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HomeCaliforniaClearwater Healthcare Center

Clearwater Healthcare Center

1517 East Knickerbocker Drive, Stockton, CA 952102099574539WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.9on Google(136 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
120
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.

How Clearwater Healthcare Center Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
CA average
3.2/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
CA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
CA average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.20 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.66 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
42.0%
CA average
36.7%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.20 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.52.
Staff turnover is 42.0%, higher than the California average of 36.7%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
30
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 15, 2021
Most recent cycle
29
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 27, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 fewer deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
San Joaquin County 65+
101,414
13.0% of county
County Population
779,445
San Joaquin County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Clearwater Healthcare Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Stockton, California with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1988. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
114.2
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
May 2, 1988
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
San Joaquin
Last Inspection
Mar 27, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
29
Weighted Score
146.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (72)

F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: May 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0627Potential for Harm

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Survey: May 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: May 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0627Potential for Harm

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Survey: Apr 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 28, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jan 28, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0627Potential for Harm

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Survey: Dec 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0745Potential for Harm

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Nov 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0778Potential for Harm

Help the resident make transportation arrangements to and from radiology services.

Survey: Nov 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Sep 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Jul 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0778Potential for Harm

Help the resident make transportation arrangements to and from radiology services.

Survey: Jul 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0627Potential for Harm

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Survey: Jun 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 42 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.48 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.07 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.66 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.20 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.83 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
42.0%
RN Turnover
60.9%
Administrators Left
2

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Individual
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (27)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP LLCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2017
LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2017
RODRIGUEZ, CURTISINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 24, 2017
TILFORD, TOBYINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 24, 2017
AMERICAN RIVER HOLDCO LLC5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2017
FORBRIGHT BANK5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2017
LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2017
RODRIGUEZ, CURTISOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 1, 2017
TILFORD, TOBYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 1, 2017
CLAWSON, SCOTTGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ASep 1, 2017
EARL, STEVENGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ASep 1, 2017
SANOFSKY, JACKGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ASep 1, 2017
AMERICAN RIVER HOLDCO LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2017
EIDE BAILLY LLPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2017
LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2017
LINKS SUPPORT SERVICES, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2017
ANDERSON, CHADADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 1, 2017
BEARDSLEY, MARYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 1, 2017
BERNHOLZ, VICTORIAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 1, 2017
CARTER, MELISSAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 1, 2017
DEGUZMAN, MYRNAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 1, 2017
FROJELIN, ANTONETTEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 1, 2017
KHAN, ABDULADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 1, 2017
PALMER, ALEXANDERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 1, 2017
RAMIREZ, SHARONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 1, 2017
SAMBO, EMERLINDOADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 1, 2017
SUBIA, ELLENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 1, 2017

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Clearwater Healthcare Center and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Clearwater Healthcare Center
Stockton, CACurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Riverwood Health Care
Stockton, CA1.3 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $52,930
Delta Oaks Post Acute
Stockton, CA1.8 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Oak Grove Post Acute
Stockton, CA2.2 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $40,283
Creekside Center
Stockton, CA2.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Fulton Gardens Post Acute, LLC
Stockton, CA2.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Crestwood Manor - 104
Stockton, CA3.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Clearwater Healthcare Center
Stockton, CA · Current facility
—3/52/52/5None recorded
Riverwood Health Care
Stockton, CA
1.3 mi4/53/54/5$52,930
Delta Oaks Post Acute
Stockton, CA
1.8 mi1/51/53/5None recorded
Oak Grove Post Acute
Stockton, CA
2.2 mi1/51/53/5$40,283
Creekside Center
Stockton, CA
2.3 mi3/53/52/5None recorded
Fulton Gardens Post Acute, LLC
Stockton, CA
2.7 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Crestwood Manor - 104
Stockton, CA
3.0 mi4/53/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Clearwater Healthcare Center?▾
Clearwater Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Clearwater Healthcare Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Clearwater Healthcare Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Clearwater Healthcare Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Clearwater Healthcare Center had 29 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 27, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Clearwater Healthcare Center?▾
Clearwater Healthcare Center provides 4.20 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours, 1.07 LPN hours, and 2.48 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 42.0%.
How many beds does Clearwater Healthcare Center have?▾
Clearwater Healthcare Center has 120 certified beds with an average of 114.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Individual owned and is part of the Links Healthcare Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Clearwater Healthcare Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 6 in Stockton. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Clearwater Healthcare Center?▾
On Google Maps, Clearwater Healthcare Center has a rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 136 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Links Healthcare Group

This chain operates 32 facilities. View all →