nursing home in Alturas, CA
Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF
225 W McDowell Ave, Alturas, CA 96101 · (530) 233-5131
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★2
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF at a glance
Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF is a 84-bed for-profit nursing home in Alturas, California (Modoc County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the California average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 6.1 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.5 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 17, 2025) found 5 health citations. The California average is 15.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 44.1% per year (state average 36.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 84
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- May 4, 1990
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Modoc County
- CMS Certification Number
- 555420
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 6.09 hrs | 4.52 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.48 hrs | 0.67 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.87 hrs | 2.65 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.00 hrs | 4.09 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 44.1% | 36.7% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 71.4% | 38.1% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 5 | 16 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 4 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 24 | 105.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $23,986 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 84 | 99 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 54 | 88 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 64% | 88.4% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.6% | 1.6% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 9.2% | 4.3% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 17% | 12% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 6.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 15.8% | 10.2% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 16.5% | 9.8% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.3% | 4% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 12.7% | 7.3% | 12.8% | Average |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 2.6% | 0.4% | 0.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 14.8% | 13.7% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 17.1% | 10.2% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 98.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 98.6% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 94.1% | 94.4% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 18 health deficiencies and 14 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2026 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 1, 2026 |
| January 14, 2026 Complaint | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 1, 2026 |
| June 11, 2025 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0563 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 26, 2025 |
| June 11, 2025 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. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0909 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 23, 2025 |
| April 17, 2025 Fire safety | Implement emergency and standby power systems. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0041 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 28, 2025 |
| April 17, 2025 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 23, 2025 |
| April 17, 2025 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 23, 2025 |
| April 17, 2025 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 23, 2025 |
| April 17, 2025 Fire safety | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0007 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected April 30, 2025 |
| April 17, 2025 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 25, 2025 |
| April 17, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 25, 2025 |
| April 17, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 25, 2025 |
| April 1, 2025 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 1, 2025 |
| December 5, 2023 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 15, 2023 |
| November 6, 2023 Complaint | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0741 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 30, 2023 |
| October 5, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 26, 2023 |
| October 5, 2023 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 26, 2023 |
| October 5, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 26, 2023 |
| October 5, 2023 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 26, 2023 |
| October 5, 2023 Fire safety | Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 26, 2023 |
| October 5, 2023 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 26, 2023 |
| October 5, 2023 Standard | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 1, 2023 |
| October 5, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 26, 2023 |
| June 16, 2022 Fire safety | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0006 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 30, 2022 |
| June 16, 2022 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 30, 2022 |
| June 16, 2022 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 30, 2022 |
| June 16, 2022 Standard | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 15, 2022 |
| June 16, 2022 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 15, 2022 |
| June 16, 2022 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 15, 2022 |
| June 16, 2022 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 15, 2022 |
| June 16, 2022 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 15, 2022 |
| June 16, 2022 Standard | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0868 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected July 15, 2022 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAST FRONTIER HEALTHCARE DISTRICT Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 08/23/2011 |
| BOULADE, ROSE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| DOLBY, PAUL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| JOHNSON, EDWARD Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| KRAMER, KEVIN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2013 |
| LAST FRONTIER HEALTHCARE DISTRICT Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2010 |
| MADISON, CAROL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| MASON, MIKE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| RICHERT, EDWARD Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| WEBER, KEITH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| RICHERT, EDWARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| JOHNSON, EDWARD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| KRAMER, KEVIN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/23/2013 |
| RICHERT, EDWARD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| BOULADE, ROSE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| DOLBY, PAUL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| JOHNSON, EDWARD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| KRAMER, KEVIN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2013 |
| LAST FRONTIER HEALTHCARE DISTRICT Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2010 |
| MADISON, CAROL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| MASON, MIKE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| RICHERT, EDWARD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| WEBER, KEITH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF's rating?
Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for California nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a California average of 15.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF?
It is for profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF and how do I contact it?
Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF is at 225 W McDowell Ave, 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.