SHERWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER

Sherwood Healthcare Center is a licensed skilled nursing facility located at 4700 Elvas Ave in Sacramento, California 95819. The facility operates with 62 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing performance in the highest tier relative to other facilities. Sherwood Healthcare Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a staffing rating of 3 stars, and a quality measure rating of 5 stars. The health inspection rating reflects findings from state inspections, complaint investigations, and infection control surveys. The staffing rating is based on the levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to the number of residents. The quality measure rating is derived from clinical data points such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and other tracked health outcomes. Sherwood Healthcare Center is certified under both the Medicare and Medicaid programs, meaning it is authorized to provide care to residents whose stays are covered by either federal program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for individuals who meet income and asset eligibility requirements. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (916) 454-5752 to verify current bed availability, accepted payers, and specific program eligibility. When compared against national benchmarks, Sherwood Healthcare Center performs above the national average in overall rating, health inspections, and quality measures. Its staffing rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average. The facility is one of multiple skilled nursing options available in Sacramento County, and its CMS ratings provide a standardized reference point for comparing care metrics across facilities. All rating data is sourced from CMS and is subject to periodic updates as new inspection cycles and quality data are incorporated into the Five-Star Quality Rating System.