall star rating of 3, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Pioneer House reports total nurse staffing of 4.13 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.8%.
Pioneer House has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials according to CMS data. However, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, meaning a citation involving resident harm from abuse was recorded, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Pioneer House is a 50-bed skilled nursing facility in Sacramento, CA, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 1993. It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and averages 46.9 residents per day. The facility is part of the Cypress Healthcare Group chain, which includes 13 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.8 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Pioneer House holds an overall star rating of 3, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: 2 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.13 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility.
Important: CMS displays its abuse icon for Pioneer House, indicating a citation related to abuse that resulted in harm to a resident. Families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare before making a decision. No Special Focus Facility designation is noted in the available data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pioneer House has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Pioneer House is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.13 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4, and nursing turnover is 44.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays an abuse icon for Pioneer House, indicating a citation involving resident harm from abuse; there is no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Pioneer House is certified for 50 beds and averages 46.9 residents per day.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit LLC and is part of the Cypress Healthcare Group chain, which has 13 facilities averaging a 3.8 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Pioneer House has been certified since April 1, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), staffing (4 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and an overall composite (3 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9164424906 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not include tour details; contact the facility at 9164424906 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555542?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.