Grass Valley Healthcare Center
355 Joerschke Dr, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Grass Valley Healthcare Center Compares
Grass Valley Healthcare Center is a 86-bed for-profit nursing facility in Grass Valley, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.3%) is below the California average of 1.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 86 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Grass Valley, the local average is 3.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.3% — better 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: 4.6% — worse than the California average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.1% — worse than the California average of 22.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Grass Valley Healthcare Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Grass Valley Healthcare Center with other nursing homes in Grass Valley.
What keeps Grass Valley Healthcare Center's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Grass Valley 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.
How does Grass Valley Healthcare Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 86 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Grass Valley Healthcare Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Grass Valley Healthcare Center lag behind other Grass Valley options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.8 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Grass Valley Healthcare 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 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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