Western Slope Health Center
Placerville, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056243) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,412
Phone: (530) 622-6842 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Western Slope Health Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Western Slope Health Center reports total nurse hours of 3.95 per resident per day, with 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, a nursing staff turnover rate of 53.8%, and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Western Slope Health Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,412.00, and 0 payment denials; CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
About this facility
Western Slope Health Center is a 99-bed nursing home in Placerville, El Dorado County, California, with an average of 92.8 residents. The facility is organized as a For Profit - Limited Liability Company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since July 1, 1973.
According to CMS Care Compare, Western Slope Health Center holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 stars and its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars. However, its staffing rating is 2 stars, indicating an area of relative weakness compared to its other scores.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.95, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of 0.33. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,412.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Status flag was present in the data provided for this facility.
Western Slope Health Center is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars. CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the last 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the current inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most up-to-date information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Western Slope Health Center has an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
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 hours per resident per day are 3.95, including 0.33 RN hours, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 53.8% and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,412.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 99 beds and has an average of 92.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a For Profit - Limited Liability Company, part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, each on a 1-5 star scale; this facility scores 4, 4, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5306226842 or 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 5306226842 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/056243?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.