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Reviewers consistently praise Rock Creek Care Center for warm, attentive nursing and therapy staff, decent food, and a clean, comfortable environment during rehab stays. Multiple reviewers specifically credit the physical therapy team with helping them regain strength and confidence before discharge. No significant complaints emerged across the available reviews.
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Rock Creek Care Center is a senior living community in Auburn, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 103 reviews.
Rock Creek Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Auburn, California, at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains off Highway 80. The community provides 24/7 personalized healthcare services and everyday living support in a state-of-the-art facility with licensed nurses available around the clock.
The center specializes in wound care and offers compassionate care following surgery, illness, or injury according to physician-customized care plans. Therapeutic services include physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies designed to help patients build strength, skills, and confidence. An expansive, state-of-the-art rehab gym is staffed by licensed experts to support recovery and rehabilitation goals.
Rock Creek Care Center has been recognized by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services as a Five-Star Overall and Quality Measures facility, reflecting ratings much above average for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. The facility maintains beautiful courtyards and lobby spaces for patients and families to visit and rest.
The community supports an engaging daily schedule with activities and social opportunities tailored to residents' preferences. Discharge planning services help patients and families prepare for life after leaving the facility and arrange for outside services as needed. The care team provides support across private pay, all PPOs, Medicare, and a wide range of HMOs.
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Help Me Choose4.4overall · 103 ratings combined
4.4★ on Google (103)
Evonne Smith
Jun 2026
My husband, Loren Smith, was admitted to Rock Creek May 12, 2026. We have been so pleased with the facility, The staff is friendly, caring and professional. We especially want to thank CNA Lori Jiles. She always has a smile and her care for Loren is professional and kind. She goes above and beyond to care for her patients. Thank you!
David Paul Thorpe
Apr 2026
I picked this place for the location in Auburn. The staff here are professional, courteous, friendly and helpful. The patient to staff ratio, like most care facilities is high, yet I haven't had an issue with response times, though being ambulatory I can go to a nurses station when I have to. The food is standard and is sufficient in amounts, I have as yet to feel hungry. They do provide between meal snacks on request. Some items are better than others, but all in all, other than they serve margarine, (i brought my own butter) the fare is standard and balanced. They also allow you to have home prepared meals if they are individually portioned in labled plastic containers. They even provide storage for the food and will reheat it for you which I think is an awesome service. They provide on site laundry service or you can have family take it and return it. Allowing the facility to do it is convenient. They have awesome shower facilities with ample room and safety features though the water could be a little hotter. The physical therapy staff is relentless in the pursuit of your goals to ensure you can function and care for yourself prior to being discharged. They have a very pleasant and spacious courtyard with fountains, comfortable patio furniture with ample sun or shaded areas. Perfect for visitors, reading, napping, etc. The activities staff are awesome with periodic room visits to offer activities, both group and individual to ensure you remain engaged and dont get bored. They have animal therapy as well. The facility is clean and comfortable and they have daily housekeeping and linen changes upon request. I am also happy with management involvement, they answer questions and make sure you understand all aspects of your care, update you with communication from primary physicians and provide copies of documentation. They are also considerate and flexible with allowing you to walk (if capable) to the convenience store close by and the myriad of parks and museums that are close. They seem to have genuine respect for your rights and independence while still ensuring and maintaining your safety to the best of their ability. They also have a wide range of mobility equipment to ensure your comfort and ease of moving about the facility. Lastly, im impressed with the fact that a majority of the staff greets you at shift change and also comes by to say good nite, good morning or tell you to have a good day as they leave. That demonstrates the level of true compassion they have for their patients. I dont think any patient wants to have to come to a facility, but this one, thus far, demonstrates they want you to be comfortable and successful in your goal to leave here.
kris Vanderdoes
Apr 2026
Everyone here is lovely and very caring. Staff provide comfort and take their jobs seriously. Nurse Tasha went above and beyond. I’ve noticed she is always there to help and always kind. Angela on NOC shift was very comforting. She made me feel like I was at home and Archie kept my spirits alive and made me laugh. Thank you to everyone at Rock Creek.
Janet Brown
Mar 2026
The food is very good here. The nursing staff is excellent and is always willing to help. I feel very safe and feel my needs are being met. The therapists are so conscientious of my needs and they make sure I need to work on what I need to get healthy again. I'm always served a nice dinner too. Ana the RN and Arjun and Lisa with therapy are very nice. Mr Jeff has been very helpful in understanding our needs and is always willing to take care things very quickly.
Brian Delaney
Oct 2025
I was at Rock Creek from Aug 28 until Oct 9, recovering from a foot injury and infection . I cannot say enough about the kindness and quality of care from the nurses , CNAs, and Physical Therapy staff Everyone was caring and kind. Before I came , I had the usual fears people have about a skilled nursing facility. Will it smell like urine ? Will people be parked in front of the nurse’s station looking hopeless ? None of these fears came true I was always treated in a kind way. Not like a child and with good senses of humor in evidence I want to shout out to several of the staff. My 4 nurses. Rania , Anna, Ashley , and Mariah. All who advocated for their patients and were incredibly personable and kind. They represented their profession well Some great CNA staff. Lori , Alicia, Manfreet , Chevy , Danny , Nelia, Tatiana , Cristiana , and so many others who were fun and helpful and kept my spirits up everyday . The Physical Therapy staff, Tasha and Jose especially who went above and beyond for patients and always were encouraging me to get up and moving and gave me the confidence to know that I would return home with greater strength If you need to go somewhere to recover from an injury , I would highly recommend Rock Creek. They were good to me
8 inspection visits in the last three years, 62 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 1, 2026
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 12, 2026
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 15, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 12, 2026
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 12, 2026
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 12, 2026
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2026
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 1, 2025
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 23, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 1, 2024
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.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 1, 2024
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 1, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 23, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 23, 2024
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2024
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 23, 2024
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 23, 2024
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 23, 2024
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 23, 2024
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 1, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 7, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 23, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 23, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 23, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 15, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 15, 2024
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 21, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 21, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 21, 2023
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 21, 2023
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 27, 2023
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 27, 2023
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 27, 2023
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 27, 2023
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 21, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 27, 2023
Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 27, 2023
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 27, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2023
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 27, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2023
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2023
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2023
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2023
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 27, 2023
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 27, 2023
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2023
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 27, 2023
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 27, 2023
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 27, 2023
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 27, 2023
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 27, 2023
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 27, 2023
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 27, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Rock Creek Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Rock Creek Care Center is located at 260 Racetrack Street in Auburn, California.
Reviewers consistently praise Rock Creek Care Center for warm, attentive nursing and therapy staff, decent food, and a clean, comfortable environment during rehab stays. Multiple reviewers specifically credit the physical therapy team with helping them regain strength and confidence before discharge. No significant complaints emerged across the available reviews.
Rock Creek Care Center had 8 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 62 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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