WOLF CREEK CARE CENTER
107 CATHERINE LANE, Grass Valley, CA 95945
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How WOLF CREEK CARE CENTER Compares
WOLF CREEK CARE CENTER is a 59-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, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.7%) is above the California average of 1.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 59 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% 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: 13.6% — worse than the California average of 11.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.7% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (63% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.1% — worse than the California average of 4.5% (35% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.5% — better 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 WOLF CREEK CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WOLF CREEK CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Grass Valley.
What keeps WOLF CREEK CARE CENTER's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is WOLF CREEK CARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.6% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is WOLF CREEK CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 2.7% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does WOLF CREEK CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 59 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WOLF CREEK CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains WOLF CREEK 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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