Red Bluff Health Care Center
Red Bluff, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056274) · 58 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 7 totaling $31,757
Phone: (530) 527-6232 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Red Bluff Health Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Red Bluff Health Care Center reports 3.75 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.1% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Red Bluff Health Care Center has 7 federal fines on record totaling $31,757.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Red Bluff Health Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Red Bluff, Tehama County, California, certified for 58 beds with an average of 54.3 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since May 10, 1971, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.75 hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 32.1%.
On penalties: CMS records show 7 federal fines totaling $31,757.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record.
The facility is part of a chain operated by Pratap Poddatoori, which includes 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.5 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under the Special Focus Facility program in the data provided.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families should verify current details, including any recent inspection findings, directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Red Bluff Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.75 hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.1% and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 7 fines totaling $31,757.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 58 beds with an average daily census of 54.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation owned by Pratap Poddatoori, part of a 6-facility chain with an average rating of 3.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 10, 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (3 stars here), staffing (4 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and an overall composite score (4 stars) combining these three.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5305276232 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 5305276232 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056274?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.