Rancho Seco Care Center
144 F Street, Galt, CA 95632
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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This facility has been flagged by CMS for abuse or neglect concerns. Please research carefully and contact the facility for current information.
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Rancho Seco Care Center Compares
Rancho Seco Care Center is a 99-bed for-profit nursing facility in Galt, California. CMS has not issued an overall star rating for this facility, which can happen for newer or recently re-certified homes. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (23.7%) is above the California average of 12.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 99 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.7% — worse than the California average of 12.1% (95% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.7% — worse than the California average of 1.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.8% — better than the California average of 4.3% (35% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.7% — worse than the California average of 22.9%.
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 September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Rancho Seco Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Rancho Seco Care Center with other nursing homes in Galt.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Rancho Seco Care Center, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
What is Rancho Seco Care Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.7% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Rancho Seco Care Center keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.8% here versus 4.3% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Rancho Seco Care Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% 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 Rancho Seco Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Rancho Seco Care 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 Galt
Galt 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 Galt.
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