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OAKWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER

375 COHASSET RD, CHICO, CA 95926
Score: 12 / 100

Oakwood Healthcare Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 12/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in California. Families considering this Chico facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Oakwood Healthcare Center provides above-average staffing with 4.82 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent CMS inspections identified 120 deficiencies at Oakwood Healthcare Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.82 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.45 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.32 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.05 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.33 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.27 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

120
Total Deficiencies
Jan 13, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 119 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0728 Severity E
    Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled
    Jan 13, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0837 Severity E
    Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints
    Jan 13, 2026 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0557 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
    Dec 15, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Dec 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Dec 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.1% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 5.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 19.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.9% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 10.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 1.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 14.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $76,946

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 12 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -7 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
99
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 21, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
24