Cottonwood Healthcare Center
625 Cottonwood Street, Woodland, CA 95695
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How Cottonwood Healthcare Center Compares
Cottonwood Healthcare Center is a 98-bed for-profit nursing facility in Woodland, 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 high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.1%) is below the California average of 4.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 98 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Woodland, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.0% — worse than the California average of 12.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.3% — better than the California average of 1.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.1% — better than the California average of 4.3% (73% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.1% — better 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 Cottonwood Healthcare Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Cottonwood Healthcare Center with other nursing homes in Woodland.
What keeps Cottonwood Healthcare Center's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Cottonwood Healthcare Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.3% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Cottonwood Healthcare Center keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.1% here versus 4.3% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Cottonwood Healthcare Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 98 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Cottonwood Healthcare Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Cottonwood Healthcare Center's rating advantage in Woodland?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Woodland
Woodland sits in Yolo County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 27,314 (12.5%)
- Median age
- 31.1 years
- Median household income
- $73,746
- Median home value
- $456,800
Demographics for Yolo County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Woodland.
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