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The Pines At Placerville Healthcare Center

Placerville, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055497) · 99 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 3★ (state average 3.16★ — at state average)
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (530) 622-3400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

The Pines At Placerville Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.

The Pines At Placerville Healthcare Center reports 4.09 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.2%.

The Pines At Placerville Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
The Pines At Placervi… The Pines At Placervi…: 3★ 3★ CA average CA average: 3.16★ 3.16★ Pacs Group chain avg Pacs Group chain avg: 2.9★ 2.9★

About this facility

The Pines At Placerville Healthcare Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Placerville, El Dorado County, California, certified since July 1976. It operates 99 certified beds with an average of 89.4 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.

According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 3.16 for California. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.

Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.2%.

Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased oversight.

Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

It has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 4.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 46.2%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

It has 99 certified beds with an average of 89.4 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which has 274 facilities averaging a 2.9 star CMS rating.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It has been certified since July 1976.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (3 stars) — which combine to form the overall rating.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (530) 622-3400 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (530) 622-3400 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/055497?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.