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Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF
225 W Mc Dowell Ave, Alturas, CA 96101
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 84 beds, Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF serves Alturas in Modoc County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1990.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 5, 8 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 21.4 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 6.1 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), above the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 44.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Modoc Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 22 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 21.4 | 100.0 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 6.1 | 6.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 44.1% | 44.1% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 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: 17 Apr 2025, 5 Oct 2023.
Severity mix: D ×11 E ×6 B ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 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 | Complaint investigation | 1 Feb 2026 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0563 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0909 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 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 | 25 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2025 |
| 1 Apr 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 6 Nov 2023 | F0741 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0727 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 26 Oct 2023 |
| 16 Jun 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 | 15 Jul 2022 |
| 16 Jun 2022 | F0758 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2022 |
| 16 Jun 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 | 15 Jul 2022 |
| 16 Jun 2022 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2022 |
| 16 Jun 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2022 |
| 16 Jun 2022 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | B | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 44.1%, RNs 71.4%; 0 administrators 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 | 15.8% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 6.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.5% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.2% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.0% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Last Frontier Healthcare District.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Frontier Healthcare District | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 08/23/2011 |
| Last Frontier Healthcare District | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2010 |
| Last Frontier Healthcare District | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2010 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Modoc County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surprise Valley Community Hospital D/P SNF | Cedarville | 22 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 100.0 | — | 26 Feb 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Modoc County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF been cited for?
18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 6.1 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Last Frontier Healthcare District and Last Frontier Healthcare District. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 17 Apr 2025.
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.