Rancho Seco Care Center, Galt, California
- 71
- Citations from health inspectionsCalifornia average: 50 a home
- 3
- Residents harmed or put in dangerCalifornia average: 1.2 a home
- $490,205
- Fines from the federal governmentCalifornia average: $23,986 a home
- No rating given
- Overall rating in starsCalifornia average: 3.2
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
33 inspection visits produced 71 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in two findings. Residents were found hurt in one case. Federal fines came to $490,205 (two fines).
This home is a Special Focus Facility. Homes that have done poorly on past inspections are put on this list by CMS, and they get extra attention.
The CMS abuse icon is shown for this home. Care Compare adds it after a citation for abuse or neglect. Either a resident was harmed recently, or harm could have resulted over two inspections in a row.
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- The home's overall star rating
- No rating is given while the home stays on the Special Focus list
- Rating for health inspections
- No rating is given while the home stays on the Special Focus list
- Rating for staffing
- No rating is given while the home stays on the Special Focus list
- Rating for quality of care
- No rating is given while the home stays on the Special Focus list
- Nurse time for each resident
- 4.16 hours each dayThe California average is 4.52 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 0.29 hours each dayThe California average is 0.67 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 43.7%against the California average of 36.7%
- Beds that are certified
- 99
- Ownership
- Corporation (for profit)
- Chain
- Ajc Healthcare, with 14 homes
- Street address
- 144 F Street, Galt, California 95632
- County
- Sacramento
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
Eight citations dated July 23, 2026
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F759 Medication Error Rate of 5 Percent or More: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F678 CPR and Basic Life Support: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F641 Accurate Resident Assessments: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F583 Keep Resident Records Private: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F552 Keep Residents Informed About Health and Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
One citation dated Feb. 19, 2026
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
10 citations dated Jan. 8, 2026
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F804 Food Taste and Temperature: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F759 Medication Error Rate of 5 Percent or More: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F757 Unnecessary Drugs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F756 Monthly Drug Regimen Review: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F676 Help Residents Keep Daily Living Abilities: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F558 Meeting Residents' Needs and Preferences: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
One citation dated Dec. 10, 2025
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Nov. 22, 2025
- F921 A Safe, Clean Building: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Nov. 20, 2025
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated July 23, 2025
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Two citations dated June 20, 2025
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F557 Respect, Dignity, and Personal Belongings: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated June 19, 2025
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated June 18, 2025
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated May 21, 2025
- F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated April 30, 2025
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
14 citations dated April 11, 2025
- F919 Working Call System in Bathrooms: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F808 Doctor Ordered Special Diets: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F807 Drinks to Keep Residents Hydrated: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F804 Food Taste and Temperature: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F694 Safe Fluids Given Through a Vein: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F679 Activities That Meet Every Resident's Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Two citations dated April 1, 2025
One citation dated March 25, 2025
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Five citations dated Feb. 24, 2025
- F835 Run the Facility Effectively: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F606 No Hiring People With Abuse Findings: immediate danger to residents, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: immediate danger to residents, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Nov. 18, 2024
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Two citations dated Oct. 11, 2024
One citation dated Oct. 8, 2024
- F679 Activities That Meet Every Resident's Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Two citations dated Sept. 20, 2024
One citation dated Sept. 5, 2024
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Aug. 23, 2024
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated July 18, 2024
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated July 16, 2024
- F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated June 27, 2024
- F583 Keep Resident Records Private: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated June 26, 2024
- F583 Keep Resident Records Private: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Two citations dated April 4, 2024
One citation dated March 19, 2024
- F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated March 13, 2024
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Feb. 12, 2024
- F655 Baseline Care Plan at Admission: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Feb. 5, 2024
- F658 Care That Meets Professional Standards: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Nov. 28, 2023
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Sept. 14, 2023
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 25, 2025 | Fine | $12,095 |
| Feb. 24, 2025 | Fine | $478,110 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
- The direct 100% owner is Swc Ca Opco 2 LLC.
One person with an ownership stake is also listed by CMS.
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 055858. Other homes in California.