CRYSTAL RIDGE CARE CENTER

Crystal Ridge Care Center is a licensed skilled nursing facility located at 396 Dorsey Drive in Grass Valley, California (ZIP 95945), within Nevada County. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and holds 99 certified beds. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Crystal Ridge Care Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns ratings across four categories: overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5, which is at or near the national average. The staffing rating is 2 out of 5, falling below the national average, which reflects the ratio and consistency of nursing staff relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, indicating that clinical outcome measures tracked by CMS are above the national norm for this facility. Crystal Ridge Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who qualify for federal insurance programs. Families and individuals researching placement may wish to contact the facility directly at (530) 272-2273 to inquire about private pay rates, insurance options, and current bed availability. Payment eligibility and coverage details will vary depending on individual circumstances and the specific level of care required. When compared to national averages, Crystal Ridge Care Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 4-star rating places it above average in composite CMS scoring. The 5-star quality measure rating is a notable indicator that the facility performs well on tracked clinical benchmarks such as hospitalization rates, medication management, and functional status measures. However, the 2-star staffing rating suggests that staffing levels or consistency may be a consideration for prospective residents and their families when evaluating placement options. The health inspection rating of 3 stars is consistent with the national midpoint. This data is drawn from publicly reported CMS records and is intended to provide a factual reference for those researching skilled nursing facilities in the Grass Valley, California area.