Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Sonora, California
0 of 2 nursing homes in Sonora (0%) meet our strict criteria. The California statewide average is 29%.
0 recommended · 1 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
2.5
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
278
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$93,308 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why No Recommendations?
The nursing home market in Sonora, California, is weak, with only two facilities available and one rated as C+ with four stars. Families should be aware that there is one facility to avoid due to $93,308 in total fines, highlighting the need for careful consideration when choosing care options.
The other 2 Sonora facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $93K.
Recommended
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 2?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $93,308
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Sonora Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Sonora's city average is 2.5 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 2 Sonora facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Sonora avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Sonora facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
Explore Nearby Cities
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Sonora, CA are recommended?
0 of 2 nursing homes in Sonora (0%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
Why are there no recommended nursing homes in Sonora?
Our criteria are intentionally strict. While Sonora has 2 nursing homes, none currently achieve both a Trust Grade of B+ or better AND zero fines. We list all facilities with honest assessments to help you make informed decisions.
What makes a nursing home in Sonora "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Sonora?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.