ADVENTIST HEALTH SONORA - D/P SNF
179 SOUTH FAIRVIEW LANE, Sonora, CA 95370
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How ADVENTIST HEALTH SONORA - D/P SNF Compares
ADVENTIST HEALTH SONORA - D/P SNF is a 68-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Sonora, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (23.1%) is above the California average of 12.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 68 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Sonora, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.1% — worse than the California average of 12.1% (90% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.9% — better than the California average of 1.6% (45% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.1% — worse than the California average of 4.3%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ADVENTIST HEALTH SONORA - D/P SNF
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ADVENTIST HEALTH SONORA - D/P SNF with other nursing homes in Sonora.
What keeps ADVENTIST HEALTH SONORA - D/P SNF's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is ADVENTIST HEALTH SONORA - D/P SNF doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.1% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ADVENTIST HEALTH SONORA - D/P SNF keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.9% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ADVENTIST HEALTH SONORA - D/P SNF maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 68 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ADVENTIST HEALTH SONORA - D/P SNF?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains ADVENTIST HEALTH SONORA - D/P SNF's rating advantage in Sonora?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Sonora
Sonora sits in Tuolumne County, where adults 65 and older make up about 26.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 14,109 (26.1%)
- Median age
- 48.7 years
- Median household income
- $60,509
- Median home value
- $314,300
Demographics for Tuolumne County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sonora.
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