CRYSTAL RIDGE CARE CENTER
396 DORSEY DRIVE, Grass Valley, CA 95945
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How CRYSTAL RIDGE CARE CENTER Compares
CRYSTAL RIDGE CARE CENTER is a 99-bed for-profit nursing facility in Grass Valley, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.7%) is below the California average of 4.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 99 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Grass Valley, the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.8% — better than the California average of 11.6% (33% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.0% — better than the California average of 1.6% (41% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.7% — better than the California average of 4.5% (63% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.4% — worse than the California average of 23.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CRYSTAL RIDGE CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CRYSTAL RIDGE CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Grass Valley.
How is CRYSTAL RIDGE CARE CENTER addressing its staffing levels 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 CRYSTAL RIDGE CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.8% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help CRYSTAL RIDGE CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.0% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does CRYSTAL RIDGE CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% 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 CRYSTAL RIDGE CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains CRYSTAL RIDGE CARE CENTER's rating advantage in Grass Valley?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Grass Valley
Grass Valley sits in Nevada County, where adults 65 and older make up about 27.4% 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+
- 27,250 (27.4%)
- Median age
- 50.5 years
- Median household income
- $68,333
- Median home value
- $446,100
Demographics for Nevada County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Grass Valley.
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