Rock Creek Care Center
260 Racetrack Street, Auburn, CA 95603 · (530) 885-7051
For profit - Limited Liability company · 84 certified beds
Rock Creek Care Center has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 3 citations (the California average is 15.6). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 23, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.January 23, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.January 23, 2026 · F0675 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.January 23, 2026 · F0912 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.April 15, 2026 · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 1, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.October 1, 2024 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.July 3, 2024 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.July 3, 2024 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.July 3, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.June 27, 2024 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 27, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.08 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.55 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.15 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.39 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 46.7% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 84 |
| Average residents per day | 79 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Auburn Oaks Care Center Auburn · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Auburn Ravine Healthcare Center Auburn · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Siena Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Auburn · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Westview Healthcare Center Auburn · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Lincoln Meadows Care Center Lincoln · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Rock Creek Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.