Jerold Phelps Comm Hosp Snf
Garberville, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555516) · 17 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (707) 923-3921 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Jerold Phelps Community Hospital SNF in Garberville, California an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Jerold Phelps Community Hospital SNF reports total nurse staffing of about 7.74 hours per resident per day, including 1.28 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 1 out of 5. CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility.
Jerold Phelps Community Hospital SNF has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. This facility does not carry a CMS abuse icon flag and is not listed under the CMS Special Focus Facility program in the available data.
About this facility
Jerold Phelps Community Hospital SNF is a small, government-owned skilled nursing facility located in Garberville, Humboldt County, California. It operates under a hospital district ownership structure and is certified for 17 beds, with an average daily census of 7.9 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 25, 1992, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid patients.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 2, and staffing rating of 1. The staffing rating of 1 reflects reported total nurse staffing hours of 7.74 hours per resident per day, including 1.28 RN hours per resident per day. CMS did not report a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the available data.
On the penalty front, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on file. There is no abuse icon flag associated with this facility in the provided data, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
The facility is not identified as part of a multi-facility chain in the available data, and there has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months. This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on the Care Compare website.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Jerold Phelps Community Hospital SNF has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 7.74 hours per resident per day, including 1.28 RN hours, with a CMS staffing rating of 1 out of 5; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the data provided does not show an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 17 beds and has an average daily census of 7.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government hospital district, and the data provided does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since August 25, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 3, 1, and 2 respectively out of 5 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify services offered; contact the facility at 7079233921 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7079233921 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and penalty details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555516?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.