Rancho Seco Care Center
Galt, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055858) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: — · Quality measures: — · Staffing: —
Federal fines: 2 totaling $490,205
Phone: (209) 745-1537 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published an overall star rating for Rancho Seco Care Center, compared to a California state average of 3.16 stars. Health inspection and staffing star ratings are also not available in the reported data.
Rancho Seco Care Center reports 4.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.29 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.7%. A staffing star rating was not reported in the available data.
Rancho Seco Care Center has two federal fines on record totaling $490,205.00, with no payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility and has placed it in the Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming nursing homes.
About this facility
Rancho Seco Care Center is a 99-bed nursing home in Galt, Sacramento County, California, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since December 12, 1967. It is currently operating under For profit - Individual ownership and averages 94.9 residents. The facility is part of the Ajc Healthcare chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.2 stars.
CMS Care Compare does not list an overall star rating for Rancho Seco Care Center; the facility is marked 'not rated' relative to the California state average overall rating of 3.16 stars. Component ratings for health inspection and quality measures are not provided in the available data. Nurse staffing totals 4.16 hours per resident per day, including 0.29 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.7%.
CMS records two federal fines against this facility totaling $490,205.00. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare. The facility is also designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies nursing homes with a pattern of serious quality problems that undergo more frequent inspections than standard facilities. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recently published data vintage available at time of compilation. Families should consult Care Compare directly for the most current inspection reports and rating updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
CMS has not published an overall star rating for Rancho Seco Care Center; the California state average overall rating is 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Rancho Seco Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.16 hours per resident per day, including 0.29 RN hours, with a 43.7% nursing turnover rate. A staffing star rating was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records two federal fines totaling $490,205.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility and has designated it a Special Focus Facility (SFF), meaning it has a history of persistent quality problems and undergoes increased inspection scrutiny.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 99 beds and averages 94.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a For profit - Individual owner and is part of the Ajc Healthcare chain, which includes 14 facilities with an average rating of 2.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on December 12, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates nursing homes on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures, but only the overall comparison to the state average (3.16 stars, unrated here) is available for this facility in the current data.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 2097451537 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2097451537 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest inspection, staffing, and rating information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055858?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.