Wolf Creek Care Center
107 Catherine Ln., Grass Valley, CA 95945 · (530) 273-4447
For profit - Limited Liability company · 59 certified beds
Wolf Creek Care Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2025, found 6 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 22, 2025 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.May 22, 2025 · F0801 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 22, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 22, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 22, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.May 22, 2025 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.May 22, 2025 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.January 28, 2026 · F0887 · 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.December 8, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 8, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 28, 2023 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.October 12, 2023 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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 | 3.82 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.47 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.88 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.48 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 53.7% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 59 |
| Average residents per day | 54.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Crystal Ridge Care Center Grass Valley · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Golden Empire Grass Valley · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Grass Valley Healthcare Center Grass Valley · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Tahoe Forest Hospital D/P SNF Truckee · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Wolf Creek Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.