Colusa Medical Center - SNF
199 E Webster Street · Colusa, CA · 95932 · 5306910800
6 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: not rated
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $4,558 |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E May 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor 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.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 4, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F April 4, 2025
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.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 21, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected April 20, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E March 21, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 15, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 2, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2021
Honor 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.
Corrected December 2, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 4, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 2, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F November 4, 2021
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 2, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2021
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 2, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 2, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2021
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected December 2, 2021 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 2, 2021 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Fine | $4,558 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555909 · certified since June 27, 2018. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.