FOUNTAINS, THE
1260 WILLIAMS WAY, Yuba City, CA 95991
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How FOUNTAINS, THE Compares
FOUNTAINS, THE is a 145-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Yuba City, 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 quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.8%) is below the California average of 1.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 145 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Yuba City, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.0% — worse than the California average of 12.1% (49% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.8% — better than the California average of 1.6% (54% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.7% — better than the California average of 4.3% (36% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.0% — better than the California average of 22.9% (35% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask FOUNTAINS, THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing FOUNTAINS, THE with other nursing homes in Yuba City.
What keeps FOUNTAINS, THE'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 FOUNTAINS, THE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 18.0% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help FOUNTAINS, THE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.8% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at FOUNTAINS, THE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains FOUNTAINS, THE's rating advantage in Yuba City?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at FOUNTAINS, THE?
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 Yuba City
Yuba City sits in Sutter County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 14,791 (15.4%)
- Median age
- 35.8 years
- Median household income
- $63,502
- Median home value
- $306,000
Demographics for Sutter County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Yuba City.
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