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CORNERSTONE CARE CENTER

2550 9TH STREET, SANGER, CA 93657
Score: 31 / 100

Cornerstone Care Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 31/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in California. Families considering this Sanger facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Cornerstone Care Center is near the national average, with 3.76 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 55 deficiencies at Cornerstone Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.76 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.51 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.92 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.33 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.46 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.48 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

55
Total Deficiencies
Jan 28, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 55 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0628 Severity D
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    Jan 28, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Dec 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Apr 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0814 Severity F
    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
    Apr 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0759 Severity E
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    Apr 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service 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 2.1% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 4.2% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.6% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 4.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 10.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $54,444

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 31 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -5 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
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 30, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
16