For profit - Corporation ·
84 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
4
Overall CMS Rating
★★★★☆
Modoc Medical Center D/P Snf is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Alturas, California. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall (1/5 for staffing, 5/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 4.93 hours per resident per day, above the California average of 4.51. Its most recent inspection on Apr 17, 2025 cited 8 deficiencies.
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★★★☆ 4/5
Health Inspections
★★★★★ 5/5
Staffing
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Quality Measures
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Long-Stay QM
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Short-Stay QM
No data
How Modoc Medical Center D/P Snf compares
This facility vs. the California and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
California avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
4.93
4.51
3.89
above avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
0.33
0.65
0.68
below avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
3.09
2.64
2.34
above avg
Nursing staff turnover
46.4%
38.1%
46.4%
above avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
8.0
15.4
9.5
below avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
4.93
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.33
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
1.50
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
3.09
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
3.93
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
46.4%
Registered Nurses
75.0%
Administrator Changes—
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Apr 17, 2025
Most Recent Inspection Date
8
Total Deficiencies Found
32
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Modoc Medical Center D/P Snf
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Potential 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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Jan 14, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Jan 14, 2026
Potential for harm
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.Environmental Deficiencies · Jun 11, 2025
Potential for harm
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Jun 11, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Apr 17, 2025
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Apr 17, 2025
Potential 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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Apr 17, 2025
Potential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Apr 1, 2025
Potential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Dec 5, 2023
Potential for harm
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Nov 6, 2023
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Oct 5, 2023
Potential for harm
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Oct 5, 2023
About This Facility
Address
228 W Mc Dowell Ave Alturas, CA 96101
CMS Certification #
555420
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
84
Avg Residents/Day
49.3
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
1990-05-04
Setting
Rural
Location & Nearby
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CMS gives Modoc Medical Center D/P Snf an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, including 1/5 for staffing and 5/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Modoc Medical Center D/P Snf reports 4.93 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the California average of 4.51.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 8 deficiencies.
Modoc Medical Center D/P Snf is certified for 84 beds.
Admissions at Modoc Medical Center D/P Snf
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (530) 233-5131. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
