Nursing Homes in Live Oak, California
Live Oak has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 99 beds. The city average CMS rating is 3.0 stars, which is at California's state average of 3.1 stars. 0 facilities earn a B grade or better and are recommended for family consideration.
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Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded A or B that meet our quality standards
City Average
-0.15 vs state
Total Beds
99
across 1 facility
High Risk Facilities
0
0 under CMS review
0 with abuse citations
Nurse Availability
41 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Well Staffed
0
exceed staffing threshold
0% of facility
Zero Fines
passed all inspections
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Trend
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improved vs last year
0 declined
Top Rated in Live Oak
River Valley Care Center
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About Nursing Home Care in Live Oak
Live Oak, CA is not an ideal market for nursing home care. The standout facility is Golden Oaks Care Center, but it does not fully meet the standards families should seek. While there are no major red flags, the options are limited and generally average, with a city rating around 3.0 stars. Families looking for quality care may want to consider facilities in nearby cities for better options.
While Golden Oaks Care Center is the only facility in Live Oak, it's worth noting it has a clean record with zero fines in the last three years. However, it lacks a non-profit option and is for-profit, which might raise concerns about prioritizing profits over care. For families willing to explore further, checking out neighboring cities could yield better choices with higher staffing levels and ratings.
Fortunately, there are no facilities in Live Oak with major red flags, so there's no need to skip any specific places. However, all options come with concerns that could affect your loved one's care. When visiting any facility, make sure to ask about staff-to-resident ratios and observe the level of interaction between staff and residents; these factors are crucial for ensuring proper care.
Live Oak at a Glance
Good News
- • 1 facility with clean records—no fines in 3 years
Be Aware
- • Some facilities have less nurse time than recommended
What's Changing
- → 1 facility stayed the same
- ★ Overall: Live Oak is stable
Questions Live Oak Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?
CMS recommends 0.75 hrs; Live Oak avg is 0.68 hrs (41 min)
Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?
1 of 1 Live Oak facility has zero fines
What were your most recent inspection findings?
Ask for specifics—0 local facilities have serious deficiencies
What is your staff-to-resident ratio on weekends?
Weekend staffing often differs from weekday levels
Finding Quality Nursing Home Care in Live Oak, California
Live Oak, California's Sutter County seat, has 1 Medicare-certified nursing homes with approximately 99 beds. Families have solid options to choose from.
Live Oak vs. California: Near State Average
Live Oak nursing homes perform near the state average on key quality metrics. The city's average CMS rating of 3.00 stars is close to California's statewide average of 3.15 stars.
0 of 1 facilities earn a B grade or better. Families should still research carefully, as quality varies by facility.
Understanding Our Trust Score System
The Trust Score is a 0-100 rating calculated from CMS's official nursing home database. The score combines five data categories:
- Health Inspection Results — Recent deficiencies, their severity, and patterns over time
- Staffing Levels — RN hours, total nursing hours, and weekend staffing
- Quality Measures — Clinical outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, and rehospitalizations
- Penalties — Fines, payment denials, and enforcement actions
- Complaints — Substantiated complaints and their severity
In Live Oak, 0 facilities score a B grade or better, indicating they meet quality benchmarks across these categories. We recommend families prioritize these facilities and carefully research any facility rated C or below before visiting.
Staffing: A Significant Concern in Live Oak
Staffing levels are among the most important predictors of nursing home quality. Research consistently shows that facilities with more nursing staff—especially registered nurses—have better outcomes for residents.
Live Oak facilities average 0.68 RN hours per resident day, which falls below the CMS-recommended threshold of 0.75 hours. The typical Live Oak resident receives approximately 41 minutes of RN attention daily—compared to the 45 minutes experts recommend.
0 Live Oak facilities exceed CMS staffing recommendations. Families prioritizing staffing should look for facilities with the "Top Staffing" badge and ask specifically about RN hours during facility visits.
Ownership: An All For-Profit Market
Live Oak has no non-profit nursing homes—all 1 facility with reported ownership data are for-profit operations. 1 of 1 facility is chain-owned, meaning these facilities are part of larger corporate systems rather than independently operated.
Research suggests non-profit facilities often have higher staffing levels and fewer deficiencies on average. The absence of non-profit options in Live Oak may be worth noting. Families seeking non-profit care should consider facilities in surrounding areas.
Ownership type alone does not guarantee quality. Several for-profit facilities in Live Oak perform well. Families should evaluate each facility individually using inspection data, staffing levels, and recent deficiency reports rather than ownership type alone.
Nearby Alternatives Worth Considering
Families may also want to consider nearby California cities for additional options. The following California cities offer multiple nursing home options:
- Los Angeles — 78 facilities
- Long Beach — 25 facilities
- Sacramento — 22 facilities
- San Diego — 21 facilities
- Fresno — 19 facilities
- San Jose — 19 facilities
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Live Oak, California?
Live Oak has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with a total of 99 beds. The city average CMS rating is 3.0 stars, which is below California's state average of 3.1 stars.
What are the best nursing homes in Live Oak?
Based on our Trust Score analysis of CMS inspection data, the top-rated nursing homes in Live Oak include:
- • River Valley Care Center — Grade C, 50/100 Trust Score
These facilities have strong inspection records and staffing levels.
Which Live Oak nursing homes should I avoid?
We flag 0 facilities in Live Oak as high-risk based on patterns of serious deficiencies, substantial fines, or placement on CMS's Special Focus Facility list. These facilities are marked with warning indicators in our listings above.
We recommend avoiding facilities with: Grade D or F, recent "Immediate Jeopardy" citations (indicating serious harm or risk to residents), or those on CMS's Special Focus Facility list.
The Bottom Line on Live Oak Nursing Homes
Live Oak offers typical nursing home options for the state. Focus your search on the 0 facilities graded A or B, particularly those with zero fines and strong staffing.