Citrus Heights Respiratory and Rehabilitation

Citrus Heights Respiratory and Rehabilitation holds an overall 4-star rating from CMS, which puts it above average compared to nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is a composite of three separate ratings, and it's worth understanding each one on its own since they tell very different parts of the story. The health inspection rating sits at 3 stars, meaning the facility is about average when it comes to the number and seriousness of citations found during state inspections. Nothing alarming, but not a standout record either. The staffing rating is 2 stars, which is the one area families should pay close attention to. It means nurses are spending below-average hours with residents relative to the size of the facility, and that can affect how quickly your loved one gets attention and hands-on care day to day. On the bright side, the quality measures rating is a full 5 stars, reflecting much better than average outcomes across 15 clinical indicators like wound care, fall rates, and hospitalization, which suggests the care residents actually receive is producing strong results. The reason the overall rating still lands at 4 stars despite the lower staffing score is that CMS weighs quality outcomes heavily in its formula, and the 5-star performance there helps carry the composite upward. For families, the practical takeaway is that this facility produces excellent clinical outcomes, but it would be smart to ask directly about nurse-to-resident ratios and how staffing is handled on nights and weekends before making a final decision.