DEPT OF STATE HOSPITALS - NAPA D/P SNF
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
The Department of State Hospitals - Napa D/P SNF has an impressive Trust Grade of A+, indicating it is considered an elite facility, well above average. It ranks #65 out of 1,155 nursing homes in California, placing it in the top half, and is the top facility among the six nursing homes in Napa County. The facility is improving, with issues decreasing from four in 2024 to three in 2025. Staffing is a strong point, earning a perfect 5/5 rating, with an 18% turnover rate, which is significantly lower than the California average. Although the facility has no reported fines, there are some concerns: staff failed to maintain hand hygiene during food service, which could lead to foodborne illnesses, and medication storage practices were not secure, allowing unauthorized access to medications, potentially risking residents’ safety. Overall, while the facility has strong staff support and an excellent reputation, these recent concerns highlight areas needing attention.
- Trust Score
- A+
- In California
- #65/1155
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ✓ Good
- 18% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 30 points below California's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most California facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 321 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than 97% of California nursing homes. RNs are the most trained staff who catch health problems before they become serious.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 11 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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5-Star Staffing Rating · Excellent nurse staffing levels
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Low Staff Turnover (18%) · Staff stability means consistent care
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover is low (18%)
30 points below California average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, staff retention, fire safety.
The Bad
No Significant Concerns Identified
This facility shows no red flags. Among California's 100 nursing homes, only 1% achieve this.
The Ugly 11 deficiencies on record
Sept 2025
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0943
(Tag F0943)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure annual Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Training was completed on an annual basis based on the staff anniversary date of August (bir...
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May 2025
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced by:
Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions for a universe of 23 residents, when a Food Service Technician (FST 2) did not perform hand hygie...
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Dec 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(F)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain the security of one of (1) medication rooms from unauthorized staff. This failure had the potential to allow unlicens...
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May 2024
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain complete and accurate documented medical rec...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure safe medication storage room practices per the facility's policy and procedure when:
1. The medication cart was left u...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to follow facility policies and procedures relating to safe storage and labeling of food, domestic hot water supply, cleaning of ...
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Dec 2023
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0772
(Tag F0772)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, record review, and facility document review, the facility failed to have a laboratory contract in place to o...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0841
(Tag F0841)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, record review, and facility document review, the facility failed to ensure the Medical Director's responsibi...
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Jul 2023
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store, date, and label food under safe and sanitary conditions in the food and nutrition service areas when:
1. Two open yogu...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0912
(Tag F0912)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide and maintain minimum square footage of at lea...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A+ (95/100). Above average facility, better than most options in California.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most California facilities.
- • 18% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 30 points below California's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- • 11 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Dept Of State Hospitals - Napa D/P Snf's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns DEPT OF STATE HOSPITALS - NAPA D/P SNF an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within California, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Dept Of State Hospitals - Napa D/P Snf Staffed?
CMS rates DEPT OF STATE HOSPITALS - NAPA D/P SNF's staffing level at 5 out of 5 stars, which is much above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 18%, compared to the California average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Dept Of State Hospitals - Napa D/P Snf?
State health inspectors documented 11 deficiencies at DEPT OF STATE HOSPITALS - NAPA D/P SNF during 2023 to 2025. These included: 10 with potential for harm and 1 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Dept Of State Hospitals - Napa D/P Snf?
DEPT OF STATE HOSPITALS - NAPA D/P SNF is owned by a government entity. Government-operated facilities are typically run by state, county, or municipal agencies. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 36 certified beds and approximately 23 residents (about 64% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in NAPA, California.
How Does Dept Of State Hospitals - Napa D/P Snf Compare to Other California Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in California, DEPT OF STATE HOSPITALS - NAPA D/P SNF's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.2, staff turnover (18%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Dept Of State Hospitals - Napa D/P Snf?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Dept Of State Hospitals - Napa D/P Snf Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, DEPT OF STATE HOSPITALS - NAPA D/P SNF has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in California. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Dept Of State Hospitals - Napa D/P Snf Stick Around?
Staff at DEPT OF STATE HOSPITALS - NAPA D/P SNF tend to stick around. With a turnover rate of 18%, the facility is 28 percentage points below the California average of 46%. Low turnover is a positive sign. It means caregivers have time to learn each resident's needs, medications, and personal preferences. Consistent staff also notice subtle changes in a resident's condition more quickly. Registered Nurse turnover is also low at 15%, meaning experienced RNs are available to handle complex medical needs.
Was Dept Of State Hospitals - Napa D/P Snf Ever Fined?
DEPT OF STATE HOSPITALS - NAPA D/P SNF has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Dept Of State Hospitals - Napa D/P Snf on Any Federal Watch List?
DEPT OF STATE HOSPITALS - NAPA D/P SNF is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.