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Seneca District Hospital D/P SNF
130 Brentwood Dr, Chester, CA 96020
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.
Seneca District Hospital D/P SNF, in Chester, California, is certified for 16 beds under government, hospital district ownership.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the California median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 4, 3 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 87.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $11K.
Reported nurse staffing is 6.1 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), above the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 48.1%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Plumas Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 14 | 14 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 87.5 | 31.8 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 6.1 | 6.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 48.1% | 48.1% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $11,408 | $11,408 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 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: 12 Dec 2025, 7 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×5 E ×4 F ×2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 8 Oct 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2025 |
| 8 Oct 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | G | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 30 Oct 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Sep 2025 |
| 28 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2025 |
| 7 Nov 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. | E | Standard survey | 26 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 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. | B | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Jun 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | F | Complaint investigation | 24 Jun 2024 |
| 14 Dec 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 14 Dec 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. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct 2025 | Fine | $11,408 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 48.1%, RNs —; — 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 | 7.8% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 6.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 8.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 2.7% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.4% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.0% | 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: government, hospital district. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Plumas County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Plumas Hospital- Portola Campus Dp/SNF | Portola | 66 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 31.8 | $69K | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Plumas District Hospital Dp/SNF | Quincy | 36 | — | — | — | 4 | 11.1 | — | 10 Feb 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Plumas County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Seneca District Hospital D/P SNF been cited for?
14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Seneca District Hospital D/P SNF been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $11K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Seneca District Hospital 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 Seneca District Hospital D/P SNF?
Ownership type is government, hospital district. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Seneca District Hospital D/P SNF last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Dec 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.