ROCK CREEK CARE CENTER

Rock Creek Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 260 Racetrack Street in Auburn, California, within Placer County. The facility operates with 84 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility has received an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are assigned by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Rock Creek Care Center received a health inspection rating of 3 stars, indicating performance in line with the national average in that category. The staffing rating is also 3 stars, reflecting a staffing level consistent with national norms. The quality measure rating stands at 5 stars, the highest possible score in that category, indicating strong performance across the clinical quality metrics tracked by CMS. Rock Creek Care Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare coverage at skilled nursing facilities typically applies to short-term rehabilitative stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to specific eligibility requirements. Medicaid coverage, administered in California through the Medi-Cal program, may apply to long-term care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria. Individuals and families are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (530) 885-7051 to verify current payment options and availability. When compared to national benchmarks, Rock Creek Care Center presents a mixed profile across CMS rating categories. The overall 4-star rating positions the facility above the national average. The health inspection and staffing ratings of 3 stars each align with the national average, while the quality measure rating of 5 stars indicates performance that exceeds national norms in clinical outcomes. These ratings are updated periodically by CMS and reflect data from inspections and staffing reports collected over defined reporting periods. Prospective residents and their families may access additional inspection reports and detailed performance data through the CMS Care Compare tool for a more comprehensive review of the facility's history.