The Fountains
1260 Williams Way, Yuba City, CA 95991 · (530) 751-4888
Non profit - Corporation · 145 certified beds
The Fountains has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2025, 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 March 20, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.March 20, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.March 20, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.March 20, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.December 3, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.March 20, 2025 · F0609 · 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.March 14, 2025 · F0689 · 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 | 3.96 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.60 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.75 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.61 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 15% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 145 |
| Average residents per day | 122.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Yuba City Post Acute Yuba City · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Bridgeview Post Acute Yuba City · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- River Valley Care Center Live Oak · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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