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Crescent City Care Center
1280 Marshall Street, Crescent City, CA 95531
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 99 beds, Crescent City Care Center serves Crescent City in Del Norte County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1971.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 80 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (28, 31, 21 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 80.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $145K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.2 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 68.7%.
CMS flags that the facility is a Special Focus Facility candidate and changed ownership in the last 12 months.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Del Norte Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 80 | 80 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 80.8 | 80.8 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 68.7% | 68.7% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $144,866 | $144,866 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 27 Mar 2026, 21 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 H ×2 D ×25 E ×40 F ×12
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | F | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | F | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | F | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | F | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0841 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | F | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0774 | Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Mar 2026 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0926 | Have policies on smoking. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Dec 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | H | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | H | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | G | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0574 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | E | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | E | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | E | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | E | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 1 Aug 2022 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | F | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 1 Aug 2022 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 1 Aug 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 1 Aug 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 1 Aug 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 1 Aug 2022 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 1 Aug 2022 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 1 Aug 2022 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 1 Aug 2022 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 1 Aug 2022 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 1 Aug 2022 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 1 Aug 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 1 Aug 2022 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 1 Aug 2022 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 1 Aug 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 1 Aug 2022 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 1 Aug 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 1 Aug 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 1 Aug 2022 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 1 Aug 2022 | F0807 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | D | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jun 2024 | Payment denial | — | 91 days |
| 21 Jun 2024 | Fine | $144,866 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 68.7%, RNs 88.9%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 22.5% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 7.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 21.9% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.6% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 45.3% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. CMS groups this facility with 48 facilities under an individual owner's name; this site does not publish people's names, so no chain page is linked. Legal business name: Crescent City Post Acute Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent City Post Acute LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 11/04/2025 |
| Sun Meridian Health Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 11/04/2025 |
| Crescent City Post Acute LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/04/2025 |
| Crescent City Post Acute LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/04/2025 |
| Sun Meridian Management Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/04/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Crescent City Care Center been cited for?
80 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Crescent City Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $145K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Crescent City Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Crescent City Care Center?
CMS groups it with other facilities under an individual owner, whose name this site does not publish. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Crescent City Post Acute LLC, Sun Meridian Health Holdings LLC and Crescent City Post Acute LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Crescent City Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 1 Jul 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 27 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.