All states › California › Clearlake › Meadowood Nursing Center
3805 Dexter Lane Clearlake, CA 95422 · Lake County
CMS certification number 555490 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Meadowood Nursing Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Meadowood Nursing Center as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the California average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.99 hours per resident per day at Meadowood Nursing Center, below the California median of 4.27 (US median: 3.72). About 0.29 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.66 hours, 8% below its all-week average. 44.5% of nursing staff left within a year (California median 36%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Meadowood Nursing Center: Medicare and Medicaid
Meadowood Nursing Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet California's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on January 8, 2026 and found 10 deficiencies, plus 20 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 56 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 56 citations at Meadowood Nursing Center across 19 inspection dates, 31 of them from complaint investigations. 6 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on October 7, 2025. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (13) and resident assessment and care planning (10). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions" (tag F0557, level G, October 7, 2025). 8 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
August 20, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
June 23, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
May 5, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
April 30, 2026 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
EEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
April 28, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
March 17, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
February 24, 2026 · 5 citations · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DEnsure 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.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
February 19, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
January 8, 2026 · 10 citations
EHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
EPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
EEnsure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
EEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
December 17, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
December 4, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
EEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
October 7, 2025 · 3 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
GEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
May 8, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
January 24, 2025 · 2 citations
EGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
July 30, 2024 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
May 7, 2024 · 6 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
GProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
EMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
March 14, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
February 2, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
December 14, 2022 · 13 citations, includes actual harm
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
FPost nurse staffing information every day.
FMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
EProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.
EProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
EProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
EEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
EEnsure 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.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Questions to ask on a tour of Meadowood Nursing Center
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on October 7, 2025 under the rule on resident rights. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on May 5, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
2 penalties in the last three years, including $91,067 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2024 | Fine | $24,668 |
| May 7, 2024 | Fine | $66,399 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 |
Add this rating badge to your websiteFree. Shows Meadowood Nursing Center's Medicare star rating and updates itself.
Size and colour
Preview
Paste it where the badge should appear: in WordPress, a Custom HTML block or a footer widget; on other sites, any spot that accepts HTML. The badge updates itself when CMS publishes new ratings.
Location
Hospitals near Meadowood Nursing Center
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
-
0.3 mi
St Helena Hosptial-Clearlake ClearlakeEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 2h 40m for patients treated and sent home
-
18.0 mi
Sutter Lakeside Hospital LakeportEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 11m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Nearby nursing homes
More nursing homes near Meadowood Nursing Center › All nursing homes in Clearlake ›
Compare Meadowood Nursing Center with the 3 closest homes side by side ›
Other Ajc Healthcare nursing homes in California
- Fowler Care Center · Fowler · 5 stars
- Almond View Care Center · Williams · 5 stars
- Evergreen Care Center · Fresno · 3 stars
- Rolling Hills Care Center · Selma · 3 stars
- Grand Oaks Care · Tulare · 3 stars
- Palms Care Center · Chowchilla · 3 stars
Affiliation comes from CMS's affiliated-entity data, October 2026. All 16 Ajc Healthcare nursing homes ›
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties), October 2026. Inspection citations and penalties cover the last three years. Nursing Homes In Each State is independent and not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. About the data · Report a problem with this listing. Is this your nursing home? Feature it here.