Critical access hospital in Alturas, CA
Modoc Medical Center
1111 N Nagle Street, Alturas, CA 96101 · (530) 233-5131
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient surveyNot rated
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Modoc Medical Center at a glance
Modoc Medical Center is a government critical access hospital in Alturas, California (Modoc County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the California average of 3.1.
67% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 94 minutes in the ER, better than the California median of 182 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Modoc County
- CMS Certification Number
- 051330
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 70% | 67.6% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 67% | 68.6% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 53 | 768 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 94 min | 182 min | 157 min | Better |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 71% | 70% | 74.5% | Average |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 13% | 14.5% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 9.5% | 8.2% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.1% | 17.7% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.7% | 19.9% | 19.9% | Average |
Other hospitals near Modoc Medical Center
Surprise Valley Community Hospital
741 North Main Street, Cedarville, CA 96104 · 19.8 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Government
Not rated
Frequently asked questions
What is Modoc Medical Center's rating?
Modoc Medical Center has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for California hospitals is 3.1 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Modoc Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 94 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The California median is 182 minutes.
Does Modoc Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Modoc Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Modoc Medical Center is at 1111 N Nagle Street, Alturas, CA 96101. Phone: (530) 233-5131.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.