NORTH POINTE CARE CENTER
500 JESSIE AVENUE, Sacramento, CA 95838
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
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How NORTH POINTE CARE CENTER Compares
NORTH POINTE CARE CENTER is a 161-bed for-profit nursing facility in Sacramento, 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 quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (20.9%) is above the California average of 11.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 161 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 98% occupied.
Among the 23 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Sacramento, 4 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.9% — worse than the California average of 11.6% (80% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.5% — better than the California average of 1.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the California average of 4.5% (46% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 9.1% — better than the California average of 23.1% (61% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NORTH POINTE CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NORTH POINTE CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Sacramento.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for NORTH POINTE CARE CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is NORTH POINTE 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 is NORTH POINTE CARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.9% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help NORTH POINTE CARE CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.4% here versus 4.5% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does NORTH POINTE CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 98% occupancy across 161 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NORTH POINTE CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Sacramento
Sacramento sits in Sacramento County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.1% 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+
- 216,519 (14.1%)
- Median age
- 36.4 years
- Median household income
- $70,684
- Median home value
- $373,000
Demographics for Sacramento County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sacramento.
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