WESTERN SLOPE HEALTH CENTER

Western Slope Health Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 3280 Washington Street in Placerville, California, within El Dorado County. The facility operates with 99 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit entity structured as a limited liability company. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either federal program. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several categories, using a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Western Slope Health Center holds an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard state and federal inspections conducted at the facility. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, representing performance on clinical indicators such as resident outcomes and care-related metrics. The staffing rating is 2 stars, which falls below the national average and reflects the reported levels of nursing staff relative to resident census and acuity. Regarding payment and insurance, Western Slope Health Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid. Prospective residents or their families should contact the facility directly at (530) 622-6842 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay options, and any additional insurance arrangements that may be applicable. When compared to national benchmarks, Western Slope Health Center presents a mixed profile. The overall 5-star rating and quality measure rating of 5 stars both position the facility well above the national average. The health inspection rating of 4 stars also exceeds the national norm. However, the staffing rating of 2 stars is notably below average, which may be a relevant consideration for those evaluating the facility. Staffing ratings are derived from data submitted to CMS and reflect the number of hours provided by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants per resident per day. The combination of high quality measure scores alongside a lower staffing rating reflects a pattern that varies from facility to facility and does not, by itself, indicate a specific outcome for any individual resident. This data is intended to support informed comparison and research among skilled nursing options in the Placerville area and the broader El Dorado County region.