CITRUS HEIGHTS POST ACUTE

Citrus Heights Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility located at 7807 Uplands Way in Citrus Heights, California (ZIP: 95610), within Sacramento County. The facility operates 162 certified beds and is owned by a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. Citrus Heights Post Acute holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated using three component domains. The health inspection rating for this facility is 3 stars, reflecting results from standard state surveys and complaint investigations conducted on-site. The staffing rating is 4 stars, which represents the levels of nursing staff relative to resident census, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest tier available, based on clinical indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other tracked health outcomes among residents. As a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified facility, Citrus Heights Post Acute is authorized to bill both federal insurance programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and time limitations. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to residents who meet California's financial and functional eligibility criteria. Individuals seeking information about coverage determinations should consult directly with the facility's billing department or a benefits counselor. When compared to national benchmarks, Citrus Heights Post Acute performs above average overall, with its 4-star overall rating exceeding the national mean of 3.0 stars. The 5-star quality measure rating places the facility in the highest category nationally for clinical outcomes tracking. The staffing rating of 4 stars also exceeds the national average, while the health inspection rating of 3 stars aligns with the national midpoint. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the full CMS inspection reports, available through the Medicare Care Compare database, to examine detailed survey findings before making placement decisions.