CORNERSTONE CARE CENTER
2550 9TH STREET, Sanger, CA 93657
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How CORNERSTONE CARE CENTER Compares
CORNERSTONE CARE CENTER is a 99-bed for-profit nursing facility in Sanger, 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 quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.7%) is below the California average of 1.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 99 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.0% — better than the California average of 12.1% (51% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.7% — better than the California average of 1.6% (60% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.7% — better than the California average of 4.3% (36% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.9% — worse than the California average of 22.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CORNERSTONE CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CORNERSTONE CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Sanger.
How is CORNERSTONE CARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help CORNERSTONE CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.0% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help CORNERSTONE CARE CENTER 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 does CORNERSTONE CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 99 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CORNERSTONE CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CORNERSTONE CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Sanger
Sanger sits in Fresno County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.2% of the population — a lower 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+
- 121,129 (12.2%)
- Median age
- 32.4 years
- Median household income
- $57,109
- Median home value
- $271,000
Demographics for Fresno County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sanger.
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