FEATHER RIVER CARE CENTER

Feather River Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1 Gilmore Lane in Oroville, California 95966, situated in Butte County. The facility operates with 50 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It holds dual certification, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility carries an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three distinct domains. The health inspection rating stands at 1 out of 5, reflecting results from state inspections and complaint investigations conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 2 out of 5, which accounts for the levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing aides relative to the facility's resident population. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, indicating that clinical outcome measures for residents, such as rates of hospitalizations, pressure ulcers, and functional decline, compare more favorably to national benchmarks in this category. Feather River Care Center is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and time limitations. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and medical eligibility criteria under California's Medi-Cal program. Individuals and families researching payment options are advised to consult with the facility's admissions staff or a benefits counselor to clarify current coverage terms and any private pay requirements. When considered against national averages, Feather River Care Center presents a mixed profile. The overall 1-star rating and the 1-star health inspection rating are notably below the national average of 3.0 stars, suggesting a higher frequency or severity of inspection findings relative to most facilities nationwide. The staffing rating of 2 stars also falls below the national average, indicating lower measured staffing levels compared to typical facilities. However, the quality measure rating of 4 stars represents a relative strength, placing the facility above the national average in clinical outcome metrics. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review detailed CMS inspection reports, available through the Medicare Care Compare tool, to gain a more complete understanding of the facility's inspection history and staffing data.