Safety Report: The Pines At Placerville Healthcare Center
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
No citations at the “actual harm” or “immediate jeopardy” level in the last three inspection cycles.
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (10) than in the cycle before (17).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 3 | March 5, 2026; October 24, 2024; November 11, 2022 |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (F761) | 3 | March 5, 2026; October 24, 2024; November 11, 2022 |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F759) | 3 | March 5, 2026; October 24, 2024; November 11, 2022 |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (F584) | 3 | March 5, 2026; December 10, 2024; November 11, 2022 |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (F912) | 3 | March 5, 2026; October 24, 2024; November 11, 2022 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 3 | October 24, 2024; March 26, 2024; November 11, 2022 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 3 | January 4, 2024; December 13, 2023; November 11, 2022 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 2 | November 18, 2025; June 28, 2024 |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F641) | 2 | August 20, 2025; October 24, 2024 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 2 | October 24, 2024; November 11, 2022 |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. (F758) | 2 | October 24, 2024; November 11, 2022 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 2 | May 31, 2024; November 11, 2022 |
Fines and enforcement
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
July 3, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
June 25, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
March 5, 2026 — 7 citations
November 18, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
August 20, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
December 10, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
October 24, 2024 — 14 citations
June 28, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
May 31, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
May 29, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
March 26, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 4, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
December 13, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
October 5, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
November 11, 2022 — 19 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare