Seneca District Hospital D/P SNF
130 Brentwood Dr · Chester, CA · 96020 · 5302582151
16 certified beds Government - Hospital district Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.71 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.60 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.08 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $17,550 |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F December 12, 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 January 6, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G October 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G October 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
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 November 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B November 7, 2024
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 19, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F June 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 24, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 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 December 27, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 14, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 27, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2025 | Fine | $17,550 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555022 · certified since August 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.