CLEARWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER

Clearwater Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1517 East Knickerbocker Drive in Stockton, California (ZIP: 95210), within San Joaquin County. The facility operates 120 certified beds and is classified under for-profit, individually owned ownership. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. Clearwater Healthcare Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The facility's health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5 stars, falling below the national average and indicating a greater number or severity of deficiencies noted during state inspections compared to typical facilities nationwide. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5 stars, placing it at the national average for nurse and staff hours relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, the highest possible score, reflecting performance on clinical indicators such as rates of hospitalization, medication use, mobility outcomes, and other measurable resident health metrics. Clearwater Healthcare Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid payment programs. Medicare generally covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria and duration limits. Medicaid may cover long-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and functional eligibility requirements as determined by California's Medi-Cal program. Prospective residents or their representatives are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (209) 957-4539 to inquire about current bed availability, accepted insurance plans, and private pay options. When viewed against national benchmarks, Clearwater Healthcare Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating matches the national average, but its individual domain scores reflect notable variation. The 2-star health inspection rating places this facility below average in that category, while the 5-star quality measure rating positions it well above the national norm in clinical outcome indicators. The 3-star staffing rating indicates performance consistent with the national average in that area. Individuals researching this facility are advised to review the full CMS Care Compare report, which provides detailed inspection findings, staffing data, and quality measure breakdowns, in order to make a thorough and informed assessment.