The Fountains
CMS rates The Fountains 5 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 44 citations across 10 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — The Fountains
The Fountains is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Yuba City, California. It is licensed for 145 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).
It is one of 14 senior care facilities in Yuba City and 1,165 skilled nursing facilities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited The Fountains 44 times across 10 inspections in the last three years, including 7 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
Inspection record
Quality of care & staffing
Cited more than once
The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.
- F-0609 2 inspections. Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F-0689 2 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- K-0919 2 inspections. Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- F-0812 2 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- K-0353 2 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-0363 2 inspections. Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
What its owners also hold
- Adventist Health System/west has an ownership stake on file at 4 nursing homes, averaging 4.5 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
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Who to contact in California
- Licensing: California Department of Public Health, Center for Health Care Quality, Licensing and Certification
- File a complaint: 844-538-8766 · Online
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-231-4024. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 833-401-0832. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- Adventist Health and Rideout, about 2.1 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Orchard Hospital, about 15 miles.
- Colusa Medical Center, about 20 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- United Com-serve, Yuba City, about 0.1 miles. 8 state visits on record.
- The Courtyard, Yuba City, about 0.2 miles. 14 state visits on record.
- Yuba City Post Acute, Yuba City, about 0.6 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Bridgeview Post Acute, Yuba City, about 0.6 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Willow Glen Care Center, Yuba City, about 0.6 miles. 8 state visits on record.
