Red Bluff Health Care Center
555 Luther Road · Red Bluff, CA · 96080 · 5305276232
58 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Pratap Poddatoori
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.00 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.36 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.87 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 12 · $51,518 |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 18, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F April 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected May 18, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2026
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 February 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2026
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2026
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
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 19, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 10, 2025
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 February 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
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 February 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 12, 2023
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.
Corrected November 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected November 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023
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.
Corrected November 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 12, 2023
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.
Corrected November 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected November 10, 2023 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| September 25, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| September 18, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| September 11, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| September 5, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 28, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 21, 2023 | Fine | $4,235 |
| August 14, 2023 | Fine | $3,882 |
| August 7, 2023 | Fine | $3,529 |
| July 17, 2023 | Fine | $8,469 |
| June 26, 2023 | Fine | $2,117 |
| June 20, 2023 | Fine | $1,764 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056274 · certified since May 10, 1971. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.