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Modoc Medical Center D/p SNF

225 W MC Dowell AVE
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-5131

CCN
555420
Certified beds
84
Ownership
For profit - Corporation

Nurse staffing

6.52
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted

Registered nurses: 0.49 hours per resident per day

Nursing staff turnover: 45% a year

Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.

Inspection history

Inspected January 14, 2026

2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0725 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 1, 2026
D
F0761 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 1, 2026

Inspected June 11, 2025

2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0563 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 26, 2025
D
F0909 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 23, 2025

Inspected April 17, 2025

3 citations · Health
D
F0761 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 25, 2025
D
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 25, 2025
D
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 25, 2025

Inspected April 1, 2025

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0609 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 1, 2025

Inspected December 5, 2023

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0600 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 15, 2023

Inspected November 6, 2023

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0741 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 30, 2023

Inspected October 5, 2023

2 citations · Health
E
F0727 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 1, 2023
E
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 26, 2023

Inspected June 16, 2022

6 citations · Health
B
F0868 No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 15, 2022
D
F0689 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 15, 2022
E
F0756 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 15, 2022
E
F0758 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 15, 2022
E
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 15, 2022
E
F0867 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 15, 2022