The Vineyards Healthcare Center
Livermore, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055212) · 83 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (925) 443-1800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Vineyards Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars, with a 5-star health inspection rating and a 3-star staffing rating.
The Vineyards Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.16 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 registered nurse hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 and a nursing staff turnover rate of 41.1%.
The Vineyards Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials, and CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
The Vineyards Healthcare Center is a for-profit nursing home in Livermore, Alameda County, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility has 83 certified beds with an average of 77.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Vineyards holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its quality measure rating is 5 stars. The staffing rating is 3 stars. Total nurse staffing hours average 4.16 hours per resident per day, with 0.47 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
The facility is part of Links Healthcare Group, a chain of 32 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars across the chain — notably lower than The Vineyards' own 5-star rating. There has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program according to the data provided.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families should verify current details, including any recent inspection updates, 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?
The Vineyards Healthcare Center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts 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 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 41.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the data does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 83 certified beds with an average of 77.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The Vineyards Healthcare Center is a for-profit corporation and is part of Links Healthcare Group, a chain of 32 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes four ratings — overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures — each on a 1-to-5-star scale; this facility scores 5, 5, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 9254431800 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover touring details; please contact the facility at 9254431800 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055212?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.