BLUE OAK POST-ACUTE
850 SONOMA AVE, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
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How BLUE OAK POST-ACUTE Compares
BLUE OAK POST-ACUTE is a 181-bed for-profit nursing facility in Santa Rosa, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (26.7%) is above the California average of 11.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 181 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 81% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Santa Rosa, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.1 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 26.7% — worse than the California average of 11.6% (130% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.7% — better than the California average of 1.6% (55% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.2% — better than the California average of 4.5% (74% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.9% — worse than the California average of 23.1% (29% higher).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BLUE OAK POST-ACUTE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BLUE OAK POST-ACUTE with other nursing homes in Santa Rosa.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for BLUE OAK POST-ACUTE, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is BLUE OAK POST-ACUTE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is BLUE OAK POST-ACUTE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 26.7% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BLUE OAK POST-ACUTE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.7% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BLUE OAK POST-ACUTE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does BLUE OAK POST-ACUTE lag behind other Santa Rosa options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.1 stars across 7 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa sits in Sonoma County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.6% of the population — a higher share of seniors than California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 97,461 (19.6%)
- Median age
- 42.4 years
- Median household income
- $86,173
- Median home value
- $640,000
Demographics for Sonoma County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Santa Rosa.
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