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Crystal Creek Post-Acute

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

9289 Branstetter Place, Sherwood Manor · Stockton, CA 95209152 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.9/5

based on 138 Google reviews

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3/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (18 vs median 13.0)

Below average in CA · Below recommended RN staffing · Below chain average · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for those prioritizing cleanliness and a high standard of rehabilitative therapy. The recent change in management has clearly revitalized the staff's approach to patient care. However, if dietary nutrition is a primary concern for your loved one, you may want to inquire about recent improvements to the meal preparation process.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

138 reviews on Google
Crystal Creek Post-Acute is highly regarded for its cleanliness and the compassionate, professional nature of its nursing and therapy teams. Families frequently praise the recent positive changes under new management and the attentive, hands-on leadership. While most reviews are glowing, one resident noted that food quality and nutritional value could still improve.

Quality Themes

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Food6.0Staff9.5Clean10.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms9.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Exceptionally clean and well-maintained facility
  • Compassionate and attentive nursing and CNA staff
  • Effective and encouraging physical therapy program
  • Professional and hands-on administrative leadership
  • Smooth and supportive admissions process

Concerns

  • Food quality and overcooking of meals
  • Long call-light wait times during busy hours

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.02025(128)3.22026(5)

Distribution · 133 analyzed

5
130
4
1
3
0
2
0
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90 reviews posted between Nov 30, 2025Dec 13, 2025 · 90 were 5-star
66 reviews posted between Dec 7, 2025Dec 13, 2025 · 66 were 5-star
12 reviews posted between Oct 27, 2025Oct 27, 2025 · 12 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

15%response rate
Good

The owner provides personalized responses that frequently use the reviewer's name and specifically acknowledge the staff members or departments mentioned in the review. The tone is warm, professional, and emphasizes a commitment to patient care and community service.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed how much people praise the cleanliness and the care provided by the CNAs here; how do you maintain such high standards for the facility's upkeep?
  • 2Since the physical therapy program is highly regarded, could you tell me more about how the therapists work with residents to meet their mobility goals?
  • 3How does the nursing team manage resident needs during the busier shifts to ensure call lights are answered promptly?
  • 4Could you describe what a typical daily schedule looks like, including any social activities or group events for the residents?
  • 5What is the protocol for handling a medical emergency or a sudden change in a resident's condition during the night?
  • 6I've heard great things about the admissions process being very supportive; what can we expect during the first few days of a transition here?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The facility is consistently clean and welcoming. It makes a significant difference to have such confidence in the staff to support your family members.

Family member · 2025★★★★★

The therapy team was patient, encouraging, and really knew how to push me without making me feel overwhelmed. They explained every exercise, celebrated the small progress, and made it feel like we were working together.

Rehab patient · 2025★★★★★

The staffing has been solid — nurses and CNAs actually answer call lights and check in often instead of disappearing. What really stood out to me is that even the leadership is hands-on.

Family member · 2025★★★★★
Source: 138 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.61hrs
82%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.03hrs
98%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
40%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
33%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

5

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.4%
US
15.3%
CA
10.5%
San joaquin
12.1%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.8%
Better than Avg
Here
1.8%
US
15.4%
CA
11.6%
San joaquin
11.3%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
11.3%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
San joaquin
12.5%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility90.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
90.8%
US
93.4%
CA
98.6%
San joaquin
98.7%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
4.7%
US
12.1%
CA
7.0%
San joaquin
2.7%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
19.9%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
San joaquin
13.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.6%
Better than Avg
Here
96.6%
US
79.7%
CA
93.2%
San joaquin
93.1%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility88.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
88.0%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
San joaquin
93.4%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.7%
Better than Avg
Here
0.7%
US
1.6%
CA
1.5%
San joaquin
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

17deficiencies
Above state avg (15.4)
25 complaint-triggered

Families have filed multiple complaints triggering inspections, with recurring issues in food service, accident prevention, and medication management continuing across recent surveys. While the facility addresses deficiencies when cited, persistent problems with food safety, resident supervision, and pharmacy services indicate ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully evaluate before placement.

Jan 30, 2026Complaint
1
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Dec 19, 2025Routine
21
0558Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0692Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0883Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

0605Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0700Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

0790Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0211Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0342Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0039Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0345Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0353Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0918Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Nov 18, 2025Complaint
2
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Sep 23, 2025Complaint
1
0882Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Apr 24, 2025Complaint
2
0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Jan 24, 2025Complaint
1
0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Crystal Creek Post-Acute

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Undisclosed

Ownership Data Not Available · Organization

Source: Medicare provider data

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