BLUE OAK POST-ACUTE

Blue Oak Post-Acute is a skilled nursing facility located at 850 Sonoma Ave in Santa Rosa, California, within Sonoma County. The facility operates with 181 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to skilled nursing facilities across four categories: overall, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Blue Oak Post-Acute holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, representing the lowest tier in that category and indicating a higher number or severity of cited deficiencies compared to the national baseline. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, reflecting staffing levels and case-mix adjusted hours that meet or exceed national benchmarks. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average and reflects performance on clinical indicators such as hospitalization rates, fall-related injuries, and medication management. Blue Oak Post-Acute is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. This dual certification means the facility is available to patients who qualify under federal Medicare benefits, typically covering short-term post-acute and rehabilitative stays, as well as those who qualify for Medicaid, which generally covers longer-term custodial care for individuals who meet financial and medical eligibility requirements. Individuals and families seeking placement at this facility are advised to confirm current payment policies, bed availability, and any private-pay options directly with the facility's administrative staff. When compared to national averages, Blue Oak Post-Acute presents a mixed performance profile. The staffing rating of 5 stars places the facility well above the national average in that domain, while the overall rating of 2 stars and the health inspection rating of 1 star fall below national norms. The quality measure rating of 3 stars is consistent with the national average. Prospective patients and their representatives may wish to review the full CMS inspection reports, available through the Medicare Care Compare tool, to gain additional detail on the specific nature of any cited deficiencies and to contextualize these ratings within the broader landscape of skilled nursing facilities in California.