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Cornerstone Care Center

2550 9TH Street, Sanger, CA 93657 · Fresno County

WELCOME TO Exceptional Care Cornerstone Care Center is a 99-bed community that offers exceptional skilled nursing care for seniors recovering from surgery, rehabilitating from a specific injury or trauma, or those in need of high-acuity nursing care. Our highly trained team of nurses are on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days…

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Fair

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.

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Availability outlook● Very limited availability

Typically 97% full (96 of 99 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

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A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Sanger

Cornerstone Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Sanger, CA, with 99 certified beds and an average of about 96 residents per day. It operates as part of the Bayshire Senior Communities network.

Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.74 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.42 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 44.1%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 16 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $54,444 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
•Below-average health-inspection rating
•Below-average nurse staffing (3.74 hrs/resident/day)
•16 deficiencies at last survey
•$54,444 in federal fines

Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Sanger options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds: 99
Avg. residents/day: 96
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain: Bayshire Senior Communities
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 056100

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$10,250–$15,400/mo (median $12,400)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Fresno prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.74; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.42; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 44.1%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 16
Federal fines: 2 ($54,444)
Total penalties: 2
Last standard survey: 2025-05-01
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Both

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (53 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-01-29Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

2025-12-30Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

2025-05-01Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2025-05-01Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

2025-05-01Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

2025-05-01Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…

2025-05-01Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

2025-05-01Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-06-10	Fine	$27,612
2023-06-23	Fine	$26,832

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Housekeeping & laundry
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Library
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

2550 9TH Street, Sanger, CA

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Google

3.7

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Common questions about Cornerstone Care Center

How much does Cornerstone Care Center cost?

Cornerstone Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Sanger, CA area typically runs $10,250–$15,400 per month (median $12,400, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Cornerstone Care Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Cornerstone Care Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Cornerstone Care Center?

Staff provide about 3.74 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 44.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Cornerstone Care Center?

Cornerstone Care Center has 53 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-01). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Cornerstone Care Center have availability?

Typically 97% full (96 of 99 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Cornerstone Care Center offer?

Cornerstone Care Center in Sanger, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 99 beds.

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