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Nursing homes in Modoc County, California
Modoc County, California, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 106 certified beds.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (35%). Inspectors recorded 40 health deficiencies over three cycles, 37.7 per 100 beds against 50.6 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Modoc County | California | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 1165 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 35% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 37.7 | 50.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 6.1 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $29M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF | Alturas | 84 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 21.4 | — | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Surprise Valley Community Hospital D/P SNF | Cedarville | 22 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 100.0 | — | 26 Feb 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 4 |
| F0761 | 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. | 3 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 3 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 3 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 1 |
| Government | 1 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Modoc County, California?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 106 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Modoc County have the highest CMS ratings?
Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF (5 stars), Surprise Valley Community Hospital D/P SNF (4 stars)
How do Modoc County nursing homes compare with California?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 35% statewide; citations run at 37.7 per 100 beds against 50.6 statewide.