Skilled nursing · Vacaville, CA

Vacaville Ranch Post Acute

101 S ORCHARD AVE, Vacaville, CA 95688

4 / 5CMS 87 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Vacaville Ranch Post Acute carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 11 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus __STATE_FULL__ state records. Health inspection rating sits at 4-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 9.4 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.82 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 55 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, __STATE_FULL__ DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.82

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

55%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

9.4%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + __STATE_FULL__ state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★4 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing★★★★★4 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.82

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

4.7

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

55%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

64%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

9.4%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

8.5%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

4.1%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$127,689 in fines (7)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID055412

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds87

Avg residents56

CA licenseOn file · #110000087

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility has received 7 federal fine(s) but still shows a 4.0-star overall rating. Federal penalties are serious — they indicate violations found during inspections. A high rating alongside recent penalties warrants extra scrutiny.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay urinary tract infection rate is 10.0% — above the national median of about 2%. UTIs in elders cause confusion that gets misread as dementia progression. Often correlates with catheter overuse and understaffing. Worth asking how the facility tracks and prevents recurrent UTIs.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, __STATE_FULL__ DPH · Last reconciled May 11, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Vacaville Ranch Post Acute?

Vacaville Ranch Post Acute has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 4 of 5 on health inspection, 4 of 5 on staffing, and 4 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Vacaville Ranch Post Acute been cited for resident harm?

It has $127,689 in federal fines across 7 penalties on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Vacaville Ranch Post Acute appears in the record section above.

Does Vacaville Ranch Post Acute use antipsychotic medications?

9.4 percent of long-stay residents at Vacaville Ranch Post Acute are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 8.5 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Vacaville Ranch Post Acute's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Vacaville Ranch Post Acute has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 11 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and __STATE_FULL__ state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Vacaville Ranch Post Acute?

Vacaville Ranch Post Acute is located at 101 S ORCHARD AVE, Vacaville, CA 95688. Phone: (707) 448-6458. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Vacaville Ranch Post Acute a special focus facility?

Vacaville Ranch Post Acute is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $127,689 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Vacaville Ranch Post Acute's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Vacaville Ranch Post Acute has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Vacaville Ranch Post Acute compare to other Vacaville skilled nursing facilities?

Vacaville Ranch Post Acute holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 11. The full Vacaville directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Vacaville directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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