Modoc Medical Center D/P Snf
Alturas, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555420) · 84 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (530) 233-5131 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF reports total nurse staffing of 6.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 44.1%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Alturas, Modoc County, California, certified for 84 beds with an average of 53.8 residents. The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally approved since May 4, 1990.
According to CMS Care Compare, Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its four component ratings from CMS are: Health Inspection rating of 5 stars, Staffing rating of 4 stars, and Quality Measures (QM) rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 6.09, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, meaning no federal fines are on record for this facility. There are also 0 payment denials on record.
CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for this location, and there is no indication of an ownership change within the last 12 months. No chain affiliation information was provided in the available data.
Families should verify current details directly with the facility and cross-check the latest information on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 6.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 44.1% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 84 beds with an average daily census of 53.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is operated as a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on May 4, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall (5 stars), Health Inspections (5 stars), Staffing (4 stars), and Quality Measures (2 stars), each reflecting a different aspect of care quality.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 5302335131 and verify 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 5302335131 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555420?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.