Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF
225 W Mc Dowell Ave · Alturas, CA · 96101 · 5302335131
84 certified beds For profit - Corporation Hospital-based
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.75 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.68 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 1, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected February 1, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected June 23, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
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.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023
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 November 1, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 15, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 16, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected July 15, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 16, 2022
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.
Corrected July 15, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 16, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 15, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 16, 2022
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected July 15, 2022 · Administration
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No harm found · B June 16, 2022
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected July 15, 2022 · Administration
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555420 · certified since May 4, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.